Things to see in Berlin | Germany

Claire — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:36:23 +0000

One of the most vibrant and exciting cities in Germany is Berlin. Germany is famous for their beer, great food, and hospitality. Another great benefit of visiting Germany is that English is widely spoken. This is ever so apparent in the large city of Berlin. Here, are some fun activities and places to see in Berlin Germany.

Holocast Museum

A must see in Berlin is the Jüdisches Museum. This museum shows the story of Berlin’s Jewish population. The museums beauty is more about the architecture itself rather than the artifacts contained within it. A more emotional visit can be had by visiting the Denkmal für die Ermordeten Juden Europas. This is a memorial dedicated to the lives lost in the Holocaust.

Holocast Museum, Berlin, Germany by Studio Daniel Libeskind, Guenter Schneider

Berlin Wall

Anyone interested in more recent history should check out the Berlin wall. Though most of the wall has been destroyed, there is a restored area along the southern border of Wedding and Mitte. A visit to Checkpoint Charlie would be a terrific way to get a feel for the history. Checkpoint Charlie was the famous east-west border control which is now a tourist center. There is a one mile stretch running called the “East Side Gallery” which has been largely left alone to preserve the true history.

The Berlin Zoo

Though not the most famous in the world, the Berlin Zoo, is still a massive tourist attraction. The zoo contains almost 14,000 creatures, including many rare and endangered animals. The Berlin Zoo opened in 1841 and is the most popular zoo in Europe. A visit to the Berlin Zoo would be terrific for a family with children.

Charlottenburg gardens

No visit to Berlin would be complete visiting Charlottenburg gardens. The gardens are not only beautiful to see, but are rich in history. These gardens were restored after world war 2, and certainly will amaze anyone.

Charlottenburg Palace and gardens, Berlin, Germany by Imamon

Getting Around

The Best way to get around Berlin is by rent a car it is really easy to drive in Berlin and the biggest car rental company in Berlin is Sixt Rental Cars.

But the public transportation is also good but sometimes you can wait more then expected so renting a car is the safest bet.

Berlin is a remarkable and vibrant city. Whether young or old and no matter the activity preference, there is something to do for everyone. Berlin is a renowned tourist destination year round, as the ambiance is comfortable at all times. Often-times, because the city is so large, it is easy to find cheap lodging and transportation. A visit to Germany without seeing Berlin is an incomplete visit.