About Berlin
You can’t pigeonhole Berlin at all, and it is precisely this fact that makes the city so unique.
Originally the symbol of the Cold War and division of Germany, the former “Walled-in City” at the border between West and East Europe has developed into a permanently attractive travel destination since the Wall came down.
The Berlin Wall divided one of the most popular metropolises in Europe for almost 30 years. When it came down on 9th November 1989, the world changed. For those who would like to go on a tour of discovery for the traces of the Wall where it used to run, there are many possibilities: one way is to experience the division at first hand at the Bernauer Straße Memorial, where the division created by the Wall is brought back to life by original parts of the actual death strips. Other places where you can trace the Berlin Wall are the East Side Gallery, the former border crossing point between East and West Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, and the associated Wall Museum.
These days, the appeal of Berlin is its fascinating mixture of history and zeitgeist, offering diverse attractions in art, culture, music, entertainment and countless shopping possibilities. The modern hotel landscape, an incredibly diverse gastronomy and unbeatably favourable prices certainly bear comparison with international standards. Plus the city’s vibrant and flourishing creative scene and hot music and club culture put their own unique stamp on the unmistakable character of the lifestyle metropolis.
To be true, the first time you visit Berlin, you want to see the famous attractions. However, the second visit (at the latest) it’ll be clear what really attracts you about Berlin. Whether lover of culture or scene frequenter – you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for in one of the city districts. Berlin has 12 in number and each of them possesses its own particular charm: in Berlin-Mitte fashion rules the roost – alongside Chancellor Merkel, Neukölln has been transformed from a problem area into the scene district Berlin’s western city centre is now enjoying a renaissance, Prenzlauer Berg is famous for its family-friendly reputation, Kreuzberg has its multicultural scene and Friedrichshain is the centre of the alternate lifestyle.
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Activities
German Spy Museum
A thrilling journey into the fascinating world of spies in Berlin’s high-tech museum: Decipher a range of secret codes, negotiate the laser- beam obstacle course, see how secure your favourite password is, learn about Facebook and NSA and hack into your favourite websites.
THE STORY OF BERLIN
This museum at the street Kurfürstendamm offers 800 years of history in an interactive manner in approx. 2 hours. Experience Berlin history as it was! A guided tour through an original atomic bomb shelter from Cold War is included in the ticket und lasts 30 min. A guide app for the phone is available on spot in 17 languages. Daily open for visitors.
Victoriabar
This neighbourhood classic is centrally located on Potsdamer Straße. Founded in 2001 by Stefan Weber, the first barkeep at Green Door. “The Pleasure of Serious Drinking” is the motto on this island of stylish drinking culture filled nightly with a large fan base, including many artists and gallery owners. You can’t go wrong with the Green Victoria, a champagne-based cocktail.
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Electricity
230 V / 50 Hz