Berlin: where to go and what to see. Berlin in summer: Where to go? What to eat? Where to live? Mini guide What to visit in Berlin in 2 days

“I will never buy tickets with such an early departure again,” I thought at 3 in the morning, standing under a hot shower, “It seems like I didn’t forget anything: cosmetics, passport, money, credit card... I shouldn’t forget my head.” With these thoughts, I was getting ready to go to Domodedovo airport to go with my friends to Berlin.

In April, when AirBerlin went on sale, we grabbed cheap tickets from December 8th to 11th for some shopping and exploring the European Christmas markets.

Why did we decide to fly to Berlin? Everyone knows that they have to go to Milan, Paris, and New York for shopping. I will not further list all the existing stereotypes. I don’t know where all these people are hiding, filling the Internet with such rumors, and who dress only in fashion capitals. Personally, I am surrounded by people, mostly dressed in gray, black and brown colors of identical clothes. Apparently, the Milanese are now racing along Rublyovka in white Cayennes.

So why Berlin? Why is it worth going to Berlin in winter? What to see, what to do?

Firstly, the cost of a round trip flight does not exceed 5,000 rubles if you buy a ticket in advance.

Secondly, Berlin hotels simply amaze with their quality (in the literal, good sense) and cheapness (List of hotels in Berlin with prices).

Thirdly, in Berlin there are many shops for every taste with prices much lower than in Moscow. We didn’t plan to buy designer clothes and accessories, we weren’t chasing brands and show-offs, so Berlin was 100% suitable.

By the way, we chose the tickets here.

I personally planned to buy everyday knitted sweaters, bright, high-quality and not for 100 euros apiece, but for 30-35. And also skirts, dresses, jeans, all with the same criteria. Taking into account the trip budget per person is about 8,000 rubles, which is no different in cost from a weekend in some Suzdal, it is still more profitable than shopping in Moscow.

In the meantime, I sat in the back seat of the car, which was crawling along the snow-covered Moscow Ring Road, and decided: to fall asleep or endure it until the plane. Our flight to Berlin departed at 7:40 in the morning, so at 5:00 I was already passing through Domodedovo.

I really enjoyed my flight with AirBerlin. Clean and new planes, polite flight attendants, smooth takeoff and landing. There was no shaking during the flight; the flight attendants, unlike ours, did not wake up sleeping passengers. So, the German low-cost airline is simply super, even when compared with Lufthansa.

Weather in Berlin in winter

Winter in Berlin can be quite harsh, so assess your strength. Even some measly minus 2 in Berlin feels like minus 15 in Moscow. It's all about the strong humidity, in which the cold penetrates to the skin.
The taxi driver turned out to be Ukrainian and told us a lot of interesting stories. Including how Germans survive the cold. They learned to dress properly to survive in such a climate. The Germans wear a cotton shirt, a synthetic jacket and a sweater on top. On the feet, synthetic socks over cotton and winter boots “a la shitbags.” We looked at ourselves and realized that we didn’t know how to dress. Stupid penguins.

But who knew that we would be so cold! We came not from Barcelona, ​​not from Thailand, but from harsh Russia!

So, the first rule for traveling to Berlin in winter is to dress warmly and in layers.

We experienced dry frosty weather, heavy snowfall, and a subsequent thaw. Lucky, so lucky.

In Berlin, the underground public transport system is well thought out, created “for people”: there is an underground U-Bahn metro, and an overground metro (or electric train) S-Bahn. Moreover, the Mero branches connect many radial lines; there is no such centric system of rings as in Moscow. Yes, the metro is not as luxurious in interiors as ours, but it is functional. In addition, there is a widely developed network of ground transport: buses and trams. All this variety of transport follows with maximum breaks of 5 minutes. In addition, absolutely everywhere there is an electronic display, where you can clearly find out how long it will take for a particular route to arrive. Ground transport is quite warm, so in cold weather it is quite possible to ride buses.

Shopping in Berlin

Shopping in Berlin is worth talking about separately, because there are many shopping streets, department stores and shopping centers even more. Sales in Berlin begin after Catholic Christmas, but even without them the prices are much lower than in Moscow.

For example, you can easily buy a good leather bag for 70 euros, sweaters for 15, and woolen skirts for 25.

There are a variety of brands in Berlin: from affordable H&M, C&A to elite Dior, Valentino, etc.

I had 1,000 euros with me for shopping, which I successfully spent on a whole bunch of skirts, knitted sweaters, dresses, T-shirts and boots with a bag.

We were shopping so much that at night I dreamed of suitcases, hangers, shelves... and I shouted: “Enough!”

Christmas markets in Berlin

Since mid-November, Berlin has been immersed in an atmosphere of anticipation for Christmas. The city is beautifully decorated: there are garlands all around, glowing figures, elegant shop windows. And all this Christmas attire is complemented by fairs scattered throughout the city.
Read a detailed note about Christmas markets in Berlin (addresses, passwords, appearances)
Christmas markets in Berlin are quite small, but cozy. And since there are many of them, people from all over the city do not go to one site and do not create crowds.

The fairs are rows of wooden houses selling various Christmas treats and gifts. Here, mulled wine and hot drinks flow like a river, sausages are crackling, the fire is burning and music is playing. Some ride on carousels, others on ice skates. And on Alexanderplatz there is a decorated Ferris wheel open even in the evening.

Fairs can definitely be found at: Alexanderplatz, Postdamer Platz, Gendarmplatz, near the Zoo and Charlottenburg Palace.

And this is how the Berlin authorities take care of the Christmas mood of the citizens. Compare with Moscow and you will understand where people love you more. It’s not just that they didn’t hang garlands for us, they even screwed such light bulbs into our ordinary lanterns that we couldn’t see anything. They're really envious.

Belly Festival in Berlin or local restaurants

For lovers of food and beer, Berlin will seem like a paradise. Restaurants serve such portions that I immediately remembered starving children. They call appetizers those dishes that two people can eat. Among traditional foods, special mention should be made of sausages with sauerkraut and pork knuckle. At the same time, the products from which food is prepared, be it breakfast in a hotel or dinner in a restaurant, are really tasty, that is, they have a taste not of Chinese plastic, but of normal human taste, from which we in Moscow have almost lost the habit.

And the prices are also pleasantly surprising: for 17 euros for two you can simply burst into tears in one of the tourist restaurants (That’s how they feed here).

Top 11 attractions in Berlin that you can visit in winter

In winter you can’t walk through Berlin’s chic parks, you can’t go to the suburbs (Potsdam and Sans Souci), but you can’t miss the main attractions of the city.

Brandenburg Gate (Branderburger Tor) – a symbol of the unification of Berlin and the Victory Column (Siegessaule)
Berlin Cathedral (BerlinerDom), including climb to the dome
Charlottenburg Palace
Reichstag building
Unter-den-Linden street
Gendarme Square (Gendarmenmarkt)
Museum Island (Museumsincel)
Observation tower (FERNSEHTURM) at Alexander Platz
Checkpoint Charlie
Sony-centre, Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz
Remains of the Berlin Wall

We will talk more about the sights of Berlin in a separate article.

Berlin Museums

Winter is the best time to visit Berlin's many museums. The weather is unlikely to encourage you to take long walks, but you can enrich yourself culturally. Agree, in the summer it’s such a pity to waste time on museums!

1. Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg), where you will see the luxurious life of German monarchs, reflecting the fashion of the 18-19 centuries.

2. Museums of the “museum island” (5 museums):

Pergamon Museum (review and impressions from Eka)

Old Museum (Altes Museum)

New Museum (Neues Museum)

Bode Museum

Old National Gallery (Alte Nationalgalerie).

3. Underground bunker from World War II (Berliner Unterwelten)

4. New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie), containing an exhibition of famous works of cubism, expressionism and surrealism

5. Topography of Terror (Torographie des Terrors), the name of the museum speaks for itself. The museum contains exhibits and materials from the times of the SS and fascism.

6. Jewish Museum (Judisches Museum)

7. Museum complex in Dahlem

There are more than 1000 museums and exhibitions in Berlin, I think everyone will find something interesting for themselves.

Sightseeing in Berlin by bus

If you are unlucky with the weather like we were, you can use secret public transport routes.

In Berlin there are magical buses No. 100 and 200, which travel to the main attractions of the city.

We joked that these buses literally compete with city excursion buses (such as City Tour).

I advise you to take a map of the movement of the city tour bus, a city map (download the map or look at the route on a Google map) and find ten differences.

So, feel free to buy a pass, book a hotel located next to one of the stops and go! Then you will not be afraid of snow, rain, or frost.

In custody

I would describe Berlin as a city of mood. It is not Paris, which almost everyone likes, it is not Khimki, which most people criticize. This is a city where you need to catch the wave and feel its free and modern spirit.

I noted that completely different Germans live here: cheerful, open and very positive. There is no feigned stiffness, you get the feeling that you are sincerely welcome everywhere.

Personally, Berlin didn’t make a strong impression on me, although I can’t say that I didn’t like it and left it indifferent. I didn’t give him a piece of my heart, but I took with me pleasant emotions and memories.

Here is a list of hotels in Berlin

Berlin is a multimillion-dollar metropolis. As in any ancient city, super-modern architecture and historical sights coexist here. The best place to start choosing what to see in Berlin is from the most popular attractions. They will lead even an inexperienced tourist to the most interesting places. We offer a three-day itinerary around Berlin.

So, let's start making a list of what to see in Berlin. On the morning of your first day in Berlin, you should get up early, otherwise the day won’t be enough! Let's start our tour with a bird's eye view. We arrive at about 8 am Reichstag.
This is the city center. The transparent dome of the Reichstag will allow you to view the panorama of Berlin and decide on your route. Recently you can sign up for a visit to the government residence on the Internet, on the Reichstag page. The live queue has not yet been cancelled. If it is about five meters away from the steps, then you will have to wait for half an hour. The tour inside the mirror-glass dome lasts about one and a half hours, accompanied by an audio guide.

There is an alternative, according to many, even better - exploring Berlin from TV towers. Its advantage is that it is several times higher than the Reichstag (368 versus 47 meters), in addition, tickets can be bought from a machine for a certain time, and while waiting you can walk around Alexanderplatz. The restaurant in the TV tower is quite modest, so it is better to eat in advance in one of the cafes below. You can order tickets online.

After exploring Berlin from above, we go to the promenade along the famous Kurfürstendamm, which the Germans jokingly call “ku-dam”. In the summer, you can take a ride by bicycle taxi, the driver of which has good command of the situation. In this case, there is no risk of getting into objects for restoration.

It is very interesting to take an introductory cruise on a river boat along the Spree. The river route starts behind the cathedral building and runs right along the sights in the very center of the city. On board there is a cafeteria, blankets and multilingual guides.

Don’t forget that you can get good discounts (and in some places free entry) by ordering online.

Day three - a leisurely, relaxed route around Berlin

You can sleep in and by noon go for a walk in the Tiergarten, the Berlin Zoo, which was once the hunting ground of the Kaiser. It will not be possible to go around it all, but the most interesting places - the aquarium, monkey bar, terrarium - can be seen in about three hours. The zoo also has rare, truly rare animals.

As an option for those who are not enthusiastic about animals in captivity, a walk around the eastern part of Berlin with the obligatory Berlin Wall. Or maybe you should get to know Jewish Museum? However, you won’t be able to relax there - it’s a bit gloomy.

And in the evening of the last third day in Berlin, it’s best to go have fun! Nightclubs, like 2Be Club, near Alexanderplatz or El Bario on Kurfüstenstrasse - the most fashionable hangouts. An international crowd gathers here, fashion shows are held, people dance until they drop.

Gambling is legal in Germany. Luxury casinos are extremely popular in Potsdamerplatz. In any case, in the evening or at night it is highly recommended to walk along the brightly lit Potsdamerplatz with neon lights.

In the Potsdamer Arcaden shopping center, be sure to visit the restaurant. There are many of them here, from Chinese to Italian. Or at least try delicious Italian ice cream! Here on Potsdamerplatz, in Sony Center, the most futuristic building in the city, life is in full swing day and night: restaurants, shops, cinemas and again a museum, this time the Museum of Cinematography.

Well, we’ll tell you about a wonderful method in two days in the next article!

Despite the population reaching four million inhabitants, Berlin remains a cozy European city that can add to the cultural baggage of every tourist who comes here to see the sights. What to see in Berlin - a traveler will be able to devote his leisure time to visiting numerous museums and galleries, theaters and amusement parks of this glorious city, rightfully considered one of the world's cultural centers.

Sights of Berlin

Having a rich historical and cultural heritage, the German capital, like Rome, Paris and London, has its own calling card, a world-famous landmark that makes Berlin recognizable among its other majestic counterparts. The twenty-five-meter high Brandenburg Gate, erected in the very heart of the city in Berlin's classical style, is such an imperishable symbol over time.

Erected at the end of the 18th century by order of the leader of Germany, Friedrich Wilhelm II, the triumphal arch, created by the author on the model of the front gate of the Acropolis of Athens, was intended to serve as a symbol of peace. This is what determines the appearance of their second eloquent name - the Gates of the World and the choice of the main decoration - a bronze figure of Irene seated in a chariot drawn by four horses, whom the ancient Greeks revered as the goddess of peace.

After the conquest of Berlin by Napoleon, the sculpture was taken by him to the capital of France for some time, however, soon recaptured, it ended up in the same place, but with a different name - the goddess of victory Victoria, instead of the olive branch symbolizing peace, holding a cross in her hands.

Brandenburg Gate

At different periods of Germany's existence, the Brandenburg Gate remained a symbolic architectural structure for the country: during the years of Nazi rule - the personification of their absolute power, after the fall of the Berlin Wall - a symbol of the unification of the western and eastern parts of Berlin. Today they remain a silent reminder of the lessons history and life have taught the Germans.

The second symbolic object of Berlin, with which tourists’ ideas about the city are associated, is the already mentioned Berlin Wall.

Erected in the second half of 1961, stretching across the city for 160 km, reaching a height of more than three meters, surrounded by barbed wire, in one historical moment it divided the once powerful state into two parts, severed family and friendly ties of Germans for three decades .

During its existence, right up to the moment of its fall in the fall of 1989, people seeking reunification were detained, convicted or shot on the spot. The fall of the Berlin Wall, the subsequent unification of families and the entire state as a whole, became a long-awaited event on a global scale. The surviving fragments of the steel wall are of great interest to tourists.

Reichstag

The Reichstag, the building of the German parliament, is distinguished by its presentable appearance and heroic history. The building, created in the spirit of the Renaissance, appeared in Berlin in the mid-nineties of the 19th century. Named after the Reichstag legislative body in force during this period, it surprised with an unprecedented architectural solution - a glass dome crowning the building.

In the thirties of the new century, the Reichstag became a symbol of Hitler’s power, and after the surrender of Nazi troops in the spring of 1945, it became a symbol of the victory of the Red Army and the entire Soviet people.

The complete restoration of the building, which was significantly destroyed during the Second World War, was carried out in the 60s. The Reichstag was able to realize its direct purpose only after the reunification of East and West Germany.

Alexanderplatz

The most visited attraction in Berlin is considered to be Alexanderplatz, represented by an architectural composition of impressive size - one of the main city squares, which unites the Red Town Hall, the ancient Church of St. Mary and modern buildings - a 132 m hotel and a television tower, the tallest city building, ranking fourth among European television towers. .

Called Torplatz until the beginning of the 19th century, the square was used for military parades and livestock trading. Renamed by King Frederick William III in honor of the visit of the Russian Emperor Alexander I, it eventually changed its status.

The TV tower located on Alexanderplatz at an altitude of over 200 meters is equipped with an observation deck from which it is possible to view the entire city and its surroundings. In addition to it, the most visited coffee shop in Berlin is equipped here, rotating around the axis of the tower, allowing you to admire the picturesque city views without leaving your table.

Another attractive nuance for citizens and guests of the city is the Alex department store built on the square, which is considered one of Berlin’s largest shopping centers. Alexanderplatz is a preferred meeting place due to the presence of a large number of bus stations and city electric transport, including trams, metro and trains.

Pergamon Museum

The grandiose museum located on the famous Island of Museums, which has existed for more than a thousand years and dominates the rest in terms of the number of visitors, is extremely popular. Showcasing three collections of world art - ancient, Western Asia and Islamic, which developed from the 6th century BC to the 19th century, Pergamon provides museum guests with a unique opportunity to see world-famous masterpieces:

• Pergamon Altar,
• Ishtar Gate,
• The processional road
• Frieze from Mshatta.

The exhibitions at the Pergamon Museum are worth spending a whole day exploring. The pearl of the collection of ancient art is the Pergamon Altar, which was built as an independent structure in the acropolis of the city that gave it its name. The twenty-meter wide staircase and the frieze decorated with unprecedentedly beautiful high reliefs are impressive.

In the collection of works of art of Western Asia, in addition to the mentioned monumental artifacts - the Ishtar Gate and the Processional Road - there are more than 270 exhibits that give an idea of ​​the development of art in Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, Babylon, Uruk.

Unique examples of Islamic art are the thirty-three-meter frieze carved from stone that adorns the palace located in the Jordan Desert, and the Aleppo Room, created in Syria, whose appearance dates back to the 17th century.

Bode Museum

In the northwestern part of Museum Island there is another attraction of Berlin that has rightfully earned popularity among residents and guests of the city - the Bode Museum. Founded by order of Emperor Frederick III, the museum opened its doors to its first visitors on the ruler’s birthday in 1904. The result of the work of the famous architect was an extremely beautiful building created in the neo-baroque style, the central part of which is decorated with a spherical dome.

Inside the museum is divided into several amazingly beautiful halls:

• a large domed hall with a central equestrian statue of the Great Elector,
• Kameke Hall, decorated with statues by Schlüter,
• hall with basilica and terracotta sculptures by Luca della Robbia,
• Small domed hall with a staircase created in the Rococo style.

The works of art collected here are displayed in the premises

• Museum of Byzantine Art,
• Sculpture collections,
• Coin cabinet.

The four-part exhibition of the Museum of Byzantine Art demonstrates the period of life of the Western Roman and Byzantine empires from the 3rd to the 15th centuries. Here you can see sarcophagi of prominent Roman figures, sculptural portraits, Byzantine icons created using the mosaic method, and ritual objects of Egyptian origin.

The collection of sculpture for which the Bode Museum is famous is the richest German collection, among the exhibits of which are world-famous works of art by Donatello, Francesco Laurana, Luca della Robbia.

In the Coin Cabinet you can appreciate the world's largest collection of coins, the number of which has exceeded half a million.

Spandau

The region of the capital beloved by all citizens and the main attraction of the district is Spandau, famous for its ancient architecture and the citadel built in ancient times. The building, recreated on the model of a 17th–19th century fortress, today represents an extensive tourist complex consisting of a brick building and a park. The oldest fortification element of the structure that has survived to this day is considered to be the Julius Tower, erected in the thirtieth year of the 13th century.

The history of this fortress and the military achievements of the German people will be clearly told by the exhibition presented here, demonstrating

• model of the fortress in its original medieval form,
• weapon,
• armor,
• examples of blacksmithing skills.

Of no less interest to visitors is the gallery of German engravings and contemporary art.

On the territory of the amazing fortress there is also a theater, in whose workshops you can witness the birth of original glass or metal products and get acquainted with the exhibition of folk instruments.

You can relax after an exciting tour of Spandau in one of the many cafes, and buy a souvenir of this visit in the souvenir shop. The Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory, whose history dates back a quarter of a century, is famous for its exquisite products that can become an exclusive souvenir and unforgettable impressions from the excursion. After several changes of owners, Frederick the Great gave the production a new and long life, known as a fan of “white gold”, who called the factory the “Royal Porcelain Manufactory”. The products of its production have become widely known throughout the world due to their impeccable quality and original decor created by skilled artists and creative designers.

Berlin Zoo

In the center of the capital of Germany there is the Berlin Zoo, which occupies a leading place in the world in terms of the number of its inhabitants, opened in the mid-forties of the 19th century. On its territory, which covers an area of ​​thirty-five hectares, more than thirteen thousand representatives of flora and fauna live in exotic pavilions and open-air enclosures. The main attraction since its appearance has been the antelope enclosure. Over a period of time, enclosures for ostriches, flamingos, kiwi birds, elephants, giant pandas, and gorillas were built in a special way.

In 1913, the zoo was marked by the appearance of an aquarium, which made it possible to take a walk through river and ocean landscapes, getting acquainted with the species of tropical fish and sharks, whose water area is the Great Barrier Reef, and crocodiles living in the Amazon jungle.

Today, Berlin Zoo symbolizes the habitat of countless species of wildlife. This is what accounts for the enduring popularity of the zoo.

The capital of Germany, which the Germans who respect their history and traditions are proud of, undoubtedly has something to impress travelers who arrive here, who will certainly find something to see in Berlin. Lovers of world history and connoisseurs of masterpieces of art of various genres and styles will definitely discover something new, interesting and memorable here.

Hospitable Berlin will warmly welcome a single tourist for whom traveling is a way of life, a noisy company of like-minded people, and a friendly family with children. Everyone will find something to their liking here and return home full of impressions.

Berlin turns out to be a very comfortable city when it comes to budget travel. Here you can not only have a free meal or find a place to stay for the night, but also have some good entertainment. So, what should a public sector employee do in the German capital?

Go to a concert

The Berlin Philharmonic gives free concerts on Tuesdays for all music lovers. Both young and famous musicians perform. The concerts start at 13:00, but it is better to arrive in advance - 30-40 minutes before the start, otherwise all the seats will be taken.

Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, Berlin-Tiergarten

Look down on the city

We are talking about observation platforms in Berlin: Panoramapunkt, which is at the very top of the Kollhoff tower on Potsdamer Platz, and the monument at the top of Kreuzberg hill in Victoria Park. From the first one you can clearly see the old and new cities, and there is also a cafe on the site and various exhibitions. The second one offers beautiful views, especially at sunset.

1. Apartments: In Berlin it is very cheap to stay, usually in apartments. Previously, we worked without a minimum with the help of which I booked accommodation from 13 € on, but now this site has a large number of budget options.
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Sights of Berlin

Before I start telling you about interesting places and attractions, I’ll give you a couple of links where you can buy tickets and excursions, which can help you better prepare and get to know Berlin.

1. - 16€. Will replace city transport.
2. without a queue - 17.5€
3. Subscription for 3 days to 30 museums in Berlin - 29 €.
4. for 48 hours (city transport and entrance to museums) - 19.9 €.
5. in Russian – 20€.

What to see in Berlin in 1 day

Having bought a public transport pass, I moved around Berlin a little chaotically, now I would like to make the route more organized and perhaps save more on travel. Below I will try to tell you in the order in which I would do it now.

The rented room was located next to the park Volkspark Humboldthain , where the dilapidated Luftwaffe anti-aircraft towers (Flakturm Humboldthain) , which are also an observation deck.

But here our only disappointment in Berlin awaited us. This place is forgotten by tourists and neglected. Garbage, broken containers and the terrible smell of urine. I didn’t dare take photographs of such a situation, and the only photo was of a beautiful staircase in the park, along which local residents were running every now and then.

Volkspark Humboldthain

After visiting the park we go to Alexanderplatz This is the very center of the city and many tourist routes in guidebooks start from here. At the same time, we’ll test the pass by taking a ride with a transfer from U—Bahn on S-Bahn, because The pass is valid for both types of transport.

Alexanderplatz

Having reached Alexanderplatz You can take out a camera and not turn it off for a long time. As soon as you emerge from the metro, sights will open before you, many of which have become symbols of Berlin.

You can get stuck in this square if you have time until the end of the day; the first part of the day can be spent in line at the TV tower or bought for 17.5 € in advance and skipped the line.

After the TV tower on Alexanderplatz there are several shopping centers. Inside you may be in for a big surprise in the form of crowded shops, apparently this is a very popular place and few people pass by.

Museum Island

If shopping or visiting the TV Tower does not detain you, then you can move further towards the Spree River until we cross the bridge and find ourselves on Museum Island.

Here, as at Alexanderplatz, there will be attractions at every turn. The first one will be Berlin Cathedral , and immediately behind it Lustgarten Park and 5 more museums, lined up one after another.

It may be tempting to stay and visit all or at least some of the museums, but if you have time, you can set aside a separate day for this.

We leave the island and go along the street with a beautiful sounding name Unter den Linden to another symbol of Berlin Brandenburg Gate, in front of which there is a pedestrian Paris Square.

After taking a photo at the gate, you should not go through it and go further down the street, because... miss one of the most interesting buildings in history - the Reichstag. It is located to the right of the gate. Before the gate we turn right and walk a little less than 500 meters.

How to get to the Reichstag

You can enter the Reichstag for free from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. On days when the dome is not closed, an audio guide is provided free of charge, including in Russian. The 20-minute track tells the main moments in the history of the Reichstag as you and your entourage ascend to the dome.

To get to the Reichstag you must register in advance for the Bundestag. Registration is free, after which you will receive a confirmation by email; you must print it out and show it at the entrance along with your passport. After checking your registration and passport, you need to go through security control as at the airport, so do not take anything sharp/cutting with you. After passing the inspection, you are divided into groups and an accompanying person is assigned to each group.

These are not all the nuances; before registering, carefully read the operating hours of the dome, since it is closed for cleaning 4 times a year. These days you can still get to the Reichstag, but in this case you will not be given an audio guide and will not be shown around the Reichstag, but will be sent to the roof in an elevator. These days, the Reichstag is just an observation deck.

Unfortunately, my visit fell on the days when the dome was closed, so I will only show a few photos from the roof of the building.

After visiting the Reichstag, you can return back to the Brandenburg Gate and visit, for some, a not very pleasant place that can bring a little horror - this. Outwardly, it looks harmless, but if you walk between the rows and go deeper, the sensations may not be very pleasant, when the columns are either higher or lower than you, when you get lost in them, you just have to close your eyes and just turn around.

Gendarmenmarkt Square

A 15-minute walk from the memorial will be the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt square. If you face the concert hall, the French Cathedral will be on the right, and the German Cathedral on the left. They are almost twins.

Brandenburger Tor

This can complete the first day, and to make it more beautiful, you can again return to the gate to Paris Square and go down to the metro station Brandenburger Tor . After all, anyway, you will most likely have to go to the hotel or somewhere else by metro. It’s worth going down to this station for the interactive decorations about the history of Berlin that decorate the walls.

What to see in Berlin in 2 days

The second day can be spent exploring more distant attractions from the historical center; if on the first day a travel card is not necessarily needed, then this time you will have to travel to different sides of Berlin.

You can start the second day with Potsdamer Platz , to do this you need to get to the station of the same name S-Bahn Potsdamer Platz . Here, in addition to tall office buildings, you can find a piece of the Berlin Wall.

If climbing the TV tower turns out to be expensive for you, then there is an excellent alternative in this square. In the Kollhoff-Tower building (Address - Potsdamer Platz 1) there is a Panoramapunkt observation deck.

• costs 7.5€.

After Potsdamer Platz we go to, to do this we go underground again and take S2 ​​and change to S7 at the station Friedrichstrasse station . You need to get off at the station Bellevue . And walk 700 meters. Bellevue Palace is the historical residence of the kings and princes of Germany.

After the palace you can go one stop to Victory Columns take bus 100 or 187 or walk 400m. At the very top, under the statue, there is an observation deck, which you will have to climb to on foot along a spiral staircase.

Berlin Zoo and Kaiser Wilhelm Church

We take the 100 bus and go about 10 minutes to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church or until Berlin Zoo . This is a stop Zoologischer Garten . They are located almost in the same place.

The second part of the day can be devoted Berlin Wall , for this it is best to get there without transfers from the station AirBnB for 2.

TOTAL trip for 2 days in Berlin with overnight stay and all transfers will cost from 45 € per person when traveling as a couple.

This is my whole story about what to see in Berlin in 1 and 2 days. I look forward to your feedback and ratings.