How to get from the airport to the center of Berlin. How to get from Schönefeld Airport to Berlin? How to find the train platform from Schönefeld to Berlin

We have collected information on how to get from Tegel and Schönefeld airports to the center of Berlin using various types of transport: buses, trains and taxis.

There are currently two airports in Berlin: Tegel and Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld. Both airports accept both international and domestic flights. Around 2018, it is planned to open a new airport - Berlin-Brandenburg named after Willy Brandt (Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg), which will replace the old airports and will be the only one in the German capital. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will partially occupy the territory of Schönefeld.

Tegel Airport is one of the largest airports in Germany, receiving a huge flow of passengers. It consists of five terminals (A to E), and is home to airlines such as AirBerlin and Lufthansa. Schönefeld Airport is visited by significantly fewer people and is used mainly by the low-cost airline easyJet. Getting from Berlin airports to the city center is very easy thanks to buses that connect the airports to the city center. Read more about how to get to Berlin below.

How to get from Tegel Airport to Berlin

Buses

You can get from Tegel Airport to Berlin by the following buses:

• TXL JetExpressBus

The easiest and fastest way to get from the airport to Berlin is by this bus, the route of which runs to Alexanderplatz (S+U Alexanderplatz). Buses run every 10 minutes until 10 pm. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes. The ticket costs about 2.70 euros (AB ticket).

• X9 JetExpressBus

This bus can take you from Tegel Airport to the center of West Berlin - the Zoological Garden (Zoologischer Garten Station) - in 20 minutes. The ticket also costs about 2.70 euros.

• № 128

The terminus of bus number 128 is U Osloer Straße. You can use it to get to the metro (U Kurt-Schumacher-Platz).

• № 109

You can also get from Berlin Airport by bus number 109 - it goes to the Zoological Garden (the journey takes about 27 minutes). Essentially, this bus follows the same route as the X9 JetExpressBus, but makes stops much more often: at Charlottenburg, Adenauerplatz, Uhlandstraße and Kurfürstendamm stations.

Bus stops are located outside terminals A and B. All types of tickets in Berlin and their prices can be found. The airport is located in zone B, so it is better to purchase AB tickets.

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Trains and subways

Get from Berlin Airport to the center directly by train or metro will not work, since the airport is not connected to the subway and railway. This can only be done with a transplant:

• at the metro and railway stations Jakob-Kaiser-Platz and Jungfernheide you can change to buses No. 109 and JetExpressBus X9;
• At Beusselstraße train station you can change to JetExpressBus TXL.

Please note that in Berlin there are Tegel (railway) and Alt-Tegel (metro) stations, but you cannot get to the airport from them - you need to return to the center and take the bus there.

Taxi and car rental

Don't want to take public transport? Then the best option for you would be to pre-order a car of the class and capacity you need from the service at a fixed price. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign at the airport. In addition, you can find taxi drivers upon arrival - inside terminal A (gates 6-9) and outside terminals C and E. Standard fares apply to all Berlin taxis. The cost of travel to the center is about 21-26 euros.

It is also possible to rent a car directly at the airport (outside Terminal E) or on the Skyscanner Car Hire website.

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How to get from Schönefeld Airport to Berlin

Unlike Tegel Airport, getting from Schönefeld to Berlin is easier - trains, buses, and city commuters go there, and the choice of routes is quite large.

S-Bahn city trains

• S9- run every 20 minutes. Route: Pankow - Schönhauser Allee - Ostkreuz - Schöneweide - Adlershof - Flughafen Schönefeld.
• S45 They also go every 20 minutes. Route: Südkreuz - Neukölln - Baumschulenweg - Schöneweide - Adlershof - Flughafen Schönefeld.

Electric trains are convenient to use if you arrive late in the evening or need to get to a small station.

Suburban trains and Airport Express

Commuter trains and Airport Express are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get from Berlin Airport to the city center. The airport is a 30-minute ride by Airport Express from Berlin's Hauptbahnhof central station. Suburban trains run every hour. The railway station at the airport is located 400 meters from it and is called Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld. You can reach it on foot or take buses No. 162 and 171.

• RE7(Airport Express) - runs hourly (from 5 am to 11 pm) through Alexanderplatz, the main station and the zoo to Charlottenburg, an express train departs from the airport station (Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld);
• RB14(Airport Express) - runs hourly (from 5 am to 11 pm) to Charlottenburg, the route is almost the same as RE7, but there are stops in Nauen and Falkensee;
• RB19 follows the route Berlin Gesundbrunnen - Berlin Hauptbahnhof - Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Berlin Südkreuz - Flughafen Schönefeld - Königs Wusterhausen - Lübbenau - Senftenberg;
• RB22 runs hourly between the airport and Potsdam.

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Buses

Buses can also quickly get you from Berlin Airport to the city center, but for travelers trains will be more convenient. The following buses operate:

• 163 (S Schöneweide - S Adlershof - S Grünau - Flughafen Schönefeld Airport);
• 164 (S Kaulsdorf - S Köpenick - S Adlershof - Schönefeld Airport);
• 171 (U Hermannplatz - U Rudow - Schönefeld Airport);
• 734 (S Zeuthen - Waltersdorf - S Flughafen Berlin Schönefeld);
• 735 and 736 (S Königs Wusterhausen - Schulzendorf - Waltersdorf - S Flughafen Berlin Schönefeld);
• 741 (Rotberg - Waltersdorf - S Flughafen Berlin Schönefeld);
• 742 (Großziethen - Waßmannsdorf - S Flughafen Berlin Schönefeld).

In addition, there is an X7 express bus to Rudov and SXF 2 to Potsdam.

If you arrive/depart late in the evening or early in the morning, you can get to Berlin Airport and vice versa by night buses:

• N7 (S+U Spandau - U Jakob-Kaiser-Platz - U Hermannplatz - U Rudow - Schönefeld Airport);
• N60 (S Adlershof - Flughafen Schönefeld Airport).

Taxi and car rental

As at any other airport, you can find a taxi in Schönefeld - outside terminal A. You can also order a taxi in advance online at the service - they will already be waiting for you at the airport with a sign. A taxi ride from the airport to the city center costs approximately 35-40 euros.

You can also rent a car right at the airport - there are many representative offices of well-known companies there. You can do this in advance using the Skyscanner Car Hire service.

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How to get to Berlin airport from other cities and vice versa

If you are traveling to Berlin Tegel Airport from other cities (and vice versa), you can change to JetExpressBus at Berlin's main Hauptbahnhof or Zoo station. In addition, the following buses operate directly from Tegel Airport:

• BerlinLinienBus to Dresden, Weimar, Erfurt, Halle and Jena - tickets cost from 9 to 26 euros one way;
• Interglobus organizes transfers to cities - tickets cost from 29 euros one way;
• PKS Szczecin - from Berlin airports to the Polish city of Szczecin, tickets cost from 11 euros.

You can travel from/to Schönefeld Airport using the following carriers:

• BerlinLinienBus to Dresden;
• MeinFernbus to Dresden and Chemnitz - tickets cost 7 and 15 euros one way, respectively;
• PolskiBus to Lodz, Poznan, Warsaw and other cities in Poland - a ticket costs from 9.5 euros.

In general, the airport is located close (30 minutes drive) from the main station of Berlin, from where it will not be difficult to go anywhere.

Another option is to order a transfer to. It's simple and convenient, but more expensive than taking the bus. It is beneficial if you are traveling with family or company. There is a large selection of cities.

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Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) is located in tariff zone C. Bus and train stops can be reached by walking along a long covered corridor in less than 5 minutes.

All transport that goes to Schönefeld airport, although represented by different companies, is part of a single public transport system. VBB. The route from the airport to the desired point in the city is easy to plan on the VBB website on.

The fastest way is the RE and RB commuter trains, which take you straight to the center of Berlin in 30 minutes. S-Bahn trains travel from the airport for almost an hour and do not reach the city center, so you will have to change trains. There are no buses to Berlin at all, with the exception of the night bus N7.

Train to Berlin Schönefeld Airport

Schönefeld Airport has a railway station that provides connections with the center of Berlin, as well as with the equally popular city of Potsdam among tourists. Below is a visual map of railway transport from/to the airport.

S-Bahn trains

The final stations of the S-Bahn trains S9 and S45 are located at Schönefeld Airport. Trains run every 10 minutes. Both trains connect to the ring line around the center of Berlin.

The fare is 3.3 €, this is a 2-hour ticket for three ABC zones. Travel time to the final station is 40-45 minutes. The final and most important S-Bahn train/electric train stations:

• S9: Pankow – Schönhauser Allee – Ostkreuz – Schöneweide – Adlershof – Flughafen Schönefeld
• S45: Südkreuz – Neukölln – Baumschulenweg – Schöneweide – Adlershof – Flughafen Schönefeld

RE and RB trains

Regional trains RB22, RB14 and RE7 pass through Berlin Schönefeld Airport. The cost of travel to the center of Berlin is 3.3 €, this is a 2-hour ticket for three ABC zones, and to the city of Potsdam only 3 € (BC zones). Travel time to Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hbf) is 30-35 minutes, and to Potsdam 55-60 minutes.

From the airport, RB14 and RE7 go through the center of Berlin (Berlin Hbf), and RB22 goes directly to Potsdam without stopping in Berlin. The final and most important stations of the RE and RB trains are:

• RE7: Dessau Hbf – Bad Belzig – Michendorf – Potsdam Babelsberg – Berlin Wannsee – Berlin Zoologischer Garten – Berlin Hauptbahnhof – Berlin Friedrichstraße – Berlin Alexanderplatz – Berlin Ostbahnhof – Berlin Karlshorst – Flughafen Schönefeld – Blankenfelde – Zossen – Wünsdorf Waldstadt
• RB14: Nauen – Falkensee – Berlin Spandau – Berlin Zoologischer Garten – Berlin Hauptbahnhof – Berlin Friedrichstraße – Berlin Alexanderplatz – Berlin Ostbahnhof – Berlin Karlshorst – Flughafen Schönefeld
• RB22: Berlin Friedrichstraße – Berlin Hauptbahnhof – Berlin Zoologischer Garten – Potsdam Hauptbahnhof – Golm – Flughafen Schönefeld – Königs Wusterhausen

Buses to Schönefeld Airport

Many city buses, as well as suburban buses, also call at the airport. Buses stop at the Flughafen Schönefeld train station and/or in front of Terminal A. The bus option may not be useful to anyone, because... buses do not reach the center of Berlin. This option is only suitable if your overnight stay is located along the bus route.

Most buses from the airport go to the suburbs or nearby small towns near Berlin. For those traveling to Berlin itself, only buses No. 171 and N7, which go to Hermannplatz station, will be useful.

Alternatively, you can take buses X7, 171 and N7 one stop to the U7 metro station. If you have S-Bahn, this option may also be of little use.

Transfer to Schönefeld Airport

The best option for those traveling in a large group or with large luggage, as well as for those who love comfort and want to get from the airport to the hotel as quickly as possible. When ordering

The international air terminal is located 18 km from the German capital. In this article we will look at how to get from Schönefeld Airport to Berlin using different types of transport.

Choice of transport

You can get from Schönefeld Air Station to the center of Berlin using almost all types of public transport.

Schönefeld Airport

The German international airport Schönefeld, which has 4 terminals, is actually not that big. Mostly budget airlines depart from here. According to the classification of the International Air Transport Association, it is assigned the code SXF.

Passenger turnover is 7 million people per year. Externally, the air terminal building resembles a large hangar. In case of a long layover, it is better to go to the city, especially since such a trip will not take you much time.

At the moment, a new air terminal is being built next to the old building. After construction is completed, the infrastructure of Schönefeld Airport (German: Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld) will partially go to the new air terminal, and Schönefeld will be closed.

The Berlin-Schönefeld train station is located next to the airport, so you can get to Berlin by high-speed trains and electric trains.

In addition, the air terminal and the German capital are connected by federal highway 113; the journey to Berlin along it will take only 40 minutes. Today, Schönefeld Airport in Berlin is used for few scheduled flights.

By train

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Berlin is by rail. The railway station is located just a 5-minute walk from the air terminal. The approximate travel time from Schönefeld Airport to any station in the center of the capital is from 17 to 30 minutes.

We offer step-by-step instructions:

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   • from where and where;
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   • travel date and time fields;
   • type of train.
2. Select a message.
3. We select a tariff.
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The railway in Germany has an extensive network, therefore it is the most convenient means of transportation.

S-Bahn city trains

Electric trains are convenient to use if you need to get to Berlin late at night or need to get to a small train station. Electric trains make many stops on the way to the German capital.

There are two S-Bahn city trains running between the airport and Berlin.

• Electric train S9 follows the following route: Pankow - Flughafen Schönefeld (the train makes four more stops along the way, one of them in Adlershof).
• The S45 train runs between the stations Südkreuz - Flughafen Schönefeld (four more stops are planned on the route, Adlershof is also included in the list).

You can travel by electric train throughout the day. Electric trains depart from the railway station every 20 minutes.

Airport Express commuter trains

The Airport Express commuter rail service is the fastest way to travel from Schönefeld Airport to the German capital. From Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld Airport train station to Berlin's Hauptbahnhof central station is just 30 minutes by Airport Express. Suburban trains run on this route every 60 minutes.

The station is located 400 meters from the air terminal. You can walk to the stop or take bus No. 162 or 171.

The RB19 commuter train runs between Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Senftenberg stations. Along the way it makes 5 more stops, including at Schönefeld Air Station and in the town of Königs Wusterhausen.

The RB22 train runs between Schönefeld Airport and Potsdam every 60 minutes.

Every hour from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., the RB14 express train runs from the airport to Charlottenburg, stopping at Nauen and Falkensee along the way. The Airport Express RE7 runs to Charlottenburg on the same schedule as the RB14 - via Alexanderplatz, the central station and the zoo.

You can see where you need to change trains to get to your destination on the metro and train map, which is best downloaded to your phone for convenience.

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By bus

Please note that Schönefeld Air Station is not connected to the capital by underground railway, so in order to use the services of the German metro, you need to get to the nearest metro station by bus.

There are many buses leaving from the airport in various directions. You can purchase tickets from special ticket machines for Berlin BVG.

You can pay in cash or with a payment card. The machines accept any bills, and only give change in small change.

The average cost of a bus ticket in 2019 ranges from 3 to 5 euros. The purchase is carried out according to the following instructions:

1. We select on the touch screen the zone(s) within which we intend to travel.
2. We select the type of ticket (we will describe below what types of travel documents there are).
3. We pay.
4. We collect the ticket and change.

However, you need to take into account that there are several types of tickets: one-time, daily, weekly, monthly, annual and group. As for the last type, you can either make one trip per hour with a whole group, or several trips during the same time for one person.

Children of preschool age travel for free, schoolchildren under 13 years old pay slightly less than adults.

Buses travel everywhere in Germany and are considered the most inexpensive form of transport.

The following buses operate between Schönefeld Airport and Berlin:

• 163 follows to the stop. S Schöneweide (stops along the route: S Adlershof, S Grünau);
• 164 final stop. S Kaulsdorf (makes the following stops along the way: S Köpenick, S Adlershof);
• 735 goes to the stop. S Königs Wusterhausen (the following stops are provided in between: Schulzendorf, Waltersdorf);
• 171 terminal station U Hermannplatz (stops at metro station U Rudow);
• 734 runs between Schönefeld Airport and S Zeuthen station (necessarily stops at Waltersdorf stop);
• 736 goes to the stop. S Königs Wusterhausen (stops at the Schulzendorf, Waltersdorf stop along the way);
• 741 runs from Schönefeld Air Station to the Rotberg stop (stops at Waltersdorf);
• 742 goes to the stop. Großziethen (the route includes a stop at Waßmannsdorf).

The Express bus X7 U runs between Rudow and Flughafen Schönefeld bus stations.

There are also two night flights:

• The N7 runs between the air terminal and S+U Spandau (stops at Hermenplatz and Rudow metro stations along the route)
• N60 S Adlershof – Flughafen Schönefeld

By rented car

If you don’t want to depend on the city transport schedule, deal with ticket machines, or walk several hundred meters with luggage in hand to the stop, then you should know that you can get to the city center. The airport has many representative offices of well-known companies. This can be done in advance on the internet service rentalcars.com.

Such a trip will be more comfortable, especially if you are traveling with your family or a large group. Just keep in mind that you will not only have to fill the tank with fuel and pay for car rental (from 50 euros per day), but also, possibly, leave some security deposit to the lessor (this nuance depends on the company’s rules). If the car is returned elsewhere, you will need to pay a fee of 20-30 euros.

When choosing a car on the website, take into account the fact that you are ordering a class of car, not a brand.

The companies always have cars in their arsenal from economy class to luxury class. Middle class cars are sold out faster, so it is better to book them in advance.

Drivers with at least 1 year of driving experience and who are 21 years old at the time of rent can rent a car in Germany.

By taxi

From the airport to the central square or will cost you approximately 40 euros. Along the federal highway, the driver will take you comfortably to the center of the German capital in 40 minutes. You don’t have to think through the optimal route and sit behind the wheel for about an hour after the flight. You can always find a taxi near terminal A, as in many other airports in the world.

You can also order a car in advance through online services, for example gettransfer.com. When placing an order, you immediately indicate the place where you will be picked up from and your final destination. The driver with a sign will already be waiting for you in the parking lot of the air terminal. This is convenient because you won’t have to look for a free car in the parking lot with luggage in your hands.

If, for example, you need to get from Schönefeld Airport to Berlin railway station in order to travel further from there, this option is less troublesome, especially if you do not speak German.

A car ordered online will be delivered exactly at the agreed time, so if you time everything correctly, you won’t be late for the next transport. You can pay for the trip in cash or using a payment card. All taxis in Germany are equipped with meters.

Summarize

If you need to be not in the center of the German capital, but at some small station, it is better to use commuter trains, Airport Express or electric trains. Rail transport makes many stops along the route.

Buses also run from the airport to Berlin. There are day and night services, as well as an express bus that quickly takes you to the nearest metro station U Rudow. The most convenient and fastest way to get from the airport to Berlin is by taxi. You can find a car near the entrance to Terminal A.

Through a special service you can order a taxi transfer, then the car will be delivered at a certain time, and the driver will meet you with a sign.

Note that the bus stop is located near the entrance to the airport, so you won’t have to walk for long with your luggage in hand. You can also walk or take a bus to the train station.

From Schönefeld Airport to Berlin: Video

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In the article we will look at general information about Tegel Berlin Airport, terminals and moving between them, I will also describe all the ways to get from the airport to the city, and finally, you will find out where you can have a meal on a budget.

Tegel Airport Berlin is currently the main and largest airport in the German capital, which is why almost all Russians fly here to enjoy the variety of local attractions, Bavarian sausages and iconic breweries. Tegel (TXL) consists of five terminals, each of which is connected by convenient passages for tourists. The first in importance are terminals A and C, terminal B is auxiliary and serves flights on peak days, terminal D is responsible for very late and early flights, and the most unpopular, essentially a spare, is terminal E.

Pobeda and S7 flights served in Terminal C

The airport has its own website (www.berlin-airport.de), which, although not very convenient, has the necessary information.

Tax free issued in the main hall of terminal A on the first floor. Open from 5:00 to 23:30.

Tickets to Berlin always looking for Aviasales, as well as on Skyscanner

How to get from Berlin Tegel Airport to the city

Since the airport is located within the city limits and there are no metro stations connected to it, you can only get from the airport to the city by ground public transport.

By bus

The easiest and cheapest way to leave Berlin Tegel Airport is by bus. Stops are located at terminals A and B.

If you don't want to waste time, it's better to use the expressway by express TXL, it leaves every 10-15 (from 5:00 to 0:00) minutes and reaches the central square Alexanderplatz in 30-40 minutes. The bus also runs at night, but much less frequently.

To get to the center of West Berlin, use the buses 109 and X9 (express) that will take you to the station Zoologischer Garten and to the nearest U-Bahn and S-Bahn train stations.

There is also a route from the airport 128 which will take you to Osloer Straße. Travel time: 25 minutes.

Tickets can be purchased near bus stops or from the driver. The cost of the trip will cost 2.7 euros (standard ticket for AB zones). This ticket is valid for 2 hours after composting and gives the right to make further transfers in the city to another transport.

Before departure, study the location of your hotel and look at the bus movements on Google maps, because it is not always convenient to use the TXL express that arrives in the center. Personally, on the way back, I decided to get to the Jakob-Kaiser-Platz metro station (line U7) and from there it was literally 10-15 minutes by bus. They go very often, because... Routes 109 and X9 pass through this stop.

Transfer order

This type of transport is also convenient as it operates 24 hours a day. You must order a transfer in advance, but remember that each company has its own price for this type of service. A driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign, lead you to the car, load your luggage and take you to the hotel door.

Often the transfer costs much more cheaper than ordering a taxi.

By taxi

You can also take a taxi on site. You can find them at the exit from terminals A (between exits 6 and 9), as well as in terminals E and C. The fare is paid by meter (and you will also have to pay for idle time in traffic jams), and will cost approximately from 30 to 50 euros up to city ​​center during the day, at night the cost increases noticeably.

Car rental

If you are used to traveling in a “free flight”, without depending on schedules and routes, we recommend using a car rental service. You can order a car immediately upon arrival, at the airport terminal. But the best thing to do is in advance, while still at home, because it will come out significantly cheaper than locally. Another undeniable advantage of this method is that when you sign a pre-booking agreement, the car will be parked at the time of your arrival. You can also return your car quickly - when returning home, you simply give the car to a company specialist at the airport.

To find a car in Europe, I recommend using brokers and . These sites compare offers from dozens of rental companies (from small to large) and offer the cheapest option. Often, prices on these sites are lower than on official ones. This may be due to ongoing promotions and personal discounts.

Where to eat on a budget at Berlin Tegel Airport

The main building (Terminal A) has many cafes, including Burger King. Although I can’t say that the prices there are very high, they are not all very budget-friendly! Personally, I noted for myself the wonderful cafe “Die Es S-Bahn: Berlins abgefahrenste Currywurst!” It is located on the street, to the left of terminal A, when facing it (actually between A and D). It's quite simple and, as the name suggests, the main dish is German Currywurst sausages. But you can also find other dishes, pastries, and coffee there. But its most important advantage is the speed of service and prices. For example, a combo of sausage, bun and 0.3 Berlin Kindle beer cost me only 7.9 euros in May 2018, which is quite inexpensive by Berlin standards)

Berlin is the most dynamic and densely populated city in Germany and Europe, and is one of the most remarkable places in Europe. The city has many facets - active and multifaceted, it attracts both creative youth and business people like a magnet. Berlin is a kind of antipode to other major European capitals: relatively inexpensive, straightforward and unpretentious, it seems to be created for talented people and seems to encourage them to take part in its internal changes. The capital of Germany is a combination of several dissimilar worlds in one. And it is precisely the contradictions that make him what he really is. Become a guest of the German capital and draw your own conclusions. Let’s say one thing: you definitely won’t remain indifferent to Berlin!

10 things to do in Berlin

• "Take" the Reichstag by climbing into the glass dome at the top;
• Take a walk around the Island of Museums;
• Arrange a promenade along Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate;
• See the ruins of the Berlin Wall;
• Visit the State Opera or attend a concert of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra;
• Take a pleasure boat ride on the Spree;
• Try all types of beer and German know-how “alster” (beer with apple juice) in the biergarten;
• Visit sales at Kudamm (Kurfürstendamm);
• Visit Sony headquarters;
• Have a Berlin-style picnic in front of Charlottenburg Palace.

When to go to Berlin

The best dates to plan a trip to Berlin are from May to September. If you are traveling in the summer, you need to assume that it will be hotter than usual. However, colorful sales in the form of flea markets, gatherings on the embankments and river walks along the Spree, street concerts, museums and open-air cinema and club parties make you forget about everything and enjoy the beautiful city to the maximum.

Autumn and winter There are no snowfalls or piercing frosts in the city, but the bone-chilling wind is not conducive to long walks around the city. In spring, the city is filled with the aromas of blossoming cherry trees with unusual flowers, and it is already quite warm - the weather is suitable for sightseeing.

Where to stay in Berlin

The German capital is striking in its size, therefore, if you choose the wrong place to live, the risk of traveling extra kilometers in pursuit of attractions increases significantly.

At the same time, there are more than one and a half thousand hotels in Berlin, even if you do not take into account hostels, campsites and other budget options. At the same time, prices for hotel rooms in the capital of Germany are almost a third cheaper than similar options in other European capitals, and the quality does not suffer from this. Therefore, we advise you to first decide on your goals in Berlin and choose your area of ​​residence according to your needs and travel time.

If you only have a couple of days in Berlin and would like to cover the whole center, it's worth staying at Mitte area(Mitte). The Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Central Zoo and Potsdamer Platz are nearby. In the west of the area there is the Tiergarten park, the northern part is limited by the Spree. It's also close to Berlin's famous restaurants and shops.
The only drawback of the area is that there are practically no shops with inexpensive products in the center, so you will have to dine in a cafe or at a hotel. The central railway station is located across the river from the Reichstag, and it will take some time to get there.
Room rates: from 3500 rub. for a 3-star hotel room, from 5 thousand rubles. per day in a 4-star hotel and from 9 thousand rubles. for a 5-star room.

The second most popular and densest area of ​​hotels in Berlin is Charlottenburg. It is located in the West of the city, and it is here that Berlin's most famous shopping street, Kudamm, and the largest transport hub, Zoological Garden station, are located. Buses to Tegel Airport depart from here. The area is ideal for those tourists who are already familiar with the center of Berlin and want to get to know other areas better, for shopping lovers and for those who plan to travel outside of Berlin. Hotels here are not as expensive as in Mitte. There are inexpensive supermarkets and shops here. In short, the area has a lot of advantages.
Cost of living: on average €60-70 per night with breakfast.

For lovers of a relaxing holiday and those who don’t mind spending half an hour on the road to the center, we recommend staying in the residential areas of Berlin: Treptow-Kopenick, Tempelhof-Schoneberg, Marzahn-Hellersdorf. The prices for accommodation here are pleasantly pleasing, and walking along the local streets will give you a complete picture of the wonderful, contradictory city.

As for general recommendations, it is worth noting that most hotels in Berlin increase prices for festivals and major exhibitions (such as the Berlin Film Festival) and provide discounts during the “Seven Shopping Weekends” before Christmas. Large hotels often offer reduced rates on weekends. At the same time, hotel prices are still pleasantly pleasing in comparison with all-European prices. Keep this in mind when planning your trip, and it won't be devastating to your wallet.

How much money to take with you to Berlin

Berlin currently remains one of the most inexpensive European capitals, so a holiday there will not be burdensome if you plan carefully. The average tourist who visits a cafe and loves to taste national cuisine spends at least €40 per day on food. The cheapest eateries are Italian, Chinese and Greek. If you cook yourself and don’t go too fancy, you can live on €10-20 a day. As for the cost of living, it’s better to go to Berlin as a couple, as you’ll spend less money on hotels. If you take with you an amount of €50-60 per day (this does not include long journeys and shopping), then this will be enough in the German capital.

How to get to Berlin

The best way to get to Berlin is to fly there by plane. Direct flights to Germany are regularly operated by AirBerlin, German Wings and Aeroflot. Flight time is less than 3 hours. Ticket prices start from 4,000 rubles roundtrip including fees.

Trains are another affordable and convenient way to get to the German capital. The Moscow-Berlin train (No. 013/014) departs directly from the Belorussky station. Frequency: 6 times/week. in summer, 3 times - in winter, spring and autumn. Travel time is a little more than a day. Regular trains to Berlin also depart from St. Petersburg, Adler, Kaliningrad, Ufa, Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg and Omsk.

The Moscow-Berlin train arrives at the Bahnhof Berlin Zoologischer Garten station. In total, the city has several railway stations: Lichtenberg, Alexanderplatz, East Station, Zoological Garden station and Berlin Central Station.

Using rail transport in Germany is pleasant and convenient. Trains run frequently and almost always according to German precision. And residents of Berlin itself, despite the presence of city buses and tram lines, prefer rail transport (S-Bahn and U-Bahn).

Airports

The historical past of the city even affects the aviation component: Berlin has two airports - Tegel and Schönefeld (the result of the post-war division of Germany). They are located in western and southeastern Berlin. Until 2008, there was also a third airport, Tempelhof, but now the ultra-modern Berlin-Brandenburg-International air complex is being built in its place.

The main airport is considered Tegel(Berlin Tegel Airport). It is adjacent to the district of the same name and is located 8 km from the city center. Russia is connected to this airport by flights from St. Petersburg and Moscow. The airport terminal is quite convenient, there is a place to relax and have a snack, and the layout of the airport is clear even to an inexperienced traveler. The only caveat is that the airport’s transit zone is “tailored” for AirBerlin flights, so there are often cases when passengers need to leave the transit zone to change flights. Therefore, when landing in Tegel, do not forget about the need for a Schengen visa.
From the airport to Alexanderplatz (actually the city center), the DXL bus runs every 10 minutes, and the journey takes about half an hour. You can also get from the airport to Berlin Bahnhof Zoo station - by buses 109 and X9.

Another Berlin airport is located 20 km southeast of the center. Schönefeld accepts fewer flights than Tegel, but they are both domestic and international. Not far from the airport is the Berlin-Schönefeld railway station, where Regionalbahn and S-Bahn trains (S9, S45) towards the city stop. You can also get to Berlin Central Station from Schönefeld using the airport express lines RE7 and RB14. For those wishing to get to Berlin by taxi, taxi stands are located at the entrance to Terminal A.

How to get from the airport to the center of Berlin

Tegel Airport is 8 km from the city center, so the journey to Zoologischer Garten or Alexanderplatz takes less than half an hour. There is no metro within walking distance from the airport; the main way to get to the city is by bus. JetExpressBuses express shuttles depart from Tegel Airport to Alexanderplatz (actually the city center). You can get to Berlin Bahnhof Zoo station from the airport by buses 109, X9, 128 and TXL. Bus operating hours are from 5 am to 12 midnight with an interval of 5-10 minutes. All buses have luggage compartment. They stop near the airport exit, so you are sure to find them. The cost of a bus ride to the center is €2.5. You can buy a ticket at the entrance from the driver, from a machine at the bus stop, or from a machine at the airport exit.
A taxi ride from Tegel Airport to the center (Ku Damm) will cost approximately €20. The taxi rank is located opposite the airport exit.

Not far from Schoenefeld Airport there is the Flughafen Berlin Schoenefeld railway station, from where commuter S-Bahn trains (S9, S45) and Regionalbahn trains (RE7, RB14, RB22) depart towards the city. Tickets are sold from vending machines at the train station. The station platform can be reached through an underground passage connected to the international terminal. Travel time is 20 minutes for electric trains, 45 minutes for commuter trains. Both types of transport run from 5 am to 11 pm with an interval of 10 minutes. Tickets cost about €10. Alternatively, Berlin Central Station can be reached within half an hour by Airport Express.

Buses from Schönefeld Airport to Berlin run 24 hours a day. Bus numbers No. 163, 164, 171, 734, 735, 736, 741, 742. Buses numbered N7 and N60 are night buses.

For those wishing to get to Berlin by taxi, their stands are located at the entrance to Terminal A. A taxi ride to Berlin from Schönefeld Airport will cost about €35-40.

Stations

Hauptbahnhof Berlin(Berlin Central Station) is the most important station in Berlin and at the same time the largest and most modern railway station in Europe. Built according to the design of the German architect Meinhard von Gerkan, it has been operating for the departure and reception of passengers since May 2006. The two-level building is designed in such a way that 14 paths from different directions intersect here. In total, the station receives 164 high-speed long-distance trains, 314 regional trains and more than 600 city and suburban trains every day. Berlin Central Station receives trains from all over Europe and local destinations.
Address: Europaplatz 1,10557 Berlin (Mitte).

Berlin Zoologischer Garten(Zoological Garden station) is one of the most important transport hubs, located in the center of West Berlin next to the largest zoo in Germany. The station began operating in 1882, and 20 years later it was connected to the U-Bahn metro station. There are only 2 passenger platforms and 4 train tracks, but the station has always served as a major transport artery of the city. Nowadays commuter trains and the S-Bahn commuter train come here and depart from here.
Address: Hardenbergplatz 13, 10623 Berlin (Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf).

Nordbahnhof Berlin(North Station) - one of the oldest stations in Berlin, has undergone many reconstructions and was once again opened only in 2006. Previously, the station connected Berlin with Pomerania and the Polish city of Schetzin, which was important for the travel of Berlin residents to the resorts of the Baltic Sea. Now this railway station serves S-Bahn and commuter trains.
Address: Invalidenstrasse, 10115, Berlin (Mitte).

Bahnhof Alexanderplatz(Alexanderplatz Station) – this station is located in the city center, in the Mitte district. The station is one of the most active transport hubs, operating since 1882. The station complex serves passengers of the city electric train (S-Bahn), metro (U-Bahn) and regional trains.
Address: Dircksenstrasse 2, 10179, Berlin (Mitte).

Ostbahnhof Berlin(Eastern Station) - opened in 1942 and often changed its name, having managed to be Frankfurt, Silesian, Central and finally becoming Eastern in 1998. The station complex is quite large and includes a hotel complex and business centers. Several tracks of the station are dedicated to S-Bahn trains, the rest receive and send trains in the direction of Potsdam, Spandau, Königs-Wusterhausen and Schönefeld Airport.
Address: Straße der Pariser Kommune 5, 10243 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg).

Bahnhof Lichtenberg(Lichtenberg Station) is another “eastern” train station in Berlin, located in the Lichtenberg district. Previously, trains from Russia and Eastern Europe arrived here, but now the station receives mainly commuter trains.
Address: Weitlingstrasse 22, 10317, Berlin (Lichtenberg).

How to get from the train station to Berlin airport

How to get from Tegel Airport to Hauptbahnhof Berlin

The airport is located away from the metro lines, so you can either use a taxi or take a bus. The bright yellow TXL-Express bus, running from Tegel Airport to Hauptbahnhof (via the nearest S-Bahn station - "BeusselStrasse") and Alexanderplatz, runs every 10 minutes until 22 hours, and even at night, only at longer intervals. This bus is the most convenient option to get to the center of Berlin. Travel time is about 20 minutes. The fare is about 3€. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver.

Berlin Zoologischer Garten

By bus 128b 109 or X9 you can get to the nearest metro station (U-Bahn, line U-7) Jakob-Kaiser-Platz in 5 minutes, or travel to the western part of Berlin to the Zoologischer Garten station. The travel time is 30-40 minutes, the cost of a one-way ticket is about 3 € (it can be purchased both at the ticket office at the stop and from the driver). The movement interval is 15 minutes.

Bahnhof Alexanderplatz

The best option is TXL-Express or JetExpressBuses, running from Tegel Airport to the station via Alexanderplatz to another Hauptbahnhof station every 10 minutes until 22 hours (at night - less often), costing about 3 €.

Ostbahnhof Berlin

To do this, you just need to take the train (either RB14 or RE7, 18 minutes) or S-Bahn (line S9, 25 minutes) from the airport station to Ostbahnhof.

Simply get to the nearest S-bahn and U-bahn stations - Kurt-Schumacher Platz (line U6) from Tegel using bus route 128. Travel time is 10 minutes. Bus tickets can be purchased near the exit of Terminals A-B at a ticket sales point or from a machine on the street. The driver sells tickets for one trip; passes can only be purchased from vending machines. Payment in cash euros or by Maestro card.

When purchasing train or bus tickets, remember that to travel from Schönefeld Airport you need a three-zone ticket (ABC), and from Tegel Airport you need a two-zone ticket (AB).

How to get from Schönefeld Airport to Hauptbahnhof Berlin

From here there are S-Bahn lines S9 and S45, which with transfers will take you anywhere in Berlin - to Zoologischer Garten, Friedrichstrasse, Alexanderplatz, Hauptbahnhof railway station. Trains run every 10-15 minutes. Tickets are sold from vending machines at the train station in cash or with MAESTRO cards. Travel time from Schönefeld Airport to the center of Berlin is about 40 minutes. The cost of travel to the city center is 2.30 €.

The so-called “airport express” lines RE7 and RB14 depart twice an hour to Hauptbahnhof Berlin with stops at Ostbahnhof and Friedrichstrasse station.

Berlin Zoologischer Garten

An express train runs between Berlin Scheinefeld Airport and Spandau Station, where ICE high-speed trains depart. It runs once every half hour and travels from the airport to Spandau train station in 45 minutes, stopping along the way at Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten.

Also in the direction of Berlin Zoologischer Garten from Tegel Airport there are S-Bahn lines S9 and S45 (with transfers) every 15 minutes. Tickets are sold from vending machines at the train station in cash or with MAESTRO cards. Travel time from Schönefeld Airport to the center of Berlin is about 40 minutes. The cost of travel to the city center is 2.30 €.

Bahnhof Alexanderplatz

The best option is the same express train between Berlin Scheinefeld Airport and Spandau Station Spandau. It runs every 30 minutes and makes stops along the way from the airport to Spandau train station, including at Alexanderplatz.

S-Bahn trains S9 and S45 (with transfers) also take you to Alxanderplatz from Schönefeld Airport. Tickets are sold from vending machines at the train station in cash or with MAESTRO cards. Travel time from Schönefeld Airport to the center of Berlin is about 40 minutes. The cost of travel to the city center is 2.30 €.

Ostbahnhof Berlin

An express train runs between Berlin Scheinefeld Airport and Spandau Station, where ICE high-speed trains depart. It runs once every half hour and travels from the airport to Spandau train station in 45 minutes, making stops along the way at Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten, Friedrichstraße, Alexanderplatz, Ostbahnhof und Karlshorst.

Transport in Berlin

Berlin transport includes underground (U-Bahn Berlin; 173 stations and 9 lines) and overground (S-Bahn Berlin; 165 stations and 15 lines), buses, trams and river ferries. An expanded system of all types of transport makes it easy, safe and inexpensive to get to any part of the city - it’s not for nothing that native Berliners prefer public transport. Most transport services are provided by the Berlin Transport Company (BVG), the largest organization in Germany.

When purchasing a travel ticket in Berlin, everyone has the opportunity to choose a ticket valid in one or more tariff zones. It is advisable for tourists to purchase a ticket valid in the AB tariff zone. If you are planning to visit Potsdam, it is worth taking a travel document valid in all three tariff zones - ABC. Public transport tickets in Berlin are uniform and valid for buses, trams, underground trains (U-Bahn), overground trains (S-Bahn) and ferries.s

Types of general travel tickets:

• Kurzstrecke - short distance ticket;
• Einzelfahrschein - ticket for two hours;
• 4-Fahrten-Karte - four 2-hour tickets;
• Tageskarte - daily ticket;
• Kleingruppen-Tageskarte - group daily ticket;
• 7-Tage-Karte - 7-day ticket;
• Monatskarte - monthly ticket.

Metro

Travel pass options for tourists

Berlin CityTourCard- 48 (72) hour or 5-day pass, providing discounts from 15% to 50% on partner offers. The ticket comes with: a list of partners, a city plan, a diagram of the U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines. Valid without restrictions on all types of urban public transport.

Ticket price in zone AB:

• 48 hours - €16.90;
• 72 hours - €22.90;
• 5 days - €29.9.

Berlin WelcomeCard– 48 (72) hour or 5-day pass. Valid without restrictions on all types of urban public transport. provides the right to receive discounts from 20% to 50% on partner offers. The ticket includes: a list of partners, a city map, a guide to city restaurants and castles, a selection of tips for spending time in Berlin, a multi-sound guide with useful tips, a map of the U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines.

Ticket price in zone AB:

• 48 hours - €17.90;
• 72 hours - €23.90;
• 5 days - €30.90.

Berlin WelcomeCard Museumsinsel- 72-hour travel pass. Valid without restrictions on all types of urban public transport. The ticket is valid without restrictions in the AB/ABC tariff zone (the ABC zone also includes the city of Potsdam) and provides the right to receive discounts from 20% to 50% on partner offers + the right to free admission to all museums and exhibitions on Museum Island. The ticket includes: a list of partners, a city map, a guide to city restaurants and castles, a selection of tips for spending time in Berlin, a multi-sound guide with useful tips, a map of the U-Bahn and S-Bahn lines.

Ticket price in zone AB: €34

In Berlin, as in most European cities, there are no turnstiles in the metro and trains, entry and exit are free. There are very few ticket sales points in the metro or train stations; there are vending machines everywhere selling tickets both in cash and with a Maestro card. All types of tickets can be purchased at BVG ticket sales points, as well as at hotel receptions. Before entering a subway car, you must buy a ticket and be sure to validate it (stamp it with the date and time). On buses and trams, tickets are purchased directly in the passenger compartment.

Taxi

Taxi services are the easiest option for those who are afraid of getting lost in such a busy city as the capital of Germany. Taxi fares here are officially approved by law, so during the trip you don’t have to worry that drivers will want to profit from inexperienced tourists.
The cost of landing (calling a car) in Berlin is about €3. The cost of the short route is €4 per 2 km. Over 7 km - €1.28 per 1 km. The waiting cost is €25 per 1 hour. For transportation of bulky luggage, pets and when ordering a car for 5-8 people, you need to pay extra separately.

When trying to pay for travel with a credit or other bank card, drivers may require an additional payment, since not all taxis are equipped with cashless payment systems, and drivers in Berlin are not required to accept payment by card.

In your car

What to see in Berlin

Reichstag

The Reichstag is undoubtedly Berlin's most famous building with a rich historical past. Now this is the Parliament building. Built in 1894, the builders crowned the building with a glass dome, unusual for that time. Having gone through World War II, several fires and reconstructions, the Reichstag still stands proudly above Berlin. There is an observation deck for tourists right under the glass dome, which can be accessed free of charge by appointment if you have documents. Those interested can stay and dine in the panoramic restaurant Kafer, which offers stunning views of Berlin. All city tours start from here.

Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is a visiting card of Berlin, like the Tower of London or the Roman Colosseum. The gate was erected on Paris Square, in the very heart of Berlin, the height of the building exceeds 25 meters. During construction, the architect K. Langgans took the main gate of the Roman Acropolis as a model and, according to his idea, they were to become world famous. Hence the second name – the Gate of the World. At the top of the gate stands a statue of the goddess of victory (peace) Irena Victoria, she holds a cross in her hands. Address: Straße des 17. Juni, Berlin, Germany. During the war, the Brandenburg Gate was also partially destroyed, but restorers worked on it. And now many Berlin residents and tourists from all over the world come to experience history and recall the historical events that are associated with this symbol of the city.

Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall is an infamous post-war building that has influenced life in Berlin in many ways. It was this wall, erected in one night, that divided Germany into the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic, and split the families of Berliners into pieces for almost 30 years. During the wall's existence, a huge number of local residents were killed trying to cross the wall. After the countries united into one in 1989, pieces of the wall, carefully painted with graffiti, were sold to private collections. Now the authorities are trying to restore fragments of the wall, buying them from their owners for incredible amounts of money. But it’s worth it, because for all of Berlin the wall is a symbol of freedom, the struggle for independence and the unity of people divided by the political regime, but spiritually remaining close to each other.

Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is one of the main squares of Berlin, which is a major transport interchange and is one of the ten most visited places in Germany. Today, the architectural composition of the square combines modern buildings and pre-war buildings. So, it is here that the 4th tallest television tower in Europe is located - the Berliner Fernseeturm, whose height is 368 meters. The square also houses the Red Town Hall, a monument to K. Marx and F. Engels, “Alex” - the largest department store in Berlin and the Neptune Fountain. Address: Alexanderstraße, Berlin, Germany.

Berlin Cathedral

Berlin Cathedral is the largest Protestant church in Germany. It is located on the museum island and, despite its purpose, was built in the Baroque style, so it turned out to be quite bright and lush. The height of the cathedral is about 100 meters. Millions of visitors come to see the beauty of the decoration - sculptures, stucco, paintings and stained glass. According to many reviews, the cathedral does not “press” with its Gothic style and is popular among tourists. Address: Schloßplatz, Berlin, Germany.

Tiergarten

Tiergarten is a huge park, the center of informal Berlin, which for city residents is a kind of panacea for the frantic pace of life and a popular vacation spot. It is not without reason that it is called the “green island in the middle of Berlin”. The park has existed since the 16th century; in the 20th, Vladimir Nabokov loved to stroll here, and now you can often meet officials and dignitaries. In addition to walking, in Tiergarten you can also buy gifts for yourself and friends - the quantity and quality of rarities per square meter at the local flea market can only be envied.

Unter den Linden

Unter den Linden - like Arbat in Moscow, Broadway in New York and Khreshchatyk in Kyiv, Unter den Linden street is known throughout the world and is a symbol of Berlin. The street of museums, palaces and squares got its name from two rows of linden trees planted along the edges of the pedestrian alley. The length of the street is about 1390 meters, the width is 60 meters. Most of the city's key attractions are located here - the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin State Opera, the Humboldt University, the Berlin Cathedral, the Arsenal, the Palace of Wilhelm I, so few people pass by Unter den Linden upon arrival. This street is the soul of Berlin and the center of modern life, so it is definitely worth a visit.

Route: Berlin in 2 days

If you are planning to visit the German capital in your own car, you should remember that Berlin has an environmental protection zone. This measure was taken by the authorities in order to reduce the concentration of harmful substances emitted into the air by cars. Only cars that meet certain exhaust gas toxicity standards can move through the fenced area, while the rest can move outside this zone. Confirmation of the right to enter the center of Berlin is a special green sticker that must be glued to the inside of the windshield.

Berlin. Day 1.

The first day of exploring Berlin should be devoted to a sightseeing tour of Berlin by bus hop-on hop-off. Along the way, you can explore all the main attractions and get off at any of the 20 stops to stay somewhere longer. Two more options are to ride around the city on a pedicab or on 2-wheeled Segway scooters, which have become so popular lately. The main landing points are the corner of Kurfüstendamm-Rankenstrasse; location opposite the Kaiser Wilhelm Church, Alexanderplatz and the main entrance of the Park Inn Hotel

Buy a Berlin Welcome Card valid for 48 hours. It will give you the right to free travel on all types of public transport and discounts on visiting museums and cultural places up to 50%.

1 On the way the bus will pass Brandenburg Gate- probably the most significant building and calling card of Berlin. The gate is the only one of the old city gates that has survived to this day. For a long time they separated main Germany and Berlin, being built into the Berlin Wall, but still became a symbol of peace and unity of the city. At the top is a statue of Victoria, the Goddess of Victory, riding a chariot of 4 horses.

2 Next point - the former German parliament - Reichstag. The building suffered significant damage during the defense of Berlin, and now its top is crowned by a futuristic dome designed by Norman Foster. To get to the observation deck inside the dome itself, you need to sign up for a visit in advance or at least 2 hours in advance.

3 Take a look at Potsdamer Platz, where the infamous Berlin Wall, dividing the western and eastern parts of the city. Now all that remains is debris in the East-Side Gallery area and signs on the city streets showing the location of the wall. Now on the square there is a 25-story skyscraper Kollhoff-Tower, which in just 20 seconds, on the fastest elevator in Europe, will take tourists to a platform with a magnificent panorama of Berlin.

4 Another significant point on our route is Alexanderplatz, the city's main square and former center of East Berlin. It is here that you can climb the 4th highest Berlin TV tower in Europe, the Berliner Fernseeturm, which is 368 meters high.

5 Unter den Linden- “the main artery of Berlin, covered with linden trees” - a famous boulevard and an excellent place to get a first impression of Berlin. The street begins at the walls of the Berlin Cathedral and ends at Parisian Square. There are many important places located here - the Humboldt University, the State Opera building, the Royal Library, the Arsenal building and the Crown Prince's Palace.

6 Kurfürstendamm or Ku-damm- another famous boulevard with a length of 3.5 km, a must-see as part of our route. Now it is one of the main shopping streets of the city, where you can find boutiques, jewelry stores, department stores and stores of all international chains. This is a favorite place for many foreigners to stroll around Berlin, so those who are not interested in shopping will find an opportunity to admire the city here. In the eastern part, Kudamm originates from the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

Berlin. Day 2.

On their second day in Berlin, quick travelers should visit numerous museums, exhibitions and cultural institutions, and perhaps do some shopping. There is an opinion that there are many more museums in Berlin than there are cloudy days in a year - and the opportunity to “get cultured” is available in just 2 days.

1 Helmut Newton Museum of Photography. The museum's collection occupies 2000 square meters. meters in the Berlin City Museum next to the Zoo. Tourists and especially “connoisseurs” will be delighted with this “Mecca of Photography”: the building houses the photographer’s personal archive with all his sketches and notes. And the Museum itself regularly holds large-scale exhibitions on various topics.

2 Not far from the museum there is Berlin Zoo with an excellent aquarium. The zoo's territory extends over more than 35 hectares - it is not surprising that it is considered one of the largest animal refuges in all of Germany and the first place in the world in terms of the number of species represented - there are about 13 thousand of them.
Address: Hardenbergplatz 8, Berlin.

3 Pergamon Museum and the next point on our program is one of the many “interests” of the Museum Island on the Spree River, which is visited daily by about 850 thousand tourists. The museum, named after the ancient Greek city, essentially combines three exhibitions dedicated to the ancient Near East, Islamic art and antiquity. The museum's exhibitions allow you to touch history in the literal and figurative sense and feel the monumentality of ancient buildings.

You can explore the whole of Berlin in two days by renting a bicycle. The cost of traveling on two wheels is 10 euros per day.

And finally, you will not be a real guest of Berlin if you do not devote several hours to shopping as part of our 2-day tour. There are plenty of shopping opportunities here: department stores KaDeWe, Galeries Lafayette, Quartier 206, shopping centers on Potsdamer Platz, fashion stores near the Hackische Höfe area. An interesting find is the market with organic products on Kollwitzplatz, where you can buy delicious gifts for your loved ones. Another highlight of Berlin is the numerous Sunday flea markets, where you can find a lot of interesting things. You can end your weekend in Berlin in cozy cafes in the surrounding shopping districts, tasting the famous Berliners, currywurst sausages and German beer.

Entertainment in Berlin

Berlin Zoo. Here, in the oldest zoo in Germany, about 15,000 animals of 1,460 species live and there is a whole complex of aquariums.
Opening hours: daily 9-18;
Tickets: 12 euros / reduced price 9 euros;
Address: Zoologischer Garten, Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin.

Tropical islands(Tropical Islands) is the largest water park in Europe, which is conveniently located in Berlin. It is a gigantic complex of swimming pools, many attractions, slides, a complex of saunas, and sports grounds. Enchanting water shows are often held here. Located 90 km from Berlin.
Opening hours: Every day from 09:00 to 01:00;
Input: Combined ticket (pools + sauna) €30.00. Children: (4-14 years old) - €19.50;
Preferential - €27.50.

Legoland Amusement Park– fans of the famous Lego designer in Berlin will be simply delighted, because a huge Legoland Discovery Center park with many activities and attractions is open for them. Here you can learn how the famous Lego “bricks” are made, see Berlin in miniature, and watch Lego films in a 4D cinema.
Ticket price: €16;
Address: Potsdamer Straße 4, 10785 Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany.

Thematic tours of Berlin's dungeons. Since 1999, Berliner Unterwelten e.V. provides everyone with walks through the underground structures and bomb shelters of the city. This excursion is especially popular among history buffs who attend such events with active interest.
Address: Berliner Unterwelten e.V., Brunnenstraße, 105, 13355 Berlin

In addition, in the vicinity of Berlin there are amusement parks and attractions such as Phantasialand(Fantasy-Land), Panorama-Park Sauerland Wildpark and others.

What do Berliners love?: discounts, demonstrations, graffiti, coffee in pubs, bicycles, museums at night, shopping, Halloween, flea markets.

Where to eat in Berlin

Each city is known, among other things, through the “prism of food,” which is considered iconic here. The Germans love dishes made from potatoes, cabbage, pork, they know more than 600 varieties of bread, and they drink beer, always locally brewed. German cuisine is particularly filling and calorie-rich, so you won’t leave a cafe or restaurant hungry. At the same time, the Germans have practically no complex dishes on their menu. The main dishes consist of meat, fish and game with a side dish of vegetables. Sausages, sprats, and herring dishes are also common. For starters, Germans eat broths with eggs, dumplings, rice and tomatoes, creamy soups and noodle soups. And German fried sausages and cabbage are probably known all over the world.

When you're in Berlin, there are a few things you should definitely try. Firstly, this currywurst- fried sausage with tomato paste and curry sauce. It is sold at almost every turn: from street stalls to fashionable restaurants. This dish is very popular among the local population - even a currywurst museum was opened in Berlin for its 60th anniversary.

Second course - the world's most famous round donuts made from yeast dough - Berliners. Now you can buy them in any cafe or pastry shop in the city. Berliners with condensed milk and powdered sugar are especially tasty.

Homemade pork knuckle- the third dish - perhaps migrated to the cuisine of many nations. However, the Germans are famous meat eaters, and shanks are not prepared anywhere like here. We recommend: tartar sauce and crispy country potatoes on the side.

Stollen– the fourth Berlin “must-taste” delicacy. It is made from yeast dough with the addition of raisins and candied fruits. In taste and recipe, it resembles Russian Easter, but German cooking technology still makes this dessert unforgettable.

The name of the fifth dish is “ Berliner Allerlei"translates from German as "Everything they eat in Berlin." And this is actually true: having ordered this dish, you will immediately see on the plate the whole mix of associations with Germany that are probably stubbornly stuck in your head: fried sausages, stewed cabbage, boiled pork and pork, sausages in curry sauce from the first point, fried potatoes , pork burger and pea pudding. In our opinion, it is very convenient for couples and large groups, as well as for those who want to immediately try all the wonders of German cuisine.

Visa to Germany

Citizens of Russia and residents of the former CIS republics require a Schengen entry visa to travel to Germany. There are 4 consulates in Russia that deal with issues of issuing visas to Germany, as well as several visa centers.

Required documents for obtaining a visa to Germany:

• International passport (valid for at least 3 months after the end date of the tour/trip);
• Three identical photographs 35 x 45 mm;
• Certificate of employment on company letterhead indicating position, income and date of hire (indicating the profile of the enterprise);
• Two completed forms from the German Embassy with handwritten signatures and detailed information about yourself and your immediate family (home and work telephone numbers, information about your spouse and previous trips to Germany and the Schengen countries are indicated);
• Flight confirmation (photocopy of air ticket);
• Photocopy of the Russian passport (completed pages of the internal Russian passport);
• Medical insurance (for the entire period of stay in the country). The amount of insurance coverage must be at least 30 thousand euros;
• Financial guarantees (independently or from the inviting party). In the first case, a bank account statement will be required;

For an independent trip, you will additionally need confirmation of your hotel reservation, a detailed description of the route and, preferably, photocopies of the purchased tickets. In the case of a private visit - an invitation and financial guarantees from a person residing in Germany.

For children, additionally - a copy of the birth certificate and notarized parental consent to travel for minors (under 18 years of age).

Non-working pensioners need to present an original and a photocopy of their pension certificate, a certificate from the place of work of the person paying for the trip, financial guarantees from the sponsor and a photocopy of the first page of their Russian passport.