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Berlin Holidays & City Breaks 2021

Holidays in Berlin are a history lesson, a wild party and an escape amid nature rolled into one. Admire the city’s stunning architecture, let your hair down at a trendy club or lay down a blanket at one of its numerous parks.

Berlin has come into its own since the fall of the Berlin Wall over 30 years ago. Aside its iconic buildings and Museum Island, the German capital features a multitude of art galleries and edgy watering holes bound to keep revellers happy after dusk. Plus, the city is criss-crossed by an ultra-reliable public transport system to let you make the most of your Berlin city break.

Music scene in Berlin

Once home to such huge names as David Bowie and Iggy Pop, Berlin’s gig scene has been a long time in the making. Today, the capital’s venues pump out a variety of music types, so whether you are into soul, jazz or techno, the city is likely to deliver exactly what you are after.

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Why book Berlin holidays

Top city attractions

Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building and Berlin Cathedral

Unmissable art scene

East Side Gallery is where Berlin's street art scene is unleashed, check out the amazing work along this section of the Berlin Wall

Sample the local food

Doner kebabs, currywurst and schnitzel are all tasty must-try foods

Must-visit historical sites

Make sure to visit the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and the Holocaust Memorial

World-class museums

Museum Island is a complex of 5 top must-see museums covering everything from art to history

Famous square

Don't miss Alexanderplatz - Berlin's large public square, great for eating out, shopping and recognised by it's tall iconic tower

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Top 5 things to do in Berlin

With plenty of historic architecture, verdant parks and fascinating museums, holidays in Berlin will leave you spoilt for choice.

The Neo-Baroque design and elaborate glass dome of the Reichstag building are hard to miss. Currently the meeting place of the German parliament, the building stands as a symbol of a unified Germany.
Home to the now defunct Tempelhof airport, Tempelhofer Feld is a favourite with joggers, cyclists and picnickers. The 368-hectare park also features basketball courts and a baseball field.
Pay your respects at the open-air Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. The 2,711 abstract blocks of varying heights are located on the former “death strip,” an area between the two sections that made up the Berlin wall.
The highlight of Berlin’s Museum of Natural History is the massive skeleton of a Giraffatitan dinosaur from the Jurassic period. Some other of the museum’s exhibits include animal and plant fossils, and an unmissable taxidermy section.
Snap a photo at Checkpoint Charlie, the former gateway between west and east Berlin. Interestingly, the area has been set up to look just like it did throughout the Cold War.

Nature in Berlin

For such a bustling city, Berlin boasts a surprising number of green spaces. Relax in a city park or venture further afield to dip your toes in one of Brandenburg’s numerous lakes.

Just west of the Brandenburg Gate, the Tiergarten is peppered with scenic spots and monuments. Don’t miss the Victory Column, a towering structure topped by a 8.3-meter golden sculpture of Victoria.
For a bit of fun amid natural surroundings, visit Mauerpark. Each Sunday, the park is transformed when a flea market and flocks of buskers take over the area.
Discover 43 hectares of greenery at the Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum. The park is home to more than 22,000 plant species, such as water lilies, bamboo and cacti.
Take a stroll along the embankment of Berlin’s Landwehr Canal. Alternatively, buy a beer at a spatkauf, a small streetside store, and enjoy the serenity as you sit on the canal’s verdant banks.
Just over an hour from Berlin, Brandenburg is known for its 3,000 lakes. Some of the highly rated bodies of water in the area include Schleuse Woltersdorf, Liepnitzsee and Flakensee.

Food & Drink

Food and drink in Berlin

Whether you’re after a cheap and cheerful meal or a Michelin-star dining experience, Berlin doesn’t disappoint.

With local and international offerings, the Markthalle Neun market is an ideal spot to try Berlin’s produce and cuisine. For a tipple, make a stop at the Heidenpeters microbrewery.
Describing itself as “vocally local,” Nobelhart & Schmutzig only sources its products from Berlin and its surroundings. This results in seasonal menus based on the available ingredients.
Those with a sweet tooth are bound to love Coda. The Michelin-star restaurant features 7- or 4-course tasting menus, all composed of imaginative and beautifully-presented desserts.
Set up on a disused plot of land, Prinzessinnengarten pairs an agricultural project with a restaurant. The community garden has over 500 types of plants, which are used to prepare the restaurant’s dishes.
For a meal with a sizable dollop of history, take your appetite to Zur letzten Instanz. Dating back to 1621, the restaurant is the oldest in the capital and has once even hosted Napoleon.

Traditional dishes to try in Berlin

From traditional culinary delights to modern takes on long-established favourites, Berlin’s signature eats have something for all taste buds.

Perhaps Germany’s most famous dish, wiener schnitzel is made from a thin slice of veal coated in flour, egg and bread crumbs. The fried dish is usually served with potatoes.
Berlin has a huge Turkish population, so it’s not surprising that doner kebab has become one of the city’s staples. Found on most street corners, doner kebabs usually come with chicken or beef.
Served as a snack, senfeier translates to eggs in mustard sauce. Just like its name suggests, the simple dish is composed of hard boiled eggs topped with rich mustard sauce.
One of Berlin’s most iconic savoury treats, currywurst dates back to 1949 when a food store owner added curry powder and ketchup to a traditional German sausage.
Whether boiled or grilled, eisbein, or pork knuckle, really hits the spot. This dish is typically served with potatoes, sauerkraut, peas and mustard.

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Berlin nightlife

From warehouses and factories to upscale clubs and piano bars, the sounds of music reverberate through Berlin’s cityscape seven days a week.

The most famous club in Berlin, if not the world, Berghain can be tricky to get into. However, the effort will be well worth it once you hit the dancefloor; provided that you are a techno fan.
Once set aside for industrial use, RAW Gelande is home to bars, clubs, as well as a skatepark and a climbing wall. The murals and graffiti add to the subculture vibe of the complex.
With wooden walls that have seen better days, Alt Berlin exudes yesteryear charm. Opened in 1893, the rustic venue bills itself as the city’s oldest bar.
For panoramic night-time views across Berlin, catch an elevator to the observation platform of the Berlin TV tower in Alexanderplatz. The architectural landmark was constructed in the 1960 as a symbol of communist might.
A former haunt of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, SO36 is one of the city’s most popular live music venues. A night out here is also the best chance to see gigs by up-and-coming musicians.

Berlin family holidays

Rain or shine, your bundles of energy are bound to be entertained by Berlin’s range of family-friendly indoor and outdoor activities.

Soar amid tree tops at Waldhochseilgarten Jungfernheide, a park with several forest rope and obstacle courses. Geared at beginners, experts and everyone inbetween, the courses are set up at between 3 and 17 meters.
Billing itself as the “ultimate indoor lego playground,” Legoland is home to over five million lego blocks. The highlight of the centre is a lego model of the Berlin skyline.
Watch your children learning as they play at the Labyrinth Children's Museum. The interactive playground features tunnels, miniature cars and a construction area.
A firm favourite for family holidays, the Berlin Zoo has been thrilling the young and old since it first opened its doors in 1844. Today, the facility has over 1,350 species of animals, including giant pandas and sloth bears.
Explore the world through its vegetation at the Gardens of the World park. Stroll through Balinese, Japanese and Middle Eastern gardens before hopping on the park’s cable car to see the area from an entirely different perspective.

Culture

History and culture in Berlin

From Prussian palaces to World War II bunkers and communist-era structures, holidays in Berlin deliver an unforgettable history lesson.

Stretching along the east side of the River Spree, the East Side Gallery is the longest existing section of the Berlin Wall. The 1,316 meters of cement are adorned with thought-provoking murals and graffiti.
Dating back to the 1790s, the Brandenburg Gate once stood at the Soviet side of the Berlin Wall. The gate’s most memorable icon is the Quadriga, a chariot driven by the Roman goddess of victory.
Catch a film at the art deco-influenced Astor Film Lounge. Built in 1948, the cinema experience here comes complete with a doorman and a welcome cocktail.
Bombed in 1943, the tower of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church has been left in its damaged state as a reminder of the horrors of war. The Neo-Romanesque church, which was built in the 1890s, makes a stark contrast with the surrounding buildings.
Constructed in 1699, the lavish Charlottenburg Palace is likely to stay in your memory long after you leave its doors. The Baroque schloss is surrounded by manicured English and French-style gardens.

Museums and art galleries in Berlin

With hundreds of museums and art galleries, holidays to Berlin cater to all interests and tastes.

Travel back in time to the city’s communist past at the DDR Museum. What better way to learn about life in East Berlin then by walking through a Cold War-era flat or by experiencing an East German trabant drive simulator.
Located on Berlin’s museum island, the Pergamon Museum is made up of three smaller museums. Learn about the Collection of Classical Antiquities, explore the Museum of the Ancient Near East and marvel at the Museum of Islamic Art.
Without a doubt, Alte Nationalgalerie is Berlin’s most famous gallery. With over 2,000 works of art and sculptures dating from the early 19th century to the present day, the space is a hit with art enthusiasts.
Delve into the city’s Jewish history and heritage at the Jewish Museum Berlin. Don’t forget to have a closer look at the impressive zinc-panelled building that houses the museum’s collection.
Enter the world of high espionage at the German Spy Museum, which features more than 1,000 exhibits. The highlights of the museum are its interactive installations where visitors can pass a laser maze or learn how to decipher a secret code.

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