SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES IN BERLIN

TRANSPORTATION & AIRPORT TRANSFER

Berlin has an incredibly developed public transport system including subway, overground train, trams, buses and bike share. Berlin is extremely bike friendly with tons of dedicated lanes and locals stick to their bikes through rain and shine, snow and heat. The transport system can be a bit overwhelming for a first-time visitor. The subway system is called the “U-bahn” while the overground train is called the “S-bahn.” Berlin works on a zone system starting with Zone A in the center and B and C moving out towards the outskirts of the city. Tickets are valid all on all trains and buses and need to be validated at the machine before boarding. The most economical route is to purchase either an unlimited or multi-day ticket or perhaps a 4-ride ticket which offers a discount compared to single rides.

Berlin has two airports: Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld. Berlin Tegel is in zone B and you can reach the city center by taking either the TXL bus or X9 JetExpressBus with a zone AB ticket, purchased from the machine outside the terminal. Berlin Schönefeld requires a zone ABC ticket since it’s farther out but is connected by the S-bahn train. The train station is not directly at the airport so you’ll take a free transfer bus from the terminal to the station.

SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES IN BERLIN

Brandenburg Gate – During WWII, allied bombing damaged but, thankfully, did not completely destroy the Brandenburg Gate.

Berlin Wall Memorial – An iconic part of Berlin’s history. Grab a beer and take a stroll, or take the Trabi tour along the wall. The story of a bizarre period in time is told by the graffiti artwork.

East Side Gallery – Take a walking tour to see the wall, artwork, and neighborhood. The largest standing portion of the former divide between West and East Germany.

Reichstag Building – Situated just north of the Brandenburg Gate, this building houses the German Parliament. Superb sunsets!

The Holocaust Memorial- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe – While still a tasteful memorial, this is a somber reminder of the horrors of the past regime in Berlin.

Tiergarten – Only minutes from transportation to all of Berlin, this massively lush park stretches through central Berlin and offers a relaxing contrast to the city’s hustle and bustle.

Schwules Museum – This museum chronicles the history of gay culture, both internationally and in Germany specifically. Interesting for a quick visit but perhaps not for everyone.

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