25 Amazing Things to Do in Berlin for First Time Travelers, Berlin, Germany
Planning a trip to Berlin? How exciting! Berlin is one of those cities with an incredible mix of history, culture, and fun experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a day, a weekend, or a longer stay, here are 25 essential things to do in Berlin!
If you ask people if they like Berlin, there will be a variety of opinions. There will be people who hate it and others who think it is cool, always buzzing, and a fun city. Is Berlin pretty? There are better cities in the world, for sure. But is Berlin boring? Hell, no! If I can compare Berlin with a person, Berlin would be that cool girl who likes to party till the early hours, has a different way of styling, and does not care about opinions. But we love her because she is authentic, edgy, and simply fun to hang out with. In any case, with plenty of things to do in this city, fun is guaranteed!
Many people like to visit the Reichstag first because of its architecture and Cupola design. Did you know you can participate in a plenary session from the visitor gallery? Participating in a Bundestag debate for about an hour can be a fun experience, right? ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
If you ask people if they like Berlin, there will be a variety of opinions. There will be people who hate it and others who think it is cool, always buzzing, and a fun city. Is Berlin pretty? There are better cities in the world, for sure. But is Berlin boring? Hell, no! If I can compare Berlin with a person, Berlin would be that cool girl who likes to party till the early hours, has a different way of styling, and does not care about opinions. But we love her because she is authentic, edgy, and simply fun to hang out with. In any case, with plenty of things to do in this city, fun is guaranteed!
Many people like to visit the Reichstag first because of its architecture and Cupola design. Did you know you can participate in a plenary session from the visitor gallery? Participating in a Bundestag debate for about an hour can be a fun experience, right? ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 25 Amazing Things to Do in Berlin for First Time Travelers
Guide Location: Germany » Berlin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Silvija Andonov
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.girlontheeast.com/25-essential-things-to-do-in-berlin/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Germany » Berlin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Silvija Andonov
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.girlontheeast.com/25-essential-things-to-do-in-berlin/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Madam Tussauds Museum
- Reichstag
- Memorial of Murdered Jews
- TV Tower
- Museum Island
- Friedrichs Bridge
- Berlin Cathedral
- Unter den Linden Street
- Bebelplatz
- Gendarmenmarkt
- Nikolaiviertel
- Nikolai Church
- Rotes Rathaus
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Oberbaumbrucke
- East Side Gallery
- BlackBox Cold War Museum
- Mall of Berlin
- Kurfürstendamm
- Kaiser–Wilhelm Church
- Zoological Garden
- Europa Center
- Wittenbergplatz
- Kaufhaus des Westens
- Victory Column
- Charlottenburg Palace
- Müggelsee
- Wannsee
- Tegelersee
- Hubertussee
- Platform 17 Memorial
- Krumme Lanke
- Die Weltballon
- Thai Park
- Flea market at the Mauerpark
- Turkish market
- Samstagsmarkt at Boxhagener Platz
- Berliner Trödelmarkt
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