A Weekend Getaway to Berlin, Germany, Berlin, Germany

For those days when you’re just not feeling like staying put, there are tons of options to get out and explore Europe (even with little time).

I had a couple of friends visiting from Canada this June and a trip to Berlin in one weekend was in order. If you’re living in Düsseldorf and you haven’t been before, don’t let the distance scare you out of an amazing long weekend getaway.

Berlin is the capital of Germany and a huge hub for travellers. Whether you’re looking for a historical tour to bring you back in time or hope to get a glimpse of the newest art scenes and nightlife, Berlin is a great place to be.

Berlin is about 560 kilometres away (it really is on the other side of Germany), but it’s very possible to spend a couple of days there.

- By Bus: Check out a bus booking website for the cheapest prices to get from Düsseldorf to Berlin. I quite often use FlixBus, but there’s a website similar to Trivago (but for buses) called busliniensuche which I use quite frequently.

- By Carpool: Meet up with a friend and carpool together, or use one of Germany’s carpooling sites including Mitfahren.de and BlaBlaCar.

- By Train: The trains are usually a bit expensive, but if you’re able to catch one on sale, it’s definitely worth it (a beautiful ride too). I use bahn.de or L’TUR to book my train tickets. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Weekend Getaway to Berlin, Germany
Guide Location: Germany » Berlin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jenna Davis
Read it on Author's Website: http://lifeinduesseldorf.com/exploring-berlin-in-one-weekend/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag Building
Memorial of the Murdered Jews
Topography of Terror
East Side Gallery
Wyndham Berlin Excelsior
Michelberger Hotel
Pfefferbett Hostel
Circus Hostel

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