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Top 10 things to do in Berlin

Berlin is truly the freest city I have been to! It’s a city that will leave a strong impression on you, a place that holds many stories on the surface for you to see: stories of East and West.

Here are the Top 10 things to do in Berlin


1. THE IMPRESSIVE BRANDENBURG GATE

The Brandenburg Gate is a neoclassical monument that has stood through the city’s history since the 18th century and it should be at the top of your list of things to see in Berlin! As you might already know, the gate is a symbol of separation between East and West Berlin, – and is probably one of the most significant landmarks in the city!


2. HAVE AN ART APPRECIATION SESSION ON MUSEUM ISLAND

Located in the middle of the Spree River, Museum Island is a complex that was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. If you are wondering about the best way to get your Museum Island tickets, it’s best to purchase a 3-day museum pass and spend a whole day there in order to fully appreciate the beauty of the place. If you would prefer to have a Berlin Welcome Pass with Museum Island (which offers 3 days of free public transportation, free entry to the Museum Island museums once a day excluding special exhibitions plus some bonus discounts), you can buy it here.
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3. SEE THE SUNSET ON THE TOP OF THE TV TOWER BERLIN

Berlin TV tower, also known as Fernsehturm Berlin, gives the best 360-degree view of Berlin. It can hardly go unnoticed as it is the highest building in the city!

As with most of the TV towers around the world, you can have cocktails and/or dinner at the Berlin TV Tower Restaurant, which is a revolving one! If you are interested in this experience, you can book a table here. The prices for booking a table are 21.50€ and 24.50€ if you want a window seat. Tickets include a skip-the-line ticket to the Observation Deck. Food and drinks are not included.

If you would like to get a combined ticket for the skip-the-line entrance and a VIP dinner including a 3-course meal and unlimited mineral water, here is a great option. If you would prefer a skip-the-line ticket and a 2-course lunch, here is a good option that offers this.


4. VISIT THE REICHSTAG BUILDING

Another historical site to visit in Berlin is the Reichstag, a place where the Parliament sits. It has a glass dome, which represents the political transparency of the city. The entrance to Reichstag Berlin is free of charge, but be sure to book your visit well in advance! I booked mine (a guided tour followed by a visit to the dome) 2 weeks in advance and there were not many spaces left. There is no need to print your booking form, just show it on your phone at the entrance. Don’t forget to bring your valid photo ID! If you would prefer to take a private tour instead of Reichstag and the Glass Dome, where a guide will explain everything you need to know without having to be in a big group of people, you can book yours here and you can choose to have it in your preferred language (English, French, Spanish, Italian etc.)


5. ADMIRE THE BERLINER DOM

Berliner Dom, otherwise known as the Berlin Cathedral, is a Neo-Renaissance style building built-in 1905. Paying a visit to this gorgeous cathedral is considered to be one of the top ten things to do in Berlin!

The Dome is located right on Museum Island where numerous other museums are nestled (see number 2 above). You should go up to the top of the cathedral for an incredible view of the city! The admission is 7€


6. TIME TRAVEL THROUGH EAST SIDE GALLERY’S PAINTINGS

If you are a street art lover, East Side Gallery is one of the best places to visit in Berlin!

Ok, so what’s so special about it?

Oh, did I mention the paintings are all done on a wall?

NOTE: There are other pieces of the wall that remain untouched, so you can see how it looked before, but this one section of the wall is a gallery.


7. DRIVE AROUND THE CITY IN A TRABI

Trabant or Trabi is a slow and noisy car, popular in the former Eastern Block, that became a symbol of bygone East Germany back in the days when the city was separated.

Even if it is one of the most touristy things to do, I found it very entertaining and I consider it to be a fun alternative sightseeing in Berlin! The guide will drive ahead of you in his own car and he will talk about the main points of interest via the radio when you pass by them. No worries, you will not be on your own and you will surely get to see the best of Berlin!

They are located just 2 steps away from Check Point Charlie.


8. JOIN A FREE WALKING TOUR

A free walking tour of the city might be the best thing to do in Berlin if you are traveling on a tight budget!

The best thing about free walking tours is that at the end of the tour you get to decide how much the tour was worth to you. Nothing? That’s fine! Did you love it?

What to do in Berlin - 8 Alternative berlin free walking tour

Usually, these kind of tours are highly interesting because the tour guide wants you to like it, and will make it memorable! I think it’s a great concept!

If you liked the free walking tour of Berlin and want more, I recommend you also try an alternative free walking tour, which is equally fun, informative and free! It will tell you more about the rich street art in Berlin.


9. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

Please respect the memorial – I saw some people climbing on it and even jumping. Do they even understand how disrespectful this is? You can read this article on this topic.

A stone’s throw away is the place where Adolf Hitler hid during the end of World War II (WWII), which is a normal parking lot right now. There are many theories about his end, but my guide believed that Hitler could have escaped to South America.


10. Checkpoint Charlie Berlin things to do in Berlin

Check Point Charlie was one of the most famous crossing points between West and East Germany back in the day. The place was even revamped in order to make it look exactly as it did during the Cold War!

Above are the top 10 things to do in Berlin. What do you think about the things we listed above? We hope you will have the best options when traveling in another country or a city outside of where you were born. Finally, the top things to do when coming to Berlin. I wish you had a fun trip, full of fun offline.



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