Oh, the endless things to do in Berlin!
Are you ready for my list of the coolest, most interesting and awesome 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 Berlin, stories of the past, present and future, stories of former tragedies and modern tolerance.
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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! Be sure not to miss this historic place and the photo opportunities it offers!
2. Have an Art Appreciation Session on Museum Island
Located in the middle of the Spree River, Museum Island (also known as Museumsinsel Berlin) 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).
PRO TIP: Do not forget to take a bottle of water with you. You’ll be thirsty after a couple of hours of roaming around, and the only store nearby sells water for 3€ a bottle!
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! Climb into this concrete forest in the sunset for a better experience! The price of a tracking ticket is € 21.50.
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.
The prices for booking a table are 21.50€ (for the inner circle) 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.
4. Visit The Reichstag Building
Another historic place to visit in Berlin is Reichstag, a place where Congress sits. It includes a glass dome, which represents the political transparency of the city.
Entrance to Reichstag Berlin is free, but be sure to book your visit 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, also known as the Berlin Cathedral, is a Neo-Renaissance style building built-in 1905. Visiting this magnificent church is considered one of the ten most 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
East Side Gallery Berlin is a 1316-meter-long gallery where 105 paintings from artists from around the world can be found. Ok, so what’s so special about it?
Oh, did I mention the paintings are all done on a wall?
Yes, I am talking about the Berlin Wall, you will learn a lot about your Berlin trip. Take a walk around this free monument and learn about Berlin history through it!
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 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!
The tour I made was 49 € per adult for a compact tour (1 h 15 minutes) but there were more tours.
8. Join A Free Walking Tour
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? Great, leave as much as you think the guide deserved.
Usually, these kinds 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. In my opinion, without this tour, you absolutely cannot feel Berlin!
9. Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin is a memorial to the murdered Jews in Europe. The memorial is an open space structure and you can freely walk around it. Please respect the memorial – I saw some people climbing on it and even jumping. Do they even understand how disrespectful this is?
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. Take a photo at Check Point Charlie
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Check Point Charlie was one of the most famous crossing points between West and East Germany back in the day. Now it is a tourist spot that boasts of double-tap worthy sightings and taking a picture at Check Point Charlie is definitely a must-do in Berlin! The place was even revamped in order to make it look exactly as it did during the Cold War!
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