City: Berlin
Top Things to do in Berlin
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Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Restaurants in Berlin
1. Fichtebunker
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
2. East Side Gallery
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4.5 based on 16,538 reviews
This mile-long stretch of the Berlin Wall is one of the largest remaining portions of the former divide between East and West Germany.
Reviewed By Kate9099 - Chicago, United States
I love street art and urban walks, this is an excellent venue for the the voice of artists from around the world to express historical viewpoints on East/West Germany as well as contemporary social expression. It's literally the longest remaining part of the wall, preserved and patched I would assume. Its free and easy to get to, not too far to walk and cabs are readily available if you prefer. The walk is gritty and in my opinion, part of the experience. Stop by the outside food market on the way, it's a very "Greenwich Village" feel and a good place to grab some street food and drink.
3. Plotzensee Memorial Center
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
A memorial to the thousands of people who were executed by Hitler's men at this site.
Reviewed By thelocalbigdog - Newquay, United Kingdom
Visited here with pupils on a school trip. Absolutely fascinating place. Worth a visit if interested in the history.
4. Memorial of the Berlin Wall
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4.5 based on 17,842 reviews
The Berlin Wall Memorial is the central memorial site of German division, located in the middle of the capital. Situated at the historic site on Bernauer Strasse, it extends along 1.4 kilometers of the former border strip. The memorial contains the last piece of Berlin Wall with the preserved grounds behind it and is thus able to convey an impression of how the border fortifications developed until the end of the 1980s. The events that took place here together with the preserved historical remnants and traces of border obstacles on display help to make the history of Germany's division comprehensible to visitors. The memorial is part of the Berlin Wall Foundation, which also includes the Marienfelde Refugee Center Museum, the central site dedicated to the history of flight and emigration in divided Germany. MOBILE TOURGUIDE Visitors to the Berlin Wall Memorial who have a smartphone or a tablet computer with internet access at their disposal have the opportunity to select an individual tour of the memorial grounds for themselves on the memorial's mobile website berliner-mauer.mobi.
Reviewed By Batleyfox - Batley, United Kingdom
M10 tram from HBF station. Probably THE best free exhibition. Very interesting, sombre and thought provoking, the area shows the history of Bernauer Strasse, the layout of the wall, Look out towers, tunnels etc. Lots of information freely available all along the site as well as the murals on the buildings.
5. Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz
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4.5 based on 713 reviews
The site where Nazi meetings took place is now a haunting memorial to their victims.
Reviewed By 640alasdairm - Renfrew, United Kingdom
My son and I took the train from the city centre to Wannsee and had a very enjoyable journey. The buses and trams were on strike but the walk from the train station to the house is about 30mins and quite enjoyable. The houses and area here are quite attractive and quiet. The conference house is a very lovely house with well tended gardens. The information in the house is extensive and shows the history of antisemitism in Europe from the early ages through the Nazi regime. Most of the history covers the Nazi Regime but there is a lot of good information from the post-WW1 era. The documents from the actual conference are eye-opening and being in the room it all took place is quite thought provoking. It may be a bit away from the city centre but really worth the effort!
6. Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial
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4.5 based on 2,571 reviews
Reviewed By Thebates22 - Chester, United Kingdom
On a beautiful sunny day in Berlin I decided to walk over to East Berlin to visit both the Stasi prison and the Stasi museum (see separate review), which compliment each other perfectly to give an overall view of this super oppressive communist DDR regime. The Hohenschonhausen prison remains is as it was during its most brutal days with cells / interrogation rooms / and exercise yards amongst other things all still in tact... You cannot visit the memorial without a guided tour (€6/£5:15/$6:60 at the time of writing in March-20)... I can’t recommend this visit highly enough. If you are a German speaker there is even guided tours by former political prisoners who actually spent time (some of them up to 2 years) without recourse or legal representation in this centre of DDR physical & physiological torture without any charge, before a sham trial and sentenced them.
7. Kollwitzplatz
8. Grosse Orangerie Schloss Charlottenburg
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
The majestic atmosphere of the pretentious venue in the last remaining Palace of Berlin, Charlottenburg Palace, ensures the astonishment of all your guests. The special architecture, the scenic gardens, light-flooded ballrooms combined with modern technology, first class service and an excellent catering concept add a unique and individual profile to your event. Celebrate festivals that will be remembered! Where tradition meets modernity your event becomes an unforgettable experience. No matter if product presentation, exhibition or gala dinner, your guests will experience the magnificent setting of a stunning location. In the majestic flair, special moments receive the decisive glamour which is necessary to stay in mind for a long time.
9. Gleis 17, Grunewald
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4.5 based on 635 reviews
Reviewed By KyleM2980
I visited this last year as it came up as a recommendation, it was worth going to and is a simple memorial at a busy station, it is worth a visit to learn about history and what went on here
10. The Nazi Forced Labour Documentation Center
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
The last well-preserved former Nazi forced labor camp is located in Schöneweide. In the Second World War it served as one of the more than 3000 collective accommodations dispersed throughout the city for forced labourers. The museum offers two permanent exhibitions: "Forced Labour in the Daily Round 1939-1945" which gives an introduction into the complex topic of civil forced labour and "Between two Stools. Die History of the Italian Military Internees 1943-1945". Special exhibitions are offered as well. A MultiMedia Guide is guiding you through the Permanent exhibitions, the grounds of the former camp as well as around the neighborhood. It's available in German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Russian.
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