3-day itinerary for independent travelers in berlin. Budget €0: where to go and what to see in Berlin for free

Are you preparing for a trip to Berlin or did you happen to be passing through here? Where to go, what to see in Berlin, where to take pictures? How to entertain kids? The most important, interesting, unique sights (must see in Berlin) - in this article.

See the sights with the breeze!

Galloping around the city, or what to see in Berlin in 24 hours

Item 1. Alexanderplatz (or simply "Alex")

The main metropolitan square got its name in honor of Emperor Alexander I, who visited Berlin in 1805. In the 19th century, military parades were held here, and the peasants traded livestock. Today on the territory of Alex you can see how ancient buildings(Red Town Hall, St. Mary's Church), as well as new buildings (a tall hotel with panoramic windows and a 400-meter television tower). Having risen to a height of 200 m (1 minute), you will find yourself on the observation deck. Great photos guaranteed.

The area is surrounded by beautiful buildings of new and old times.

A huge Alex supermarket is located on the square, surrounded by many restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. After eating, we move on.

Item 2. Unter den Linden

The famous linden alley, conditional Broadway Berlin, the center of the fashionable life of the city. It stretches from the Palace Square, across the river Spree and up to the Brandenburg Gate. Once Heine and Mark Twain liked to walk here. On the alley are the Opera, the Arsenal, the Humboldt University, the stunning cafes "Einstein" and "At the Opera", as well as the beautiful Berlin Cathedral.

It is impossible not to visit the Einstein Cafe, famous for its stunning interior and comfort.

Item 3. Berlin Cathedral

Located on Museum Island. The largest Protestant church in Germany. The height of the cathedral is 98 meters! Outside, it is decorated with stucco, sculptures and columns, and inside - biblical pictures and stained glass windows. Here you can listen to the organ and visit the Hohenzollern family tomb.

The cathedral impresses with its grandeur and beauty.

Address: Am Lustgarten 1.

Item 4. Brandenburg Gate

Symbol of Berlin. About the one who bypasses this attraction, one can safely say: as he arrived as a donkey, so he left as a donkey (from an old Italian proverb).

A beautiful view of the Brandenburg Gate is observed by everyone who comes to Berlin.

An example of classicism, a worthy completion of Unter den Linden. The "Gate of the World" was built in 1791 according to the project of Karl Gotthard Langgans. They were crowned with a bronze figure of the ancient goddess of the world, Irene. In 1806, she was taken by Napoleon to Paris, then recaptured and returned to her rightful place. Since then, Irena changed her name to Victoria and became the personification of victory. In the 20th century, the gate became a symbol of German unification (to this day, fragments of the Berlin Wall can be found nearby). During the war, they were destroyed, but then reconstructed and now delight with their majesty and beauty.

Address: Pariserplatz.

In addition to traditional architectural monuments in Berlin, it is worth visiting to find out how the capital lives at night. Every day in Berlin, theme parties, parties for representatives of sexual minorities, jager parties are held that will certainly cheer you up.

If you want to enjoy shopping to the fullest, head to Hamburg. This city has the best shops and boutiques of world famous designers. How to get from Berlin to Hamburg is told.

Item 5. Reichstag

The Parliament of the country, a majestic building with a history full of heroic events. Built at the end of the 19th century in the eclectic Renaissance and Baroque style. In 1918, from the main balcony of the Reichstag, Germany was declared a republic. The building was badly damaged in 1933, during a well-known fire (some historians believe that Hitler set it up to compromise the communists).
Destroyed at the end of the war, it became a living symbol of the victory over fascism.

Be sure to have a picnic under the impressive walls of the Reichstag.

Commemorative inscriptions on the walls of the building (the work of Soviet soldiers) have survived to this day. Now the Reichstag, along with a large glass dome, has been completely restored. Guests of the capital can visit the observation deck for free (Attention: pre-registration is required, at the checkpoint - the strictest control and verification of documents). On the lawn in front of the Houses of Parliament, you can have a picnic, read a book or just take a nap.

Address: Platz der Republik 1.

Good alternative self inspection sightseeing option - buy a city tour: with a guide and learn more and do not miss the main thing. two hour sightseeing tour in Berlin held daily at 15:00. Price - €15. You can order it.

Here are some other interesting programs:

7 days in Berlin

Day 1

See above, the route "Galloping through Berlin".

Day 2. Along the Berlin Wall by bike

Fans of this type of transport in Berlin feel at home. This is not an exaggeration. After all, thousands of kilometers of excellent bike paths are equipped for them.

Great bike trail with spectacular views. Go!

Saddle the iron horse at the steps Reichstag and pedal along the banks of the river Spree to the Spandau area. You will pass through the picturesque green areas, past the luxurious Bellevue Castle, get to know the Charlottenburg quarter, beloved by artists.

The Berlin Wall serves as a canvas for German writers.

The next cycling option is along the Berlin Wall. Now in its place is a line of 2 rows of cobblestones. Start from brandenburg gate and head along the cobblestones to the side Potsdamer Platz To Checkpoint Charlie(former checkpoint). Cross the Spree and pedal along the best preserved section of the wall Mühlenstrasse(on it you can see the famous Vrubel fresco depicting the kiss between Brezhnev and Honecker). Then, bypassing the wonderful neo-Gothic oberbaumbrücke bridge, follow on South coast rivers. Moving further east, you will come to Treptow Park.

Day 3 Stuffing suitcases

One of the days is not a sin to devote to shopping. Moreover, all the conditions for this have been created in Berlin. A huge assortment of well-known brands, convenient department stores… What else does a real shopaholic need?

Look for luxury items Kurfürstendamm- the main trading floor of West Berlin

Must visit department store KaDeVe(Tauentzienstraße 21-24) and shopping center Potsdamer Platz Arkaden, What's on Alte Potsdamer Strasse 7.

KaDeVe is not only about style, but also about quality.

More democratic shops - department stores Peek&Cloppenburg(Tauentzienstraße 19; Schloßstraße 123-125; Wilmersdorfer Straße 109), Europa Center(Tauentzienstraße 9-12).

At Peek&Cloppenburg you won't be afraid of the price tags on the things you like.

Berlin's flea markets also have their own charm. Gizmos "from the grandmother's chest" can be found among the shops Berliner Antik- und Flohmarkt. Books, clothes, souvenirs can be purchased at the shop Berliner Kunst- und Nostalgiemarkt. All these shops are located near Friedrichstraße.

It is possible to buy the most unexpected and original souvenirs at the flea market.

Flohmarkt am Arkona Platz- a young flea market. Lack of crowds of tourists, affordable prices, a large assortment. Do not miss!

Day 4. Stuffing our bellies

What to eat and where to eat?

You will find affordable prices and traditional German cuisine in a stylized restaurant Standige Vertretung at the Friedrichstrasse train station (Schiffbauerdamm 8). Previously, there was a representative office of the GDR and the FRG. The hall is decorated with artefacts political culture Germany (for example, a chair from the Bundestag).

There are countless places where you can taste hearty German dishes.

Be sure to try the delicious kebab at the restaurant hasir(Maasstraße, Nollendorfplatz metro station) and fragrant curry sausages (in the iconic Carry 36 stall, near the Mehringdamm metro station).

We spend the evening in the warm company of the Hasir restaurant.

Go to a self-service restaurant LeBuffet(top floor of KaDeVe). Elegant, tasty, inexpensive!

To taste real Austrian and German wines, enjoy Wiener schnitzel, go to the restaurant Lutter&Wegner(Charlottenstraße 56).

A glass of real wine is worth drinking at Lutter&Wegner.

lovers Chinese food hurry up to the restaurant good friends(Charlottenstraße, 30). Here you will be greeted with a rich menu and a cozy atmosphere.

The most delicious beer - in a popular restaurant Lemke(Luisenplatz 1 and Dircksenstraße 143) and in the town Georgbrau(Spreader 4).

Lemke beer is famous throughout Berlin.

Do not miss the opportunity to dine in one of the oldest restaurants in Berlin - Zur letzten Instanz(“To the last resort”), which is on Waisenstraße 14-16. Napoleon Bonaparte has been here! The interior is designed in the style of a rustic tavern, and the menu is full of legal terms. Here you can taste "Verdict", "Speech of the accuser", "Testimony". The restaurant is also notable for the fact that some scenes of the film "Seventeen Moments of Spring" were filmed in its hall.

Day 5: explore the surroundings. Potsdam

The city of palaces and gardens is located just 20 km from Berlin. To get to Potsdam, use suburban trains(S-bans). They depart from the main station every 10 minutes.

Wonderful architectural monuments and well-groomed parks await you in Potsdam.

The symbol of the city is the Sanssouci Ensemble. Rococo and Baroque palaces of the middle and second half of the 18th century, temples, sculptures, Botanical Garden, gilded Chinese tea house, Orangery Palace - a real Prussian Versailles. The local gallery has a huge collection of paintings.

Be careful: the main exhibitions are closed on Monday.

Be sure to stroll through the old Dutch quarter, visit the palace Cecilienhof(the Potsdam conference was held here in the summer of 1945), enjoy Russian pancakes in the colorful village of Alexandrovka (recommended for those who yearn for their homeland).

The surroundings of the Cecilienhof Palace are also impressive.

Day 6. Dresden

3 hours drive - and you are there. Start your tour of the city with the famous Dresden Art Gallery. Raphael's painting "The Sistine Madonna" is kept here. Spend the day strolling through the pleasant streets of the city. Admire the beautiful architecture and sandstone houses. If you plan to stay overnight in Dresden, visit the opera.

Munich has a special charm unlike anything else. This city will win the heart of anyone who walks through the clean streets of the city at least once, admires architectural ensemble. attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

You can take a break from exploring the local beauties in one of the cozy cafes. German Eintopf soup will help restore strength and cheer up. This dish can also be prepared at home. The best recipes are collected on this page.

Day 7. Relax in the Spreewald

Under the canopy of branched trees, peace and tranquility reign.

German Venice! And only 1.5 hours from the city (from the main station by train to Lübben station). A riot of greenery, clean air, canals, islands, small houses, boats, beautiful park. It has its own gondolas (Kahn) and gondoliers (Kahnfahrer). At local residents you can buy linden and acacia honey. Gastronomic symbols of the Spreewald are pickled cucumbers, schmaltz sandwiches and schnapps.

Traveling with children

Little travelers will love Berlin ZOO, game complex JACKS FUN WORLD, center Legoland and a huge chocolate shop RITTER SPORT.

Item number 1. Zoo

Founded back in 1844. Striking in scope. On 35 hectares, gorillas, pandas, kiwi birds, crocodiles and other outlandish animals (more than 17 thousand individuals in total) are comfortably located. The most natural conditions have been created for them: a coast with artificial water for sea birds, pools with rocks, rookeries for fur seals and penguins. In the children's zoo, it is allowed to hand-feed sheep and goats. A handful of food can be obtained from the machine.

The cute, funny animals of the Berlin Zoo will cheer you up.

Address: Hardenbergplatz 8.

Item 2. JACKS FUN WORLD

This is 4 thousand square meters. meters for children under the age of 13 years. There are slides, and mini-golf, and the longest cable car in Berlin (100 meters above a height of 8 meters). Kids will have a great time in the soft play complex.

Address: Miraustraße 38.

Item 3. Legoland

The kids will have a great time!

Here, kids can see the whole city and the Lego Dragon Castle, practice design art at the mini-factory and visit the 4D cinema.

The center works every day and accepts young designers from 10 am to 7 pm (entrance is open until 5).

Address: Potsdamer Strasse 4.

Point 4. RITTER SPORT - chocolate workshop

It will be possible to create your own chocolate bar in the Ritter Sport workshop.

Little sweet tooth and future confectioners, do not pass by! In a huge (1000 sq.m.) famous chocolate shop, you can not only taste many samples of this delicacy, but also create your own unique chocolate.

Address: Französische Straße 24.

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Sights of Berlin

Before starting the story interesting places and attractions, I will give a couple of links where you can buy tickets and excursions, which can help you better prepare and get to know Berlin.

1. — 16€. Replace public transport.
2. skip the line – 17.5€
3. Subscription for 3 days to 30 museums in Berlin - 29 €.
4. for 48 hours (city transport and entrance to museums) - 19.9 €.
5. in Russian - 20 €.

What to see in Berlin in 1 day

Having bought a public transport pass, I moved around Berlin a little chaotically, now I would make the route more organized and possibly save more on travel. Below I will try to tell in the order in which I would do it now.

The rented room was next to the park Volkspark Humboldthain , where the dilapidated Anti-aircraft towers of the Luftwaffe (Flakturm Humboldthain) , which are also a viewing platform.

But here we were waiting for the only disappointment in Berlin. This place is forgotten by tourists and neglected. Garbage, broken containers and a terrible smell of urine. The hand did not rise to take photographs of such a situation, and the only photo is a beautiful staircase in the park, along which local residents ran every now and then.

Volkspark Humboldthain - Volkspark Humboldthain

After visiting the park we go to Alexanderplatz this is the very center of the city and many tourist routes in guidebooks start from here. At the same time, we will run in the travel card with a transfer from U—Bahn on S-Bahn, because The pass is valid for both modes of transport.

Alexanderplatz

Having reached Alexanderplatz you can take out the camera and not turn it off for a long time. As soon as you get out of the metro, sights will open in front of you, many of which have become symbols of Berlin.

Alexanderplatz

Church of St. Mary

You can get stuck in this square if you have time until the end of the day, you can spend the first part of the day in line at the TV tower or buy for 17.5€ in advance and skip the line.

After the TV tower on Alexanderplatz, there are several shopping centers. Inside you can expect a big surprise in the form of crowded shops, apparently this is very popular place and few pass by.

museum island

If shopping or visiting the TV Tower did not delay you, then you can move further towards the Spree River until we cross the bridge and find ourselves on the Museum Island.

Here, as well as on Alexanderplatz, sights will be at every turn. The first will be, and immediately after him Lustgarten park and 5 more museums built one by one.

Egyptian Museum and Lustgarten Park

It may be tempting to stay and visit all the museums or at least some of them, but if you have time, you can set aside a separate day for this.

We leave the island and walk along the street with a nice-sounding name Unter den Linden to another symbol of Berlin brandenburg gate, in front of which there is a pedestrian Paris Square.

After taking a picture at the gate, you should not pass through them and go further down the street, because. miss one of the most interesting buildings in history, the Reichstag. It is located to the right of the gate. Before the gate turn right and walk a little less than 500 meters.

How to get to the Reichstag

You can get into the Reichstag free of charge from 8 am to 24 pm. On days when the dome is not closed, an audio guide is issued free of charge, including in Russian. The 20 minute track tells the highlights of the history of the Reichstag as you and your companions climb up to the dome.

To get into the Reichstag, you must register in advance for the Bundestag. Registration is free, after which a confirmation is sent to the mail, it must be printed out and shown at the entrance along with a passport. After checking the registration and passport, you need to go through security control like at the airport, so do not take anything sharp / cutting with you. After passing through the screening, you are formed into groups and an escort is assigned to each group.

This is not all the nuances, before registering, carefully read the opening hours of the dome, as it is closed 4 times a year for cleaning. These days you can still get into the Reichstag, but in this case you will not be given an audio guide and will not be taken through the Reichstag, but sent to the roof in an elevator. These days the Reichstag is just observation platform.

Unfortunately, my visit fell on the days when the dome was closed, so I will show only a few photos from the roof of the building.

Having visited the Reichstag, you can go back to the Brandenburg Gate and visit for some a not very pleasant place that can bring a little horror - this is. Outwardly, it looks harmless, but if you walk between the rows and go deeper, then the sensations may not be very pleasant, when the columns are either higher or lower than you, when you get lost in them, you just have to close your eyes and just turn around.

Gendarmenmarkt square

A 15 minute walk from the memorial will be beautiful square Gendarmenmarkt. If you face the concert hall, then the French Cathedral will be on the right, and the German Cathedral on the left. They are almost twins.

german cathedral

Concert hall

french cathedral

Brandenburger Tor

On this, the first day can be completed, and to make it more beautiful, you can again return to the gate to Paris Square and go down to the metro station Brandenburger Tor . After all, anyway, you will most likely have to go to the hotel or somewhere else by metro. It is worth going down to this station for the sake of interactive decorations about the history of Berlin, which decorate the walls.

What to see in Berlin in 2 days

The second day can be taken to see more distant sights from the historical center, if on the first day a travel card is not necessarily needed, then this time you will have to travel around different sides of Berlin.

You can start the second day with Potsdamer Platz , for this you need to get to the station of the same name S-Bahn Potsdamerplatz . Here, in addition to tall office buildings, you can find a piece of the Berlin Wall.

If climbing the TV tower turned out to be expensive for you, then this square is a great alternative. In the Kollhoff-Tower building (Address - Potsdamer Platz 1) there is an observation deck Panoramapunkt.

• costs 7.5€.

After Potsdamer Platz we go to, for this we again go down underground and take S2 ​​and transfer to S7 at the station Friedrichstrasse station . Get off at the station Bellevue . And walk 700 meters. Bellevue Palace is the historical residence of the kings and princes of Germany.

After the palace, you can drive one stop to Columns of Victory by bus 100 or 187 or walk 400m. At the very top, under the statue, there is an observation platform, which you have to climb on foot. spiral staircase.

Berlin Zoo and Kaiser Wilhelm Church

We take bus 100 and drive about 10 minutes to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church or up to Berlin Zoo . This is the stop Zoologischer Garten . They are located in almost the same place.

The second part of the day can be devoted Berlin Wall , for this it is best to get direct from the station Zoologischer Garten to the station Warschauerstr. to S5, S7 or S75 in 20 minutes.

The Berlin Wall is not one place, but a whole complex of pieces scattered around the city. The main parts are East Side Gallery (Eastside Gallery) and Gedenkstaette Berliner Mauer (Memorial). Since it is very great material, then I wrote about him separately for 2.

TOTAL trip for 2 days in Berlin with accommodation and all transfers will cost from 45 € per person when traveling as a couple.

This is my whole story about what to see in Berlin in 1 and 2 days. I look forward to your feedback and ratings Ms.Natalina.

The capital of Germany is the most populous city in the country. At the same time, Berlin is different and incredible story. The official date of foundation of the city is 1237. It was the capital of the German Empire, and even the destruction of World War II did not deprive it of its charm - it is a cultural, political and economic center. If you go to this city, be sure to check out the following attractions.

Brandenburg Gate

The most famous architectural landmark of the city is the first thing to see in Berlin. The Brandenburg Gate was built in the eighteenth century as a symbol of peace and Prussian values. The purpose of the gate was not so much security as beauty and the implementation of customs activities - they were not included in the system of city fortifications. The Brandenburg Gate remains an important element of history; it is a symbol of Berlin divided between the GDR and the FRG. The surrounding area is closed to traffic, so it is very easy to look at the gate.

Reichstag

This is a symbol of the German government, its construction began in 1884. Since then, this building has played a huge role in the life of the city. During the First World War, it was here that the creation of the Weimar Republic was announced. Two decades later, the Reichstag was destroyed by fire. It was the central point during the battle for Berlin. Now the Bundestag, the German parliament, operates here.

Victory Column

One of the most expressive elements in the landscape of Berlin is the bronze statue of Victory. The column was created in 1873 after the war between Prussia and Denmark. Initially, the column was in front of the Reichstag, but then it was moved to another square. The statue is open to the public from nine thirty in the morning to six thirty in the evening. This beautiful place with an exquisite marble pedestal, so you should definitely admire the column.

Alexanderplatz

It is one of the largest city squares and an important transport hub. Initially, there was a market where livestock was traded. In the twenties of the last century, the square became the center of nightlife. Now there is a television tower - the tallest building in Germany and the fourth tallest in Europe. It is interesting to visit the square only because of the presence of this building here.

Olympic Stadium

This landmark is associated with the darkest period in German history. This is the largest Olympic stadium in the world, built for the 1936 Games. Adolf Hitler wanted to use this event for propaganda purposes. The stadium was the center of the monumental sports complex, created specifically to demonstrate the prosperity of the Nazi regime. In addition, it was from Berlin that the first television broadcast of the competition was held. The fall of Nazi rule did not lead to the destruction of the stadium. He even almost did not suffer during the hostilities.

Charlottenburg Palace

This is the largest palace not only in the city, but also in the country. This is the only surviving residence of the Hohenzollern dynasty. In addition to the huge historical significance, this is just a beautiful example of baroque and rococo styles. During the Second World War, the building was damaged, but then it was restored. The gardens around the palace are open to the public free of charge, so you can admire Charlottenburg without any difficulty.

Spandau Citadel

Military service has always been an important part of German culture. Germany was and remains the leading military power. Spandau Citadel reflects the country's military past, being one of the best preserved fortresses from the Renaissance. Now here is a museum military history dedicated to the past of this place.

Memorial complex "Berlin Wall"

If you are interested in history, you should definitely visit this attraction. This memorial is dedicated to the preservation of a fragment of the wall that divided the country into the FRG and the GDR. The construction of the wall was started in 1961 - the wall was supposed to stop emigration to the west. After the construction was completed, parts of the country were finally separated. Now the memorial is a large segment of the wall, preserved in almost perfect form.

Checkpoint Charlie

Of course, the isolation of parts of the country was not complete - there were checkpoints. The most famous is Checkpoint Charlie on Friedrichstrasse. It became a symbol of the division of Germany and operated for almost forty years. It was here in 1961 that the Berlin Crisis took place, when American and Soviet tanks almost opened fire in each other's direction. Now it is a museum open sky, which allows you to get acquainted with the history of Germany and in more detail - Berlin. The use of such a place as a tourist attraction may be considered blasphemous by some, but its importance to the city cannot be underestimated.

Stasi Museum

One of the most important elements of the communist regime in East Germany was the operation of the Stasi, the state security service. The service was formed in 1950. It was the political police, providing security for the regime. Among other security agencies, the Stasi stands out for the highest level of control over all citizens of East Germany. When the country was unified in 1990, the Stasi was the first to be abolished. Despite attempts to destroy the secret documents of the organization, some of the archives were preserved, on the basis of which the processes of punishing Stasi employees for their crimes were carried out. Now the building has been turned into a museum, allowing you to get acquainted with the life of East Germany. It's a place that makes you realize just how intimidating state control can be.

museum island

If you want to take a broader look at history, head to the museum island, where there are five amazing museums at once, the collections of which include antique exhibits, artifacts from Greece, Rome, Egypt, unique things - for example, the bust of Nefertiti. Here you can also admire the extensive collections of paintings.

Berlin Cathedral

This is one of the most interesting buildings in the city. The beautiful building was opened in 1905 by the Prussian Emperor Wilhelm II. Germany was a Protestant country, so Wilhelm also led the church. Appearance The cathedral is thought out to the smallest detail - it was conceived as a rival to the Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter in Rome. This building was badly damaged during World War II.

Kulturforum

The cultural center of the country is located near the Reichstag. Kulturforum is a place where many galleries, libraries and other similar buildings are located, in addition, concerts and festivals are constantly held here.

Potsdamer Platz

This is the place with which many are associated historical events. In addition, it is a large public square, which was once the center of trade and culture. After the unification of the country in 1990, this place came to life again. Now trade is flourishing here again. Be sure to visit this Finance center capital Cities.

Berlin Zoo

This is the most popular zoo in Europe. It was opened in 1844 and covers thirty-four hectares of land. After the Second World Zoo was rebuilt from scratch. For animals, the most natural conditions are created here. In addition, the zoo cooperates with educational institutions and research institutes working to protect endangered animals. Take a whole day to visit - there is something to see here!

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Berlin is the most beautiful capital of Europe, and at the same time one of the most expensive places in the region. However, even with a limited budget, you can find entertainment to your taste and have a great time here.

To begin with, I advise you to save on airfare and accommodation by traveling during the low tourist season. It starts in Berlin towards the end of winter. For example, round-trip tickets for February with a flight from Moscow will cost you everything. The cost of a night in a hostel starts at . I advise you to stay closer to the center so as not to spend a lot of money on transport.

It is best to start your acquaintance with the city from the Reichstag building. Not so long ago, a glass dome was erected over it, from where a stunning view of the entire city now opens. Moreover, the Reichstag, where parliamentary sessions are held, can be visited completely free of charge. You will even have the opportunity to watch the meeting if you register in advance.

You can also visit the famous open-air gallery - East Side Gallery. It is here that the graffiti with the kiss of Brezhnev and Honecker is located. You don't have to pay to look at street art and take photos. Here you can also see part of the famous Berlin Wall, which until recently divided the city into two parts.

Be sure to take a look at the monument to the victims of the Holocaust. This place in the heart of the city is one of the most visited places in Berlin. The memorial is a huge field on which gloomy obelisks of different heights stand in rows.

Entrance to many museums of the capital is free on certain days and hours. For example, you can visit the Hamburg railway station for free on Thursday from 14:00 to 18:00. Also on Thursdays you can get without a ticket to the Egyptian Museum. You can freely enter the Red Town Hall - the place where the Senate meets - all day long.

In Berlin, even fans of nightlife can find a budget place. For example, in one of the most popular clubs in the city of Sage, every day free entry until 22:00, and until 21:00 there are "happy hours".

I will share a few ideas for a free and at the same time interesting pastime in Berlin :)

Especially if you are not so familiar with the city, you can take part in. Participation is free, but everything is structured in such a way that at the end of the walk, each excursionist pays the amount that he considers appropriate as a thank you to the guide. In Spain, for example, I left 5 euros on a free walking tour. Here's more on the guys organizing freebies walking tours in Berlin. They promise that you will see the city through the eyes of locals.

You can go to the open (they take place on Thursdays) - the fee here is also voluntary - depending on your financial capabilities, or visit the swing direction on Monday.

In addition, many museums in Berlin can be visited for free. For example, on Thursdays from 18:00 to 22:00 admission to the following museums is free: the Bode Museum, the Pergamon Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, the Altes Museum and the Neues Museum.

You can enter the dome built in the Reichstag building for free and admire the panorama of Berlin. You can also watch the government meeting there. Pre-registration required for .

Even on Thursdays from 18.00 to 21.00 visit the Egyptian Museum, which presents the most extensive collection of exhibits of ancient culture. And the Red Town Hall, where the Berlin Senate and the burgomaster sit, is available for free visits every day.

And, of course, visit the Berlin Wall - a truly world-class object.

In Berlin, you can even eat for free: every Sunday from 16.00 in the cafe Vetomat (metro station “Samariterstraße”, Scharnweberstraße, 35) free lunches are served. Food left in hotels is brought here from " smorgasbords". Another favorite among the locals is Alte Kantine, which is located in cultural center Kulturbrauerei (metro station "Eberswalderstraße", Knaackstraße, 97) every Monday at 22:00 for 3€ visitors can order a three-course dinner.

And finally, about the most budgetary way to get around Berlin. It is cheaper to use bicycles, which are rented for a very modest amount. Bicycle stands are located at metro stations and train stations.

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City of Berlin (Germany)

Getting Around the City

Berlin - large city. To get around, you need to use well-developed public transport: buses, trams, trains and metro. Taxi services are also slightly cheaper than in many other major cities in Central Europe.

Berlin uses a zonal system, but it is unlikely that you will have to go beyond zones A and B, except for trips to Potsdam or the airport. IN public transport shared ticket is used. Standard ticket is valid 2 hours after validation. Exists cheap ticket, which operates on three U-Bahn or S-Bahn stops. Each ticket must be validated on a special device (to stamp the date and time). Trams mainly run in East Berlin.

Gastronomy

Berlin is a major gastronomic center: expensive restaurants, cozy cafes and bars, noisy and cheerful clubs, catering points. From food worth trying are pfannkuchen (doughnuts), currywurst (curry sausage), döner (bread with salad and meat). Food in Berlin is incredibly cheap compared to any other Western European capital or other cities in Germany. Cuisine from different cultures is represented here, although it is often modified to suit German tastes.

One of the main tourist areas for food is Hackescher Markt / Oranienburger Straße, Kastanienallee. It is customary to leave a tip in the amount of 5-10% of the bill.

Shopping and shopping

Berlin is one of the centers of shopping in Europe. Main shopping areas:

• Ku "Damm and Tauentzienstraße - many branded stores
• KaDeWe (Kaufhaus Des Westens) at Wittenbergplatz
• Schloss-strasse (Steglitz), Wilmersdorfer Strasse (Charlottenburg), Schönhauser Allee (Prenzlauer Berg), Carl-Schurz-Strasse (Spandau) and Karl-Marx-Strasse (Neukölln) are shopping streets.
• Friedrichstraße is a major shopping street in East Berlin.

Large shopping centers:

• Alexa (Alexanderplatz/Mitte)
• Potsdamer Platz Arkaden (Potsdamer Platz/Mitte)
• Mallof Berlin (Leipziger Platz/Mitte)
• Gesundbrunnen-Center(Gesundbrunnen Station/Wedding)
• Gropius Passagen(Britz)
• Linden Center (Hohenschönhausen, Spandau-Arkaden (Spandau)
• Schloss(Schlossstrasse/Steglitz)
• ForumSteglitz (Schlossstrasse/Steglitz)
• Ring Center (Friedrichshain)

Districts of Berlin

• Mitte is the historic center of Berlin, the core of the former East Berlin and the new city centre. Cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and clubs abound throughout the area, as well as many attractions of cultural interest.
• West Berlin (Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Schöneberg, Tiergarten) - restaurants, hotels, shops, palaces.
• East Berlin Center (Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg) is a bustling youth area: cafes, bars, clubs. This is a district of artists and other creative intelligentsia, and a large Turkish diaspora lives here.
• North Berlin (Spandau and Reinickendorf) - interesting architecture and luxurious villas of the former leaders of the GDR.
• East Berlin (Lichtenberg, Hohenschonghausen, Marzan, Hellersdorf) - the true atmosphere of the GDR: high-rise buildings, several parks.
• South Berlin (Steglitz, Seelendorf, Tempelhof) - areas of contrasts: green and rich Seelendorf and poor Neukölln (New Cologne).

Museums

Berlin is a city of museums. There are more than fifty different museums and galleries here. Most of them are paid. If you plan to devote a lot of time to museums, we recommend buying a special three-day museum card for 24 euros. It gives you the opportunity to visit the expositions of almost all museums in Berlin for three days. Attention: museums are usually closed on Monday.

Most interesting museums Berlin:

Museum Island is one of the largest and most famous museum complexes in Europe. The ensemble of the museum island includes:

• The Pergamon Museum is one of the largest museums in Berlin, containing extensive collections of ancient Greek, ancient oriental and Islamic art and history.
• Old Museum - Egyptian collection and old antiques.
• old National Gallery- German painting of the 19th century.
• The Bode Museum is a rich collection of sculptures and Byzantine art.
• Neuss Museum - Egyptian collection, archaeological finds.

Cultural forum - another museum complex located near Postdam Square. Among its museums we recommend:

• Art gallery - thousands of paintings of the 13th-18th centuries, including masterpieces by Durer, Raphael, Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt.
• New National Gallery - Art of the 20th century.
• Museum of Musical Instruments.

Other museums:

• Museum Charlottenburg - palace and museum complex
• Dahlem Museum - collections of European culture, Asian art and ethnography.
• German Historical Museum.
• Jewish Museum.
• The Berlin Gallery is the city's museum of contemporary art, design and architecture.
• Memorial Complex"Berlin Wall".
• Brandenburg Museum - museum of history and culture of Berlin

Sights of Berlin

Berlin is a city rich in sights and beautiful architecture even though there isn't much here ancient buildings and historical monuments.

Sacred architecture: churches and temples

Berlin Cathedral is the largest and one of the most beautiful churches in Berlin. The cathedral is located near Museum Island. It was built in the 19th century and is a symbol of the greatness of the German Empire. For 7 euros you can climb the dome and enjoy a wonderful view of Berlin.

Kaiser Wilhelm Church - the ruins of a church built in the late 19th century. The remains of a high bell tower are located between two modern buildings and are a reminder of the Second World War.

Church of St. Mary's is one of the oldest churches in Berlin, located in the historic center near Alexanderplatz. The tower, 90 meters high, is the tallest among the city's religious buildings. The entrance to the church is free. The inside contains many antique pieces of art.

Church of St. Nicholas - brick Gothic church of the 13th century, the oldest religious building Berlin. The height of the towers is 84 meters. Interestingly, now the building is not a religious building. This is one of the branches of the Brandenburg Museum.

Cathedral of St. Jadwiga - Catholic Church 18th century neoclassical style, significantly rebuilt in the 50s of the 20th century after the destruction during the Second World War.

The New Synagogue is a beautiful Moorish-style structure built in the 19th century. The central religious building of the Jewish community of Berlin.

In the eastern part of the historic center, you can find the ruins of a Gothic Franciscan abbey, destroyed in 1945.

Top attractions in Berlin

Berlin TV tower - tallest building Berlin and all of Germany. The height of the TV tower is 386 meters. Located in the historical center at Alexanderplatz. At an altitude of 204 meters, there is an observation deck with a stunning panorama of Berlin.

The Reichstag building (Bundestag) is the building of the German Parliament. A massive building from the late 19th century with a beautiful glass dome that offers a breathtaking view of Berlin. In 1945, our troops hoisted the Banner of Victory on it, which became one of the symbols of the feat of our people in the Great Patriotic War.

The Victory Column is a 60 meters high monument built in the second half of the 19th century. At the top there is a panoramic observation deck. To get to it you need to overcome 285 steps.

very popular observation deck is the 100-meter Kollhoff tower on Postdamer Platz. It has the fastest elevator in Europe.

The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin and one of its main attractions. They were built at the end of the 18th century in the style of classicism. They are the only city gates of Berlin that have survived to this day. Located on Paris Square.

The Berlin Wall is one of the symbols of the Cold War. A 155-kilometer fence that divided Berlin into two parts: eastern and western. It was built in the 60s of the 20th century on the initiative of the GDR. The Berlin Wall was dismantled in 1989. A large section of the wall has been preserved in the eastern part of the city along the river Spree.

The Berlin Opera is one of the oldest and largest musical theaters in Germany, founded in the middle of the 18th century.

Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion) - a sports facility, football stadium, accommodating more than 70 thousand spectators, capable of also holding athletics competitions. It is the home arena of the Hertha football club.

One of the most beautiful and oldest fountains in Berlin, the Neptune Fountain, is located on Alexanderplatz. This is a large granite fountain with an interesting sculptural composition.

Nearby is the building of the Red Town Hall. This historical building of red brick was built in the second half of the 19th century in an interesting mixture of Gothic and Renaissance. The height of the town hall tower is 74 meters.