Travel Guide about Berlin
The Vivid Grand Show is a current (in 2019 and 2020) revue show at the big theatre Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin Mitte. It is a hugely successful revue and the most expensive ever at the Friedrichstadtpalast. The production costs about 12 million euros, with about 200 artists performing at shows. Premiere was in October 2018, the … Read more
Berlin’s Tiergarten is a large public park between the Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Zoo. It is a useful place to slow down during a day of sightseeing: you can walk beneath mature trees, see the Victory Column, visit several memorials and continue towards the government district or City West. The park itself is free to … Read more
The German Museum of Technology (Deutsches Technikmuseum) is one of Berlin’s most substantial museums. Its historic locomotives, aircraft, ships and exhibitions on everyday technology fill several buildings in Kreuzberg. Next door, the Science Center Spectrum offers hands-on experiments. This guide explains what to see, how much time to allow, how to get there and how … Read more
The Havel shapes western Berlin. It passes wooded shores, broad lakes and small ferry crossings before continuing towards Potsdam and the Elbe. For visitors, its appeal is different from the busy Spree in the city centre: here a day can include a lakeside walk, a public ferry, a boat trip or a stop at Peacock … Read more
Berlin has several tourist cards, but they do not all work in the same way. Some include public transport and discounts, others cover museum admission, and an all-inclusive card bundles selected attractions. The best choice depends on your travel zones, the number of paid sights you will actually visit and the length of your stay. … Read more
The Schwules Museum in Berlin documents and presents LGBTQ+ histories, art and culture. Its exhibitions change, so a visit is less about seeing one fixed collection and more about engaging with the questions and stories currently on display. This guide covers what to expect, the museum’s history, tickets, opening hours, accessibility and nearby places to … Read more
Sea Life is a newer attraction in the centre of Berlin. It is a large, private aquarium with lots to see. Sea Life operates aquariums in many major cities around the world. Important Notice: SEA LIFE Berlin Permanently Closed SEA LIFE Berlin permanently closed on December 13, 2024, and will not reopen. Tickets are no … Read more
Charlottenburg Palace Park: Gardens, Walks and Tips is a practical guide to planning the visit. Choose the parts that fit your interests and check the current operator information for anything that can change. At a glance The palace gardens are free to enter; palace rooms and some historic buildings have separate admission. Formal garden design … Read more
Langer See Berlin: Shore Walks, Ferry and Lake Guide brings together the main sights and the practical choices that make a visit enjoyable. The guidance below is designed for an independent trip, with current operational details to verify before departure. At a glance Langer See is a long widening of the Dahme between Köpenick and … Read more
Berlin’s parks range from the broad avenues of Tiergarten to neighbourhood lawns, palace gardens, old railway land and lakeside woods. The best choice depends on where you are staying and whether you want a picnic, a long walk, a playground or a break between museums. This guide compares useful green spaces, explains practical differences and … Read more