While it was synonymous with a divided Germany for so many years in the past, Berlin now symbolises the unification of the country. Today the German Parliament sits here to discuss issues affecting the country just footsteps away from the Brandenburg Gate, a reminder of both division and unity. The German capital also makes for the perfect city destination as, even though so many landmarks were destroyed during the war, the German capital is being restored to its former glory leaving so much to do both before and after dark.
Berlin Weather
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Fri
Overcast
max: 16°C
min: 5°C
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Sat
Light rain
max: 14°C
min: 6°C
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Sun
Moderate rain
max: 13°C
min: 9°C
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Mon
Partly Cloudy
max: 16°C
min: 3°C
Reviews of Berlin from boo.com
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andybud says: “ I went over new years 2 weeks ago and i was a little disappointed with the city. There are some truly great things to see, in particular the reichstag and the brandenberg gate, but apart from that our group struggled. The going out scene that people hype up was hard to access as a tourist… more
Posted: on Jan 14, 2010 |
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anonymous says:
“ I was not impressed with Berlin at all. There is nothing special about the city except for the history behind the Berlin wall. Everything is so grey and people are rude and unhelpful. Despite the hype, Berlin is poor and ugly.
Tags: Will not go again
Posted: on Nov 15, 2009 |
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emmalouise says: “ WONDERFULL CITY WITH SO MUCH TO DO, WONDERFUL PLACE FOR MUSIC LOVERS AND ALTHOUGH THE IT WAS FREEZING IT WAS DRY AND FROSTY SO YOU GET WRAPPED UP AND EXPLORE. I WILL BE GOING BACK...
Posted: on Nov 19, 2008 |
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Best things to do in Berlin
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Berlin Holocaust Memorial- What?
- Memorial
- Where?
- Located by the East side of the Tiergarten
- Anything else?
- This memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe was opened on the 12 May 2005 and consists of a 19,000 square meter site covered with 2,711 concrete slabs. This area is open day and night and there is an information center that is open during the day.
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Checkpoint Charlie- What?
- Historical Berlin Wall Crossing Point
- Where?
- Near the Kochstrasse U-Bahn train station
- Anything else?
- The most famous of the former crossing points along the East/West German border and the site of many Eastern escape attempts. There is a museum located near the site of the checkpoint as well as a reconstruction of the original checkpoint.
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Tiergarten- What?
- Public Park
- Where?
- Located beside the Brandenburg Gate
- Anything else?
- One of the largest and most beautiful parks in Europe. It was originally designed as a hunting ground for Prussian kings, but today it has been converted into lovely gardens with winding paths, lakes and bridges. The Berlin Zoo is located here.
Upcoming events in Berlin
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Mar 24
MGMT
- When: Mar 24, 2010 (Wednesday)
- Where: Columbiahalle
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Mar 30
Blue Man Group
- When: Mar 30, 2010 (Tuesday)
- Where: Bluemax Theater
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Mar 31
Blue Man Group
- When: Mar 31, 2010 (Wednesday)
- Where: Bluemax Theater
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Recommended Hotels
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ARTEMISIA - Hotel for women only(3 star hotel)- What?
- Hotel exclusively for women.
- Where?
- Located in the West city centre, 5 mins from Kurfuerstendamm.
- Anything else?
- Single, double, triple and quad rooms available, some with private bathrooms and some with shared facilities. All have satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast is included and taken on the sun deck during the summer.
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Albergo Hotel Berlin(4 star hotel)- What?
- 4 star hotel.
- Where?
- Located beside Berlin Schönefeld airport.
- Anything else?
- Single, double and triple rooms available, all equipped with en-suite toilet and shower, internet access, satellite television, mini-bar and direct dial telephone. There is a small gym, sauna and a solarium also located on-site.
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Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz(4 star hotel)- What?
- Modern 4 star hotel.
- Where?
- Located in the city's historical city centre.
- Anything else?
- The property features two restaurants, a bar & a beer garden on site. Meeting facilities are available on site. Guests looking to relax can enjoy complimentary access to the hotel's fitness area complete with sauna & whirlpool.
Top Restaurants
| Felix Club Restaurant | 20% | |
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| Margaux | 100% | |
| Tizian | ||
| Ana e Bruno | ||
| REmake | ||
| Shiro i Shiro | ||
| Aigner | ||
| Maoa Restaurant | ||
| Hard Rock Cafe - Berlin | ||
| Ebert Restaurant and Bar |
Top bars
| Café an einen Sonntag im August | 60% | |
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| Kilkenny Irish Pub | $$$$$ | 80% |
| Odessa | $$$$$ | 20% |
| Victoria Bar | $$$$$ | 100% |
| Aufsturz | $$$$$ | 80% |
| Café Zapata | $$$$$ | 80% |
| AM to PM | $$$$$ | 40% |
| Bar Van Gogh | 100% | |
| OstZone | $$$$$ | 100% |
