Berlin walking tour & city guide
History, street art and a city that never stands still.
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Berlin is a city shaped by the 20th century: once divided by the Wall, it is now one of Europe's most creative and open capitals. Grand avenues, world-class museums and memorials stand next to graffiti-covered courtyards, parks and an endless choice of cafés and clubs.
Mitte: the historic center
The Brandenburg Gate, once trapped in the no man's land between East and West, is now the symbol of a reunited Germany. Nearby stand the Reichstag, with its glass dome open to visitors, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a field of 2,711 concrete blocks.
The boulevard Unter den Linden leads east to Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with five major museums, including the Pergamon and the Neues Museum, home of the bust of Nefertiti. Beyond the Berlin Cathedral lies Alexanderplatz and its TV Tower, the tallest structure in Germany.
The Wall and the neighborhoods
The Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse shows how the border worked, while the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving section, is covered with famous murals. Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing, is now a museum and a busy tourist spot.
Berlin is a city of neighborhoods, or Kieze. Kreuzberg and Neukölln are multicultural and full of bars and markets, Prenzlauer Berg has leafy streets and cafés, and Charlottenburg in the west has the baroque Charlottenburg Palace and the elegant Kurfürstendamm.
Visiting tips
Berlin is spread out, but the U-Bahn and S-Bahn make it easy to get around. Book the Reichstag dome in advance, it's free. Tempelhof, a former airport turned into a huge park, is a unique place for a Sunday walk or bike ride.
Top sights in Berlin
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Brandenburg Gate
The symbol of reunified Germany.
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Reichstag dome
A glass dome over the German parliament.
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Museum Island
Five world-class museums on the Spree River.
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East Side Gallery
The longest remaining stretch of the Wall, covered in murals.
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Berlin Wall Memorial
A preserved section of the border strip.
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TV Tower
Views over the whole city from 200 meters up.
Food markets & where to eat in Berlin
Markthalle Neun
A historic market hall in Kreuzberg, famous for Street Food Thursday.
Kreuzberg and Neukölln
Turkish, Middle Eastern and international food.
Maybachufer Turkish Market
A canal-side market with fresh produce and snacks.
Prenzlauer Berg
Brunch cafés and bakeries on leafy streets.
Mehringdamm and Kottbusser Tor
Busy streets of currywurst and kebab stands.
Food to try in Berlin
Currywurst
Sliced sausage with curry ketchup, Berlin's street food icon.
Döner kebab
Berlin's version, invented by Turkish immigrants.
Berliner Pfannkuchen
A jam-filled doughnut.
Eisbein
Slow-cooked pork knuckle.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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