Essence of Berlin

Discover what makes Berlin truly unforgettable.

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Brandenburg Gate, the Wall and Checkpoint Charlie — history you can touch.

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East Side Gallery, guerrilla murals and a fiercely independent art scene.

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Techno temples, underground clubs and a scene that never sleeps.

Iconic Berlin Experiences

The must-do experiences that define a trip to Berlin.

Berlin is unlike any other European capital — raw, creative, relentlessly forward-looking and simultaneously haunted by its extraordinary history.

Stand before the Brandenburg Gate, walk the Berlin Wall's East Side Gallery, climb the Reichstag dome, and explore Museum Island.

The iconic symbol of German reunification.

East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie and the DDR Museum.

A UNESCO island housing five of Germany's most important museums.

Berlin's club scene and arts culture are world-famous.

Everything you need to know before visiting Berlin.

Euro currency. CET timezone. Berlin has two airports — BER (formerly split between Tegel and Schönefeld).

Currywurst, Döner Kebab (originated here), Eisbein (pork knuckle) and Berliner Pfannkuchen (jam doughnut).

May–September for warm weather and outdoor festivals. December Christmas markets are magical.

Museum Island, East Side Gallery, Berlin Philharmonic, Berlinale Film Festival and countless galleries.