City Break Berlin.

Sights in Berlin

Experience Berlin at Potsdamer Platz, on a stroll down Friedrichstraße, or venture out into the city's multicultural nightlife. Enjoy the views over Berlin from the Fernsehturm (TV tower), get a sense of history walking through Brandenburg Gate, visit the Reichstag or Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and check out the Kurfürstendamm shopping street. Berlin additionally offers its guests a fascinating cityscape composed of vast lakes, parks and forests. There are also many attractions in the surrounding area, including the city of Potsdam.

The Brandenburg Gate

Until 1989 Berlin's main landmark, the Brandenburg Gate, was a symbol of the city's East and West division. Today it serves as a national symbol of German unity. Since the restoration efforts of 2002, it is now more beautiful than ever. From Brandenburg Gate, you can walk across Pariser Platz to the famous "Unter den Linden" boulevard.

Museum Island

On Museum Island, you will find one of the largest museum complexes in Europe, home to several national collections. Highlights include Karl Friedrich Schinkel's Altes Museum (old museum), the Alte Nationalgalerie (old national gallery) and the Pergamon Museum. The latter features the reconstructed Pergamon Altar and the Babylonian Processional Way.

Parliamentary and Governmental District

A short walk from the Tierpark, one can find the Reichstag and Berlin's Victory Column along a bend in the River Spree. The Reichstag, with its glass dome, is one of the most-visited sites in the city. The German Chancellery, the Federal Press Conference and the French and British embassies are also in the vicinity.

Kurfürstendamm

One of the most popular shopping streets in Berlin, the Kurfürstendamm on the West side of the city is known all over the world. 3.5 km in length, it is ideal for shopping or just enjoying a cup of coffee. The "Kudamm" is a special experience, even if only for a short stroll. Savour the unique atmosphere.

Nightlife

Experience Berlin's exciting night life. The parties, bars and clubs here are as diverse as the city itself. Whether in Mitte, Friedrichshain or Pankow, there's bound 

to be something for everyone. Insider tip: for grand ambiance with international flair, head to Felix in Hotel Adlon. Here, you might even spot a celebrity or two on a night out. Or go on a culinary journey around the world in Prenzlauer Berg. In addition to the restaurants, many enticing nightlife locations are also to be found here. The Gendarmenmarkt square offers exclusive drinking and dining options.