Germany's capital is a city of culture and history. A Berlin holiday offers an abundance of things to see and do. The legendary Brandenburg Gate, the modern Potsdamer Platz or the glass-domed Reichstag are highly recommended alongside contemporary attractions like the bustling Potsdamer Platz.
These impressive buildings give way to a leafy oasis of gardens and lakes. Berlin is a must for history lovers: the capital's past, from National Socialism to the post-war divide is present in the memory and etched into the cityscape. Berlin, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe is an ideal city break location.
The upper part of Kurfürstendamm and the adjacent Tauentzienstraße are especially popular with younger people for their high street names. The area around Adenauerplatz is the most exclusive part of Kurfürstendamm boulevard with many designer stores.
Friedrichstraße boulevard exudes a flair of the twenties. With its newly decorated buildings, exclusive offices and coffee shops, visitors will discover a slice of New York in the heart of Berlin.
This traditional shopping boulevard offers of a huge number of shops and department stores very close to each other.
The Hackescher Markt and its courtyards are a must-see for Berlin visitors. Here, you will find a huge variety of unique art and fashion stores as well as many restaurants and bars.
A visit to the Nikolaiviertel, a district reconstructed in the style of the Middle Ages, is a very special experience. Besides many museums and the beautiful Nikolai Church, the area offers numerous small souvenir and antique shops.
This huge luxury department store was established nearly a century ago. A special highlight is the food section located on the sixth floor where you can find a variety of more than 1,000 German sausages together with a vast choice of delicacies from all over the world.
Here, you will find Paris in Berlin. This modern department store was designed by Jean Nouvel and boasts a spectacular interior. The French food department is an absolute must!
Popular with actors and politicians, this true Berlin institution is particularly famous for its delicious Wiener Schnitzel.
This lovely Art Nouveau building with its idyllic garden is extremely popular for a light lunch or afternoon tea.
Take in unbeatable 360-degree views of Berlin from the Fernsehturm viewing platform, Germany's tallest structure.
Venture to the top of the Reichstag glass dome in the centre of Berlin's governmental district.
Stand in a hot spot of the Cold War, location of the famed tower that symbolised East-West tension.
Visit the colourful remains of the Berlin Wall.
Try Berlin's legendary local delicacy.