Travel Guide to Berlin

The capital of Germany and one of the greatest cities in all of Europe is Berlin. The city of Berlin is not only the heart of Germany but is also the heart and soul of the world of classical music. Berlin is a big city with an unlimited amount of sights, sounds and culture to experience.

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The Barelli Circus is in town and has set up its big tent in the southern part of Berlin near the U Bahnhof subway station named Oskar Helene Heim, which is also not far from the US Embassy.

Sights
You cannot visit Berlin without witnessing the symbol of the city, which is undoubtedly Brandenburger Tor. This is the last remaining gate of Berlin and it also serves as a monument and memoral to the history of this former split city. In order to reach Brandenburger Tor you can take either the S-Bahn train or the bus to Unter den Linden. If you are travelling from the Tegel airport then simply take a bus to Zoologischer Garten then another bus to Unter den Linden. Another amazing sight to see in Berlin is Wannsee. Wannsee is found in the far southern part of Berlin near the neighboring city of Potsdam. Wannsee has a wonderful set of beautiful lakes that will make you feel as though you have left the city all together. Take one of boat tours around the lake at around 8 euros per person to get a great view of glorious natural surroundings. The boat tours however are all in German to my knowledge but understanding them is not a necessity. You will find the mere beauty of the areas shown by the tour is well worth the money.

Sounds
If you love classical music, opera or ballet then Berlin is perfect town for you. Berlin has some of the best orchestras in the whole world. For a pretty penny you can experience one of these mind blowing symphonies. The symphony hall is located near Potsdamer Platz in the center of town. At the Staats Oper, which is situated on Unter den Linden street as well, you may take part in an excellent opera or ballet.

Culture
The german culture and history can perhaps be best experienced through a visit to any of the many museums that Berlin has to offer. If you would like a comprehensive list of all of the museums in Berlin the click here.