Berlin – the city of endless possibilities
After long years of division, the former walled city has evolved into a cosmopolitan metropolis. Berlin is a trendsetter: whether in design or art, gastronomy or entertainment, history, music or fashion, there is always something new to experience in the German capital. Prestigious museums and UNESCO World Heritage Sites stand alongside 12 dynamic neighbourhoods, distinctive shopping streets and more than 2,500 parks and green oases.With its remarkable diversity of attractions and experiences, Berlin offers countless options for every traveller and every interest.
Enjoy a walk steeped in history along the boulevard Unter den Linden, from the Brandenburg Gate to the Berlin TV Tower, or explore Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the nearby Humboldt Forum. The Museum at Checkpoint Charlie, part of the former Berlin Wall, is one of the city’s many compelling attractions, as is the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. In the west of the city, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church welcomes visitors on Kurfürstendamm, alongside Charlottenburg Palace. The East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain, where art and history merge, is also among Berlin’s top attractions.
With around 175 museums, 150 theatres, three opera houses and seven world-class symphony orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, as well as more than ten palaces and 50 memorial sites, Berlin presents itself as a vibrant cultural metropolis. As a UNESCO City of Design, the capital is also home to 400 galleries, private collections and renowned events such as Berlin Art Week.
The city’s 12 districts can easily be explored on foot, by bicycle, from the water or via public transport. With the Berlin WelcomeCard, travellers receive up to 50% discount at more than 170 partners, while the free app provides a city map and a comprehensive overview of all offers at any time.
For more than 30 years, visitBerlin (Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH) has been active worldwide in positioning Berlin as a leading tourism and convention destination. Numerous international journalists, bloggers and content creators are supported by visitBerlin during their research visits to the city. The Berlin Convention Office at visitBerlin acquires conferences, trade fairs and congresses for the German capital. Further information is available at https://about.visitberlin.de/en.
Berlin’s official travel portal, www.visitberlin.de, provides visitors with comprehensive information and exclusive offers for their trip.
