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reasons to visit berlin
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for this list we'll be looking at some
of the most compelling arguments as to
why berlin should be on your 2021 travel
bucket list
number 10 green space berlin is a city
of architectural marvels and feats of
engineering
it really lives up to its reputation as
a european capital of culture
what often gets overlooked when talking
about berlin's many selling points
however
is the green space the city encompasses
over 2500
parks and protected areas ensuring that
when you need a place to sit down
relax and take a break from exploring
berlin you needn't look long or hard to
find a park bench
tiagoten or britsagaten are two of the
most popular parks in the city
but there are plenty of small unassuming
parks that can serve as an
oasis of calm to really immerse yourself
in nature
head to naturepak marienfelde 40
hectares of land that's home to a wide
assortment of wildlife
from public spaces to its city
management berlin
is green through and through number nine
world war ii and cold war history
nowadays berlin is a city defined by its
sense of freedom
but it has only managed to move forward
and become the shining example it is
today
by acknowledging its dark past reminders
of world war ii and the incomprehensible
loss of human life
are a very real part of berlin's
identity one of the most sobering
attractions is the berlin holocaust
memorial
a concrete maze that never fails to
provoke reflection
the babel platz book burning square and
the topography of terror indoor outdoor
museum
both serve as important tributes in
their own rights alongside numerous
other monuments
after world war ii berlin was a city
divided and various testaments to the
cold war stand in the form of the berlin
wall
checkpoint charlie tiagotten and
treptuof
whether you're a history buff or not
berlin's past is always relevant
number eight museums berlin is home to
an estimated 170 to 180 museums
for a city with a population of under 4
million people
that's a pretty impressive ratio you
can't realistically visit them all
so it's worth doing your research ahead
of time to cross-reference the options
against your personal interests
that being said you can't go wrong with
museum island
a unesco world heritage site museum
island sits in the historic heart of the
city
the museums which include the altes
noise
alta nazional gallery the peregamon
museum
and the boda museum were planned and
built by five different architects by
order of the prussian monarchy
the art and artifact contained within
are fascinating
but museum island as a whole is also an
attraction in its own right
some of the city's other most celebrated
museums and galleries include the ddr
museum
the natural history museum and the
balinese gallery
number 7 street art berlin has some
great museums but one needn't go
indoors to appreciate all the art the
city has to offer berlin boasts one of
the most
inspired and active graffiti scenes in
all of europe
the open air east side gallery showcases
some of the city's greatest talents
with a portion of the berlin wall
actually serving as a canvas
but the nature of street art is such
that it can't be contained
and sure enough beautiful odd and unique
works of art can be found on walls
all across the city street art will
inevitably be part of your experience in
berlin even if you don't seek it out
it's every bit as much a part of the
city's identity as the reichstag
but for those with a passion for street
art there are a number of local tours
that will take you to some of the
coolest
and most popular graffiti spots number
six food germany as a nation has got
some great grub to its name
while there's a lot of regional
variation to discover if you have the
time for a cross-country trip
berlin is the perfect place to sample
some of the nation's most
iconic dishes spatzle schnitzel
eisbein these are just a few of the
german classics that you'll want to try
during your time in berlin
thanks to its large immigrant population
however a number of other dishes have
become staples of the local food scene
like duna kebab there's even a weekend
thai food market
karivost another must try and point of
great pride amongst berliners was said
to be invented in the city during world
war
ii as local legend goes a woman named
helta hoywa
invented the dish using ingredients she
got from british soldiers
being a modern cosmopolitan city
berlin's food scene
is ever evolving number five day trips
there is enough to do in berlin proper
to keep you busy for weeks
but if you're somebody who likes to
squeeze in as much variety into every
trip as possible
know that berlin is a great choice being
a major cultural and economic hub
the german capital is extremely well
connected to neighboring cities like
braesden and leipzig
vanzi is widely regarded as one of the
best inland beach destinations around
while saxon switzerland national park
looks like something out of lord of the
rings
mugazi and komalanka are both solid
options for those in need of a bit of
peace and tranquility
potsdam a neighboring city and popular
day trip amongst locals
is only about 30 minutes away and has a
number of beautiful and historic sites
really the worthwhile day trips from
berlin are too many to mention
number four all things beer what's the
first thing that comes to mind when you
think of germany
this far into the video you might be a
little biased but had we asked you
earlier
chances are that beer would have been
pretty high on your list of responses
while the country's biggest oktoberfest
celebration is in munich
berlin still does quite well for itself
when it comes to the sudsy stuff
germany as a whole after all is among
the cultures that have put in the most
time refining the art of beer making
and the country is third only to austria
and the czech republic in terms of beer
drinking per capita
here in berlin you'll find plenty of
traditional beer gardens
but the city has also distinguished
itself as one of europe's most exciting
hubs for craft brewing
you'll try a wide assortment of classic
styles like veitzinbia
hefawitzen helles and koj but there are
also plenty of more unconventional brews
on tap
number three nightlife for decades now
berlin has long held a reputation for
being one of the biggest party cities in
europe
this party however shows no sign of
slowing down
anytime soon in the 80s and 90s berlin
was the beating heart of electronic
dance music or techno
the raves that took place here in old
warehouses and bunkers became the stuff
of legend
while the counterculture has largely
been brought into the mainstream now
berliners continued to party just as
hard as ever contemporary techno clubs
in berlin don't have a
government-mandated closing time
meaning that the party doesn't stop
until you decide
berlin is also a city renowned the world
over for being open-minded
there is a party for every kind of
traveler
number two awe-inspiring architecture
calling berlin beautiful is an
understatement
when it comes to architecture it's
simply too diverse for any of the
conventional adjectives one typically
throws around when describing a city
with a skyline that stands out
despite being hit with nearly 70 000
tons worth of bombs in world war
ii a lot of pre-war architecture
survives to this day
in the decades since the reunification
of berlin in 1990
the new construction has by and large
been experimental and forward-thinking
putting berlin on the modern
architectural map prussia
the german empire the weimar republic
nazi germany
east germany one thing that all of the
governments from throughout german
history
seem to have in common is that
architecture was
a big priority marie elizabeth luder's
house
the reichstag ludwig erhad house the
jewish museum
these are just a few of the buildings
that stand out in berlin
number one because there's always
something happening
what should you do with your time in
berlin well that really depends on when
you're visiting
and what your interests are what can be
said with certainty however
is that no matter what time of year you
choose to visit you will never be bored
germans might be known for their
efficiency and work ethic but they've
also got a good handle on work-life
balance
and their busy calendar of events is a
testament to the fact that they take
leisure time
seriously over the christmas holiday
berlin is transformed into a winter
wonderland
during the hot summer months the city
hosts an assortment of music
food and cultural festivals it might not
be munich but berlin's oktoberfest is
still well worth checking out
berliners are a cool trendy bunch and
every weekend there are scores of little
pop-up events proving as much
then there are the markets to explore
like mawa park
mocktalenoin and box hagena plots
from the carnevale der culturen which
celebrated diversity
to berlin art week and the annual jazz
fest this city
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