in this video we'll cover all you need
to know before traveling to berlin
including maps transportation where to
stay
prices best apps to use best city views
and much more we want to thank septics
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11
essential tips number 11 the map
of berlin berlin is the capital and the
largest city of germany and lies on both
banks
of the river spree for orientation let's
start with the historic brandenburg
gate an iconic 18th century gate
featuring the
asian goddess of victory just a short
walk from the brandenburg gate
is bundestag or reichstag the national
parliament
of the federal republic of germany if
you go south of the gate
you will find the memorial to the
murdered jews of europe
right in the heart of the city is the
potsdamer platz
a prominent public square and traffic
intersection
you can see berlin wall remains in front
of the biography of terror museum
located at the former headquarters of
the gestapo if you continue towards the
east
you will find the famous checkpoint
charlie used as a border crossing
between the east and the west berlin in
the cold war if you continue south
you will arrive at the jewish museum
kreuzberg district is famous for art
galleries
marked khalenoin is a popular spot for
those who want to experience
international and local food if you
cross the famous oberbaum bridge from
1896
you will get to the wall museum and the
famous east side gallery
a place where 118 artists covered a part
of the berlin wall with graffiti
and art as a tribute to the fall of the
wall rod temple
is where the alternative culture drives
in its bars
clubs beer gardens food trucks and the
sunday flea market close to the molecule
man
the famous sculpture on the river there
is body shift
a floating swimming pool and a beach bar
if you continue
up the river you will arrive at another
riverside beach club
yam on the world trash center museum
island is a complex with
five noteworthy museums further down is
alexanderplatz
home to the berlin tv tower if you
continue towards the north
there is the august strasse one of the
centers of contemporary art on the
berlin wall memorial
now let's go back to the brandenburg
gate if you continue west from the
brandenburg gate you will arrive at the
tiergarten district
famous for victory column a zoo a large
park
neuer's a landware canal soviet war
memorial
and much more close to the zoo there is
also the kaiser wilhelm memorial church
which was destroyed in 1943
the beautiful baroque summer palace
charlottenburg featuring
beautifully decorated rooms lushful
gardens
and lakes is located in the western part
of berlin
the botanical garden and the botanical
museum houses approximately
22 000 different plant species all the
attractions that you see here
plus many additional ones are covered in
our travel guide
which comes with a dedicated google maps
tegal airport is located about 8 miles
or 12 kilometers from the city center
and schoenfeld airport is located
approximately 14 miles or 23 kilometers
from the center
to get a better sense of the distance a
1 mile or 1.6 kilometer walk from the
brandenburg gate to checkpoint charlie
takes about 20 minutes
and approximately 5 minutes less if you
combine walking
and public transportation if you walk
from brandenburg gate to east side
gallery
it takes about 1 hour or approximately
30 minutes if you combine walking and
public transportation attractions in
berlin are spread out and if you want a
fun
fast and eco ride in the city we
recommend using an electric scooter
number 10 weather and climate berlin has
a moderate continental climate with
cold winters and hot summers
temperatures in winter
are generally right below or around
freezing the coldest months are december
and january
the temperatures range between 28 and 41
degrees fahrenheit
or -2 and 5 degrees celsius there is not
a lot of sunshine
and snow is common snow and ice can
often cover the city for
longer periods of time in the spring the
weather is pleasant
with mid-march as the start of the
season the temperatures range between 39
to 55 degrees fahrenheit
or 5 to 13 degrees celsius summer has
some of the warmest months
with some rain and longer days the
warmest months are often
june july and august temperatures range
between
54 and 75 degrees fahrenheit or 12 to 24
degrees celsius
the temperature can sometimes exceed 88
degrees fahrenheit or 30 degrees celsius
weather at the beginning of the fall is
still pleasant but it then quickly
becomes
colder rainy and sometimes even snowy
temperatures range between 42 to 55
degrees fahrenheit
or 5 to 13 degrees celsius of course
these are all just averages
the weather and temperatures can be
different when you visit so remember to
always check the weather forecast
before you travel number nine best time
to visit
the best time to visit berlin is between
may and september
of course summer gets the most tourists
and prices are higher but the weather is
still pleasant
the cheapest time to visit berlin is in
the fall when there are fewer tourists
and prices of accommodation are lower
and the weather is still pleasant
however you'll probably have a great
time regardless of the season
since berlin is full of amazing
attractions and things you can do
all year long and regardless of how cold
it is
and how can you figure out the best days
and hours to see the attractions
just check google to see how crowded a
specific location is at a particular
time of day
of course we recommend going early
during the week and or in the morning
many travelers stay in berlin for three
days to see its main attractions
and soak in the atmosphere of this
fascinating city
if you want a more relaxed experience
you can stay an extra day or two
number eight where to stay and prices of
accommodation
if this is your first time in berlin
choose to stay in the mida neighborhood
around potsdamer platz where you'll have
many of the best sites
bars and the restaurants just minutes
away for nightlife
stay in kreuzberg with great clubs and
underground culture
if you're on a budget stay outside the
city center
for instance in friedrichshain the
public transportation is good and
it wouldn't take too long to travel to
different parts of the city
if you're traveling with the family
charlottenburg wilmer's dork is a good
option
since it's near the family-friendly
attractions a mid-range hotel double
room in berlin
costs from 80 to 100 euros per night for
budget hotels
you can find one starting from 45 euros
on average
hostels cost around 10 to 15 euros per
night
alternatively you can rent an airbnb
apartment for about 55 euros per night
again these are all just average prices
and the ranges for different hotel
categories are
quite extensive and in the summer or
during the weekends the accommodation
can be more expensive
but with a little research online you
can get better deals
especially if your dates are flexible
and you don't travel in high season
check out our video on the best steps
for booking your stay
number 7 transportation arriving by
train
you can travel to berlin by train from
numerous european cities
the main train station is berlin
haubanhov aka berlin central station
arriving by car you can use google maps
to get driving directions to berlin
for parking you can opt to park in one
of the car parks in the city
there are also parking spots in the city
where you can buy a parking ticket
parking usually costs between 1 to 4
euros per hour
alternatively you can book one of the
many hotels in the city that offer
parking
getting around the city there are many
ways to get around berlin
and it's easy to get lost and confused
because of its interlinked networks
you can cover some of the attractions on
foot but if you don't feel like walking
all day
you can use the following options s-bahn
railway the u-bahn or underground
tram and metro tram bus taxi
electric scooters bikes car sharing
river cruises and boat trips and other
forms of transportation
if you're using public transportation
you should know there are three zones in
berlin
a single ticket valid for two hours
covering zones a and b
costs two euros eighty three years and
ten cents for zones b
and c and 3 errors 40 for all three
zones
a short distance ticket costs 1 euro 70
and a day ticket is 7 euros don't forget
to validate your ticket when you enter
the railway tram or bus
check out our travel guide for more
information and prices
by the way our travel guide is a mobile
friendly pdf document that you can store
on your phone for offline use
it covers the top 10 things to do in
berlin plus 10 additional attractions
maps
links opening hours and other
information that will help make
your trip to berlin stress-free number
six
general information here are some other
things you should know for a pleasant
and smooth experience in berlin drinking
water it is perfectly safe to drink
tap water in berlin while some drinking
water fountains are available throughout
the city
if you can't find one you can just buy
bottled water in a store
most restaurants also won't serve tap
water but they will
give you some if you ask for it toilets
while there are many public toilets in
berlin
most of them have attendants at the
entrance and you will need to tip them
about 50 euro cents if you can't find a
public restroom near you you can easily
use a restroom of a bar or a restaurant
but you will have to pay either way even
if you are a guest there
so make sure to always have enough coins
ready
if you want to see where public toilets
are located you can use an
app on your phone but more about that
later free wi-fi
you can get free wi-fi at plenty of
outdoor and
indoor hotspots all over the city
including restaurants
fast food places cafes bars and hotels
crowds and lines berlin is a popular
destination
so be prepared to wait in line
especially in the summer months and
around
big tourist attractions the same goes
for restaurants and other public places
even if you can't avoid all the crowds
you can do some things to make your trip
to berlin a
more pleasant experience you can avoid
big seasons such as
august and october avoid traveling
during the rush hours
get up early in the morning to explore
the city without the crowds
or just before closing time book tickets
and reservations in advance to skip the
lines
use google maps or similar app to check
how crowded a specific location is at a
particular time of day
explore the suburbs once you've visited
the must-see attractions at the city
center
or get a combination tickets and or
sightseeing passes
or tourist passes safety berlin is
generally a very safe place for tourists
a few areas are better avoided by night
but they are usually not located near
tourist attractions typical
for all major cities of course beware of
pickpockets especially around
significant attractions and
in big public squares watch your
valuables and use common sense
for emergency services dial one one two
number five for international travelers
travel adapters
if you're coming from outside europe or
from the uk you will probably need
a special european travel adapter to
charge your phone
and other devices berlin has type f
powerplugs so we recommend purchasing a
travel adapter before traveling to the
city
in fact it is worth buying a universal
travel adapter so you can use it in
other countries too
did you know that the different adapters
charge your phone
laptop and other devices at different
speeds
sometimes charging goes nowhere and when
you're traveling you need
your device ready to go fast septics
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quickly we've used it on our trip to
berlin
with multiple attachments it allows us
to charge up to four devices at once
which is convenient considering most
hotel rooms
only have a few outlets also we can just
bring the right attachment in a pouch
visit septic's user-friendly website to
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and visit their new youtube channel with
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the link is in the description currency
berlin uses
euros a currency used in most european
countries at the time of making of this
video
one euro equals approximately one dollar
and 10 cents
or 85 pence while most hotels
stores and the restaurants in the city
accept major credit cards
like visa or mastercard it is always
wise to have some euros in your wallet
especially if you plan to visit outdoor
markets and other similar places
also remember to always check the
current exchange rate before traveling
language the language spoken in berlin
is german
most tourist places such as restaurants
hotels
and bars as well as major attractions
have someone who speaks english
atms and money exchange you can easily
find
an atm in berlin however you will
probably be charged a fee
so try to reduce the number of times you
use the atms
alternatively you can always exchange
your money at the money exchange
just remember to always compare the
exchange rate on your phone
to the board displayed at the currency
exchange office
prepaid sim cards and pocket wi-fi in
berlin there are over
5 000 free wi-fi hotspots the wi-fi in
this areas is free and there is no
registration
check out our travel guide for the list
of areas with free wi-fi
you can also purchase a prepaid sim card
to access the internet on your phone
some options provided by local carriers
are vodafone
telecom and o2 you can buy a travel plan
that includes the internet at
any of their stores in berlin a local
sim card with at least
one gigabyte of data costs 15 euros o2
is the cheapest followed by vodafone and
telecom if you're from the us and travel
a lot consider using google fi
see our travel guide for more
information number four
best apps to use in berlin here is a
list of
useful apps bvg for finding routes
tickets and timetables for public
transportation
uber for getting a ride or free now if
you prefer to book a taxi
lime jump or any other electric scooter
app so you can reach your destination
faster and enjoy the city on the way
there the berlin wall app to discover
where exactly
the berlin wall ran tripadvisor and yelp
for reviews of restaurants hotels
museums tours etc with locals or eat
with for food and other experiences with
local guides
google maps or apple maps or walking
public transportation
driving etc google maps also lets you
download
maps which is a great option if you
don't want to use roaming
sit or squat or flush for finding public
restrooms
and wi-fi map or wi-fi finder which
helps you find
wi-fi throughout berlin check our travel
guide for links to download these apps
on ios
and android and get more great app
suggestions
number three food and prices berlin has
plenty of dining options and offers a
great variety of international
and traditional german food we suggest
using yelp or tripadvisor to find nearby
places with good reviews
try to avoid restaurants at or near the
major tourist attractions
you will often get a much higher price
quality ratio
at a local place away from the main
attractions an
inexpensive restaurant meal can cost up
to 25 euros
and a three-course meal at a mid-range
restaurant is about 30 to 40 euros
a full traditional german dish is from
15 to 25 euros
a traditional german dish like winner
schnitzel is around 15 to 20 euros
depending on the portion
a popular curry burst will cost you from
2 to 3 euros as for drinks in bars
a coffee costs around 2 euros a bottle
of water around
1 euro a bottle of soda about 2 euros 50
and a pint of beer or a glass of wine
for about 4 to 5 euros each
while cocktails run about 5 to 8 euros
of course prices are higher in front of
the famous tourist places
there are plenty of great chips in
berlin check our travel guide
for maps with best apps and cheapies and
just a quick note regarding tipping
restaurants already include a service
charge in their build however if you
want you can still live a five to ten
percent tip in case you really like the
service
number two city passes and exploring the
city
if you're planning to visit at least a
couple of attractions
and want to save some money you can get
a berlin welcome cart
or a burning pass both options offer
free entry to some of the top
attractions
various kinds of discounts free river
cruises and more
check our travel guide for current
prices and links there's also the berlin
museum pass
where you can have access to more than
30 museums in three days
a great way to discover berlin is by
walking tour
organized by professional guides who
know a great deal about the city's rich
history
some providers even offer free walking
tours however at the end of the tour it
is recommended to make a donation
see our travel guide for links to
websites of free guided tours and other
exciting tours of berlin
number one best views of berlin you can
enjoy
amazing views of berlin from one of the
following places
the berlin tv tower the reichstag dome
victory column panoramapunkt the berlin
balloon
victoria park or prussian monument for
the liberation wars
25 hours hotel bikini berlin and clunker
cranny
and don't forget to check out our top 10
things to do in berlin
just click here