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Berlin travel guides
Each guide answers one question people ask before a Berlin trip, such as how to get from the airport, when to go or which museums are worth the time. The most searched questions come first.
Berlin Airport to City Center: A 5-Step Guide
Berlin airport, called BER, is linked to the city centre by a fast train that takes about 23 minutes to Hauptbahnhof (the main station).
Berlin Weather: Month by Month Guide
Berlin weather is mild from May to September, cold and grey from November to February, and rainy on about eight days in every month.
Berlin Wall Map: 5 Stops Along the Line
A Berlin Wall map works best as one walking line with five stops.
All guides
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Frankfurt to Berlin Train: A 6-Step Guide
The train from Frankfurt to Berlin takes 3 hours 46 minutes on the fastest direct ICE, and it arrives at Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
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Vienna to Berlin by Train: Six Routes Compared
Vienna to Berlin by train takes about nine hours at its fastest.
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Berlin Museums: 5 Picks Beyond Museum Island
The best Berlin museums outside Museum Island are the Jewish Museum, the Deutsches Technikmuseum, the Berlinische Galerie, Fotografiska and Madame Tussauds.
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Kreuzberg: 6 Best Places to Go
Kreuzberg is a central Berlin district known for its cafés.
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Train to Berlin From Amsterdam: A 5-Step Guide
The train to Berlin from Amsterdam is a direct ICE (a fast German intercity train) that takes about 5 hours 51 minutes and costs from €38 one way in second class.
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Food in Berlin: Seven Dishes to Try
Food in Berlin is known for currywurst, döner kebab and Buletten (Berlin meatballs).
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Berlin Cathedral: A 5-Step Visit Guide
Berlin Cathedral is not free, but one €15 ticket covers the church.
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Tempelhof Airport: A 4-Step Visit Guide
Tempelhof airport no longer handles flights, and you can visit the old airfield as a free park or see the building on a guided tour.
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Prague to Berlin Train vs Bus: Which to Book
The Prague to Berlin train takes just under four hours on the fastest direct service and costs from about €20.
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Train Paris to Berlin: Day Train vs Night Train
A train Paris to Berlin trip has two options today.
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Palace Charlottenburg: A 5-Step Visit Guide
Palace Charlottenburg is worth a visit if you like royal rooms and a free garden.
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Berlin Welcome Card vs Day Tickets: Which to Buy
The Berlin Welcome Card, sold as the Berlin WelcomeCard.
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Christmas Market Berlin: Six Markets for 2026
Your Berlin Christmas market visit can start on 23 November 2026.
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Berlin Neighborhoods: 7 Areas Compared
Berlin neighborhoods suit different trips, and the seven below cover almost every first visit.
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3 Day Berlin Itinerary: A Step-by-Step Guide
A 3 day Berlin itinerary works best as Museum Island and Mitte on day one.
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London to Berlin by Train: A 5-Step Guide
The London to Berlin train is not direct, so you change once in Amsterdam or Brussels and spend at least ten hours on trains.
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Best Time to Visit Berlin: Seasons Compared
The best time to visit Berlin is May to September, when the days are long and the weather is the most reliable.
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Is Berlin Worth Visiting: Who Should Go
Berlin is worth visiting if you want 20th-century history, big museums and late nights more than a cosy old town.
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Hertha Berlin Tickets: A 4-Step Guide
You buy Hertha Berlin tickets in the club's own online ticket shop.
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Berlin Zoo Tickets: A 5-Step Guide
Berlin Zoo tickets cost from €16 for adults and from €7.50 for children aged 4 to 15 when you buy online.
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Free Attractions in Berlin: Nine Sights That Cost Nothing
Free attractions in Berlin include the East Side Gallery.
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Is Berlin Safe for Tourists? What to Know
Is Berlin safe for tourists: yes, and the usual trouble is pickpocketing and street scams, not violent crime.