Insider tips for your city trip to Berlin

Only from "above" you can understand the full extent and the beauty of Berlin. For the view of Berlin you can use as an alternative to the TV tower the following buildings in Berlin:

• The roof terrace of the Hotel Park Inn
• The Kollhoff-Tower at Potsdam square
• The Teufelsberg (devils hill)

Very important.....don't forget your binoculars.

They are some really great Berlin phrases. The Berlin people are famous for their notorious Berlin "Kodderschnauze" - tough but warm. Maybe you know these phrases....

• Molle
• Stulle
• Fisimatenten
• Etepetete
• Knorke
• etc

No? Then you might find some valuable information in the German - Berlin Dictionary.

In Berlin is always a breeze going through, the reason being is that since the division of Berlin, many gaps are still not closed - or even major streets have many gaps.

To ensure that you do not freeze in our city, pack a jacket or a scarf in your hand bag.

You don't know the way around Berlin? Then you definitely should take a map.
Please use what makes you feel safe and secure, whether a classic city map, a detailed folding map or even a digital map. We also offer free maps on site. The staff is always happy to assist you in finding the sights and ways through Berlin.

Berlin is a great place to explore on foot and because of that, it can sometimes be handy to have a few spare shoes with you. We would not recommend stilettos or pumps, because in Berlin the streets are mainly cobblestones.

Away from the Bundestag, the Museum Island and Potsdam square are wonderful corners. Try to take time to get to know Berlin in a different way.

Here are some insider tips:

• Claerchens ball house
• Buddhist house Frohnau
• Garden Liebermann-Villa by Wannsee
• Oriental garden Marzahn