1. Explore Berlin’s Historical Sites

Germany’s capital city of Berlin is always filled with countless historical and cultural attractions. When in the city, spend your first day of the weekend discovering the city’s history. Go to the famous symbol of the unification of Berlin – Brandenburg gate. Checkpoint Charlie is also available and you can also visit the famous border between east and west Berlin during the cold war period.

The Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is a tourism attractive that has historical significance, and was constructed in the eighteenth century. Originally it was a divider og Berlin in the period of Cold war but for now, it symbolises the unity and peace of the Berlin. Walking around the location of the gate there is the Pariser Platz, visitors can admire this beautiful piece of work in Germany.

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous Checkpoint between the eastern and the western side of Berlin before the collapse of the wall. They said that those are the places where one should go if he or she wants to know something about the history of Berlin. Take a tour of the Checkpoint Charlie Museum to discover more about histories of individuals who tried to flee across the barrier.

2. Get a Feel of the Berlin Art Scene

Berlin is a very artsy place with lots to do for people interested in art, meeting and visually expressive artists. This is an excellent way of making use of one of your weekends as you tour the city’s galleries and museums.

Visit Museum Island

Museum Island is also known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and shelters five significant museums all over the world. Learn about thousands of years of history in the Pergamon Museum, view the classics at the Alte Nationalgalerie, and find Ancient Egyptian culture in the Neues Museum.

Learn about Street art in East Side Gallery

East Side Gallery is an AFRI installation that aims at exhibiting paintings done on the Berlin Wall background. Stroll around on the wall and view the many varied and exceptional pieces of graffiti art. I highly recommend this offer of history and art blended together in Berlin.

3. Berlin – A City of Exquisite Foods

Currently, cities like Berlin present a variety of foods thus covering all or most aspects that are in relation to food. Visit the chance to taste German meals, chosen varieties of meals from around the world or perhaps go to the food markets of the city.

Visit the Turkish Market

Maybachufer Market is also referred to as the Turkish Market and is situated by the side of the Landwehr Canal. Visit the shops that display vegetables, fruits, colorful spices and mouthwatering tasty cuisines. This is a good chance for traditional Turkish Döner kebab or a freshly baked simit for those nastalgic moments.

Taste Some of the Local Delights at Markthalle Neun

Additionally, you have the Market of Neun which is an old market that contains a number of food and market events together with weekly market sale. Check out their Street Food Thursday, which takes you on a food tour around the world. The stalls that one is able to find include a variety of food such as international cuisines one is able to taste.

4. Enjoy Berlin’s Green Spaces

There are as many parks and gardens but if you get bored with the disturbing city life the parks can be a good place to go. If you are in search of a place for a quiet picnic or just for fun or even outdoor activities, Berlin is for you.

Relax in Tiergarten

Tiergarten is Berlin’s most popular park with vast size located in the middle of the city. One of the best ways is to take a walk or a bike ride through a park or nature trail and seek shelter and prepare lunch. It is also possible to rent a boat and check out some cute lakes of the park.

Visit the Berlin Zoo

It is accredited to the government and is the oldest zoo in Germany as well as houses several animal species. Recently, it has transformed into an interesting place, where after a couple of hours of viewing animal beauty, people may get bored from city sights. Take a look at the so cute panda twins in the Panda Garden.