Short Breaks in Berlin

The very fact that Berlin has had such a colourful and turbulent past makes it such an intriguing and ultimately rewarding city to visit. It is a place that prides itself on its tradition and exquisite history yet is a 21st century city that embraces modernity with relish. A short break in Berlin will focus on its iconic monuments such as the evocative Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie memorial - both compelling reminders of its recent Soviet era past. Other must sees include the baroque Charlottenburg Palace and the magnificent Reichstag, both incredibly popular with visitors. To get a real sense of modern Berlin life and culture, head to Alexanderplatz and soak up the hustle and bustle of the big city.

 

Berlin Short Breaks - Fabulous art and history
The city has no real central district with attractions and entertainment spread across several neighbourhoods, all distinctly individual in character. However getting around and experiencing its attractions is simple. Guided bicycle tours or a cruise along the River Spree are a pleasant way to witness many sights from a different perspective or enjoy the comfort and convenience of an open top bus tour. There are over 170 art and history venues in the city that showcase interesting exhibitions of classical and modern art, natural history, ethnology, religious artefacts and much more.  Berlin short breaks for art lovers will definitely want to visit the celebrated Pergamon, its most famous cultural attraction and visited by almost 1 million people each year.

Short Breaks in Berlin - Relaxing green open spaces in the heart of the city
With so many tempting attractions and entertainment on offer it is good to relax and catch your breath with an lazy afternoon spent in one of the city's green and lush urban open spaces. The Tiergarten is the most extensive and popular with Berliners and conveniently nestles between The Brandenburg Gate and the city zoo. The Grunewald Forest offers shaded woodland walks and numerous beauty spots for a family picnic or visit one of the city's freshwater lakes. Locals flock to Lake Wannsee at weekends for summertime swimming and mid winter ice skating. A well planned Berlin short break coinciding with one of the major public festivals offers a magical carnival like experience for visitors young and old. Popkomm is a hip and happening music festival with several days of open air concerts or experience a little Hollywood glamour at the famous Berlinale - the city's world famous film festival.