Berlin - Other

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany and one of the sixteen Bundesländer. The city is located in northeastern Germany. It has a population of 3.4 million inhabitants and is the most populous city. Berlin is divided into 12 administrative districts.

Weather / When to go?
It does not really matter when you want to go to Berlin. In any season Berlin offers many things to do. Berlin has a lot of tourist attractions, many museums, bars, pubs, shops, galleries, theaters, cinemas and other places. In spring you can enjoy green gardens and parks with beautiful flowers. In winter you can visit the Christmas markets and enjoy the wonderful illuminations.
Even if it rains there's a lot to do.

Language
In Berlin they speak German. However, as is a tourist city and a city where many people immigrate to, you can hear several languages of the world throughout the streets. In Germany you can very well speak English to someone, most of the time they will understand you.

Culture / Customs
Compared to other European capitals, Berlin is a relatively young city, even though  founded only 800 years ago. It contains a great historical and cultural heritage. The fall of the Berlin Wall (November 1989); the city is drastically altered by the reunification. Today, the German capital a cosmopolitan city, and the meeting point for people from different countries, cultures and lifestyles.

Culture / Traditions
Berlin is a city that entices and enchants. A place that mixes past, present and future. Berlin's cultural heritage is very important. In every corner of the city you are looking at experience in architecture and history museums. After the effects of the Second World War the city has major projects in urban design and innovative architecture.

To learn more about the culture and museums, monuments and events see the official website of tourism in Berlin.

Religion
The German constitution provides for freedom of religion. However, most of the citizens of Berlin are Christians, split between Catholics and Protestants. Because it is a multicultural city, there is also a part of the population belonging to the Jewish community. There is an substantial part of Berlin not belonging to any religion.

Airport / Rental Car
Berlin has two airports: Tegel airport and Schönefeld aiport, the former is 8km from the center, the latter 20km. Tegel airport offers mainly domestic flights and those to Western Europe.
After landing at Tegel airport there is easy access to the heart of Berlin, thanks to JetExpressBus TXL.

If you want to rent a car, then a driver's license and an approved credit card is required. The major car rental companies are located at airports and stations in large cities.


Public transport
There are buses, U-Bahn (subway), tram and S-Bahn, the subway that goes through the city. All information on timetables, routes and fares, visit: www.bvg.de
The easiest way to travel to Berlin by the underground (U-Bahn), trams and buses but are quite slow, instead take an alternative way to explore the city.
The system of public transport in Berlin is divided into three zones (A, B and C): Zone A includes the historic center, the periphery zone B, while zone C includes the area outside the city of Berlin.

Taxi / Infrastructure
Finding a taxi in Berlin is very simple. Taxis are available outside the airport, train stations, hotels, historical landmarks and everywhere in the city. The base rate is €2.50 and the cost per kilometer is €1.50.

Events
In Berlin you will not be bored. The city hosts numerous events and festivities.

January / February
"Berliner Sechstagrennen" (bike race in six days)
"Grüne Woche" (Green Week): Delicious food from around the world is served at the fairgrounds radio tower in Berlin
Night at the Museum: Then you can go to the museum at night.


February
International Film Festival (Berlinale)

May
International Aerospace Exhibition, an attraction for aircraft enthusiasts

June / July
Carnival of all cultures: an intercultural carnival
Christopher Street Day: International Day of Pride LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) being held to urge the toleranica and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
"Lange Nacht der Wissenschaft" (the night of science): The institutions have an open day evening

August
Night at the Museum

September
Berlin Marathon: More than 30,000 people participate in the marathon race
"Muskifest Berlin" (a festival of classical music)

September / October
International Festival of Literature (International Festival of Literature)

November
Berlin Jazz Festival

December
Christmas Market

Culinary Delights
Berlin has everything to eat, even for people who have a fine taste. The "Currywurst" is a German sausage grilled or baked. Usually served cut into pieces and accompanying curry ketchup or tomato ketchup and curry powder. The "Frikadellen" or also known as "Bulette" are balls of minced meat similar to the Hamburger. "Kassel" is a pork tenderloin placed in a brine and a little smoky. The meat from the ribs.
The "Berliner Weisse" is a type of white beer is served either pure or with a little syrup woodruff or raspberry.

Lifestyle
Berliners are tolerant and open to other cultures. The city of Berlin is famous for its nightlife. Berlin has 200 nightclubs and bars and cafes.

Worth seeing
Berlin has so much to do. There are numerous tourist attractions and places of interest. The major attractions are among others the following:

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• "Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate in Spanish) is a representative symbol of the city and also in Germany and is an ancient gate of entry to Berlin.
  
• Berliner Fernsehturm (TV Tower)
  
• Alexanderplatz, a large square in central Berlin
  
• "Rotes Rathaus" is the town hall (literally Red City Hall) in Berlin.
  
• Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral)
  
• "Neue Synagoge (New Synagogue), the central synagogue of the Jewish community of Berlin.
  
• "Unter den Linden (Under the Lindens) is the city's central boulevard.
  
• "Potsdamer Platz, the square marks the International Film Festival in Berlin, also known as the Berlinale.
  
• "Schloss Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace)
  
• "Stadtschloss Berliner (Berlin City Palace)
  
• "Legoland Discovery Centre, LEGO theme park, an attraction ideal if you travel to Berlin children.