Berlin

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by Henk Bekker

in Berlin, Germany

Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Germany

Berlin Christmas Market

The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmärkte) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, LĂĽbeck, Rothenburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Dortmund. Picking the best Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) to visit in Germany is not easy. Every German town seems to have a Christmas market in the run-up to Xmas and every market displays some … Read more

See the Pergamon Altar Sculptures and Asisi Panorama Painting in Berlin

Panorama von Yadegar Asisi

Pergamonmuseum Das Panorama allows visitors a close-up view of sculptures and reliefs from the Pergamon Altar (while the main museum remains closed) and Yadegar Asisi’s panoramic painting in Berlin. Note: Das Panorama is closed from 1 September to 27 October 2025 while some sculptures are moved back to the main museum. The Panorama exhibition resumes … Read more

Online Reservations for the Reichstag Dome in Berlin

Reichstag in Berlin in the Early Evening

Free advance online reservations are the best way to see the Reichstag parliament building and visit the cupola dome in Berlin, or book a guided tour. Time-slot tickets and official identification are essential for all visitors. The cupola on the Reichstag building in Berlin is the second most popular sight in Germany. It is no … Read more

Buy the Berlin Welcome Card All-Inclusive to Save on Sightseeing Tickets

Berliner Fernsehturm (TV tower), Zeughaus and Alte Wache

Get free admission tickets and big savings on top attractions, museums, shopping, and tours with the Berlin Welcome Card All Inclusive. The Berlin Welcome Card All Inclusive gives free admission to over 25 top sights and attractions in Berlin and discounts to around 150 further museums, tours, attractions, concerts, restaurants, shopping, adventures, palaces, and tourist … Read more

Savings Tips on Public Transportation Tickets in Berlin

Berlin Double-Decker Bus M29

Tickets for public transportation in Berlin are relatively cheap but for the best savings buy special discount travel passes or cards for bus, tram, and train rides. Tickets for Berlin’s excellent public transportation system may be bought on buses or from vending machines when using trams or trains (S-Bahn and U-Bahn). Mobile tickets are also … Read more