Cold War history, museums & clubs
Berlin
Berlin · History, art & endless nightlife
Germany's capital wears its history in the open — from the Brandenburg Gate to surviving stretches of the Wall — while pulsing with a creative, anything-goes energy. World-class museums sit beside street art, canal-side cafes and the most famous techno scene on earth.
Top sightsSights
Brandenburg Gate
The neoclassical arch that became the symbol of a divided — and reunited — Germany.
Berlin Wall & East Side Gallery
The longest surviving stretch of the Wall, now an open-air mural gallery.
Museum Island
A UNESCO ensemble of five grand museums on the Spree, home to the Pergamon and Nefertiti.
Reichstag
The glass-domed parliament with free rooftop views over the city.
Checkpoint Charlie
The famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin.
What to eatFood
Currywurst
Sliced sausage in curried ketchup — the city’s beloved street snack.
Döner kebab
Berlin’s take on the döner is a citywide obsession.
Berliner Pfannkuchen
A jam-filled doughnut eaten year-round.
Good to know
- Buy a day ticket for the U-Bahn and S-Bahn — the network covers everything.
- Many museums are free or discounted on certain evenings; check ahead.
- Sundays are quiet — most shops close, but markets and cafes buzz.
Getting there
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) links the city worldwide; fast ICE trains connect to Munich, Hamburg and the rest of Europe.
Next city
Munich