Berlin

Best Things To Do

Berlin is a fairly child-friendly city with many things to occupy the kids. When going sightseeing, remember to watch for your children as it is easy to lose them in the crowds, particularly if their attention is easily caught by interesting sights. It is very common to go out in Berlin for breakfast or brunch and many restaurants can have indoor playgrounds or other supervised activities for children.

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What to do with Children in Tow

When going sightseeing, remember to watch for your children as it is easy to lose them in the crowds, particularly if their attention is easily caught by interesting sights.

Checkpoint Charlie

the most famous of the gates between former East and West Berlin. The attached museum (Friedrichstrasse 43-45) gives some background with stories of successful and failed attempts to cross the checkpoint. com/.

Museum Island (Museuminsel)

the river Spree divides Mitte into North and South sections and in the middle of it is the grandiose Museum Island, holding about 20 galleries and museums that will definitely leave you reeling.

The Spandau citadel

is a beautiful building made as a castle in the 16th century. Entry is €2.50. Telephone: 354 94 42 00.

Alexanderplatz

the largest, and arguably one of the most famous squares in Berlin. It historically had markets so was an important square for many centuries.

Tiergarten

the large central park in Berlin is a beautiful escape from the busy life of the city. The principal road through it is Strasse des 17 Juni which runs East to West.

Unter den Liden

is the main boulevard, which includes the Freidrichstrasse shopping area. It turns into Strasse des 17 Juni at the Brandenburg Gate.

Brandenburg Gate

Designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans in 1791, it was a symbol of power and prestige (note its similarity to Grecian architecture) but was used as a division between East and West Berlin during the Cold War.

The Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom)

is the burial place of many of the kings of the Prussian empire and the largest church in the city. The beautiful church is worth visiting just for the scale and the age of it.

Reichstag

the seat of government in Berlin. Built in 1894, this building has had several political scuffles and has been on the world stage so many times.

Kulturforum

this collection of museums, art galleries and concert halls was planned as a cultural center in the South of the main city.

Berlin Wall

near Warshcauer Strasse Station in Freidichshain is a 300m stretch of the remains of the Berlin Wall. A haunting reminder to the events that took place only in the recent past.

Jüdisches museum (The Jewish Museum)

This eye-opening collection of artefacts are a must-see for visitors who want to know the real past of Jews in Germany. Items from over 2000 years ago are displayed.

Kurfurstendamm

The large luxury shopping precinct is located in this borough. More information in the ‘Shopping’ section

Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)

is the largest surviving palace in Germany. It was initially built as a summer residence for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Frederick I.

The Berlin Zoological gardens

are a fascinating place, and the most visited of all the zoos in Europe. More details in the ‘What to do with kids’ section.

The Egyptian museum

located in Schloßstraße 70, this museum houses a mesmerizing collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, including the famous bust of the queen Nefertiti. Check the website for the exhibitions currently running.

The story of Berlin

this multimedia presentation gives a good background to the city and is recommended if you are not one for reading. Open daily 10am-8pm, Telephone: 887 20 100.