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Berlin is a vibrant city with over 300 clubs, and 7,000 restaurants and bars, the city is constantly changing, and the imprints from Berlin’s rich history can be seen and explored all over the city.  Getting the train to Berlin is easy from London, via the Eursostar to Brussels, and a Thalys or ICE train changing at Cologne travel time is around 9 hours 30 minutes, prices start at £150.

The Brandenburg gate is an international landmark, an inspiring symbol of a city once divided now united, the fomer city gate once stood in no man’s land next to the Berlin wall, until 1989 when it was ceremoniously reopened with the fall of the Berlin wall.  The Kaiser Wilhelm memorial church nearby on Kurfürstendamm is a memorial to peace and reconciliation experienced during this time.

MUSEUMS
Berlin is a city of museums from the general but informative history museums, such as the German Historical museum; to the unique such as The Jewish museum or the Story of Berlin Airforce and German armed Forces; to the more eccentric, such as The Gay museum.  History junkies will not be disappointed in Berlin.

OPERA
Berlin has many opera houses from comedy to the more traditional, but the largest in Berlin is the Deutsche Oper.  The Deutsche Oper is the best place to see some of Germany’s most well known operas such as The Magic Flute or La Traviate.

***Click on the link opposite to find out more about the infamous International Berlin Film Festival***

EATING OUT IN BERLIN
Berlin is a culturally diverse city so there are sure to be tastes to suit everyone, if traditional grub is what you are after however, you’re in for a hearty, rustic experience.  A firm traditional favourite is Berlin meatballs, currywurst (sausage with curry sauce) washed down with Berliner weisse (Berlin beer).   The Berliner Fernsehturm provides one of best places to eat in the city, especially for a romantic experience, a rotating restaurant set in the TV tower 386m above ground, the tallest building in Berlin.