DK Travel : Berlin

Berlin is Germany’s liveliest city and one of the most fascinating capitals in the world. You’ll find no other place where art and culture, museums and theatres, entertainment and nightlife are more diverse and exciting than on the banks of the Spree River. Once reunited, Berlin quickly developed into a cosmopolitan city, and today there is an air of energy and vibrancy about it.

Multi-lingual tourist information: www.berlin.de or: www.btm.de

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Alliiertenmuseum

The Allied Museum is housed in what used to be a US Forces cinema. With photos, tanks, jeeps, planes, weapons, and uniforms, the Alliiertenmuseum documents mostly the period of the Blockade and the Airlift. The former guardhouse from Checkpoint Charlie sits outside by an RAF Hastings TG503.
AO Hostel

AO Hostel at Berlin is located Opposite the train station Zoologischer Garten. If you are traveling by train is a excellent option to avoid carrying too much time the backpack, cross the street and you are in the U-Bahn, S-Bahn station. It has a very excellent cheap price for night, the room are clean and confortable. There are shower and bathroom shared by floor. Near places to eat and shooping center Kurfürstendamm.
Bauhaus

Located in Dessau, about 1 hour from Berlin, is the fisrt design school... One of the most important center for Modern Architectures as well the place where many distinguished personalitys use to teach... As Mies Van der Rhoe and Walter Gropius
Berlin Nightseeing Tour - Discover the Highlights

Visitors to Berlin may now disover the city on a 2 hour Berlin tour in the evening. The tour starts after 8:00 pm and covers all major sights in East and West Berlin.

The Berlin tour in the evening has a special ambiance, participants see all hightlights of Berlin. It´s interesting for businessmen and participants of conferences who did not find the time for Berlin sightseeing during the day.
bob - boxoffberlin

Only 100 meters from Checkpoint Charlie you will find a small but very interesting shopping place, the boxoffberlin, or just bob. It's a shop, Café and gallery in one. The shop offers extraordinary souvenirs and cool gifts made by local designers (T-shirts, comics, music, films, games, post cards, toys, books...). The Café has coffee specialties based on organically grown and fair traded Espresso and an individual selection of soft drinks (e.g. Fritz Kola, Bionade) and beer (e.g. Berliner Weisse, Palast-Bier) and the gallery shows changing exhibitions of contemporary art, films and more from Berlin artists.
British Embassy

Excerpt from the British Embassy in Berlin web site:

In 1991 the Bundestag voted to move the seat of Government from Bonn to Berlin. Following this historic decision, the British Government decided to return its embassyto its pre-War site on Wilhelmstraße, next door to the Hotel Adlon and close to the Brandenburg Gate.

In 1994/95 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office held a competition to choose an architect for the new building, which was won by Michael Wilford and Partners, London, a leading British firm with a strong presence in Germany. The new British Embassy has 6 floors and a total of 9000 sqm office space. Approximately 150 diplomats and local staff carry out the full range of Embassy functions including commercial, consular, political and press work. The new building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 18 July 2000. It was the first time that a British monarch attended the opening ceremony of a new diplomatic mission

An important feature of the new Embassy is the accessibility for members of the public. The public areas are used for various events, e.g. receptions, podium discussions, conferences, book launches, exhibitions and concerts. The architect's use of glass and light gives visitors an impression of the representational and day-to-day functions of the entire building. The design includes a courtyard and wintergarden, which allow daylight and afternoon sun into the heart of the building and give natural ventilation to all offices.

At the ground-breaking ceremony on 29 June 1998, Derek Fatchett MP, Minister of State in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office described the new Embassy as "...a building in the heart of Germany's new seat of Government that will serve its purpose both as a modern working environment and as a showcase for Britain." The foundation-stone-laying ceremony took place on 22 September 1998.
Cafe do Brasil

If you want to have a fantastic breakfast on a Sunday Morning, this is the best place! Nice cosy bar, excellent value for money and very healthy food! for €6.50 you get a lovely and healthy breakfast with fruit, meat, vegetables of all sorts, as well as free coffe + refills!
Cafe Zapata

A true Berlin experience! This bar is a previous squat turned into cafe bar. Try the strawberry beer - it's definitely an aquired taste! The outside area is full of jugglers and entertainers and live bands. Beer is served from a caravan and latino singers often frequent the stage inside. Venture up to the top floor to see the art gallery. The entrance is free so well worth a visit if you're in the area!
Christmas Markets

If you love Christmas, Berlin is your destination for this month. With more than 60 Christmas markets spread all over the centre of Berlin, you will be gulped by the festivity magic and joy. Everything will sound, look, taste, smell and feel like Christmas. From succulent German hot dogs, to vast range of mould wine and warm tasty German pancakes, there is plenty to set you in a festive mood. In the morning you can explore the historical attractions that Berlin has to offer, whilst in the evening you can hit the markets and be enchanted. It is a great place to take your love one for a romantic fairytale weekend or simply to take the whole family. Whether you are young or old, you will have a trip to remember.
City Guesthouse Pension Berlin

Small, friendly, family run Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse. Typical berliner residents will welcome you to an open and warm atmosphere, giving you a bit of a ‘berliner feeling’. All city guest rooms, apartments and city holiday flats (en suite) are equipped with privat bathroom, shower, toilet, lcd tv, refrigerator, coffee facilities, hairdryer.