German Travel

Whether your background is Germany or you’re simply interested in finding out more about this historical area, you might want to plan a trip to Berlin. This capital city not only has been the site of war and segregation, but also the site of culture and restoration. A trip to the Berlin area is not only reasonably priced, but also a simple way to dip your toes into travel abroad if you haven’t done so already.

Getting to Germany

First of all, you need to get to Germany from your home now. Plane tickets are much easier to purchase online and can be bought many months in advance, when prices are lower. Try to buy your tickets in the fall months as the weather is still reasonable and the prices are low. You will most likely be flying into another major city in Europe before you make it to Berlin – often Amsterdam or London are the stopovers. You might also want to fly into another country, stay there for a few days, and then make your way into Germany, getting a larger European tour as a result.

Getting Around Germany

Germany was one of the best public transportation systems in the area. With the U-Bahn and other travel methods, you can move from one side of Berlin to the other with relative ease. Bikes are also commonplace in the city, with many bike lanes and bikes for rent available. You might also want to take one of the trains if you want to head over to Poland or to some other country for the day. You might also want to look into renting one of their small smart cars to see what it’s like to drive around the narrow roads.

What To Do in Germany

There are many things you might want to do when you’re in Berlin, Germany:

• The Berlin Wall – Obviously, you can’t go through the city without seeing at least a part of this monument to another time. Whether you stand by it or you simply look at it, this wall represents a time of pain that Germans are still trying to heal.
• The Brandenburg Gate – This gate was a part of the Berlin Wall construction and it has been the backdrop for speeches from Hitler. Now an open promenade, you can look up and see just how imposing this gate (tor) is.
• Currywurst –When you’re in Berlin, you need to try the currywurst. This is a sausage that has been covered in ketchup that has curry in it. While it sounds a little strange, it’s a delicious treat and an unexpected hit at food carts.
• Reichstag – The Capitol building in Berlin is imposing from the front and an architectural delight from the inside. Take some time to wait in the impossibly long line in order to see what the reconstruction looks like from the other side.

While German is not just about Berlin, it is certainly one of the cities which you need to experience at one point of your life.