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Berlin next week - recommendations?

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DelphiniumBlue · 09/08/2016 14:48

Am going to Berlin with DH and Ds15. Have booked flights and hotel, wondering if anyone has any recommendations/ must-sees?

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JessicasElephant · 09/08/2016 14:53

I really enjoyed the full day walking tour, because it covered loads of pre 19th century stuff as well at the later history (which I already knew a bit about). The museum was good for that too.

jamhot · 09/08/2016 15:00

You need to prebook to visit the amazing Parliamentary building. I loved it. Great views from the roof terraces.

www.bundestag.de/htdocs_e/visits/kuppel/kupp/245686

The TV tower was amazing too. Fab views over Berlin. Also worth prebooking to skip queues and get a lower price.

I quite enjoyed a boat tour too. It was nice to slow down and sit after lots of walking around the city.

DelphiniumBlue · 09/08/2016 17:15

Great suggestions, thank you!
Jessica, which museum?
If anyone has specific recommendations for walking or boat tours, that would be fab.
And thanks for the link, Jamhot.

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ReggaeShark · 09/08/2016 17:19

Cycle tour. Was excellent. Teenage DS loved it.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/08/2016 17:22

Pre-book for the Reichstag dome.
Boat trip - we just got on near the DDR museum (wouldn't bother with the DDR - thought it was expensive, v crowded and not v good).
Berlin wall museum on Bernauer Strasse.
Olympic stadium.
Cake at Fassbender & Rausch.
Topography of Terror.

JessicasElephant · 09/08/2016 17:45

The German Historical Museum. It was really interesting, particularly because I knew literally nothing about the kings/emperors. I can't remember which walking tour we did, but I do particularly remember being moved by the holocaust memorial.

DelphiniumBlue · 09/08/2016 17:47

Oh Remus, something about the name of the cake place that makes me imagine the most delicious offerings!
ReggaeShark, DS would enjoy cycle tour, but I am not very fit - how strenuous is it?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/08/2016 17:53

Cake place this time last week!

Berlin next week - recommendations?
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/08/2016 17:54

The Jewish museum is superb too.

WhenSheWasBadSheWasHorrid · 09/08/2016 17:55

There's a foodie walking tour that's amazing. Would definitely recommend it.

katienana · 09/08/2016 18:02

Brunch at Anna Blume. The museum with the Pergamon Altar. The museums are all in the same place. You have to get a curryvurst and a cold beer too. Available pretty much anywhere!

ReggaeShark · 09/08/2016 22:12

Cycle tour not strenuous at all. Stopped at WW2 sights and not cycling for more than 10-15 mins between stops. Great Irish guide. Very informative and interesting. Cycled through the main park for a lovely lunch.

DelphiniumBlue · 09/08/2016 22:23

Thanks ReggaeShark, sounds good!

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