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    Berlin and the surrounding area, Germany

Germany in pictures + Berlin and the surrounding area

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Weekly budget
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Flight budget
£100
Flight duration
1h30 
Time difference
none / none
Visa
No
Vaccinations
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Currency
Euro
Language(s)
german
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Destination overview

Socialites make a dive for Berlin's trendy, progressive nightlife and revel in a night out in the world's capital for techno music. By day, visitors have more than enough entertainment; choose between cutting edge art and fashion museums and shows in one of the lavish opera houses. If you're after a traditional setting, the Bier Garten, where sauerkraut, sausage and knuckles of pork are served, is ideal. Not forgetting to pass by the Holocaust Museum and gawp at the artwork on the remains of the historic Berlin Wall that once used to separate the city in two.

Go to Munich, the Bavarian Queen, where the Beer Festival (Oktoberfest) takes place every year (end of September-start of October). The festival began in 1810 as a wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig, and is now a party where spirits are high and visitors and locals gather in tents to enjoy a range of sausages and beer and to share jokes and merriment. Munich is a high contender for Germany's most vibrant city, and yet its undeniable warmth and traditional folkloric charm also attract reams of tourists every year. However, for real beer action, the Cologne Carnival is the place to go in February (make sur eyou don't miss the biggest nights on Thursday and Monday).
However, it does not stop there. Germany is also home to a coastal area, Hanseatic cities and impressive turreted castles and palaces. The rural landscape is second to none; the enchanting Bavarian hills are speckled with dense forestry, plummeting cliff faces, snow-capped Alpine peaks and fairy tale houses.

pros

  •  Cultural diversity.
  •  Several tourist roads, especially those of the Bavarian castles
  •  Beautiful landscapes.
  •  An exceptional rail network.

cons

  •  Cost of living and high costs of certain visits.
  •  Crowded at tourist sites and also during major events.
  •  Tourists may be denied entry from Berlin's most fashionable nightclubs for not speaking German or if not stylishly dressed.

Germany Travel guide

Our Editorial team's advice

-Germans are known for their rigour and discipline. Always be punctual, this is an important quality in Germany.

-Even with a friend, forget all the hugging and kissing and simply go for a handshake.

-Avoid large crowds of tourists in high season and try for May or September. In any event, it is almost mandatory to book your rooms as early as possible before departure.
Those with small budgets should avoid visiting towns when there are trade fairs organised as prices rocket!

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