How To Spend A Weekend In Berlin Germany

When you decide to spend a weekend in Berlin, Germany, you have to keep in mind that it is a vast city that is actually made up of two city centers because of the Berlin Wall. While the wall has come down, there still exists a cluster of two areas, one being around the Memorial Church and the other being around Unter den Linden. These two spots are where you are going to find the bars, theaters, shops and restaurants that are in the midst of large buildings and what would be considered the city squares of the former East and West Berlin, Germany. Of course, the former Wall location is the first place many people will visit for a photo.

The city is spread out over a large land area and it has a variety of forests, parks and lakes between some of the areas. Berlin, Germany is not known for the architectural appearance like some of the world-class cities, but you will still find some interesting museums, cultural centers and historical sites, wherever you go, sprinkled among the parks, fountains and nature. One of the most popular is Pergamon Museum, which holds one of the world's most significant archeological finds, the Zeus Temple artifacts from ancient Greek civilization.

On the other end of the spectrum is the Potsdamer Platz Arcaden, which is a cultural multi-convergence center and Europe's biggest building, built after the Berlin Wall came down. It is where many people come for food, drink and entertainment from all over the world. When you spend a Berlin weekend, you will want to see the building at night because the unique architecture is highlighted with floor to ceiling glass that is quite an experience when lit up. There are 40 screens in three cinemas, all kinds of cafes and restaurants and you can shop all day and wait for the lights to come on at night while enjoying dinner in a unique atmosphere.

To truly see the city of Berlin, a unique thing to do is visit Fernsehturm, which is actually a television tower that was built by the Communists in East Berlin back in 1960. The tower features a revolving German and English restaurant that overlooks the entire Berlin city from 207 meters in the sky and it revolves around every 20 minutes. During the daytime, it is a great place to get a photo, but for dinner, it is a romantic place to watch the sunset and see the city lights come on while enjoying authentic German food. This is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening, as well.

When you book a holiday apartment Berlin online, you will find that you may be located in some of the best neighborhood cultural centers throughout Berlin. Because the city is surrounded by parks and lakes, bars and restaurants, not only can you stay more affordably by staying in a holiday apartment, but you will get a sense of the lifestyle in Berlin, Germany and it is suggested that you book a holiday apartment online instead of the expensive hotels you are going to find, when it is time for you to rest for the night. You will enjoy your weekend in Berlin, Germany because it is a romantic city with historic significance.