The Brandenburg Gate
Top Locations to Visit in Berlin
Berlin, Germany, has many different places to visit and things to do, but there are some things that simply everyone must check out when visiting the city. Here are a few of these that should be on any travellers list.
The Berlin Zoo features almost 15,000 animals, making it one of the largest zoos in Europe, if not the world. If you’re an animal lover, you simply have to see the huge variety of creatures featured at the zoo. A large aquarium is next door, providing a fascinating look at sea life. For children, a petting zoo is also available.
The Jewish Museum provides a historical look at Jewish culture and their history in Germany, including an unbiased view of the Holocaust. For those of you looking to find a kosher meal, the restaurant in the museum is one option.
Checkpoint Charlie, a border control point, details the history of the city when it was split into East Berlin and West Berlin. It gives visitors an interesting look at the Berlin Wall and Post-World War II Berlin. The Checkpoint Charlie Museum, located near the area, provides further details on wall and the checkpoint itself. The Brandenburg Gate, another area where people passed between the two parts of Berlin, is another historical area that
If you’re looking to do a little shopping while in Berlin, the Kaufhaus Des Westens (just down the road from one of the most famous Berlin hotels is the place to go. There’s only one larger store in Europe (Harrods in London). The Kaufhaus sells just about anything and everything—food, clothing, toys, you name it, it’s there. Even if you aren’t planning on buying anything, visiting the store simply to ride one of the huge glass lifts is a lot of fun.