Editing Berlin (section)

== Sightseeing ==
Berlin is extremely easy to get around by [[Berlin#Getting_Around|public transport]]. You can easily visit several locations on one day.

=== Typical touristic attractions ===
[[File:20c_German.jpg|100px|thumb|left|Brandenburger Tor on German euro-coins]]
==== Brandenburger Tor ====
The Brandenburger Tor ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandenburger_gate Brandenburger gate]) is one of the most famous buildings of both Berlin and Germany. It has been build as a city gate, but is now known as a symbol of the reunion of Germany.

==== Reichstagsgebäude ====
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_%28building%29 Reichstag building] is the former and present building for the German parliament. The burning of the building in 1933 was the direct cause of Hitler taking over all power. The building was not in use as a parliament between 1933 and 1999.
[[File:Fernsehturm_Berlin2.jpg|100px|thumb|left|Fernsehturm (TV-tower)]]
==== Fernsehturm ====
The 368 metres high TV-tower near Alexanderplatz that can be seen everywhere in the city. You can go up in the tower and look back at the city. Entrance fee is €12 for adults. There is a possibility to have diner in the rotating restaurant, but you have to make reservations. For more info, visit [http://www.tv-turm.de/en/index.php].

==== Museuminsel ====
Island in the city center with many museums, mostly classical and historical art and artifacts.
==== Eastside Gallery ====
1,5 kilometre long gallery of painted pieces of the Berlin Wall.
==== Checkpoint Charlie ====
The famous checkpoint where diplomats could cross the border with the DDR.
==== Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer ====
History of the Berlin Wall, with a real life simulation of the Berlin Wall and a watchtower.
==== Gendarmenmarkt ====
Square with 2 symmetrical churches (French and German) facing each other.
==== Berliner Dom ====
Protestant cathedral
==== Nikolaiviertel ====
Origin of Berlin. Lots of old buildings, including the Nikolai-church, mixed with renovated buildings and typical DDR/communistic architecture.
==== Siegessäule ====
Victory column, built after the victories in the wars against Denmark, Austria and France in the late 19th century.

=== Less touristic attractions ===
==== Sowjetisches Ehrenmal ====
Huge and impressive memorial for the Soviet soldiers that died during World War II. Year round impressive, but extra special are the 23rd of February (day of the Red Army), 9th of May (Capitulation of Germany) and in autumn when the trees around the memorial turn red.
==== Tempelhof ====
Huge former airfield. Built in the 1920's, extended by Nazi-Germany and used to provide West-Berlin during the Cold War. The airport closed in 2008 and was opened as a park in 2010. Over the last years, people started to fill parts of the area with small gardens.

A new video published April 2014 that really shows the vibe of Templehof!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuh1v5qwjNU#t=53

==== Teufelsberg ====
In south-western Berlin you can find an old American listening station, built upon a man made 'mountain' out of rubbish from World War II. From the station, there's a great view over the city and the dome/ball on top of the station provides a great acoustic. Since 2012, all holes in the fences are repaired and a security guy asks €7 as an entree fee. In the weekends a [http://www.berlinsightout.de/ guided tour] is possible for €15.
==== Waterfall in Viktoriapark ====
==== Eisfabrik ====
==== Pfaueninsel ====
==== Spreepark ====
Abandoned theme park in Plänterwald. Main attractions are a big ferry wheel, decorative dinosaurs and a roller coaster. Please note that entering the park is officially not allowed.
==== Olympic Stadium ====
Built in the 30's under Nazi-regime, it hosted the famous Olympic Summer Games of 1936 and was subject of Leni Riefenstahl's movie 'Olympia'. You can either walk around it, or get a [http://www.olympiastadion-berlin.de/en/stadium-visitor-centre/viewing-and-guided-tours.html guided tour]. If you are more interested, a visit to the [http://dkb-stiftung.de/web/Das_Olympische_Dorf_von_1936.32.htm Olympic Village] could be a nice addition.

==== Berliner Unterwelten ====
Visit an underground peoples bunker or the anti-aircraft towers in Volkspark Humboldthain. Tours organized by [http://berliner-unterwelten.de/home.1.1.html Berliner Unterwelten e.V.]. Entrance at U-bahnhof Gesundbrunnen. The plateau of the 'Flakturmen' with a nice view of northern Berlin can be accessed for free via the park (also accessible for wheelchairs).

=== Museums ===
If you're planning to visit many museums during your stay in Berlin, you might want to buy the '''[http://www.museumsportal-berlin.de/en/plan-your-visit/all-about-admission-fees/everything-three-days/ Museum pass]'''. It costs €19, can be bought at any participating museum and is valid for 3 days.

If you want to see both city and museums, and you're not sure how many museums you'll be visiting, you might be interested in the [[Berlin#Special_tickets|Berlin Welcome Card]] which gives you discount on museums and free use of public transport.
*[http://www.dhm.de Deutsches Historisches Museum] - German history
*[http://www.smb.museum/smb/standorte/index.php?objID=24&p=2 Altes Museum] - Ancient and classical art and artifacts
*[http://www.smb.museum/smb/standorte/index.php?p=2&objID=27&n=15 Pergamommuseum] - Ancient art and artifacts
*[http://www.mauermuseum.de Haus am Checkpoint Charlie] - Berlin Wall
*[http://www.smb.museum/smb/sammlungen/details.php?objectId=17 Alte Nationalgalerie] - 19th century sculptures and paintings
*[http://www.neues-museum.de/ Neues Museum] - Prehistory, early history, Egyptian and other classical artifacts
*[http://www.smb.museum/smb/standorte/index.php?lang=en&p=2&objID=28&n=3 Bode-Museum] Byzantine art and sculptures
*Museum für Naturkunde
*Hamburger Bahnhof Museum
*Jüdisches Museum
*Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
*Topographie des Terrors
*DDR-Museum
*Story of Berlin

=== Religious buildings ===

=== Flea markets and other famous markets ===
Berlin is well known for its flea markets. There are several weekly flea markets. The most famous ones:

'''Mauerpark'''<br />
The most famous flea market of Berlin, close to [[File:U2.png]]Eberswalderstraße. Has a lot of 2nd hand stalls, mixed with creative people that make jewelry, paintings, photos/cards, wallets and other stuff themselves. When the weather is right, there's a huge karaoke in the park next to the flea market. Can be very crowded, especially in spring and summer.
*[http://www.mauerparkmarkt.de/ Website]
*Bernauer Straße 63
*Sunday 7:00-17:00h

'''Boxhagener Platz'''<br />
Easy to oversee, since all stands are built around the Boxhagener square. You can take a rest on the square itself, or make a round in approximately an hour. Especially known for its records, books and posters. Other stands sell furniture and objects, but not so many clothes.
*Boxhagener Platz 1
*Sunday 10:00-18:00h

'''Schöneberg'''

'''Arkonaplatz'''

'''Straße des 17. Juni'''

'''Ostbahnhof'''

'''OBI Neukölln'''

=== Vegetable and Food Markets ===
'''Türkischer Markt am Maybachufer'''<br />
Twice weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays) from 11am. This is one of the biggest weekly markets in Berlin. Fruit and vegetables are considerably cheaper than most supermarkets, including Aldi and Lidl. Also you can find many other foods items and a mixed range of household items. 

'''Boxhagener Platz'''<br />
Food market on Saturdays 10:00-18:00h on Boxhagener Platz

'''Markthalle Neun'''<br />
[http://markthalleneun.de/markets?lang=en Food market] in a historic market hall:<br />
* Tuesdays 12:00-20:00h (small)
* Fridays 12:00-20:00h (big)
* Saturdays 10:00-18:00h (big)
* International Street Food Thursdays 17:00-22:00h (popular, often extremely crowded)