2. CONTENTS
ORIENTATION
-Survival guide.........................7-9`
TRANSPORT
-Airports..................................12
-U-bahn/ S-bahn/ Trams..........12-13
-Buses......................................13
-Tickets....................................13-14
HISTORY AND CONTEXT
-National Socialism.................. 16
-When East Met West..............17-18
-Since the Wall Came Down.....18-19
ACCOMODATION
-Hostels....................................22-24
-Couch Surfing..........................24
SIGHTS AND TOURS
-Walking, Bus and Boat Tours ..26-29
-Sights.......................................30-37
-Day Trips..................................38
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
-Museum Island.........................40-44
-Other museums and galleries ..44-48
ARTS AND CULTURE
-Film...........................................50-57
-Gay and Lesbian........................58-61
-Street Art...................................62-64
NIGHT LIFE
-Introduction..............................66-67
-Bars and Night Clubs.................67-74
SHOPPING AND FASHION
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3. -Flea Markets...........................76-77
-Shopping in Prenzlauerberg...78-79
-Fundusverkauf........................80-81
-Shopping in Friedrichstain......82-83
-General Shops........................84-87
FOOD AND DRINK
-Eating in Berlin........................90
-Restaurants and Cafes............91-97
-Vegetarian...............................98-99
-Desserts..................................100-101
CONTRIBUTORS.......................102-104
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7. Getting into clubs â
This can sometimes be tricky. Cross the road with caution â
Some bars encourage large Jaywalking is illegal. Motor-
groups, while others will turn ists know this and wonât slow
you away before you reach down for anything. If you
the door, thinking youâll cause choose to cross before the
trouble. Itâs always a good green man appears, donât
idea to check dress code be- be surprised when locals tut
fore heading out, to avoid and frown disapprovingly.
the disappointment of being
turned away for the wrong at- Watch out for the cyclists â
tire. Also, some clubs are fussy They are everywhere! Often
about you taking cameras in, impatient and cycling at what
so be wary of taking yours out. seems like 50 miles per hour, cy-
clists will swerve alarming close
Sundays â by if youâre in the way. Stay off
In contrast to the usual hus- the designated cycle paths to
tle and bustle of the rest of avoid too many near-misses,
the week, Sundayâs are quiet and even then expect to share
on Berlinâs shop-lined streets, the pavement. Alternative: buy
thanks to German law that or rent your own bike. Itâs ar-
states most shops canât open guably one of the best ways to
Sundays. Donât expect to pick experience the city and allows
up any groceries on a Sunday. you to join in on the death-
Orientation
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8. defying antics of other cyclists. Plastic recycling â
If youâre visiting Berlin in the
Take note of museum opening summer months, chances are
hours - youâll get through a substan-
Many of the museums located tial number of bottled drinks.
around Museum Island are These can be recycled and
free for the last four opening youâll receive money for doing
hours on Thursdays, generally so, around 25 cents a bottle.
between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., Drop them off in the machines
a great opportunity to explore at your local supermarket.
the rich variety Berlinâs muse-
ums offer. Also keep in mind Bring your own bags â
many of the museums and gal- Supermarkets and other shops
leries are shut on Mondays. in Berlin donât offer plastic bags
or packing services. Whilst
Stay hydrated! - plastic carriers are available
This is a no-brainer when it to purchase in supermarkets,
comes to summer in the city. If bringing your own will save
you need free tap water from a money and the environment.
restaurant or bar, make sure you Also, supermarket cashiers are
ask for âLeitungswasserâ as âtap super efficient, so pack fast.
waterâ isnât always understood.
And finally...Explore! -
Buying bottled water - Berlin has much more to of-
Then take note that the ma- fer and changes so rapidly, itâs
Orientation
jority of bottled water sold in near impossible for any guide
Berlin is of the sparkling va- book to cover everything. Find
riety. Even bottles labelled an area that appeals to you, go
with the seemingly straight- there and wander the streets.
forward âNaturliches Mineral- We guarantee youâll find your-
wasserâ contain bubbles. For self a new favourite hangout.
still water, look for the bot-
tles labelled âohne Kohlen- CS
saureâ, âwithout gas.â âKohlen-
saure â means that itâs got fizz.
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10. Meet the team
Editorial team: Sarah Rosenbaum (SER) and James Gill (JEG)
Layout team: Ashley Panton (AP) and Beccy Shore (RS)
Cover artwork by: Christina Frentiu Socolescu (CFS)
Photography: Charlie Small (CS), Jane Grisman (JKG), Francesca Giudice
(FG), Bethany Wright (BW), Ashley Panton (AP) and Beccy Shore (RS)
Contributors: Jasmin Weatherly (JW), Aviva Adornato (AA), Christina
Frentiu Socolescu (CFS), Ashley James Panton (AP), Joshua Davidson
(JD), James Gill (JEG), Beccy Shore (RS), Jane Grisman (JKG), Phoebe Ja-
kober (PJ), Francesca Giudice (FG), Bethany Wright (BW), Charlie Small
(CS), Sarah Elizabeth Rosenbaum (SER) and Sophie Karl (SK)
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