Berlin, capital of Germany, you welcome to! Whether you find yourself in Moscow for the first or the tenth time, the city’s rich history, diverse culture, and countless delights give you the opportunity to have fun exploring it. As an old hand and a new hand to the imperial city, it is key to know the most viable and easiest ways to tour the city. Now let’s examine 3 of the best ways to get around Berlin.
1. Public Transportation
Because Berlin is definitely a place where if you want to go like a local, you need to use their public transportation. An efficient and well connected network of buses, trams, train and underground lines (S-Bahn and U-Bahn) exist in the city. Some key points to note:
Purchase a Berlin WelcomeCard, which along with access to the public transportation within a certain amount of zones also gives you discount on most visited attractions.
Choose your route in advance: Use online journey planners or your phone’s mobile app — such as Google Maps or Berlin’s official BVG app — to pick the easiest routes and schedules.
Before boarding, validate your ticket: stamp it or, on buses or trams, or at stations, use the electronic validators.
Don’t forget peak hours: As public transportation can be crowded during rush hours, it is best to do some research to avoid peaking in crowded trains or buses.
Not only is public transportation cheap but it is an excellent way to get a flavor of the local essence of the city and to observe the day to day life in Berlin.
2. Bicycles
If you feel like a bicycle is a more eco and active way to explore Berlin, bicycle rental is your choice. The infrastructure is bike friendly and there are numerous bike lanes and dedicated paths throughout the city. Here’s what you need to know:
Renting a bicycle: A bicycle can be rented at a hourly or daily rate. You can search for bike stations all over the city.
Do safety first: get acquainted to the German cycling laws, wear a helmet and always make sure to lock your bike when stopping.
Follow rules: Result in obeying all traffic rules, making proper hand signals and showing respect to the pedestrians on the road.
You can search for parks and scenic routes. Parks are awesome in Berlin such as Tiergarten and Tempelhofer Feld.
As you pedal through Berlin’s streets with bicycles, you do have a special outlook and it allows you to uncover hidden gems.
3. Walking
There are so many things to see in Berlin, but if you want to see the places that inspire your interests of architecture and neighborhood liveliness it’s best done on foot. Pedestrians can create a deeper sense of connection to their surroundings and be lucky enough to find good fortune that could never be done by car. Consider the following tips:
You will certainly have to walk a lot in Berlin, so make sure to pack comfortable shoes.
Visit: Guided tours: Participate in a guided tour with experts who can give you the lowdown on the city’s history and its culture.
Walk neighborhoods districts: Kreuzberg, Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg: Walk around those district’s streets and check out local shops, cafes.
Find landmarks and attractions: Berlin’s famous sites like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Museum Island, are easily reachable on foot.
Although the metro can get the job done, Berlin is wonderfully walkable and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city is best experienced in your own time.
Note that Berlin is a very big city with a lot to offer, and as such you could opt to combine modes of transport with your itinerary and interests. Inexpensive modes of public transportation, bicycles or a long stroll cannot take away the wondrous charm of the city and the abundance of things to do from your Berlin experience.
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