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7 Things To Do in Berlin for Under 10 Euros

Reichstag Building, Berlin byrs-foto, on FlickrEven on a backpackers budget theres plenty to see and do in Berlin. Heres our guide to seven great things to do in Berlin for less than 10 Euros, perfect for those travelling on a shoestring.

1. Take a Stroll Through Berlins Past

Branderburg Gate byRaul DS, on FlickrIt costs nothing to take in Berlins historic architecture, and a good place to start is on the Unter den Linden, which is lined with monuments spanning much of the citys history. The centrepiece is the impressiveBrandenburg Gate, an 18thcentury triumphal arch which later became associated with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the scenes of mass celebration that followed. West of the Gate is pleasant Tiergarten; north is the German Parliaments Reichstag; east is Museum Island; and south is the main shopping thoroughfare, Friedrichstrasse.

2. Explore Modern Architecture

Potsdamer Platz byWolfgang Staudt, on FlickrFor striking modern buildings head toPotsdamer Platz, built in 1995, which is home to the landmark Sony Center dome, inspired by Mount Fuji, which is lit up in vibrant colours at night.

Sony Center byfriedrbe, on Flickr3. Join Revellers at the Berlin Beer Festival

On the first weekend of every August, Berlin hosts the huge, three-dayInternational Berlin Beer Festival(Berliner Bierfestival), which falls on August 5-7in 2011. This free event showcases around 1,800 varieties of beer from hundreds of breweries across 80 different countries, with a backdrop of live music. Attracting around 750,000 festival-goers, demand is very high at this time forcheap hotels in Berlin so its worth booking well in advance.4. Admire the East Side Gallery

Berlin Friedrichshain Mhlenstrasse East Side Gallery byjack_of_hearts_398, on FlickrThe largest open-air art gallery in the world, this 1.3km-long section of the Berlin Wall has been transformed by a collection of international artists who have covered it with more than 100 paintings. Located near Berlin city centre on Mhlenstrae in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, the paintings depict a time of change and the wall as a whole is regarded as a memorial for international freedom. Its not a traditional, enclosed gallery, but simply part of the urban landscape so its open to all 24/7, and completely free to visit.

5. Enjoy a Tipple at Weinerei

Berlins Weinerei bars operate on an honesty box basis, with no wine list, no prices, and no bar tenders. You pay one euro to borrow a glass, then you help yourself to as much fine wine as you wish to consume. Youre expected to keep track of how much you drink, then you decide how much to pay. Despite this freedom, customers rise to the occasion and tend to behave impeccably, and its well worth going along just for a glass or two to enjoy the atmosphere, which is lively yet civilized.

6. Brush up on History at Museum Berlin-Karlshorst

Berlin-Karlshorst, Deutsch-Russisches Museum byKtmdonWikipediaThis free, well-executed museum follows the German-Soviet relationship over 70 years, through two world wars and the Cold War. When the Soviets took Berlin, they also took over this former German officers club which became their military headquarters. The spot has great historical significance, because it was here on May 8-9,in 1945 that German commanders signed the unconditional surrender that ended the war in Europe.

7. Enjoy Sweeping Views of East Berlin

Oberbaumbrcke byMalkav, on FlickrIts hard to miss the bright, red-brick Oberbaumbrucke bridge which links Friedrichshain to Kreuzberg. From this 18th century structure youre rewarded with fantastic views over east Berlin, providing some great photo opportunities.

Making the most of a short break in Germany's capital

Cool and confident, Germany's capital has a refreshingly liberal outlook, a trendy arts scene, a sizeable student population, and hundreds of lively bars and clubs. But while this paints a picture of a thoroughly modern city, it's impossible to escape the weight of Berlin's turbulent past. In the 20th century alone it has been ruled by fascists, heavily bombed, split in two by the Berlin Wall, and witnessed a revolution. Museums and monuments across the city offer constant reminders of these upheavals, from historic landmarks such as the the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie to the ultra-modern Holocaust Memorial.

There are stacks ofcheap hotels in Berlinto choose from for a convenient city break close to all the major attractions, giving you the chance to experience both sides of the city: old and new. Packed with things to see and do, there are a few sights you shouldn't miss, even on a short break in Berlin:

1. The TV Tower (Berliner Fernsehturm)

You could easily fill your Berlin break with high-brow activities like museum visits and gallery tours, but it's always satisfying to get a good 360-degree view of the city. This TV tower is Germany's tallest landmark, standing 368.03 metres tall. You can pay 11 euros to visit the observation deck, perched 203.78 metres above the ground, and on a clear day you'll enjoy outstanding views of the urban landscape; if the fog's moving in, however, give it a miss - you won't see a thing.

2. Checkpoint Charlie Museum (Haus am Checkpoint Charlie)

Sat beside the former crossing point between East and West Berlin, this private museum reveals something of the world behind the Iron Curtain. Most fascinating are the incredible stories of those who tried to escape it, including exhibits of home-made inventions they used in their attempts. Nearby is a surviving chunk of the real Berlin Wall used as a huge canvas by local artists.

4. Holocaust Memorial

This modern and controversial abstract art work consists of a grid of 2,711 concrete slabs sitting on a slope just south of the Brandenburg Gate, in the Friedrichstadt neighbourhood. Designed by architect Peter Eisenman and engineer Buro Happold, it is a spot for remembrance and commemoration of some six million victims.

5. Museum Island

This awesome complex of five world-class museums, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated on an island in the River Spree in the city's central Mitte district. It includes the huge collection of artwork at Alte Nationalgalerie; the Pergamon Museum, which contains full-sized reconstructions of monumental buildings made up of parts from Turkey, including the Pergamon Altar; and the Bode Museum's impressive collection of sculptures and Byzantine art.

And finally...

This brief list hardly begins to do Berlin justice, but it offers some variety to get you started. One final tip worth mentioning is the freeNew Berlin Walking Tour, which leaves from the Brandenburg Gate (in front of Starbucks caf!) at 9am, 11am and 1pm, and covers many of the city's most famous attractions without avoiding its dark and troubled past.

Start with riding the public double decker bus no. 100 from Bahnhof Zoo to Alexanderplatz (or the other way round). You can hop on and off and you will get a good impression of the city. The Unter den Linden boulevard is the main street of Berlin-Mitte and the Gendarmenmarkt is the heart of the city. Stroll around.

Another good idea is a boat trip on the river Spree. Boats start at the Museumsinsel.

Here you find several world-class museums. I especially recommend the

- Pergamonmuseum with breathtaking antiques, including the Pergamon Altar and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon,

- the Egyptian Museum with the bust of Nefertiti and many other fine exhibits.

You also find several art museums on museum island. Off museum island, there are some other excellent museums:

- the Museum of Natural History with the world's largest dinosaur skeleton,

- the Jewish Museum in a splendid Libeskind building,

- the Helmut Newton Museum with large-size photographs of the famous photographer,

- the Museum Berggruen with an excellent collection of modern art, especially Picasso,

- the Neue Nationalgallerie, another museum of modern art etc.

In West-Berlin, you should stroll along the Kurfrstendamm, the main shopping street. See the Gedchtniskirche and go into the KaDeWe department store during lunchtime in order to grab some gourmet food in the food court.

Berlin has many excellent restaurants. Here just a few tips:

- Fischer's Fritz in the Regent Hotel on Gendarmenmarkt has two Michelin stars and offers a splendid lunch menu at a bargain price. The three course lunch menu (in fact, five courses) is just 47! (Dinner is very expensive there.)http://www.fischersfritzberlin.com

- Maremoto is specialized in molecular cuisine. The chef used to work together with Ferran Adria at El Bulli. Their 9-course menu is a unique experience.www.maremotoberlin.de

- Diekmann in Meinekestrae offers French-inspired cuisine on a medium price level in beautiful ambiance.www.diekmann-restaurants.deDiekmann also runs the Oyster Bar in the main station.

If you have more questions, I will be happy to answer them.

Report AbuseEchnatononJun 1, 10 at 10:30amI forgot, you should do a daytrip to Potsdam. The Sanssouci castle and the Neue Palais are located in a splendid garden. Take the S-Bahn (about 45 minutes from central Berlin).DerVikingonJun 1, 10 at 11:11amI'd also try one of the three Vapiano Italian restaurants in Berlin--lots of fun and surprisingly good. Not expensive, either!

And make sure you try 1) a Radler 2) Koestritzer beer

The Holocaust Memorial not far form the Reichstag is amazing.

And then there's Charlottenberg Palace.

Also try cafe hopping in Kreuzberg, an attractive, hip multi-ethnic neighborhood. Sit outside, people watch.

Check out the rebuilt Nicolai Viertel, too.

Berlin has fascinating energy: a bit like London, but there are all the layers of history (like buttle holes in walls on the Museum Island) and it's what their mayor calls "Arm aber sexy": poor, but sexy.

tom18onJun 1, 10 at 3:04pmIf you like the outdoors, I have a couple of other suggestions.

Berlin actually has a number of lakes, the most-popular of which is the Wannsee, a favorite swimming-hole of the Berliners.

In addition, you could also hike through the Grunewald forest, a huge tree-filled park. Enjoy Berlin!1. Visit Grunewald

Grunewald is Berlins largest forested area, to the south-west of Charlottenburg and easily accessible via S-bahn. Pack a picnic and head down here for a day of tranquil respite from the bustle of the city. Venture through the woods by foot, bicycle or on horseback and, if weather permits, take a dip in the clean waters of Schlachtensee or Wannsee, the nearest of the forests several freshwater lakes. Look out for Teufelsberg, a man-made hill rising above the woodland, constructed by the Allies after World War II from the citys rubble. Although theres no general access to the hill, you can get to the top of the hill by going on a guided tour: English tours start at 1.30pm on Sundays(booking essential).

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2. Get stranded on Museum Island

At the eastern end of Unter den Linden is Museum Island, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site lying in the middle of the Spree. Its home to five of Berlins most important museums: two not to be missed are theNeues Museum, home to the Egyptian bust of Nefertiti and the spectacularPergamonmuseum, one of the worlds major archaeological museums. Within it you walk through a series of astounding structures, from a partial recreation of the Pergamon Altar (170159 BC) to the two-storey Roman Gate of Miletus (29 metres wide and almost 17 metres high) and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, dating from the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar (605563 BC). Tucked away upstairs is the Islamic Art collection, a treasure trove. A day ticket is available permitting entrance to each museum.

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3. Mooch, sing and shop in Mauer Park

Berliners embrace their green spaces and the long strip of grass along the middle of Prenzlauer Bergs Mauerpark (open daily from 8amsunset) is best known not as a relaxing spot but a mecca for energetic market-lovers. The park hosts amassive flea marketon Sundays, with vendors selling bargain bicycles, clothes, food, souvenirs, records, pianos and furniture. At 3pm, the hillside becomes the setting for karaoke on a giant scale.Bearpit Karaokeis for the vocally fearless: take the mike in front of a sprawling crowd or join in on the rousing chorus but be warned, the emphasis here is entertainment, rather than quality singing.

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4. Take in an aerial view

Largely owing to World War II, Berlins architecture has a fascinating range, from the historical to high modernism and more controversial post-modern projects. A visit to theReichstag, the home of the German Parliament, provides the perfect overview. Opened in 1894, its renovation was masterminded by British super-architect Norman Foster and completed in 1999. The roof is an entirely glass structure, allowing for a panoramic view of the city right from the centre of government. Entrance to the roof is free but you mustregister in advance; once youre in make this a totally informative experience by plugging into the audio tour and heading to the open roof for an overview of the sites all around. Alternative views can be found by taking Europes fastest elevator to thePanoramapunkton the 24th and 25th floors of the Kollhoff Tower in Potsdamer Platz. Over in the east of the city isFernsehturm, rising over 200 metres above Alexanderplatz. Theiconic toweris Europes fourth tallest free-standing structure and the stainless steel sphere contains a revolving restaurant and viewing gallery. On clear days visibility can reach 40 kilometres.

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5. Hark back to the DDR

Soviet occupation of East Berlin ended in 1990, and today theDDR Museumoffers a snapshot of life in the old days. The interactive museum allows visitors a truly hands on experience for both children and adults alike: root through drawers of East German memorabilia, mimic a Stasi officer and listen in on a bugged flat. Out on the streets you can take a unique tour of the city by renting a Trabant, the classic car produced in former East Germany, now painted in bright colours by theTrabi Safaricompany.

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6. Explore Berlin's Jewish history

TheJdisches Museumpresents the story of Berlins Jewish population through the Museums own architecture. The newest and most eye-grabbing section of the building was designed by controversial Jewish architect Daniel Libeskind. Its shape is based on an exploding Star of David, with its interior spaces disappearing into angles, so the museum experience is more about the effects of the space than the documents and artifacts. Across Oranienburger Strae is theNeue Synagogue: built in the late 19th century this building survived World War II, and its golden dome stands out from afar. For more of an emotional way into history, walk night or day through the Denkmal fr die Ermordeten Juden Europas.This memorialto the murdered Jews of Europe takes the form of 2,711 blocks of varying heights arranged across the area of a housing block.

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7. Find the Berlin Wall

The Wall was mostly demolished between June and November 1990 although a restored stretch remains along the southern border of Wedding and Mitte. Visit Checkpoint Charlie, the famous east-west border control during the Cold War and now a tourist centre, for comprehensive display boards telling the Walls story. For more of a visual history, take a walk along the Wall by the Spree, where it runs between the Freidrichshain-Kreuzberg districts. Whereas graffiti has been removed from the northern section of the Wall, the one-mile stretch known as theEast Side Galleryis dedicated to art and preserves the paintings made on the eastern side when the Wall was brought down. Although attempting to preserve the spirit of the time, an argument blew up when the restoration project of recent years was seen to overstep the mark, with original artworks being painted over without the artists permission.

8. Smile for the camera

Posing for four shots in Berlins Photoautomaten is an almost obligatory activity. These black and white photo booths are open all hours and scattered across the city. The photos only take a few minutes to print and provide a brilliant souvenir of your time in the city. Draw back the curtain and pose for posterity or cram in your friends for a fun set of snaps.

9. Visit Bauhaus Museum

Youll find out that everyone can be a designer at theBauhaus Archiv, which offers a total insight into the development of the utilitarian art school that came out of Weimar Germany. The schools founder, architect Walter Gropius, drew up plans for the elegant white building that now houses the museum. Its permanent exhibition displays furniture, ceramics, prints, sculptures, photographs and sketches, all created in the workshop. Active from 1919, the school was pressurised to close in 1933 by the incoming National Socialist government, fearful of the institute as a breeding ground for subversive ideas and degenerate art, as they deemed it. You might want to join a free tour of the collection (every Sunday at 3pm) or take a bit of history home and leave via the gift shop, which stocks Bauhaus products such as Wilhelm Wagenfelds iconic lamp.

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10. On yer bike

If youre hard-pressed for time, get on two wheels for a quickie tour of the must-do sights. Central Berlin is well supplied with bike-rental outlets, and the city has a welcoming cycle culture, complete with cycle lanes and cyclist signs at the traffic lights. This route covers a micro tour of the big sights clustered conveniently close to each other, beginning and ending with sites of power. Start at theReichstagand its adjacent complex of nineties Parliamentary buildings, then head across to the leafy paths of Tiergarten, up toBrandenburg Tor, theHolocaust Memorial, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie and end with theTopography of Terror an outdoor museum on the site of the wartime SS and Gestapo offices.

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11. Shopping Spree

A shopping tour of Berlin covers a lot of ground. North Mitte has recently risen as a key shopping district, counting scores of boutiques and independent retailers around Torstrae and Mulackstrae (view our shopping guide: Berlin's 20 best stores). Those in search of vintage clothing should venture further north to Prenzlauer Berg, to the areas many small and well-selected shops. Alternatively you can pay for the contents of your basket according to weight in a number of outlets: head westwards toGarageat Nollendorf Platz, or to the vast and mustyColours Kleidermarkton Bergmannstrae. For oodles of vintage at bargain prices, the Humana chain of second hand stores is one to note, of which a big outlet is in Alexanderplatz. Friedrichstrae is the street for big name designer stores as well asKaDeWe, Europe's largest department store, which offers a fantastic range for those with a larger budget.

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12. Dance until sunrise

When it comes to partying, Berlin is more of a 48-hour than a 24-hour city, with weekends stretching well into weekdays. Head toBerghain/Panorama Bar, on the border between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain: this former factory is the bedrock of European techno. Alternatively, the ramshackle place that isSalon Zur Wilden Renatenods at more of an underground house party vibe, with three main dance rooms but other corners tucked away off the sides and mezzanine levels for nosying about. Its truly an adventure playground, with a labyrinth underground (see Hidden Berlin). Farbfenseher in Kreuzberg is also a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors, and although DJ's are known for high quality house music this bar and dancefloor is actually in a detached house, which gives it a weirdly cosy feel. For seeing in the sunrise, the bridges that cross the Spree offer a prime vantage point. Dancing continues at Panorama Bar way into the following Sunday night: during the daylight hours the shutters flash open to coincide with the huge drops in the tracks, an event which is met with rapturous applause.

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13. We heart art

TheKulturforumis a low-rise museum complex south of Tiergarten housing world-class galleries. The biggest draw is theGemldegalerie, whose collection of early European painting contains English, Spanish and Italian Renaissance works, among which the highlights are paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters Frans Hals and Rembrandt. A short stroll along from the Old Masters is the bold glass cube of the Neue Nationalgalerie. Designed in the 1960s by Mies van der Rohe, it houses 20th-century paintings. Its particularly strong on Expressionism, with key pieces by Kirchner, Heckel and Schmidt-Rottluff besides a cluster of Cubist works by Picasso, Gris and Lger.

A great time to visit is during theLong Night of the Museums(check for dates), where for around 12 you can go on an afterhours museum crawl till 2am.

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14. Hear the Berlin Philharmonic

The Berlin Philharmonikeris widely regarded as one of the worlds foremost symphony orchestras. The Philharmoniker tour extensively and are currently conducted by Britains Sir Simon Rattle, whose artistic license means that the programme bristles with contemporary and classical choices. Classical music enthusiasts are advised to check that their visit to Berlin coincides with the Orchestra playing at home. The concert hall itself, designed by Hans Scharoun, is an iconic yellow building: on the inside, a sleek 1960s aesthetic meets with superb acoustics.

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15. Relax by the Spree

Berlin enjoys glorious sunshine come summer, and after the notoriously snowy winters, Berliners certainly make the most of it. Although hundreds of miles from any coastline, youll find sun-seeking improvisation on every corner. Bars such as Yaam andChez Jackiline the banks of the Spree to the north whileClub der Visionresits on stilts on an inlet to the river on the border of the districts of Kreuzberg and Treptow. The Badeschiff gets very busy on the warmest summer days, but after a day in the heat, take a plunge in this barge-cum-chlorinated swimming pool to cool off. Get a drink from the bar and colonise a warm patch on decking or sand as DJs enter to play out the evenings. Fortunately, in the winter the area is transformed into an indoor complex with a sauna in riposte to the bitter weather.

16. Sprint around the Olympic Stadium

TheOlympiastadionexemplifies fascist taste in architecture. This arcaded classical oval of pale Franconian stone is simple but grandiose and on an epic scale. Its greatest claim to fame however came during the 1936 Olympics, which had been intended by the National Socialist government to be a showcase for Aryan triumph. Instead the stadium was the spot where black American athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals, emphatically disproving Hitlers ideas about racial superiority in front of the worlds media. The original design survived World War II bombs and demolition threats, before undergoing a major refit for the 2006 World Cup: now a hovering disc leaves the central structure open to the sky.

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17. Can you eat it fast enough?

Youd be fooled into thinking Berlin is all about the mad dash if you went by the fact it is bursting at the seams with take-away joints. Currywurst is the idiosyncratic combination of pork sausage, cut into slices, smothered with a mixture of ketchup and curry powder and then served with a bread roll or fries. This might sound like a confusing mouthful, but in Berlin its a culinary institution, to be seen being scoffed by commuters, students, boozers and tourists alike.Konnopkes Imbisson Schnhauser Allee has been serving Currywurst since 1930. The veggie staple comes in the shape of Falafel: deep-fried chickpea balls to be specific. These beauties are served up with salad in flatbread and drizzled with yogurt or tahini, reflecting the presence of the Turkish population here.

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18. Go wild at the zoo

For a family outing or a date to the sound of exotic bird cries, visit theZoologischer Garten & Aquariumin the Tiergarten. This is the most popular zoo in Europe and the oldest zoo in Germany, having opened in 1841 on the site of the King Frederick William IVs pheasantry. Situated in beautifully landscaped gardens with plenty of spots for a picnicking, the zoo is an important scientific resource as well as being rich in entertainment value, containing almost 14,000 creatures, among them rare and endangered species. On a rainy afternoon, visit the aquarium, where you'll find extraordinary sharks, crocodiles, insects and amphibians. The dark corridors and liquid ambience, with colourful illuminated tanks and curious fishes floating by, are as absorbing as any art exhibit.

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19. Enjoy a film at dusk

Kulturforum Potsdamer Platzor Friedrichshain Open Air Cinema, which often show Original Language versions of films in English. Screenings always prove popular so be advised to arrive early for the best seats (deck chairs). Refreshments are usually available and evening shows normally run from sunset into the dark.

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20. Stroll around the Charlottenburg gardens

At the west end of the city, the charming palace and garden complex ofSchloss Charlottenburghas the look of a mini-Versailles. Built as a summer retreat for Queen Sophie-Charlotte by her husband Friedrich I, the first king of Prussian, it was named after Charlotte following her early death in 1705. Following damage in the World War II, the residence has been restored to glory as the last surviving palace belonging to the powerful Hohenzollern family and the only royal residency in the city. Inside the highlight has to be the Neue Flgel (New Wing), where by Friedrich Is successor, Frederick the Great made his mark. This suite of opulent Rococo state apartments includes the Golden Gallery, dripping in gilt, in contrast to the restrained classical winter chambers of the third inhabitant, Friedrich Wilhelm. The gardens outside however are also a gem: at the end stands a Pavilion designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the architect behind the neoclassical Altes Museum on Museum Island. Outside, the lush gardens, modelled on the decadent style of Louis XIV of France, the Sun King, are the perfect place for a romantic strollI'll be in Berlin with my family for 4 days (tentative), plus or minus 1 day. I'm not too sure if 3,4 or 5 days is the best (we plan to go toBarcelonaafter), but these are the places we'd like to visit/shop:

(In order of priority)

Brandenburg Gate

Berlin Wall(which part of it undecided, any suggestions?) / Checkpoint Charlie

Day Trip toKrakowto Auschwitz-Birkenau before flying from Krakow to Barcelona

Hitler's Bunker (Is this worth the visit?)

Cruise on River Spree to pass the Reichstag/Museum Island since we don't plan on visiting these areas specifically (should we?)

Charlottenburg Palace/Gardens

I think the TV Tower, too, we're not so interested but I'm pretty sure we'll definitely see it as we get around Berlin, so.

As for shopping, we plan on visiting Christmas Markets each night (maybe not all, perhaps 2 nights?), like the Charlottenburg castle one after visiting the palace, and probably the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedchtniskirche christmas market after KaDeWe on one of the days.

So, my question: Is it better to stay 4 days in Berlin + 1 day trip to Krakow, or is 3 days in Berlin + 1 Day in Krakow sufficient?

Understand neither 3 nor 4 days enables us to fully appreciate that which is on offer in Berlin, but, truth be told, in a family, things ike the Holocaust Memorial or Museum Island don't interest us as much as the Christmas Markets or the graffitti on the Berlin Wall (rather what's left of it).

Seeing it from a familial perspective, how many days do you guys think is sufficient for us (3 or 4 +1)? And would anyone be able to tell me which attractions I should group together?

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