Berlin
Berlin is a metropolis, a capital of culture and a living history book. Memories of the past, such as Checkpoint Charlie and the remain of the Berlin Wall are blended with exclusive shopping at Friedrichstrasse and art museums in war bunkers. However here you will also find the latest in Fashion, art, architecture and music. Don't miss out on the German food either, and of course the Berlin nightlife is buzzing for all tastes and some that are open even 24 hours a day!
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- Tips are not expected but if you did receive good service a tip of 5to 10% of the bill is or rounding off your bill is accepted in restaurants.
Taxi- Tipping is not necessary, but you can round the bill up or tip one to two euros.
Hotels- Two to three euros are sufficient for porters or valets.
Lingo in Berlin.
When visiting most European cities you can get by with knowing just English. However knowing the local language counts for so much more. Here in Berlin many speak English but it is crucial to know just a bit of German too. So lucky for you, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
Guten Morgen = Good morning Guten Tag = Good afternoon
Gute Nacht = Good night
Danke dir = Thank youBitte = PleaseHallo = Hello
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Sprichst du Englisch? = Do you speak English?Kann ich bitte das Menü sehen?= Can I see the menu, please?Wieviel kostet das = How much is this?Stimmt so = Keep the changeKann ich die Rechnung haben? = Can I have the bill?Get your flirt on!
Es war liebe auf den ersten Blick! = It was love at first sight
Du siehst einfach umwerfend aus!= You simply look stunning
Hättest du Lust ‘mal auf einen Kaffee zu gehen? = Would you like to go for coffee sometime?
Ich liebe dich= I love you
Mein Schatz = My treasure
Willst du mit mir tanzen= Would you like to dance with me?
Transport from Berlin Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin city center - by train, bus or taxi
Train.
Before you decide which train to choose it is mandatory you get yourself a Berlin Transport card. Since public transport can be confusing and the queues are long the transport card is a Godsend when in the city.
The airport Express
The airport express trains (FEX, RE7 and RB14) are the fastest way to reach Berlin city centre from the Flughafen BER station, which is directly below Terminal 1 in level U2. The trains run every 30 minutes between around 4am to 11pm and cost €3.30 each way.
Berlin Metro
The metro is just as efficient as the Train and can be accessed from the Airport. If you are going to be using it a lot which you most probably will we recommend buying a Berlin Welcomecard
Bus.
There are plenty of bus options ranging from the Express bus which takes around 45 mins to the Bus X71 a new bus service introduced that is quick and efficient. You also get the night bus so we advise you to choose between your options depending on your schedule.
Taxi/Uber service.
Public taxis are freely available outside the airport at any given time and work on a meter. However you may also call an Uber. You will still be given a taxi but from the app and the payment goes through the app therefore it is foolproof system especially if you don’t speak German.
Best time to travel.
May to September temperatures between 20°C to 30°C
Forecast your trip.
This is Berlin all year round.
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Berlin related.
Eat in Berlin
By Leah Manickam
The capital and largest city in Germany makes Berlin quite the city to visit. Nail biting history, ancient buildings and rich history, Berlin is definitely worth a weekend trip. At the end of all the sight seeing and tours there is one thing that is bound to happen, and that is you will be very hungry, there have to be places to eat right?
Captured by TonySu Germany - Berlin Cinematic Travel Video / Sony a7sii + Tamron 28-75 f2.8