Berlin is the capital of Germany and is located in the northeastern part of the country, close to the border of Poland. Because of its central location in Europe, Berlin is easily accessible. So you can easily drive there by car, but you can also the plane, the (night) train or the bus suits. 

Berlin is a popular city break destination all year round, but if you ask us, spring and summer are the best times of the year to visit Berlin. And with that, we should not forget to mention the period before Christmas, as the city is then attractively lit and you can visit Christmas markets everywhere.

You will find a number of impressive and historical sights in Berlin, the most famous being:

• Brandenburg Gate - an important historical monument and one of Berlin's most recognizable symbols;

• The Berlin Wall - even though the Berlin Wall has largely been torn down, you can still find some remnants, such as the East Side Gallery;

• Reichstag Building - The Reichtag is the seat of the German parliament and an impressive building to see. You can also visit the glass dome for a panoramic view of Berlin;

• Potsdamer Platz - a modern city square with nice stores and restaurants.

Also read our article on 15 surprising tips for Berlin To make the most of your city break!

There are an awful lot of nice neighborhoods in Berlin where you can stay during a city break, but we personally have 5 favorites:

• Mitte;
• Tiergarten;
• Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg;
• Charlottenburg;
• Prenzlauerberg.

Find out why in our article 'Berlin's nicest neighborhoods'. Of course, including cool hotel tips!