Brandenburger Tor
The neoclassical gate, a symbol of Germany's division and reunification, at the end of Unter den Linden.
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Berlin: airports, things to do and where to stay
Berlin, the capital of Germany, mixes grand historic landmarks, traces of the Wall and one of Europe's liveliest cultural and nightlife scenes. Its very different neighbourhoods are easy to explore by U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
Berlin airports
From the airport to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt airport is about 18 km from central Berlin.
FEX Airport Express / RE / RB
The FEX and several regional trains run from the station under T1 to Berlin Hauptbahnhof in about 30 min. You need an ABC-zone ticket.
S-Bahn S9 / S45
The S9 runs towards Ostkreuz, Alexanderplatz and Friedrichstraße, and the S45 towards Südkreuz. Slower than the FEX but frequent.
BVG X7 / X71
Express buses to southern Berlin, connecting with the U7 underground line at Rudow. Handy if you are heading to Neukölln or nearby.
Taxi
Ranks outside the terminals. The ride to central Berlin takes about 35-50 min depending on traffic.
Berlin
Things to do in Berlin
Reichstag
Seat of the Bundestag, with a glass dome you can visit and views over the centre. Entry is free but must be booked in advance.
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Museumsinsel
An island in the Spree with five major museums, a World Heritage Site, next to the cathedral and in sight of the TV tower.
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East Side Gallery
The longest surviving stretch of the Wall, on the banks of the Spree, covered in murals such as Dmitri Vrubel's famous fraternal kiss.
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Which airport serves Berlin?
Berlin is served by Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt (BER).
How far is the airport from central Berlin?
Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt airport is about 18 km from central Berlin.
How do I get from the airport to central Berlin?
From Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt airport you can take FEX Airport Express / RE / RB (train), S-Bahn S9 / S45 (train), BVG X7 / X71 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Berlin?
Highlights of Berlin include Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag, Museumsinsel, and East Side Gallery.
Photo credits
- Brandenburger Tor: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Reichstag: Jürgen Matern, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museumsinsel: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- East Side Gallery: Gzen92, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons