Planning a trip to Berlin?
Written by
Emma Harrison
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5 min read
Why visit Berlin
World-class museums, intriguing street art, an enticing culinary scene, Berlin is the perfect fusion of history, culture and design and is one of the most exciting cities in Europe to visit.
From its eclectic cultural vibes to its storied history and everything in-between, Berlin has it all and is brimming with wonderful things to do!
Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered, the ideal first step is to create your very own Berlin Pinboard where you can plan to your heart’s content!
If you are planning a trip to Berlin and are wondering how long you might need, then we think 72 hours is a great trip length to explore the city. It’s a big old city, so use your time wisely and plan the distance between each attraction on your trip itinerary.
With Pogo Plus, you can even upgrade your Pogo travel planning experience and create your own trip itinerary where you can see on a map the distance between each item on your travel itinerary.
The items on your Pinboard will effortlessly be plotted out for you in one easy to read trip itinerary making planning your trip a seamless experience.
An unmissable item for your Berlin Pinboard is a visit to the East Side Gallery which is one of the most famous attractions in this intriguing German city. It can get a bit busy, so go before 9am if you can to avoid the crowds and to get those serious insta-worthy photos
Where to stay in Berlin?
Newly renovated, the design-led Radisson Red Berlin Ku’damm is both luxurious and affordable making it a great contender for a fantastic stay in Berlin.
Located in the quirky Charlottenburg district, the walls are adorned with surrealist photography (even in the bathroom!) There's also an impressive cocktail bar complete with resident DJ, a fantastic restaurant and it’s within a short distance of many of Berlin’s top attractions including Berlin’s Zoological Garden.
Stay from just £231 for two nights and you can also find flights from London for just £77 - ideal for a fun-filled weekend away!
TOP TRAVEL TIPS
Here are our top three travel tips when planning a trip to Berlin:
Berlin is a sprawling city, so it’s definitely helpful to plan your trip in advance and group your activities by location to minimise travel time. Use the ‘See & Do’ section on your Berlin pinboard to plot out what you want to see and use your Pogo Plus travel itinerary to help you plan each day you are in Berlin according to the weather, how busy each attraction gets and of course - the weather!
You can visit Berlin at any time of the year, but at certain times it will be busier than others such as during Oktoberfest and if there are any huge sports events taking place. If you want to avoid the crowds and save money, consider visiting Berlin in early spring. If you are a fan of Christmas, why not book your Germany trip close to Christmas as December is a magical time to visit Berlin's famous Christmas markets!
You can’t visit Berlin without trying its famous sausages! If you love your sausages with a touch of spice, then be sure to add trying currywurst to your unmissable Berlin things to do list. It’s fried pork sausage topped with a curry-spiced ketchup. Head on over to Curry 36, one of the best restaurants serving up the best of the ‘wurst’ or get it from a street kiosk which can be found throughout the city.
