Guia De Berlin

Hostelworld Guide for Berlin

The Essentials Getting There
By plane: Berlin is served by two airports - Tegel and Schönefeld. From Tegel, buses #109, #128 and #X9 will bring you to the city centre. From Schönefeld the easiest way is via train. By train: Trains travelling to Berlin from other European cities either arrive at Zoo Station (West Berlin) or Lichtenberg Station (East Berlin). Bybus: Travelling to Berlin by bus, you will end up in the city's main bus terminal on Messedamm in Charlottenburg, West Berlin.

Climate
Berlin is a city that enjoys warm, sunny summers, that rarely get unbearably warm during months like July and August. You could find yourself wearing only a t-shirt up until mid-October but it is then that temperatures begin to drop. Winters are cold but notextreme. Spring and autumn are very pleasant times to visit.

Getting Around
While it was synonymous with a divided Germany for so many years in the past, Berlin now symbolises the unification of the country. Today the German Parliament sits here to discuss issues affecting the country just footsteps away from the Brandenburg Gate, a reminder of both division and unity. The German capital also makesfor the perfect city destination as, even though so many landmarks were destroyed during the war, the German capital is being restored to its former glory leaving so much to do both before and after dark. On foot: Berlin is one of Europe's largest cities but most of its main sights (particularly in East Berlin) are within walking distance. You will probably need to use public transport at somestage though.

Useful Information
By U-Bahn/S-Bahn: Berlin's underground system (U-Bahn) is quick, efficient and serves most of the city. The S-Bahn (overground) connects all the city centre's main stations. By bus/tram: Buses also serve most part of the German capital. Buses #100 and #200 are very useful for tourists (see 'Budget Tips'). A tram network is still in operation in East Berlin.Language: German Currency: Euro Electricity: 220 Volts, AC/50Hz Area Code: +49 (Germany) 030 (Berlin) Emergency Codes: Ambulance/Fire 112, Police 110 Time Zone: Central European Time (GMT +1) Central Post Office: Joachimstaler Str. 7 Main Tourist Office: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz

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Useful Information After Dark Places to Eat Top Attractions Budget Tips Where to Shop

Usefulphrases
Hello: Hallo Goodbye: Tschüss Please: Bitte Thank you: Vielen Dank You're welcome: Gern geschehen Yes: Ja No: Nein Of course: Natürlich Excuse me: Entschuldigung How are you?: Wie geht es dir? Open: Geöffnet Closed: Geschlossen What is your name?: Wie heisst du? My name is...: Ich heisse... How much?: Wie teuer ist es? May I have the bill?: Kann ich die rechnung haben?

Embassies
USA:+49 (0)30 238 5174 UK: +49 (0)30 204 570 Canada: +49 (0)30 203 120 Australia: +49 (0)30 880 0880 South Africa: +49 (0)30 220 730 Ireland: +49 (0)30 220 720 Spain: +49 (0)30 254 0070 Italy: +49 (0)30 254 400 New Zealand: +49 (0)30 206 210 France: +49 (0)30 5900 39000

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Cheap Eats
Schlotzsky's Deli, Friedrich Str. 200, Mitte Blatantly cashingin on its proximity to Checkpoint Charlie, Schlotzsky's Deli deals in hunger-busting sandwiches rammed with ingredients you'd expect to find in any American deli. Choose from a wide range of sandwiches for between €3 and €5 or save a few euros by getting one of the combo-meals which start at €4. Open daily from 9am-6.30pm. Bagels & Bialys, Rosenthaler Str. 46-48, Mitte Located just opposite busyHackesche Höfe, this is the perfect place to fill up morning, noon or night. Here you can choose from a wide range of American-style bagels while more Arabian-type delicacies such as 'shouarmas' are also to be sampled. Open daily from 8am-5am. Trattoria La Scala, Rosenthaler Str. 13, Mitte Also found on Rosenthaler Str., what this restaurant lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in value. Until 5pm...