Discover Berlin

Berlin is one of the greenest and sprawling cities in the world. With an average temperature of 22 degrees in the summer and 3 degrees in the winter, this city has generally warm summers and fairly cold winters. The best time to visit the city is during spring.

Walking along the Cultural World Heritage

Walking around through the city is the best way to discover Berlin. Berlin offers countless cultural attractions. You can find approximately 180 museums and ca. 440 galleries, where you can admire recent work or works from the past. The Museumeiland and the Pergamon Museum, where you can find antique treasures such as the Pergamonaltar, are listed on the Unesco World Heritage site. You will find numerous references of the eventful history of the city through all kinds of memorial sites, such as the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust Memorial.

Walking in combination with shopping and clubbing

Berlin offers countless shopping facilities, suitable for any trend and every budget. Visit the Kurfürstendam or visit the largest department store in Europe, the Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe). Another option is the colorful Kruezberger Kiez district, where you will find numerous shops, pubs and cafes. In Berlin you can also find several flea markets, as for example in the Mauerparc or the Boxhangener Platz on Sundays. If you’re looking for something in the culinary field you should visit the Oranjenburgers Straße. You will find numerous restaurants. Go to the Torstraße if you’re looking for the ‘see and be seen’ scene. This is the place to be for the young partiers.

Walking through the countryside

The dozens of suburbs offer more than enough places if you’re looking for some rest. The river Spree location offers a very rural character for example. In addition, a walk through the District of Pankow is a must for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle.

Planning a hiking trip in Berlin? Make your trip complete with an overnight stay in one of the Van der Valk hotels. You can also choose for one of the offers listed below.