Experience all of Berlin's attractions with this up-to date, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover hotels, restaurants and trendy nightlife venues, as well as numerous tips for shopping, and find out about festivals and events, sports and other activities. Also contains: the Perfect Day, Travel Tips, Travel with Kids, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, German phrasebook and a comprehensive index. People have always been hooked on Berlin. A haven for various lifestyles and artistic movements, and the setting for momentous political and historical events, the city never stops reinventing itself. Despite its tumultuous past, today Berlin considers itself very much at the modern heart of Europe and is acknowledged as a trendsetter the world over.
A practical, pocket-sized guide, MARCO POLO Berlin takes you on a tour through its endlessly varied cultural landscape. The 'Where to Start' panels highlight the best places to begin sightseeing, the best places to shop, and the trendiest places to go in the evening in the metropolis that never closes. The Insider Tips explain how to take a ride in the U-Bahn Cabrio (open-top metro) and where to buy violet mustard, milk grappa, and garlic chocolates. The 'Best Of' pages highlight some unique aspects of Berlin, recommend places to go for free, and contain tips for rainy days and where you can relax and unwind. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you're on a tight budget and where to pick up some real bargains. The City Walks include exploring the past in the Hackesche Hofe (courtyards) and strolling along the line of the now vanished Wall.