Germany · Destination guide
Berlin
Berlin offers history, open spaces, and plenty to explore. My sons and I photographed its landmarks and made time to be in the frame together in July 2019.
Summer 2019
Read the trip journal ↗All photos are from my own travels.
Roger’s experience in Berlin
We explored Berlin together in July 2019. The photographs trace a day through the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and the Victory Column. They also catch the best part of a family trip: being in the frame together instead of only photographing the landmarks.
Why travelers enjoy Berlin
My July 2019 photos move from the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Victory Column. That mix of major landmarks and city streets gives a Berlin stay plenty to explore at different paces.
Planning a trip to Berlin
Pick the historical stops that matter most, then group them by area so the day isn’t spent crossing town. On our 2019 trip, we photographed the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and Victory Column.
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Practical notes
Before you go to Berlin
A few useful basics to make the arrival smoother. Roger can help fit the details to your itinerary.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Power
- Type F round-pin; about 230 V
- Language
- German
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET/CEST)
- Tipping
- Rounding up or a modest restaurant tip is common.
- Getting around
- U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus, and walking.
- Emergency number
- 112 (medical/fire); 110 (police)
- Seasons
- Summers are generally mild to warm; winters are cold, spring and fall variable.
On arrival
- Check which airport-to-city train serves your neighborhood.
- Validate a transit ticket where required before riding.
Travel requirements can change. Confirm current requirements before departure.
Check current entry requirements ↗U.S. State Department: Germany · Roger can also help you review what applies to your trip.Add to your itinerary
Things to do in Berlin
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