Travelling to Berlin

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Hi

 

I've a fair amount of annual leave left to take (as per usual) so am looking at heading over to Berlin for a few days.  I love Germany, speak German to A-Level standard and want to see this fascinating city.  A few questions:

 

1) Would 4 days be a decent amount of time to spend there?

2) Where's the best area to stay?

 

Obviously "best" is subjective, so maybe worth noting that my desires will be a friendly area, lots to see and photograph (camera being my main reason for most travel), places to walk and see icons and so on.  I'm not one for going clubbing all night but friendly bars are good.

 

Thanks

[Draconian Guppy]

Well dunno bout areas but airbnb! and hefeweizen!

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

2 minutes ago, Draconian Guppy said:

Well dunno bout areas but airbnb! and hefeweizen!

Yeah will definitely be using airbnb, always worked out well for me.

[Draconian Guppy]

Just now, NJL said:

Yeah will definitely be using airbnb, always worked out well for me.

No love for Weizenbier!? 

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Contrary to belief, I'm not much of a beer drinker - it bloats me hugely

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

May also take in a couple of days in Hamburg

[Draconian Guppy]

6 minutes ago, NJL said:

Contrary to belief, I'm not much of a beer drinker - it bloats me hugely

even weissbier? 

[Dysphoria]

Had a great time in Berlin. It's a beautiful city. Airbnb is the right way to travel. Check reviews an locations, depending on where you want to be but it's easy to get around via train + walk.

Here are some photos of my last trip.

 

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

Oh wow, lovely.  Flights and AirBnb booked - staying in the Tiergarten area

[Dysphoria]

6 minutes ago, NJL said:

Oh wow, lovely.  Flights and AirBnb booked - staying in the Tiergarten area

Enjoy your travel and post some photos!

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

2 minutes ago, Euphoria said:

Enjoy your travel and post some photos!

Absolutely will, hopefully get some time for a decent timelapse or two also Vielen Danke!

 

[Xenon]

May I suggest a trip to Prinzipal Kreuzberg. I always try to go there. Its a 1920's themed bar with great food and drinks. 

 

http://www.prinzipal-kreuzberg.com/website/

 

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/10-unusual-things-to-do-in-berlin-off-the-beaten-track/

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

4 hours ago, Xenon said:

May I suggest a trip to Prinzipal Kreuzberg. I always try to go there. Its a 1920's themed bar with great food and drinks. 

 

http://www.prinzipal-kreuzberg.com/website/

 

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/10-unusual-things-to-do-in-berlin-off-the-beaten-track/

Looks epic, but I will be travelling light and probably not taking clothes that suit such a venue.

[hasad77]

Good timing, considering that Berlin just lifted their Airbnb ban!
You can also use booking com for finding good places to stay. Cheap too.
4 days definitely can be enough if you plan well.

Good area to stay is the kollwitzkiez district. It's close to the central district (mitte) but it's not as touristy.

[_-Psycho-_]

Book a table in the TV tower and enjoy a bite to eat. You'll get a  360° timelapse in about an hour

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

8 minutes ago, _-Psycho-_ said:

Book a table in the TV tower and enjoy a bite to eat. You'll get a  360° timelapse in about an hour

That's certainly a plan.  Stick the GoPro against the window...