Things To Do In Berlin - Visiting Germany

There is a lot to see and admire in Berlin, from the vibrant culture to the architecture of the large, sweeping squares and streets. Wear some comfortable shoes and be ready to lots of walking as it is a walker-friendly city, although cycling is also a possibility with a good network of cycling lanes.

What are the first things to do in Berlin

• Once you arrive in the city you should familiarise yourself with your surroundings by walking the city. There a number of free walking tours but Sandemans free walking tour is one of the best. By walking the city you get a feel for the different quarters and this way you can retrace any sections of the city that you really enjoyed.

• Visit the Brandenburg Gate - the gate of Peace is essential to visit. It charts huge chunks of Germany's history whilst also being a spectacular sight. Just to the left is the Holocaust Memorial. This was created to remember the death of many Jews during WWII. It is an eerie place and when you go into the middle of the memorial a deathly silence falls upon the city, but still well worth a visit.

Some more fun things to do in Berlin

• Try out some of the famous Jazz scenes in Berlin by taking in A-Trane or B-Flat. In fact, there are a host of clubs and bars to suit all types of music tastes. There is the Clärchen's Ballhaus, a kitsch old-school venue in the centre of Mitte where you can find music of all varying genres as well as some diverse characters who will light up your evening. It is unlikely that you will arrive home before the early hours of the next morning when you go clubbing in Berlin.

• There is a host of opportunities and things to do in Berlin. Make the most of it by making the city yours and engaging with the different aspects of the city.