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Berlin
Germany
Before You Go
May to September offers best weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Summer brings outdoor festivals and beer gardens. Winter is cold but Christmas markets are wonderful.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) 30km from center.
By Train: Excellent connections to Hamburg, Munich, Prague, Warsaw, Amsterdam.
Language
CommunicationGerman is official. English widely spoken, especially by younger people.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards increasingly accepted, but Germany still uses cash more than other EU countries. Carry cash.
Getting Around
Local transportU-Bahn/S-Bahn: Extensive metro and train network (€3).
Trams/Buses: Complement rail system.
Bikes: Very bike-friendly city.
Walking: Districts like Mitte, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer Berg are walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoAirport Express Train: FEX to Hauptbahnhof (30 min, €3.80).
S-Bahn: S9/S45 lines (45 min, €3.80).
Taxi: €45-55 (35 min).
Accommodations
Hotel Orania Berlin
Refined Kreuzberg hotel with music focus