Off the Beaten Path in Berlin

Berlin is a city overflowing with history, culture and beauty. Home to the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Bridge Gate, and the Berlin Wall, the City of Berlin offers much to its citizens and tourists alike. While most tourists will be attracted to the popular landmarks, many would like to enjoy a more unique experience in Berlin. The City of Berlin has many hidden treasures. If you know where to look, you can almost guarantee an experience like no other. Read on for five of Berlin's hidden jewels just waiting to be enjoyed.

Unter den Linden

Unter den Linden is a scenic boulevard in Berlin. Unter den Linden translates into Engish as "Under the Lindens". This beautiful road is lined with Linden trees that were planted centuries ago. Other points of interest include the fantastic architecture that calls Unter den Linden home including the Berlin State Opera House, Humboldt University, Neue Wache and more. Also be sure to view the impressive and massive bronze statue of Friedrich II.

The East Side Gallery

When you think of Berlin, what is the first thing you think of? For many, it is the Berlin wall. The East Side Gallery is an excellent way to begin your Berlin visit. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, a great portion of the structure was destroyed by angry citizens. The falling of the Berlin Wall is now a symbol of freedom, and represents the demise of Communism is Germany. There is very little of the structure remaining, but what remains is amazing. Now serving as an open air art gallery, pieces of the wall contain artwork from artists worldwide. The East Side Gallery is a great way to appreciate the history, culture and beauty that Berlin offers.

Berlin City Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour

What better way to see the sights of Berlin than by taking a bus tour. The Berlin City Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour allows you to get off and get on the bus as many times as you'd like, allowing you to see only the sights you are interested in.The bus tour is a total of 2 hours long, is provided in 8 different languages and features 15 tour stops. The Berlin City Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour is also reasonably priced at $27.83 US dollar per day. Tours depart every 30 minutes from Kurfurstendamm, opposite of the Memorial Church, and Alexanderplatz, opposite the Park Inn Hotel.

Berlin Evening Cruise

There is no better way to see the sights of Berlin under the starlight than by enjoying the Berlin Evening Cruise. Offering dining, atmosphere and all the beauty that Berlin has to offer. The Berlin Evening Cruise departs from the Jannowitzbrucke Boat Harbor at 7:15 PM daily, where you will embark on your three hour cruise. The tour is offered in German only, but English written guides are available.

An Evening at the Charlottenburg Palace

Another wonderful way to enjoy Berlin is to enjoy an evening at the Charlottenburg Palace.At the Charlottenburg Palace you will enjoy fine dining, a palace tour and a concert performed by the Berlin Residence Orchestra. Palace tours are available until 4:30 pm daily. Dinner is served at 6:00 pm sharp, and the concert will follow at 8:30 pm. The evening concludes at 10:15 pm.

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http://www.aviewoncities.com/berlin/unterdenlinden.htm

http://www.eastsidegallery.com/

http://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Berlin-City-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d488-3080BBSCC

http://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Berlin-Evening-Cruise/d488-3080NCRUISE

http://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/An-Evening-at-Charlottenburg-Palace-Palace-Tour-Dinner-and-Concert-by-the-Berlin-Residence-Orchestra/d488-2574CHARPDC