Berlin Wedding Bash 2024!
What to do in Berlin and Germany
Alexanderplatz
One of the most important transportation hubs in Berlin. Check out the iconic TV tower up close or go up for a visit and walk by the the world clock. There is also plenty of shopping options in that area
Checkpoint Charlie
Former border crossing at the Berlin wall with a museum and lots of souvenir shops. Also highly recommend the Dussmann store close by, they have tons of Berlin books.
Graffiti and street art walking tour
We are sucker for walking tours, especially non-traditional ones! We highly recommend taking a street art tour of Berlin. There are a few options - some paid and some free (aka pay via tip). We did: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/33841-alternative-berlin?ref=ml4clqkwwb3n5fiwra45&ref_campaign=BerlinPublicCalendarWalkativeAlternative Here are some others: https://www.berlinwalks.com/berlin-street-art-tour https://alternativeberlin.com/berlin-tours/street-art-tour/
Viktoriapark
Cute urban park with a great viewpoint from the top of the park. Going here will be a very Berlin experience. Check out the nearby Golgatha Beer garden and the Bergmannstr. which has various small little shops. Also we considered a wedding venue next to this park.
Tempelhofer Feld
Former Airport Tempelhof = biggest open urban space in the world. It is kind of a trippy place to have available in the middle of the city. Be prepared to walk A LOT and bring some food and drinks. Best access is via Metro Platz der Luftbrucke or S-Bahn Tempelhof. Also Gunnar used to play hockey for years right next to the airport.
Berlin Wall Memorial
Another former crossing of the Berlin wall. Has a very informative and free exhibition too. On Sunday we will be very close to this place, so you could also save it up for that day
Guided tour of the Templehof Airport (aka the largest architectural monument in Europe!)
This is another fantastic (guided) tour that's somewhat non-traditional tour in Berlin. The airport is both recent and also very historical. A snapshot of a lot history in Germany. English tours only happen a few times a week and should be booked in advance! Definitely worth it!
Teufelsberg
Teufelsberg , literally “Devils Mountain”, is a former spy station that the Nazis originally constructed as a military college, and was repurposed by the American NSA to listen to Russian communications. Today it’s covered in graffiti, but you can still go up and explore this abandoned building. Climb all the way to the top to enter the echo room and listen to your voice while you admire the impressive art. Again be prepared to walk A LOT if you are using public transport
Humboldt Forum
This is a really neat museum/landmark. There's an exhibition called, "Berlin Global" that's all about Berlin and the world (surprise)! Located on "museum island" we'd recommend going! You have to get a ticket, and they're timed tickets. Might be good to reserve in advance. 7 euros.
Spreepark Walking Tour
There used to be an amusement park in Berlin. The ownership went through a series of sketchy financial decisions (tied to drug money overseas ofc) and it shut down. It was abandoned and looted/explored by Berliners back in the day. The city is starting to revive it. If you have extra time in Berlin and like walking tours and weird places, I'd recommend this walking tour! https://www.spreepark.berlin/en/
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Visit and reflect but don't be like other tourists, don't jump on the concrete blocks, don't take selfies, don't be a dick. Wondering why I am saying this? Check out this article... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38675835
Sanssouci Palace
Outside of Berlin but still reachable by public transport. Frederick the Great’s summer grounds sometimes referred to as little Versaille make for an unforgettable day out in Potsdam, the state capital of Brandenburg, just an S-Bahn ride southwest from central Berlin. As well as touring the palace itself, guests can spend hours getting lost in its gardens and the ornate Bildergalerie and Neue Kammern (‘new chambers’). A trip to the lush grounds is welcome after a few days of pavement-pounding in urban Berlin.
Berlin Underworld
These tours take you underground to see and experience what bunkers looked like during WWII. They have various tours available including in Englisch.
Topography of Terror
This museum and place of remembrance is located on the site of the SS central command and tells you about the Nazi institutions and the crimes that were organised there. Certainly not an upper but hey that's German history for you
Körnerpark
Magical park tucked into the city! About a 30 min walk from hostel or 10 min by public transport.
Vabali
If you like saunas and bathhouses or if it's colder out or you want to decompress, we highly recommend Vabali! Note: you're going to need to be comfortable being naked around strangers!
DM stores
DM is like CVS but BETTER! Gunnar and I always stock up on toiletry essentials because they're much cheaper at DM and the EU has higher standards for healthy/clean ingredients. Some items that are considerably cheaper at DM: sunscreen, floss, toothbrushes and toothpaste, facial products, makeup, the list goes on... Anyways, DM's are everywhere and we recommend you checking it out! P.S. if this recommendation doesn't make us already sound like an old married couple, I don't know what would!
Frankfurt
If you are flying in and out of Frankfurt you could take a train to the Rhine valley gorge, a UNESCO world heritage site with wineries and 40 (forty!) castles on both sides of the river. Once you arrive at a cute town you can take a boat cruise along the Rhine, sip on some wine and just enjoy. If you are into biking you could also bike along the river (but don't start in Frankfurt).
Munich
First of all you gotta learn to say "Scheiss Bayern" because you are in the land of Borussia Dortmund's biggest rival and therefore everything about this town sucks. Rumor has it that parts of the city are worth visiting, but you gotta figure that out on your own, sorry.