Shannon & Matthias
Things To Do
City of Berlin
For a large dose of history, culture, and a bit of a rebellious streak, go check out Berlin! Top sights: -Museum Island: This is a literal island in the middle of Berlin! You can visit 5 museums within one day. Rich with architectural feats and art galore, it is a must see for the history buffs or those who want to catch up on the history they missed in high school. -River Cruise Berlin: Take a historic river cruise around Berlin! The hour-long river cruise of Berlin's city centre starts and ends at a local pier. -Don't forget to visit the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, and the oldest zoo in Europe- the Berlin Zoo! -Lastly, Berlin is famous for their nightlife.... and for good reason! From Berghain (one of the world's most famous night clubs) to beer gardens to little pubs, you can find great spots at all hours in the night. Unlike L.A., nightlife in Berlin can go until 4 a.m. Hotel Recs (We suggest staying in Berlin Mitte area) -Steigenberger -Hilton -NH Collection Mitte
City of Hamburg
Hamburg is a beautiful, international city which is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. Stunning canals line the city. Top Sights: -Speicherstadt: The largest warehouse district in the world. Buildings here were constructed between 1883 and 1927. The area spans more than 260,000 square metres, with buildings connected over waterways with small bridges that make for the perfect photo. -Boat Tour: There are numerous companies with all size boats- big and small to take our down canals and see the city where it truly shines- from the water. -Seafood Restaurants: Hamburg is known for their amazing seafood! Find a spot by the river and try freshly caught fish. On Sundays, the fish marker is supposedly the hoppin' spot. Reeperbahn: If you’re looking for an energetic nightlife scene while in Hamburg you’ll find it in Reeperbahn, the cities red-light district. The bars and clubs here range in size and entertainment formats. Hotel Recs: -Fairmont -Park Hyatt -Westin
City of Leipzig
Come visit our new home! From Berlin, take a 1 hour train ride to Leipzig, the city of Bach and where Matthias grew up! But be warned: it is very easy to fall in love with this city! Tour the historical marketplace, visit the enchantingly old churches, and kayak down the river. This is the largest city in the state of Saxony and is increasingly being known as the hipster town of Germany! Top Sights -Porsche Experience Leipzig: Experience racing a Porsche on a race track and seeing how much off-road those cars can handle. Sound like a thrill? Let us know and we help to get some specials arranged! -Saint Thomas Church and Saint Nicholas Church -Kayaking on the Elster River -Shopping at the Markt -Leipzig Zoo If you plan on visiting Leipzig, let us know! Shannon will already be homesick and will love to see her friends (& take a break from trying to learn German!) Hotel Recs: -Steigenberger Grand Hotel -ArtHotel Leipzig
City of Dresden
The old town of Dresden makes you feel that you've stepped back in time, complete with castles and horse drawn carriages. Nearby the old town lies wineries and a river. Dresden is approximately 2-3 hours by train from Berlin. We suggest combining Dresden and Leipzig into a weekend trip if you feel so inclined to visit it. Please let us know if you intend to travel to Dresden! -Zwinger Palace: Stunning 18th century Baroque Castle -Frauenkirche -Dresdner Residenzschloss -Elbe River Boat Tour -Walk around old town! This is truly a beautiful city that Shannon loved exploring. -Wineries - want recs? Just reach out to us. Hotel Recs: -Steigenberger Hotel -INNSIDE Hotel