Berlin

[5 Sams]

The missus has booked us a few days in Berlin with her bro and the wife.....any must sees, must dos, what to avoid??? All info greatly appreciated...especially on good atein houses and bars...looking forward to the German beer so advice on rip offs places to avoid (like our own Temple Bar) greatly appreciated as well....Ta in advance..


ps sorry if there is already a thread on this but the search function doesnt seem to be working and tbh I couldnt be arsed trawling

[ross4life]

Checkpoint Charlie,Olympiastadion famous for 1936 Summer Olympics when Hitler had watch Jesse Owens win all those medals or Zidane's infamous headbutt in 2006. Führerbunker where Hitler was hiding out & Fernsehturm are worth a visit.

I went to a Irish bar when i was there Kilkenny (i think) good food & drink at a decent price.

[Dubh driocht]

It's a great city 5S- spent 5 days there at the World Cup. The old East Berlin was the spot for us; more interesting, better bars and better value.As there were 6 of us we chipped in to get a walking guide and it was money well spent ; in 3 hours we stopped for a couple of beers but got a great insight into the history of a unique city. The Time Out guide is also an excellent investment.

[Maguire01]

See the Brandenburg gate and the Reichstag but avoid the fake Berlin wall segments and the fake pieces of the broken wall set in resin, just concrete with aersol paint.

Think you have to book the Reichstag in advance now, but not sure. Great city. German food is crap though.

[4father]

Go to the Stasi headquarters museum http://www.stasimuseum.de/en/enindex.htm (just realised they have moved it for renovation - they shouldn't have because it was like a journey back in time).

Lots of lovely Vietnamese, Cuban and Eastern European restaurants.

You should fit in a walking tour or two.  Good Nazi walking tour, takes you around the city and there is a great 'history of Berlin' walking tour.  A must do http://www.insidertour.com/

The Sony centre is a must see too and of course, you have to go and witness Sachsenhausen.

My favourite city in the world, a great place.

[armaghniac]

Always happy to see a Down man leave the country 

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=8762.0

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=4782.0

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=19096.0

Berlin is a good spot lots to do and not especially expensive. Get a transport ticket for the 3 days or whatever, as things are fairly spread out. Checkpoint Charlie is interesting and the museum there stay open in the evening. The bit of preserved wall at Bernauer Straße gives you a feel for things, but requires going there. You won't have time to see half of it.

There are also some good Turkish restaurants, for something different.

[thejuice]

Berlin is an amazing city.  Go on the walking tour, gets in all the sites and the history is well explained. They point out many things that you are likely to miss on your own.

The food you can get at street stalls is quality and great value compared to Ireland. Ate as much bratwursts and roast pork rolls i could find while walking about. Didn't do many restaurants I have to say. The beer is alright but your a long way from Bavaria.

[5 Sams]

Thanks lads...just what I wanted...as I said the search function wont work for me so grateful for the links Armaghniac...as for Down men leaving the country...that's our biggest problem!!!
Go raibh maith agaibh uilig

[armaghniac]

You'll feel right at home there, they are big into red and black

[lawnseed]

theres a big polish prik works in the meat market go down there at about 2.30am and give him a slap in the mouth from me.. you may need to stand up on something

[5 Sams]

You'll feel right at home there, they are big into red and black

No comparison...they didnt win anything!!!!

[armaghniac]

No comparison...they didnt win anything!!!!

They had 5 in a row. '39 '40 '41' '42 and '43. It all went pear shaped in the following two seasons though.

[robertemmet]

To get your bearings the Fat Tyre Bike Tour is higly recommended

http://mal-sport.blogspot.com/2011/08/cycling-in-berlin.html

[5 Sams]

Go to the Stasi headquarters museum http://www.stasimuseum.de/en/enindex.htm (just realised they have moved it for renovation - they shouldn't have because it was like a journey back in time).

Lots of lovely Vietnamese, Cuban and Eastern European restaurants.

You should fit in a walking tour or two.  Good Nazi walking tour, takes you around the city and there is a great 'history of Berlin' walking tour.  A must do http://www.insidertour.com/

The Sony centre is a must see too and of course, you have to go and witness Sachsenhausen.

My favourite city in the world, a great place.

Tahnks for all the suggestions folks....Bump for anyone that missed this....heading this time next week...thanks 4father....those walking tours look the part...not bad at 12 yos yos!!

[southdown]

Berlin booked from 2-5th June, completely ripped off with the flights but that may be due to the fact that the Euros begin soon after in Poland.

I keep hearing about these beer bike tours, are they any good?