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A city of many faces

woman laughing in Berlin
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The German capital attracts people from all over the world. For many, the city's eventful history and energy-charged present exert a particular fascination. From the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag to the Berlin Wall memorial site – the city’s history can be experienced everywhere. In this buzzing metropolis there is something for everyone: countless museums, theatres and concert halls are a magnet for artists and art enthusiasts. Fashionistas and shopaholics will be delighted by Berlin's elegant department stores and the hip shops to be found in the city's trendiest districts. And anyone needing a little time out from the hustle and bustle of big city life can relax in the large parks, expansive forests and beautiful lakes that surround the city. With its wide range of hotels, Berlin also offers visitors the chance to find their perfect home away from home.

Berlin: a shopper’s paradise

Many a shopper’s dream will come true during a stroll along Friedrichstrasse, the exclusive avenue that is Kurfürstendamm or around the highly original Hackescher Markt. Fashion lovers in particular will find everything their hearts desire in Berlin – be it extravagant and creative or classical and chic. The city has something for everyone, from cool fashion labels to international luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Valentino. Young labels and designers are a particular magnet: their edgy fashion can be found in small boutiques and pop-up stores.

Relaxing in nature

Being one of Europe’s greenest cities, Berlin’s streets and avenues are lined with almost half a million trees. The city’s parks and green spaces are a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Berlin really blossoms in the spring and summer months, enchanting visitors with its charm. There is nothing better than getting away from it all on a boat trip down the Havel or Spree river, or taking a stroll through the huge Tiergarten park right in the heart of the city!

A global city of culture and history

With its tumultuous past and historic architecture, Berlin attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year. From antiquities to avant-garde, a great diversity of national and international art can be admired in the city’s countless museums and galleries. Wonderful theatre, opera, musical and variety performances can be enjoyed at Berlin’s numerous large and small theatres. There is always something going on in Berlin.

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