There are sixteen states in Germany and Berlin is the largest of them. Also, it is the capital city of the country as well. The city of Berlin is located in the eastern part of the country and has a population of around 3.4 millions within the city limits and a population of 4.3 millions in the metropolitan area. The World WAR II damaged the city to a great extent but it has been able to restore itself and have enough growth so as to make it as ultramodern city that has so much to offer to the tourists who come and visit Berlin. People from various ethnicities and nations come and live here together thereby giving it the reputation for residents that have come from elsewhere. Those people who have been living in the city for more than 10 years are considered to be ‘true Berliners’.
Berlin Weather
With a mesothermal or temperate climate, the city of Berlin has a summer season in the months of June, July and August. The average temperature of the summer season is 16.7 to 17.9 degree Celsius. An average temperature range of -0.4 to 1.2 degrees Celsius is experienced in the winter months that predominantly are December, January and February. Mean rainfall for the year is 578 mm on an average. Due to the heat stored up in buildings, the average temperature of the cities is around 4 degree higher than the surrounding areas.
When and Where Should Go in Berlin
There are various festivals that are celebrated in the city of Berlin. The Karneval de Kulturen is celebrated in the streets by way of a multi-ethic parade. This happens every Pentecost weekend that is 47th day after the Easter weekend. Also, the Christopher Street Day which is the largest gay-lesbian pride event happens in the last week of June. Love Parade, which is a techno carnival, also takes place in the city. Berliner Festspiele which is a cultural festival is also an attraction. Various media and technology festivals also take place in Berlin.
Entertainment Places in Berlin
There are numerous things you can do while in the city of Berlin. Theatre is very important part of the lives of Berliners. There are numerous place to relish the performing arts and also operas which may be classic or even modern. With around more than hundred cinemas in Berlin, movies will obviously remain the top choice of people since it is so easily available. However, in addition to this, concert houses are also present where performances can be seen. Berlin Philharmonic orchestra is one of the best in the world and deserves a visit. Sports and spas are also a great option.
Top Hotels in Berlin
There are various popular options that are present in Berlin for tourists who need a good place to stay in. a five-star option is The Ritz-Carlton Berlin which provides great service and facilities to the guests. Swissotel Berlin, a four-star accommodation hotel, is also a highly popular choice amongst the tourists. In fact, it is winner of “Best Values 2008” in Europe. Moevenpick Hotel Berlin is another four-star option where you can have an amazing stay. Moevenpick Hotel Berlin, Johann Hotel, Hotel Otto, Marriott Hotel Berlin, The Regent Berlin are also some other great choices for a hotel in Berlin.
Tourist Attraction in Berlin
There are a number of places, sites, museums, galleries that the city of Berlin can boast of. There is a vast array of museums and galleries that one can visit in the city. Museumsinsel, Deutsches Historisches Museum, Jüdisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie, Neue Nationalgalerie, etc. Also, there are private art galleries which you can find really easily. These include Art Center Berlin Friedrichstraße, boxoffberlin, etc. Some historical churches too are present in the city like the Berliner Dom, Kaiser Wilhelm, Marienkirche, Nikolaikirche etc. Also, there are some landmarks which have observation decks like the Reichstag, Berliner Funkturm, Kollhoff Tower, Europa Center, etc. TV Tower near Alexanderplat is the most famous of all these since it is tallest in Germany and second in Europe. Also, the top floor has a rotating café too which spins 360 degrees in just 30 minutes. |
