Cheap city break Berlin
Berlin is the coolest capital in Europe: a reunited city full of history, techno clubs in old train depots, vegan restaurants and the best street food since the fall of the Wall. Flights from Schiphol from €60 return, 3 days from €320 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Berlin →When is the best time to go?
May to September: 15 to 25 degrees, plus all the festivals and beer gardens. December has its Christmas markets. January and February are grey and cold (around 0°C) but the museums are quieter then.
The best neighbourhoods in Berlin
- Mitte Central, with the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Museum Island.
- Kreuzberg Multicultural, Turkish market, the best döner in the world at Mustafa's.
- Friedrichshain Techno clubs (Berghain), East Side Gallery.
- Neukölln A hipster paradise with indie cafés and affordable bars.
- Prenzlauer Berg Family-friendly, with café culture and the Mauerpark Sunday flea market.
Top 5 things to do in Berlin
- Berlin Wall (East Side Gallery) Free, 1.3 km of art on the outside of the old Wall.
- Brandenburg Gate + Reichstag dome Both free, the dome requires a free reservation in advance.
- Museum Island 5 museums on 1 island, day ticket €24 (single museum €14).
- Mauerpark Sunday market Flea market + outdoor karaoke, free entry.
- Currywurst at Konnopke's Original since 1930, €3.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Schiphol you fly direct to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) in 1 hour 20 with KLM, easyJet and Eurowings; from Eindhoven there is usually no direct route, so expect a connection or fly from Schiphol. A great alternative is the direct IC train from Amsterdam to Berlin, about 6 hours with no change. The FEX train from the airport to the centre costs €4 in 35 minutes; in the city a BVG day ticket for zone AB is €10.60 (single €3.80).
What does a Berlin city break cost?
Hostels from €18, mid-range hotels €70 to 110, vacation rentals €85 per night. Food: döner €5, currywurst €3, bistrot €15, beer €4.
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
May to September: 15 to 25 degrees, plus all the festivals and beer gardens.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Berlin?
Mitte is a good first choice: central, with the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Museum Island.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Berlin?
From Schiphol direct to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) in 1 hour 20 with KLM, easyJet or Eurowings; from Eindhoven usually with a connection or via the direct train.
What does a Berlin city break cost?
Hostels from €18, mid-range hotels €70 to 110, vacation rentals €85 per night.
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