Moon Travel Guides - Moon Berlin Walks

Step off the plane and head straight for the newest, hippest coffee joint in town. Find out where you can get the best Currywurst in the city or where they have locally brewed beer on tap. Moon Berlin Walks lets you in on all the hotspots and Berlins best kept secrets. This way, you can skip the busy shopping streets and stroll through the city at your own pace, taking in a local attraction on your way to the latest and greatest shops. Savor every second and make your trip a truly great experience.

Youre about to discover Berlin, the city of East and West, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburger Tor and the Reichstag, Biergartens and Currywurst, creative spirits, and linen bags. We love Berlins diverse neighborhoods. They have their own unique vibe, sights, shops, and restaurants. Do you like art and history, or would you rather hit some stores? Maybe you want to party until the wee hours of the morning? Whatever your fancy, theres a perfect neighborhood for you and good food at every turn. Follow uswell show you where to go.

In this book, local authors share with you the genuine highlights of their city. Discover the city by foot and at your own pace, so you can relax and experience the local lifestyle without having to do a lot of preparation beforehand. That means more time for youwhat we call time to momo. Our walks take you past our favorite restaurants, cafs, museums, galleries, shops, and other notable attractionsplaces we ourselves like to go.

None of the places mentioned here have paid to appear in either the text or the photos, and all text has been written by an independent editorial staff. This is true for the places in this book as well as for the information in the time to momo app and all the latest tips, themed routes, neighborhood information, blogs, and the selection of best hotels on www.timetomomo.com.

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During her first year in Berlin, Maartje discovered every corner, park, and Hinterhof in Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg. Not only can she tell you where to eat and drink (her latest obsession is Der Laden), but shell also be able tell you all about the old building across the street. She ensures her 94-year-old granddad, hip 25-year-old sister, and friends alike all have a good time.

The six walks in this book allow you to discover the best neighborhoods in the city by foot and at your own pace. The walks will take you past museums and notable attractions but, more importantly, theyll show you where to go for good food, drinks, shopping, entertainment, and an overall good time. Check out the map at the front of this book to see which areas of the city the walks will take you through.

Each route is clearly indicated on a detailed map at the beginning of the relevant chapter. The map also specifies where each place is located. The color of the number tells you what type of venue it is (see the key at the bottom of this page). A description of each place is given later in the chapter. Without taking into consideration extended stops at various locations, each walk will take a maximum of three hours. The approximate distance is indicated at the top of the page, before the directions.

Next to the address and contact details of each location, we give an idea of how much you can expect to spend there. Unless otherwise stated, the amount given in restaurant listings is the average price of a main course. For sights and attractions, we indicate the cost of a regular full-price ticket.

Most stores are open from Monday to Saturday until 8pm, but there are exceptions. In the former West Berlin, smaller shops can close as early as 2pm, although 4pm is more common.

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Restaurants are often open all day and some keep their kitchens open until far after midnight. Its a myth that the only proper meal you can get in Berlin is Schnitzel and Bratwurst (thankfully!). There is an ever-growing number of top restaurants in this beautiful city. Very typical are the many Frhstck-cafs (breakfast joints) where they serve a hearty breakfastin some cases until as late as 5pm. Weekends are made for brunchpreferably with a glass of Sekt (sparkling wine) on the side. Berliners love organic food and farmers markets. Especially in the eastern part, such as Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg, youll stumble across a plethora of organic supermarkets and health-food stores. Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are popping up left, right, and center.

Dont worry too much about tippingits not customary, but it is appreciated (5 to 10 percent is normal). And dont forgetthere are many places that do not accept credit cards!

Berlin has a smoking ban in bars and restaurants, although its not strictly enforced. The rule of thumb: In smaller places its usually okay to smoke if they dont serve food. Larger venues are more commonly smoke-free environments.

Although the Wall fell over 25 years ago (called Die Wende, or turnaround), Berlin is still not a city united. West is West, and East remains East. It also lacks a real city center. Instead, each district has its own little neighborhoods, called Kiez.

The numbering of houses is rather unique and something even the most seasoned visitor to Berlin cant really wrap their head around. Instead of using steadily increasing even and uneven numbers, the city uses a so-called horseshoe system that stems from Prussia. This means that number 10 can be opposite number 220. There are small signs under the street names that indicate which numbers are in a particular block.

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Most people who grew up in the former West side of the city speak good English, but people from the East (especially those over 40) grew up learning Russian as a second language.