11 Things you absolutely have to see if you are in Berlin

11 Things to do in Berlin

Berlin: a unique city. The techno capital, the hipster capital, an alternative metropolis, a mixture between modern architecture and the post war signs that are still visible in the streets. Berlin is irreplaceable, Berlin is Berlin. If you've never been to Berlin, you should definitely go! 

If you happen to be in Berlin, which are the things you absolutely have to do?

here's the list, check it out!

11 things you absolutely have to see if you're in Berlin

1. Eat a Kebab

Ok, mainstream! But I'm not a huge fan of Kebab, even though in Berlin I ate a delicious one, trust me! It's called Mustafas' Kebab and it's located in Mehringdamm 32. It's a street food place and the Kebab is made also with delicious vegetables!

2. Visit the Reichstag

This is definitely something you absolutely have to do! The Reichstag Palace is breathtaking and you have to book the visit on the cupola, from where you can admire the intere cite. The audioguide will tell you more about Berlin and will make you stop in the relevant stops to explain the buildings of the city.
Remember you have to book one day in advanced!

3. Dance at "Watergate"

This club is unique! Before doing my Erasmus in Munich, I wasn't really a techno fan. But common', even if you aren't, in Berlin its compulsory to dance techno :P. I really liked this club because its right on the river and you have a beautiful view on the canal through the giant glass window. 

4. Museumsinsel

In this part of the city are located some of the best museums of the city. Another thing you can do in this neighborhood, is to visit the Dom. After visiting it inside, you can take the stair and enjoy the view from the cupola. 

5. East side gallery

Sunny weather? Take a walk along the memorial of the Berlin Wall. Painters and artists decorated the wall with amazing paintings. On the other side of the wall, you can take a beautiful walk by the river

6. Alexanderplatz
This definitely NOT one of my favorite parts of the city, but it's something you must see if you go to Berlin. Alexanderplatz itself it's not one of the most beautiful places in the city, but once you've taken a loot at the Fernesehturm, you can take a walk around the neighborhood and discover the beautiful Nikolaiviertel and the Nikolaikirche, the Marienkirche and the Roter Rathaus (the red municipal building).

7. Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie was the best known checkpoint and Berlin Wall crossing point between the west part and the east part of the city.

8. Holocaust Memorial
I'm pretty sure you've seen this memorial in quite many pictures, also after the polemical photoshops of the artist criticizing the people taking pictures between the stelae. Anyways this memorial is dedicated to the Jews who died during the Holocaust and it's located near to Potsdamer Platz.

9. Bahnhof Zoo & the Zoo itself
This is where the movie was shot and the book by Christiane F. talked about. Besides that, the zoo in Berlin is huge! If you have some time left, you should definitely see it!

10. Brandenburger Tor

11. Siegessäule 


Also, don't forget to watch the video of the Erasmus, some scenes were shot in Berlin!