THE BEST GETAWAYS AND EXCURSIONS FROM BERLIN

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Poor but sexy, said former Mayor Klaus Wowereit about Berlin. And both terms may sound rare when they refer to a German city. In the poor, we prefer not to enter (coming from countries in southern Europe, the concept of "poor" may be somewhat different), but we fully agree with those of sexy. Berlin is possibly one of the cities with the most personality and charm in all of Europe. You will have to scratch a little to see it, but sooner or later it appears. And if after kicking you from top to bottom you still have time, why not make a break? We will recommend those for us The best excursions from Berlin.

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Potsdam is the most famous excursion from Berlin and the easiest to do. This beautiful city, a World Heritage Site, is next to the German capital, so we could say that they are practically neighboring. Here you will find the Sanssouci and Charolottenhof Palaces and other interesting visits, such as a "post -damian" version of the Brandenburg Gate or the Dutch quarter. Curiosity: Did you know that in the 18th century, Potsdam was the place chosen as a royal Prussian residence? That's why it's so pretty and monumental!

For free

Arriving is super simple since you will simply have to take a train on the S7, RE1, RB21 or RB22 line (direction S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof). Tip: if you get the Berlin Welcome Card you will not have to buy the ticket, since transportation within the ABC area is included. If you do not have it, you will have to pay € 3.40. The trip takes about 40 minutes.

On tour

The tour option seems quite interesting as it is not expensive (costs € 17) and you will have a guide who will explain many curiosities of the city. More information and reservation.

Another essential excursion in Berlin is the one that will take you to see first hand the concentration camp of Sachsenhausen, one of the most important in the Third Reich. As you can imagine the visit is not pleasant, but we would say that it is almost necessary: I wish there were no such places, but unfortunately they exist and it is our duty as travelers to learn more about the history of the places we visited.

For free

You can easily get there by taking an S-Bahn train from Berlin, you will have to stop at the Oranienburg station. The trip takes one hour and is included in the transport pass of the ABC zones. From there the concentration camp is about 20 minutes walking (there are also buses that leave at the same door). The entrance to the field is completely free. If you want to visit the countryside for free and know the history of the site you can rent an audio guide (€ 3).

On tour

It is interesting to know more in detail what happened. The guides are good and treat the subject with delicacy but without adorning reality. Keep in mind that the tours do not include transportation, but the trip is included in the ABC zones pass. More information and reservation.

The capital of Saxony went down in history because it was the center of one of the most tragic bombings of World War II, during which much of the city center was destroyed and more than 20,000 civilians lost their lives. Today Dresden looks more beautiful than ever (not in vain he earned the nickname "Florence from the north") and is a very good excursion from Berlin.

For free

You can arrive by train or by bus, although the ideal is to get up early so you can make the most of your time. With Flixbus there are several buses a day. The fastest take about two hours and tickets are found for € 8 (one way). The train takes the same and costs about € 20, so the bus option is better. A good idea, once in Dresden, is to do this free tour to know the essentials of the city

On tour

The tour we recommend includes transfer from / to Berlin and guided tour in Dresden, although if you find an offer with Flixbus we believe that the option for free (with free tour) is more convenient. More information and reservation.

Some people call it "the new Berlin" and that is that Leipzig is gaining more and more followers: this city is fun and full of cultural and artistic offerings. If modern and lively places are cool, you have to get to know their roll. Of course, if you are a more "classic" traveler, do not worry: the city also has an interesting historical center and stories that you will like (do you think Napoleon?).

For free

As in the previous case, you can arrive from Berlin by train or by bus. For us the best is Flixbus: you will get to Leipzig in 2 / 2.30 hours and there are tickets for € 8. The train costs about € 20 but the advantage is that it links Berlin with Leipzig in just over an hour. Once there, if you want, you can sign up for the guided tour for free! (you know, leave a tip).

On tour

We did not find a tour leaving from Berlin to Leipzig.

Ok, technically you will not leave the city, but diving in the years of Nazism and / or the Cold War will be like taking a trip to the past. This counts as a trip within the trip, doesn't it? The best thing in this case (unless you are not an expert) is to get carried away by guides who know the city (and its history) better than its pockets. The best thematic tours in Berlin are:

Walk through the Berlin of Nazism
Berlin during the Cold War

These are for us the best excursions from Berlin. As you can see, there are excursions of all kinds and for all kinds of travelers. If you can, stay a week in Berlin and do them all, although if you had to choose one, what would it be?

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