THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN BERLIN FOR FREE

The German capital is one of the most curious and emblematic cities in Europe. It may happen to you like us and is not a crush at first sight, but Berlin is one of those cities that are gradually discovered, and are almost valued more when you remember it than when you live it. We already tell you what to see in Berlin, but today we are going to reveal you Top 10 things to do in Berlin for free, smell!

1. Besides being the canvas of magnificent works of art in the open air, it is a symbol of freedom and a place with a unique history. We talked, how could it be otherwise, about Berlin Wall. For almost 29 years in the Cold War, the city was separated in two by this wall: on one side the allies, and on the other the Soviets. On the night of November 9, 1989, the Fall of the Berlin Wall was lived, in favor of freedoms, but it was not completely destroyed, and today some sections are still preserved.

Specifically, we recommend you go to the East Side Gallery, which is not only the longest and best preserved section of the Berlin Wall, it is also one of the most sensational outdoor art galleries in the world. Perhaps the most famous mural is "The Kiss", which represents the communist leaders Erick Honecker (East Germany) and Leonif Brezhnev (Soviet Union) who kissed during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the German Democratic Republic. It wasn't a passion kiss, uh, it represented communist solidarity.

2. One of the liveliest and most personality neighborhoods in Berlin is Kreuzberg, the Turkish quarter. Super entertaining, especially thanks to its markets, and where you will have a great time if you like photography, because it is full of graffiti corners, trendy places, and picturesque corners ... Do not miss a walk around here for anything in the world.

3. Visit the German Parliament and his wonderful glass dome, the work of Norman Foster. To do this you will have to reserve the day and time of your visit on their website. During the guided tour you will be able to know more about the history of the building, about how the German parliament works and, of course, at the end it touches photo session with the famous dome.

4. Make a free tour of the center of Berlin. Technically it is not free, since at the end of the visit you should tip the guide, but believe us: it is a very well invested money! During the 2-hour tour you will know the main tourist points of Berlin and dive into the history of the city. You can book it here. By the way, here we leave you a few curiosities of Berlin. Novelty! Now there is also a free tour (based on tips) by bike! You will only have to leave a deposit of € 15 that will be returned to you at the end of the tour. You can book it here.

5. But not all are fun visits in the German capital. It is clear that approaching its darker side is almost an obligation. One of the best places to learn more about the Nazi era is the Topography of Terror, a museum where you will learn a lot about Hitler's Germany years, with informative panels, documents and graphic testimonies of the time. Curiosity: the museum stands where the SS and Gestapo headquarters used to be.

6. Another stop, hard but necessary, is the monument toJews, composed of thousands of concrete blocks that arouse the most disparate sensations among travelers. For us, far from the aesthetic tirade, the purpose of the visit is to reflect on the horrors of the human being. Please, when you visit it, be respectful: it is not a place for funny photos or instagram sessions.

7. Cross the Brandenburg Gate, one of the most universal symbols of Berlin. The truth is that, for how many times you have seen it in photos or videos, live impresses a lot. It was built between 1788 and 1791, inspired by the main gate of the Acropolis of Athens and it was one of the old entrance gates to the city.

8. One of our favorite plans in Berlin is to walk through the old Tempelhof airport, if it is at sunset much better. And is that the track that used to take off and landing planes, today is an amazing urban park.

9. And speaking of parks, you can't miss a walk through the green lung of Berlin, the Tiergarden. Or for him Mauer Park, where on Sunday afternoons sessions of super fun karaokes are organized. It is one of the most authentic plans, which both tourists and locals love.

10. Finally, two places that you can not miss in your visit to Berlin: the Berlin Cathedral, on the island of museums, where you will find the main museums of the city. And the Kaiser Wilhem Church, also known as the church of remembrance, which was bombed during World War II and today remains as it is. It is one of the most visible scars in Berlin, but not by far the only one.

These are just 10 things to do in Berlin for free, the best plans to enjoy in the most alternative city in Germany, without having to pay a single eurito, but the capital of Germany awaits you with many more interesting visits. Do not hesitate to go 🙂