Berlin

Berlin is one of those cities that feels alive with history at every corner. Germany’s capital has been through extraordinary times — it was once a city literally split in two by a concrete wall, with families living just streets apart but unable to visit each other. Today that division is gone, and Berlin has transformed into a buzzing, creative metropolis where old stories and bold new ideas exist side by side.

The city has an energy that’s hard to find anywhere else. You can stand beneath the towering Brandenburg Gate, wander through vast parks, or climb inside the Reichstag’s glittering glass dome to peer down at the politicians working below. And if you love exploring, Berlin is basically a museum lover’s paradise — with over 170 of them scattered across the city, you could discover something new every single day for months.

Berlin is the kind of place that makes you think, wonder, and dream — all at once.

Quick fact

Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, serving as the country's political, cultural, and creative heart.

Fun fact

Berlin has more museums than rainy days per year — over 170 of them — so you could visit a new one every couple of days for months!

Landmarks

Brandenburg Gate

This grand stone gate with six tall columns is Berlin's most famous symbol and was once a border crossing between two very different halves of the city.

Berlin Wall Memorial

A preserved stretch of the wall that once divided Berlin in two helps visitors imagine what it was like when families were separated by concrete and wire.