Germany » Tourism

Tourism is increasing, as visitors come to savour the exciting mix of old and new. Big business, too, is booming, as government bodies flock back from Bonn and relocate in the capital, along with investment from many other parts of the country and from all over Europe. Essential industries such as electronics, manufacturing and information technology reflect the hopes for a brighter future for Berlin. As opposed to the usual clichés about Germany, Berlin is a city with a laid-back attitude and some of the liveliest nightlife in Europe. In Berlin today, there is everything from authentic beer halls and old Soviet era haunts right through to buzzing style bars and Latino nightclubs.

Germany has the fastest elevator in Europe which takes you to the Panoramapunkt viewing platform at Potsdamer Platz 1. From a height of 100 meters, there is an excellent view over the east and west of Berlin. On clear days, you can see as far as Teufelsberg, the concrete apartment blocks in Marzahn, and the wind turbines on the border to Brandenburg. No other viewing point in Berlin offers such a fascinating view over the entire city, as well as a view of German history. If you are looking for the perfect weekend break then Berlin in Germany is the ideal city to travel to.

Some of the top attraction of Berlin is given below:

• The Berlin Wall
• Brandenburg Gate
• Castles and Gardens of Potsdam and Berlin
• Nikolaikirche (Nicolai Church)
• Pariser Platz (City Square)
• Berliner Schloss (Berlin Castle)
• Bodemuseum at Museum Island
• Nationalgalerie (The National Gallery)
• Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral)
• Friedrichswerdersche Kirche (Friedrichswerder Church)