Things to do / see in Berlin

Things to do / see in Berlin

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51mon

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339 posts

217 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Me and a few mates are off to Berlin for a long weekend in a few weeks time, and was wandering if anyone had any reccomendations on what to do / see while we're there?

Also, what sort of weather should we be expecting in mid March over there?

shirt

22,676 posts

202 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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i'm going on the 20th. bought the timeout mini guide and looks like you'd have to be a mong to miss out on things to do in berlin! nightlife looks amazing, i will be packing the pro plus smile

krallicious

4,312 posts

206 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Weather about the same as southern England. While there you might as well see Checkpoint Charlie (very touristy though). Go to the VW building and oogly some cars. See the Bradenburg Gate, lots of museums and the opera house is nice. There is also a big tower you can go up and get a good view of the whole city but I cannot remember the name of it though. Oh and get a travel card as they are very cheap and public transport is excellent

51mon

Original Poster:

339 posts

217 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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good advice, cheers guys. Will have a look on ebay for the timeout guide, thought it might be deadeasy to research, just being lazy thats all!!

VW place sounds like a must, sure the girls who are coming are gonna love that...... !!

shirt

22,676 posts

202 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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timeout mini guide is £6 from WHS.

i also use this site a lot, you can download a version of the guide as a pdf and print it out

http://www.inyourpocket.com/germany/city/berlin.ht...

http://www.inyourpocket.com/static/downloads.html

V8mate

45,899 posts

190 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Love Berlin - favourite city in the world.

It will be colder than the UK.

Oranienburger Strasse is great for nightlife; all night bars, clubs, food etc.

Go there during the day and it's deserted. Really comes alive late on.


ETA: Nearest 'U' station is Oranienburger Tor

Edited by V8mate on Friday 20th February 12:13

Dunk76

4,350 posts

215 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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If you're flying in, take your Biggles hat and goggles.

Pass through customs/arrivals with arms outspread humming the theme tune to Dambusters.

Trust me, I worked in Germany for over a year, those zany Jerries will love it!







Harry Flashman

19,410 posts

243 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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The women. Some of the hottest girls I have ever encountered appear to live in some of the city's (excellent) clubs.

Monki

1,233 posts

192 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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try BerlinerWeiss, beautiful drink!

tom g

1,046 posts

196 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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JOIN THE PUB CRAWL!

One of the best night outs EVAH

Pay a small fee to get free beer to start with, get shots in between establishments and discounts inside... meet lots of interesting people too (locals and ourists)

I've forgotten where it congregates... There's a free berlin tours thing which meets at the main square at certain times... you'll find out about it there...

jeff m

4,060 posts

259 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Isn't this about the right time for the koln festival, can't remember the name of it. Three day event, fancy dress, dark beer when even their police smile.

Possible Berlin could have it's own version.

tom g

1,046 posts

196 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Dunk76 said:
If you're flying in, take your Biggles hat and goggles.

Pass through customs/arrivals with arms outspread humming the theme tune to Dambusters.

Trust me, I worked in Germany for over a year, those zany Jerries will love it!
Someone on telly told the exact same story recently.... my memory fails me.... might have been buzzcocks or QI

V8mate

45,899 posts

190 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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jeff m said:
Isn't this about the right time for the koln festival, can't remember the name of it. Three day event, fancy dress, dark beer when even their police smile.
Karneval.

Started yesterday. Most of the festivities over this weekend.

Edited by V8mate on Friday 20th February 12:41

Lord Pikey

3,257 posts

216 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Harry Flashman said:
The women. Some of the hottest girls I have ever encountered appear to live in some of the city's (excellent) clubs.
Even with your reputation mr flashypants i do not believe you.

Pictures please...

HAB

3,632 posts

228 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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The women, and the Deutsches Technikmuseum. And the Beer. And the Bratwurst/Currywurst.

Fabulous city.

tom g

1,046 posts

196 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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HAB said:
And the Currywurst.
vomit

Think: sausages and chips swimming in a bowl of ketchup

Edited by tom g on Friday 20th February 12:43

Harry Flashman

19,410 posts

243 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Lord Pikey said:
Harry Flashman said:
The women. Some of the hottest girls I have ever encountered appear to live in some of the city's (excellent) clubs.
Even with your reputation mr flashypants i do not believe you.

Pictures please...
Chap - Berlin has one of the best late night bar, club and music scenes in Europe. With commensurately pretty people.

I mean, I had to use rohypnol and everything.


jeff m

4,060 posts

259 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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V8mate said:
jeff m said:
Isn't this about the right time for the koln festival, can't remember the name of it. Three day event, fancy dress, dark beer when even their police smile.
Karneval.

Started yesterday. Most of the festivities over this weekend.
I think it use to be called Flasching or something like, I didn't google 'cos I can't spell it and it's going to say "do you mean flashing" smile
And then I'll be off following the links biggrin

Lord Pikey

3,257 posts

216 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Wow. I clearly need training from you.

Down in Munich i just hit them over the head and drag them back to my Cave / Flat smile

Harry Flashman

19,410 posts

243 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Lord Pikey said:
Wow. I clearly need training from you.

Down in Munich i just hit them over the head and drag them back to my Cave / Flat smile
You live in Munich? Another great city! Are the women generally fit (saw a few, but nothing exceptional...)? This is important when picking a city, I feel.

Edited by Harry Flashman on Friday 20th February 12:51