Getting Around
Getting around Berlin is surprisingly easy. The most obvious option is the excellent public transportation system comprised of underground (U-Bahn) and elevated (S-Bahn) trains, buses and...
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Air Travel
Berlin has three airports, but that’s not enough to make the city a proper hub for air travel. Tegel, Schönefeld and Tempelhof airports are – even taken together – too small and too...
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Boat
The Spree isn’t exactly one of the world’s mighty rivers, but Berliners still get plenty of use out of it. The river is primarily plied by tourist boats and cargo barges, along with the...
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Bus
The bus network is an integral part of the city’s public transportation system. The BVG operates several types of buses – extended ‘accordion’ and double-decker models – that are all well...
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Car
The city is loath to encourage more people to own cars, but there are far worse urban areas for driving. There is rush-hour traffic, but it pales in comparison to most big cities. German...
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Bicycle
Berlin is a paradise for cyclists. There are countless kilometres of bike lanes and the city’s broad streets usually offer plenty of room next to motorists, even if the cobblestones can...
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Metro
Berlin’s outstanding public transportation system has a combination of underground (U-Bahn) and elevated (S-Bahn
Schnellbahn or 'fast railway') trains. They are technically run by... read more
Taxi
Unlike the garish colours favoured in other countries, Germany’s taxis are all painted modest beige. Many of them are also swanky Mercedes models, so you might expect taking a cab in...
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