Experience Berlin, the heart of Germany's transformation since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The city is a hub for cultural innovation, pulsating nightlife and eclectic hipster charm. Berlin is a youthful, dynamic metropolis embracing global influences while setting architectural, art and fashion trends. The city's skyline is a mix of sleek modernity and nostalgic nods to the 90s. As young families enjoy leisurely brunches, the nightlife crowd cycles home in the early hours.
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Facts| Population: | 3.58 million |
| Currency: | Euro, €1 = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | Emergency / Police: 110
Fire brigade / Rescue Coordination Centre: 112
On-call medical service: +49 30 31 00 31 |
| Newspapers: | Berliner Zeitung: www.berliner-zeitung.de/topics/english-edition
The Tagesspiegel: www.tagesspiegel.de
The Berliner Morgenpost: www.morgenpost.de
Die Welt: www.welt.de |
| Website: | www.visitberlin.de/en » |
| Opening Hours: | Most businesses are closed on Sundays. Shops and department stores are usually open from 8am to 10pm from Monday to Saturday, though your best chance to get what you need is before 8pm. Fortunately, some grocery stores and pharmacies in Berlin are open on Sundays, but you'll have to spend some time looking for them.
For small things, head to a Spätkauf (or Späti). It's a type of convenience shop particular to Berlin, known for staying open late. The term literally translates to 'late purchase'. |
| Tourist Information: | Full list of tourist information offices by city district:
www.visitberlin.de/en/tourist-informations-districts
You can also send an email to hallo@visitBerlin.de |
