Why visit
Berlin is the least German German city. Museum Island UNESCO site, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Tempelhof's converted airport-park, and Berghain's techno mythology.
Berlin at a glance
City population
3.9 million
Metro: 6.1 million
Elevation
34 m
112 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Berlin
Airport
BER
Berlin Brandenburg
Founded
13th century
Getting around
U-Bahn + S-Bahn + trams + buses (all on one ticket)
Signature dish
Currywurst, Döner kebab, Berliner (donut)
Neighborhoods for travelers
MitteKreuzbergPrenzlauer BergFriedrichshain
Germany at a glance
Country center
51.0°, 9.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
357,114 km²
137,882 mi²
Country population
83.3 million
233/km²
Subregion
Western Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+49
Language
German
Demonym
German
Internet
.de
UN
Member state
ISO code
DE / DEU
Where in the world
51.0° · 9.0°
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Did you know
- Berlin is nine times the size of Paris but with less than half the population.
- The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. 30+ km of it still stands as a memorial in the East Side Gallery.
- The city has 180+ museums and 440+ art galleries.
- Germany has over 1,500 different beers and nearly 1,300 breweries.
- Berlin is 9× the size of Paris by area, with a quarter of the population.
Bordering Germany
Traveler notes
- U-Bahn + S-Bahn is fast and thorough
- East Side Gallery stretches 1.3 km of the Wall
- Winter has shorter days but excellent Christmas markets
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Frequently asked about Berlin
What currency is used in Berlin?
Berlin uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Germany?
The primary language is German.
What is the international calling code for Germany?
The calling code is +49.
What airport serves Berlin?
Berlin Brandenburg (IATA: BER).
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