What is free in Berlin?

Berlin offers many free activities, from exploring historic sites like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, and East Side Gallery to relaxing in vast parks like Tempelhofer Feld and Tiergarten, plus visiting moving memorials such as the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Memorial. You can also discover street art, browse flea markets like Mauerpark (with Sunday karaoke), and walk around iconic areas like Checkpoint Charlie.

What free things to do in Berlin?

Top 5 Free things to do in Berlin

• Try a self-guided walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city and get your bearings with a self-guided walking tour. ...
• Brandenburg Gate. ...
• Walk along the East Side Gallery. ...
• Take advantage of free museums. ...
• Try the Tiergarden.

What to do in Berlin with no money?

• Reichstag Building. 4.6. (35,809) Architectural Buildings. ...
• Brandenburg Gate. 4.5. (46,770) ...
• Topography of Terror. 4.5. (19,696) ...
• The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. 4.4. (37,020) ...
• Memorial of the Berlin Wall. 4.5. (18,272) ...
• East Side Gallery. 4.4. (17,064) ...
• Tiergarten. 4.5. (8,552) ...
• Gendarmenmarkt. 4.5. (7,616)

Is the Holocaust Museum in Berlin free?

Admission to the Memorial and the Museums is free!

If you would like to book guided tours and workshops, please register at least four months in advance due to high demand. From now on, please book exclusively via our new booking website.

Is Berlin still cash only?

Debit cards and major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) may often also be used, but smaller shops and cafés might only accept cash payments. Therefore, visitors should always have some euro bills and coins on hand.

How to Enjoy Berlin on a Budget

Can I use my UK debit card in Berlin?

Using your debit card abroad. You can use your debit card to spend or withdraw cash worldwide. Just use it in the same way you do at home, wherever you see the Visa symbol. We convert card transactions into pounds using the Visa exchange rate.

Can you visit Auschwitz for free?

Visits to the memorial site (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau) are free of charge. Due to the large volume of visitors, visitors are now only permitted to visit the memorial site without a guide at certain times. The memorial offers a wide selection of guided tours for individuals and groups.

What's free in Germany?

• Munich Marienplatz. 4.5. (25,870) ...
• Cologne Cathedral. 4.7. (22,544) ...
• Reichstag Building. 4.6. (35,809) ...
• Brandenburg Gate. 4.5. (46,770) ...
• Topography of Terror. 4.5. (19,696) ...
• The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. 4.4. (37,020) ...
• English Garden. 4.6. (18,166) ...
• Memorial of the Berlin Wall. 4.5. (18,272)

What are the must-try foods in Berlin?

Must-try food in Berlin: 12 yummy dishes to remember

• Flammkuchen. Discover the deliciousness of Flammkuchen, a must-eat in Berlin. ...
• Currywurst. Currywurst is the ultimate Berliner street food. ...
• Königsberger klopse. ...
• Schnitzel and beer. ...
• Döner kebab. ...
• Kartoffelpuffer. ...
• Berlin breakfast. ...
• German beer.

How to do Berlin cheaply?

Best free things to do in Berlin

1. Hang out on Tempelhofer Feld. ...
2. Walk through Neukölln – multicultural heart of Berlin. ...
3. Check out the flea markets. ...
4. Watch outdoor karaoke at Mauerpark on Sundays. ...
5. Visit the David Hasselhof Museum, Circus Hostel. ...
6. Walk through the Brandenburg Gate. ...
7. Visit the Deutsche Guggenheim for free on Mondays.

Is the Berlin Wall free to visit?

TLDR: The Berlin Wall Memorial is the central memorial site located on Bernauer Straße. It features the last preserved section of the "death strip," a watchtower, and the Documentation Center. It is free to enter.

Can you visit Berlin without speaking German?

As a tourist, you do not have to know the language, but there is one crucial reason why it would be so much better to visit Germany while you have some language skills: you will add so much more value to your trip.

What is the unfriendliest city in Germany?

The Unfriendliest City in the World is in Germany

For Munich in particular, the last place in the 2024 index is “a new low,” as Internations writes. More than two out of five expats find it difficult to adapt to the local culture.

Which items are cheaper in Germany?

Basic foods, fresh fruit, vegetables, wine, and beer are much cheaper at these supermarkets than general grocery stores.

Is WhatsApp free in Germany?

No, WhatsApp is free to use internationally.

Who was the girl who escaped Auschwitz?

Mala Zimetbaum, the first woman and the first Jewish woman to escape from Auschwitz-Birkenau, was born on January 26, 1918, in Brzesko, Poland, the fifth and youngest daughter of Pinhas and Chaya Zimetbaum.

Why can't you take pictures at Auschwitz?

Material may be used only in undertakings and projects that do not violate the good name of the Victims of Auschwitz. Photography and filming on the Museum grounds for commercial purposes, at spaces closed to visitors or with a drone, require prior approval by the Museum.

Should I buy euros before going to Germany?

Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip.

Wait until you arrive to withdraw money. I've yet to see a European airport that didn't have plenty of ATMs.

Should I tell my bank I'm going abroad?

It's not essential, but it helps our fraud detection systems to know in advance that you're travelling abroad. Find out how to get it at How do I get the mobile banking app?