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Berlin (Land Berlin) Travel Guide — All 1 Cities & Towns

Germany's vibrant federal capital: the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Dome, UNESCO Museum Island, East Side Gallery, Prussian palaces, and Europe's most dynamic contemporary art, music, and culinary scene.

Federal StateBerlin
State CapitalBerlin
Population3.8M
Cities & Towns1

Key Highlights in Berlin

Berlin is a constituent German federal state (Bundesland) anchored by its capital in Berlin, connected by Deutsche Bahn ICE intercity trains and regional RE/RB services covered by the €58 Deutschlandticket.

Regional Cuisine & Local Food in Berlin

Traditional Berlin cuisine celebrates seasonal regional ingredients, wood-fired sourdough breads, and centuries-old brewing and winemaking traditions.

  • Berliner Currywurst: Steamed-then-fried pork sausage (with or without casing) sliced under tangy curry ketchup and curry powder, served with Brötchen or fries.
  • Döner Kebab & Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap: Berlin-invented Turkish flatbread packed with spit-roasted meat, roasted vegetables, feta, and herb-garlic sauces.
  • Berliner Pfannkuchen & Eisbein: Jam-filled powdered yeast doughnuts and cured pork hock with Erbsenpüree (pea purée) and sauerkraut.

Regional beers, Rieslings & drinks: Berliner Weisse (with woodruff or raspberry syrup), Späti Craft Pilsner & Club-Mate

Featured Cities & Historic Towns in Berlin

Featured City

Berlin (Land Berlin)

Berlin (Land Berlin) — Federal Capital & Cultural Metropolis in Berlin, served by Berlin Bf / Hbf and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Pop. 3,755,251 · €115–€230 ($125–$250)

All 1 Cities, Historic Towns & Municipalities in Berlin

Click any city, wine town, or village below for its dedicated travel guide, local dining guide, Deutsche Bahn rail access, and € EUR daily budget:

Major German City

Berlin (Berlin)

Major German City in Berlin · Nearest DB station: Berlin Bf / Hbf

Major German City · Pop. 3,755,251