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Berlin-good restaurants and beautiful castles
Berlin is a really diverse and special city where you can find many different things like different restaurants, cultural events and architecture.
EuropeGermany1 day / September 2021
Highs & Lows
Exotic ice cream at 'Esmeraldas peruanische Spezialitäten' .
Some Berliners can be unfriendly.
Itinerary Overview
Berlin is generally known for its electronic music scene but has to offer many more things than night clubs. Such as a variety of super nice restaurants and cafés, parks, lakes and cultural activities. Potsdam, which is the city next to Berlin is a must see if you are interested in beautiful castles.
Esmeraldas peruanische Spezialitäten is a very nice Peruvian restaurant in one of Berlin's nicest districts called Schöneberg. Especially in summer the place is very enjoyable with its nice terrace to have a Pisco Sour, Ceviche, Causa and Pollo a la brasa which are most recommended to try out at the restaurant. There are also more things to try out such as the homemade ice cream with special flavors like Guanábana, Guayaba, Lúcuma or Chicha morrada. If u have more time it is also really nice to walk around the area and you can always have a cheap beer from the Späti and enjoy it for example around the Apostel Paulus Church where in summer lots of people are sitting and hanging out.
Potsdam is a bit smaller city next to Berlin and is known for its castles that you can find at Park Sanscoussi where the University of Potsdam is also located. It's is really nice to take your time and have a chilled walk through the park because it is really huge. But not only the castles are a must see in Potsdam. Also the mansions in the hole city are very nice to watch. It's a little insider tip because it is not an official tour but just go through the city and enjoy looking at the mansions and get some Beverly Hills feeling in Germany.
Q & A
What would you have changed?
I would not have changed much. Only to take time for the castles parks tour.Anything go wrong during the trip?
Nothing really went wrong during the trip.Restaurant recommendations?
Esmeraldas peruanische Spezialitäten, German food: Lenzig Restaurant in Schöneberg, Kebab: Rüyam in Schöneberg, Currywurst: Curry 36 at MehringdammTips you would give a friend?
I would recommend to visit Berlin and Potsdam in autum or summer. Especially in winter it can be very grey and cold and not enjoyable. Also it's nice to have a bike in the city.Packing tips?
Make sure to have an umbrella so as a rain jacket just in case you need it.Transportation Tips?
Berlin is really well organized regarding to its public tranpostation. So there is no need to have a car.Any surprises?
Sometimes people don't speak German in shops so you are okay with English in the city.Booking details?
It was a day trip.