
10 things to do in Berlin, Germany
01:39 - Museum Island
02:04 - Berlin Cathedral
02:22 - Cruise on the Spree River
02:40 - Dinner at Frea (vegan and waste-free restaurant)
03:16 - Berlin by bike
04:25 - Mauerpark
05:43 - Humboldt Forum
07:38 - Indian Street Food
08:54 - Beer tasting at Brlo Bewery
12:42 - Berlin food tour (Kreuzburg)
17:22 - Stay at Circus Hotel
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BERLIN TRAVEL GUIDE | 10 Things to do in Berlin, Germany
🇩🇪 Berlin Travel Guide: Biking, Beer & Berlin’s Best Bites
Discover Germany’s capital on two wheels, taste local brews in Kreuzberg, and feast on reimagined classics—from vegan currywurst to kaiserschmarrn—on an evening food tour. Here’s everything we did, in order, to explore Berlin like locals:
👋 Greetings & Day 1 Overview
“Hello and greetings from Berlin, Germany!” We kick off our visit to this artsy, funky, gritty city famed for history, street art and culinary creativity.
Today’s Lineup:
Morning stroll: Museum Island & Berlin Cathedral
Dinner at Freya: Berlin’s first plant-based, zero-waste restaurant
🏛️ Morning: Museum Island & Berlin Cathedral
Wander along Spree River on Museum Island, home to the Old Museum, New Museum, Bode, Pergamon & Humboldt Forum.
Snap photos of the magnificent Berlin Cathedral—climb 270 steps for 360° city views (optional).
Note: river-cruise pickups here make it a central attraction.
🥗 Dinner at Freya (Plant-Based Zero Waste)
First tastes:
Braised & poached pear with beetroot coffee adobo carrot
Polenta with mushroom & kale ragu
Hazelnut-almond ice-cream sandwich
Why go? Innovative vegan flavours that prove sustainable dining can also be exquisite.
🚴 Day 2: Four-Hour Bike Tour with Berlin on Bike
Meeting Point: Bicycle pickup at the hotel; helmets on!
Tour Highlights:
Mauerpark: evolving street-art wall, amphitheater karaoke & (Sunday) flea market vibe
Humboldt Forum: newly completed palace-palimpsest housing museums & eateries
Hidden neighbourhood gems & historic sites in Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg & more
Pro Tip: In just four hours, you can tour from the Brandenburg Gate to Templehof, thanks to spacious bike lanes and expert guide tips from Oleg.
🍛 Midday: Indian Lunch Break
Palak Paneer (creamy spinach & cottage cheese)
Paneer Butter Masala with garlic-butter naan
Cultural Note: Berlin’s international food scene rivals any metropolis—Indian to Indonesian, all at wallet-friendly prices.
🍻 Kreuzberg’s Berlo Brew House Tasting
“Berlin above the swamp” origin story of the name Berlo(a)
Beer Flights & Pairings:
Berlina Weisse (German IPA) + fresh & dried apple chips
Helles (classic lager) + toasted bread & mushrooms
Pale Ale + chicory
German IPA + kimchi & caraway seeds (favourite!)
Baltic Porter + fermented black garlic
Why go? Innovative pairings reveal the nuanced taste profiles of modern German craft beer.
🌙 Evening: Kreuzberg Food Tour with Fork & Walk
Stop 1: Vegan Currywurst with house-made spicy sauce
Stop 2: Authentic Turkish Pide (lamb & beef) at a neighbourhood imbiss
Stop 3: Austro-Bavarian tapas:
Leberkäse-style sausage on rustic bun
Käsespätzle (handmade noodles in melted cheese & crispy onions)
Mushroom-cream dumplings (Knöpfle)
🏨 Farewell & Where We Stayed
Circus Hotel & Hostel in Mitte: funky bar, rooftop terrace & the quirky Hasselhoff Museum next door.
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