Friday, January 30, 2009

Berlin Holidays

The beautiful capital city and the heartbeat of Germany, Berlin is fascinating place to visit all the year round, with a vast array of attractions to entice all the visitors to come here again and again. It is the country's biggest metropolis in area and population, and virtually the most populous city in the European Union. The city of Berlin built around the River Spree, has surprisingly, more water surfaces and bridges than Venice, Amsterdam and Stockholm put together!

This city with its culture and hospitality extends a warm welcome to the tourists and visitors. Here are some interesting facts about Berlin, which will attract you towards this place.
  1. This exciting city is a home to numerous landmarks. The tallest structure in the Berlin city, the Fernsehtum Television Tower, is a permanent tourist attraction. Be sure to check out the Potsdamer Platz, complete with shops, bars, cafes and other places of entertainment. You will also come across the Egyptian Museum that houses 6000 year old artifacts. During the course of your tour, you will be able to have a view of the sculptures as well as the old and modern paintings of Van Gough, Picasso and Cezanne in the various art galleries.
  2. In order to have a tryst with nature, you can visit the Berlin's central park, over 630 acres, the Tiergarten. The surroundings are full of flowers, garden and trees. The beer garden provides a secluded environment, where one can sit in privacy and experience peace within oneself. The Brandenburg gate is an important landmark and joins two sides of the city, having a busy road running underneath it.
  3. Berlin has one of the most diverse and lively nightlife scenes in Europe. Its bars and night clubs give this city an open-minded, indomitable and cosmopolitan spirit. In fact, Berlin nights set trends around the world. Together with Madrid and New York, Berlin has become a reference point for part-goers and night life lovers. The night owls will certainly have a place in the German nightlife, full of offers for all kinds of tastes and wallets.
  4. Berlin is just an hour's flying time from UK, and makes it a perfect destination for both weekend and mid-end trips. Berlin is also an ideal destination for food lovers. Try authentic sauerkraut, spicy sausages, schnitzels and pretzels, washed down with around 800 varieties of beers found in the Bavarian region of Germany.
  5. The most exciting about Berlin is that it provides a relaxed atmosphere, which makes it very conducive to attract visitors and tourists from all over the world. Thrills, excitement, exotic locales, sensuous nightlife, history and exhibitions, Berlin has something to offer to everyone!
So, visit Germany and have a rocking time of your life!

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