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Berlin

The station resembles the illustrations you used to see depicting cities of the future.

This modern railway hub is a European architectural marvel

Germany’s Berlin Hauptbahnhof is an ultra-modern station, well-equipped with food and services within a sleek multi-level structure.

  • Tim Richards
Inside one of the shared couchette compartments

An overnight train between two great European cities saves on a hotel (and flight)

Both a flashback to a glamorous past and a fresh new approach to rail travel, the European Sleeper is a welcome alternative to flying.

  • Tim Richards
From the ceiling of Terminal 1 hangs a massive metal “net” of red, a sculpture known as The Magic Carpet.

It opened almost a decade late, but this airport still feels futuristic

Delayed so long that Berlin locals joked it was already outdated, but the automation at this European airport is next-level.

  • Kate Armstrong
The wall and one of the many watchtowers.

Seven highlights you need to see at Berlin’s notorious wall

Symbolic of the Cold War, the 155-kilometre Berlin Wall was a concrete behemoth that cut the German capital in half and separated its citizens.

  • Kate Armstrong
She Shapes History focuses on the untold stories of the women who have shaped our cities and lives.

Ten extraordinary companies making travel a win-win for everyone

We shine a spotlight on the people and companies changing travel for the better, from a visionary safari lodge to a company championing accessible travel.

  • Traveller Team
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Hansa studios with an ever-changing hologram of Bowie.

Surreal and magical, this trail showed me Berlin through Bowie’s eyes

The late rock star had an enduring love affair with the city that helped save him. Though most don’t know of his role in saving the city.

  • Sue Williams
The 160-kilometre Berlin Wall Trail runs mostly along the former patrol roads used by officers on either side of the wall.

Seven unmissable experiences along Berlin’s dark landmark

Though the Berlin Wall fell 35 years ago, its spectre still looms large over the city.

  • Ben Groundwater
On the morning of my visit, about half the people queuing are denied entry.

I tried to get into Europe’s most notorious nightclub (and failed)

People queue for up to six hours to get into Berghain. As I hit the front of the queue, I make an unforgivable mistake.

  • Melissa Mason
Hopefuls queue to enter Berghain ... many will be refused entry.

I got into Europe’s most notoriously difficult nightclub

We're about to embark on a mission to enter the world's most mysterious club, where you are free to do almost anything - sexual or otherwise.

  • Michael Fowler
Head to the flea markets on the weekend.

Things to do in Charlottenburg, Western Berlin: Expert expat Victoria Cavanagh's tips

Avoid high heels – it's a big city and you'll be walking lots. Comfort is king in Berlin.

  • Belinda Jackson