DK Eyewitness Berlin

Berlin pairs a long past with a forward-looking outlook, and its character shifts noticeably from one district to the next. You could spend a day among the museums on Museum Island, explore the grounds of Schloss Charlottenburg, a site tied to royalty, or work your way through street food from many countries.

The city's best-known landmarks include the Brandenburg Gate and the TV Tower, and its arts scene has earned Berlin a reputation as the European capital of cool. Once you leave the centre, parks and idyllic lakes offer a calm contrast to the city's busy streets.

This fully revised edition has been checked against the changes brought by the COVID-19 outbreak as closely as possible. It offers guidance from experts, detailed profiles of major sights, photographs on nearly every page, and hand-drawn illustrations of famous buildings and neighbourhoods. The book is light enough to carry wherever you go.

The guide covers the must-see sights, top experiences and lesser-known spots, along with recommendations for places to eat, drink, shop and stay. Detailed maps and walking routes, easy-to-follow itineraries, and practical advice on preparing for the trip, getting around and staying safe help you plan. Colour-coded chapters cover each part of the city, from Unter den Linden and Alexanderplatz to the quieter streets of Prenzlauer Berg and areas further afield. Readers touring the wider country can look at DK Eyewitness Germany, and those wanting a pocket-sized Berlin guide can try DK Eyewitness Top 10 Berlin.