Traveling in 2020 will unfortunately look different, but that does not mean that there is nothing to discover. A great moment to (re)discover and appreciate the beauty of Europe. Normally we backpack with our daughters Lotus (11), Jaïra (4) and Joëlla (3), but this time we left for Berlin for a long weekend!
Besides being the capital of Germany, Berlin is also a city with an enormous history and is known for its highly developed cultural life. It is the city of festivals, nightlife, museums and art exhibitions. Although that is of course all slightly different in today's time, Berlin has more than enough to offer for an unforgettable weekend. And how is Berlin with children? We'd love to tell you that below!
To Berlin with children, that's how you get there
Car or train? We chose to travel to Berlin by car, from Utrecht it is approximately 635 km. If you leave early in the morning (we left at 04:30) then it is a short six hour drive. So nice for the (holiday) traffic jam! A good alternative is Intercity Berlin, from Amsterdam you go directly by train to Berlin in just over six hours. You can also depart from Utrecht by train. I will explain to you the reason why we chose the car later!
How many days for Berlin with children?
There is so much to do in Berlin that you can easily spend a week here without boredom. Because Berlin is really big and because there is a 'center' in both West and East Berlin, two full days are the minimum you need. We were there 'only' three days, so you can easily go longer.
Choice for a nice hotel
As mentioned (and known) in Berlin you really have an 'east' and 'west' part. It is good to take this into account when you are looking for a hotel. There is plenty on offer in both parts, and you (almost) cannot avoid having to use public transport to discover Berlin. To put it in a very exaggerated way, West Berlin is the 'richer' part and East Berlin is a bit grayer and less 'luxurious'.
For that reason we chose a hotel in Berlin Mitte, this part is fairly in between. For us, the NH Berlin Mitte hotel was ideal. This hotel is located 300m from Checkpoint Charlie and most places of interest are within walking distance. If you are more interested in shopping, Upper Room Hotel Kurfürstendamm is a must. For East Berlin it is worth looking for a hotel around Alexanderplatz.
Comments