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YOUR HOTEL IN THE HEART OF BERLIN PRACTICAL INFORMATION 1 5 3 4 6 5 BANKS Usual opening times: 2 1 p Mon – Fri, 10am – 5pm 4 Kantstraße 2 p Sat until 2pm (only some banks) 2 p Sunday (some travel banks) 5 6 1 3 3 2 To cancel credit and mobile phone cards: CANCELLATION 5 p HOTLINE 116116 1 4 4 TOURIST INFO Telephone number: 3 p +49 (0)30 | 25 0025 Kurfürstendamm

6 EMERGENCY Police: p 110 Fire department: p 112 Youth hotline: AROUND US p 0800 | 111 0 333

PHARMACIES & SOUVENIRS & SO YOU DON‘T PAY TOO MUCH FINANCES SHOPPING

1 Pharmacy in the station 1 Ampelmann Shop 2 Apotheke at the 2 Bikini Berlin p Doner € 2.50 – € 3.50 SNACKS 3 Exchange AG 3 Europa-Center p Ice cream approx. € 1.00 4 Deutsche Bank 4 Apple Store p Coffee € 1.50 – € 3.00 5 Berliner Sparkasse 5 Sports p Currywurst € 2.00 – € 4.00 6 Postbank Finanzcenter

CULTURE p entrance € 5.00 – € 12.00 CULTURE & RESTAURANTS & SIGHTS BARS TAXI p Taxi 0-7 km € 2.00/km from 7 km € 1.50/km 1 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche 1 Jim Block Basic price € 3.90 2 Zoo Palast Berlin 2 Schwarzes Café Short trip € 5.00 3 C/O Galerie 3 Hard Rock Café Berlin (up to 2km and only if 4 Theater des Westens 4 Alt Berliner Biersalon the taxi is stopped 5 Stachelschweine 5 Dicke Wirtin on the street) 6 Story of Berlin 6 Curry 36 fast-food stand

2 alet to go – Berlin Guide 3 OUR HOTEL · 3-star comfort 24 H · 24h reception · Free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel · Large breakfast buffet FREE

· Single, double and family rooms · Rooms with air-conditioning, flatscreen TV with satellite channels and radio stations, and safe · Shower/WC, hairdryer and floor heating Enter the promotion code „guide5“ · Rooms equipped and accessible for the disabled + WC on your next booking via www.aletto.de and receive a 5% discount .*

The aletto Hotel Kudamm is located in the centre of Berlin‘s , between America House and Theater des Westens, only a few minutes’ walk away from Zoologischer Garten, Kurfürstendamm, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the department store KaDeWe ().

The hotel’s convenient location offers the perfect starting point from which · Conference room to explore the vibrant capital city. Thanks to its proximity to the train station · Bar with lounge and various snacks Zoologischer Garten, any part of the city can be reached quickly and easily. · Eat-in kitchen, laundry room with washers and dryers (coin operated) · Children‘s playground, basketball court, football pitch, table tennis and boules

Hardenbergstraße 21 10623 Berlin Zoologischer Garten · Roof terrace with lounge bar and view over Berlin Kurfürstendamm · Bicycle rental Tel.: +49 (0)30 233 214 100 E-Mail: [email protected] · Private parking spaces and public parking next door · Suitable for groups

* Discount on the current overnight price. Only bookable via www.aletto.de. Valid for two years 4 after having received the guide, also on special dates, it is not combinable with other discounts, 5 special offers and prices for groups (from 12 people). alet to go – Berlin Guide CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION SIGHTS

Practical Information . pg. 02 ...... pg. 08 Map of the surroundings ...... pg. 03 ...... pg. 09 Our hotel...... pg. 04 Hackesche Höfe. pg. 11 Typical Berlin experience...... pg. 31 . pg. 14 Rent a bike...... pg. 32 Holocaust Memorial...... pg. 15 Imprint...... pg. 32 Berliner Fernsehturm ...... pg. 18 ...... pg. 18 Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church...... pg. 19 Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart...... pg. 09 ENTERTAINMENT Pergamonmuseum...... pg. 10 Deutsches Historisches Museum...... pg. 10 Blue Man Group. pg. 15 ...... pg. 11 Theater des Westens. pg. 20 DDR Museum...... pg. 14 Stachelschweine Cabaret...... pg. 21 Museum of Technology...... pg. 16 Filmpark Babelsberg...... pg. 26 Museum für Naturkunde ...... pg. 17 Friedrichstadt-Palast Berlin...... pg. 26 Computerspielemuseum...... pg. 19 Story of Berlin...... pg. 24 Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen...... pg. 24 SHOPPING Jewish Museum...... pg. 25 Berlin. pg. 27 Kurfürstendamm...... pg. 28 Wilmersdorfer Strasse...... pg. 28 ...... pg. 29 ATTRACTIONS Friedrichstrasse...... pg. 29

Madame Tussauds Berlin...... pg. 08 Berlin Dungeon...... pg. 12 Aquadom & Berlin...... pg. 12 Legoland Discovery Center Berlin...... pg. 16 Berliner Unterwelten. pg. 17 Das Asisi Panorama zum geteilten Berlin. pg. 20 Berlin . pg. 21 C/O Berlin...... pg. 22 Zoo Berlin ...... pg. 23 Zoo- . pg. 23 . pg. 25

6 alet to go – Berlin Guide 7 BRANDENBURG GATE REICHSTAG BUILDING

WHERE? Brandenburger Tor WHERE? 1 3 Platz der Republik 1 10117 Berlin 11011 Berlin

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 5 stations | approx. 14 min. © 030 | 30 22 70 www.bundestag.de aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The Brandenburg Gate, built at the end The Reichstag building in Berlin is the of the 18th century as a watchtower seat of the German Bundestag (national 4 stations | approx. 8 min. and toll gate, is today one of the most parliament) and is also a popular tourist important sights in Berlin and is a well- attraction. Groups and individuals can known symbol of ‘s former take advantage of guided tours, a visit to division. Located at the start of the Unter the glass dome which crowns the building den Linden promenade, it offers anyone or watch a parliament debate. Due to Tickets for this attraction are visiting Berlin the perfect backdrop for a reasons of security, advanced registration available at the reception. photo. is necessary.

MADAME TUSSAUDS BERLIN HAMBURGER BAHNHOF – MUSEUM FÜR GEGENWART

WHERE? Brandenburger Tor WHERE? Hauptbahnhof 2 74 4 Invalidenstraße 50 – 51 10117 Berlin 10557 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 01806 | 54 58 00* © 030 | 266 42 42 42 www.madametussauds.com/berlin www.smb.museum Madame Tussauds Berlin Museen zu Staatl. Berlin | M. Meisse

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN Fascinating and life-like wax figures in The Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum für an interactive attraction welcome you to 5 stations | approx. 14 min. Gegenwart is home to the National Gallery 3 stations | approx. 6 min. the world of celebrities. Rub shoulders of the National Museums and the venue with your favourite stars, from Hollywood for contemporary art in Berlin. Here, works A-listers and sport heroes to famous people by the likes of , Andy Warhol from history, politics and culture. and Roy Lichtenstein are on permanent Tickets for this attraction are display. There are also temporary exhibi- Tickets for this attraction are available at the reception. tions. available at the reception.

* 20 Ct./Call from a German landline, from other German mobile networks maximum of 60 Ct./Call.

8 alet to go – Berlin Guide 9 PERGAMONMUSEUM NEUES MUSEUM

WHERE? Friedrichstraße WHERE? Friedrichstraße 5 Bodestraße 1-3 7 Bodestraße 1–3 10178 Berlin 10178 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 266 42 42 42 © 030 | 266 42 42 42 www.smb.museum www.smb.museum Staatl. Museen zu Museen zu Staatl. Berlin | M. Meisse Museen zu Staatl. Berlin | A. Kleuker

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The is another of The Neues Museum is one of the five Berlin’s National Museums. It is the home 4 stations | approx. 8 min. National Museums in Berlin on Berlin‘s so- 4 stations | approx. 8 min. of ancient architecture, German post- called Museumsinsel (“”). post-antiquity art and Middle Eastern In 2009, it was completely restored and and Islamic art. The museum derives it‘s now exhibits many treasures from the name from the monumental construction Egyptian, classical, ancient and prehistoric of the Pergamon Altar, but it is not the Tickets for this attraction are periods. Here at the Neues Museum, one Tickets for this attraction are museum‘s only illustrious component available at the reception. can see the bust of Nefertiti, the famous available at the reception. the impressive Ishtar Gate, the Mshatta Berlin “Green Head” and the “Gold Hat”, façade and the Market Gate of Miletus are as well as Schliemann‘s Trojan antiquities. also globally celebrated artifacts.

DEUTSCHES HISTORISCHES MUSEUM HACKESCHE HÖFE

WHERE? Friedrichstraße WHERE? 6 Unter den Linden 2 8 Rosenthaler Straße 40–41 10117 Berlin 10178 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 20 30 40 © 030 | 28 09 80 10 www.dhm.de www.hackesche-hoefe.com Dt. Historisches Bruns Museum | T. aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The Deutsches Historisches Museum With its little boutiques, designer shops paints a fascinating picture of German 4 stations | approx. 8 min. and hip flagship stores, the area around 5 stations | approx. 11 min. history in an international context. The Hackescher Markt is an absolute paradise permanent exhibition is located in the for shopaholics. Many Berliner designers old Zeughaus with a surface area of have set up shop here and it‘s not unusual over 8,000m2. The four floors of the to see well-known celebrities sipping on I. M. Pei Exhibition Hall are devoted to the cappuccinos in one of the many cafés. museum’s temporary shows.

10 alet to go – Berlin Guide 11 BERLIN DUNGEON

WHERE? Hackescher Markt 9 Spandauer Straße 2 10178 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 01806 | 25 55 44* www.thedungeons.com Berlin Dungeon

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN An absolute „must“ for everyone who visits Berlin is located in the heart of 5 stations | approx. 11 min. the capital between Hackescher Markt and Alexanderplatz. Take a journey in the Berlin dungeon through 700 years of Berlin‘s dark history, accompanied by 9 infamous Berliners in 9 scarily funny Tickets for this attraction are shows - from the medieval times to the available at the reception. 19th century. Discover the ancient grey friary. Wander through the maze of the * 20 Ct./call from a German landline, from other German mobile networks Hohenzollerns and use the River as maximum of 60 Ct./call. your escape route.

AQUADOM & SEA LIFE BERLIN

WHERE? Hackescher Markt 10 Spandauer Straße 3 10178 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 99 28 00 www.visitsealife.com AquaDom & SEA LIFE

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN Welcome to the amazing underwater world, visit 5000 fascinating creatures in 5 stations | approx. 11 min. 35 fresh and salt water pools designed true to nature. Follow the water from the springs of the river Spree to the depths of the Atlantic. The highlight is the stunning ride in the AquaDom - the largest free- Tickets for this attraction are standing cylindrical aquarium in the world. available at the reception.

12 DDR MUSEUM HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL

WHERE? Hackescher Markt WHERE? 11 Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 13 Cora-Berliner-Straße 1 10178 Berlin 10117 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 847 123 731 © 030 | 26 39 43 0 www.ddr-museum.de www.stiftung-denkmal.de DDR Museum aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The DDR Museum (a museum on the The field of 2711 concrete blocks of former ) is another narrative 5 stations | approx. 11 min. various heights, approximately 19,000m2 6 stations | approx.10 min. piece of Berlin history. Everyday life in size, is situated between Potsdamer in pre-unified East Germany is vividly Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. It was depicted here simulated journeys in a built to commemorate the murdered “Trabi” (a typical East German car) through Jews in Europe. The information a housing estate, and East German point, where you can get a glimpse of television in living rooms decorated in Tickets for this attraction are the Nazis‘ contempt for mankind and the style of the era are simultaneously available at the reception. destructive mania, is located underneath fun and educational. the memorial.

CHECKPOINT CHARLIE BLUE MAN GROUP

WHERE? Kochstraße WHERE? Potsdamer Platz 12 Friedrichstraße 43–45 14 Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 4 10969 Berlin 10785 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 253 72 50 © 01805 | 44 44* www.mauermuseum.de www.bluemangroup.de aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck Stage Entertainment

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most This hit show from the US can be seen famous former border crossings from the 9 stations | approx. 22 min. at the Stage Theater at Potsdamer Platz, 6 stations | approx. 10 min. time of Berlin‘s division between East and and both amazes and astounds visitors West. Here, Soviet and American tanks of all ages. Experience its unique mix of confronted each other in a psychological a rousing concert atmosphere, first-class test of strength each other shortly after comedy and incredible effects. The Blue the wall was built in 1961. Today, with Man Group is a show that you‘ll never * 14 Ct./Min. from a German landline, from other German mobile networks its museum anf a recently installed wall forget! maximum of 42 Ct./Min. panorama by the artist Yadegar Assisi, it is a site for information and commemoration.

14 alet to go – Berlin Guide 15 LEGOLAND® DISCOVERY CENTRE BERLIN MUSEUM FÜR NATURKUNDE

WHERE? Potsdamer Platz WHERE? Naturkundemuseum 15 Potsdamer Straße 4 17 Invalidenstraße 43 10785 Berlin 10115 Berlin

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Discovery 01806 | 666 90 110 030 | 20 93 85 91 ©® © www.legolanddiscoverycentre.de www.naturkundemuseum.berlin Legoland Museum für Berlin Naturkunde Centre Berlin

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN Dive into the world’s biggest LEGO® brick The Naturkundemuseum (Museum of box where creativity and fun is our first 6 stations | approx. 10 min. Natural History) is one of the five largest 6 stations | approx. 17 min. priority! Over 4 million bricks, 15 thrilling natural history museums in the world. The attractions and a 4D cinema, all under highlights of the permanent exhibition one roof, are awaiting you! are the world‘s largest dinosaur skeleton (a Brachiosaurus 13.27m in hight), the original of the Archaeopteryx (the most Tickets for this attraction are famous fossil in the world) and also the available at the reception. exhibition wall of biodiversity. Information: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may only enter if accompanied by at least one child. * 20 Ct./call from a German landline, from other German mobile networks maximum of 60 Ct./call.

MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY BERLINER UNTERWELTEN

WHERE? Gleisdreieck WHERE? Gesundbrunnen 16 Trebbiner Straße 9 18 Brunnestraße 105 10963 Berlin 13355 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 90 25 40 © 030 | 499 105 18 www.sdtb.de www.berliner-unterwelten.de SDTB | SDTB C. Kirchner Berliner Unterwelten | Dietmar Arnold e.V.

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN A museum of discovery that takes you on Experience Berlin‘s city history from a fun-filled journey through the cultural 4 stations | approx. 7 min. an unusual perspective! The Berliner 6 stations | approx. 17 min. history of technology! It offers fascinating Unterwelten e.V. regularly offers such exhibits on aviation, shipping, rail, guided tours. Several tours have been put automobiles, film technology, computer together, especially around the Gesund- history, and more. And right next door: brunnen train station, but also at other The Science Center Spectrum with 150 locations in the city, leading through experiments for you to try out! mysterious and long-forgotten bunkers and the transport facilities of the Berlin underground.

16 alet to go – Berlin Guide 17 BERLINER FERNSEHTURM COMPUTERSPIELEMUSEUM

WHERE? Alexanderplatz WHERE? Weberwiese 19 Panoramastraße 1 21 Karl-Marx-Allee 93a 10178 Berlin 10243 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 24 75 75 0 © 030 | 60 988 577 www.tv-turm.de www.computerspielemuseum.de aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck Computerspiele - museum

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The television tower built at Alexander- The first European museum for video and platz between 1966 and 1969 is 368 6 stations | approx. 12 min. computer games has opened its doors 9 stations | approx. 25 min. meters high. Today, it is a city landmark in Berlin. An iconic time travel through like no other in Berlin. What is probably 60 years of game history awaits you the fastest lift in Germany takes you up with a giant Joystick, PainStation, Slot in a flash to the viewing platform, where Mashine Hall and Wall of Hardware. you can enjoy cake and coffee with an A Highlight in Berlin‘s trendy district Tickets for this attraction are exhilarating view. - , only 5 minutes available at the reception. from the Alexanderplatz.

EAST SIDE GALLERY KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH

WHERE? Ostbahnhof WHERE? Kurfürstendamm 20 Mühlenstraße 22 10243 Berlin 10789 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 251 71 59 © 030 | 218 50 23 www.eastsidegallery-berlin.de www.gedaechtniskirche-berlin.de aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE TO WALK The Eastside Gallery is a maintained The Memorial Church remains in a state strip of the , approximately 8 stations | approx. 17 min. of ruin to serve as a reminder of the approx. 500 m 1.1 kilometres long, between Oberbaum- bombing and widespread destruction brücke and Ostbahnhof. What makes it so of Berlin during World War 2. Its broken special are the colourful works by many spire, which has never been replaced, diverse artists, which today adorn the calls upon us to remember for peace and symbol of Berlin‘s previous division. compassion, and also gives it its name.

18 alet to go – Berlin Guide 19 THEATER DES WESTENS STACHELSCHWEINE CABARET

WHERE? Zoologischer Garten WHERE? Kurfürstendamm 23 Kantstraße 12 25 Tauentzienstraße 9–12 10623 Berlin 10789 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 01805 | 44 44* © 030 | 261 47 95 www.musicals.de www.diestachelschweine.de Stage Entertainment Sebastian Rosenberg

DISTANCE TO WALK DISTANCE TO WALK The Stage - Theater des Westens is loca- The Berlin cabaret Die Stachelschweine ted in the pulsing centre of Berlin, and it approx. 50 m (”The Porcupines“) was founded in 1949 approx. 850 m is without doubt one of Germany‘s most and has since then consistently offered a beautiful and prestigious theatres. A pla- changing program of fun and entertain- ce that combines tradition and modernity, ment. For cabaret lovers as well as those where once Hildegard Knef started her who like to laugh, it comes highly recom- career, creates a special experience for Our reception team supply you with all mended. 10% discount* on normal tickets the audience. information about the current shows. on presentation of your key card.

* 14 Ct./Min. from a German landline, from other German mobile networks *(no further reductions) – does not apply for maximum of 42 Ct./Min. premieres, new years eve and special events.

DIE MAUER – DAS ASISI PANORAMA OLYMPIASTADION BERLIN

WHERE? Kochstraße WHERE? Olympiastadion 24 Friedrichstraße 205 26 Olympiastadion Berlin visitor centre 10117 Berlin Olympischer Platz 3 14053 Berlin TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 0341 | 35 55 34 0 © www.asisi.de 030 | 306 88 100 Reiher & Seidel | Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH asisi Panorama asisi Panorama Berlin www.olympiastadion.berlin

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The monumental panorama (60 metres Reopened in 2004, the Olympiastadion DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN long and 15 metres high) by Yadegar Asisi 9 stations | approx. 22 min. Berlin is a popular attraction for visitors. 6 stations | approx. 17 min. transports the visitor into the daily life Feel the exciting development of the of a divided Berlin. It shows the artist‘s entire complex from the 1920s untill perspective during the time of Germany’s today. You can either explore the complex division, from Kreuzberg in the western on your own (also possible with a multi- part up to in the east of the city. Tickets for this attraction are media-guide) or you can take a guided You can discover ”mundane“ daily life on a available at the reception. tour behind the scenes of the existing fictitious autumn day in the 1980s. five-star stadium.

20 alet to go – Berlin Guide 21 ZOO BERLIN

WHERE? Zoologischer Garten 28 Hardenbergplatz 8 10787 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 25 40 10 www.zoo-berlin.de Peter Griesbach

DISTANCE TO Walk The Berlin Zoo, which opened in 1844, has the largest range of species in approx. 240 m the world and is the oldest zoo in Germany. This green oasis in the heart of Berlin is dominated by exotic animal houses, grand tree-lined avenues and welcoming open spaces. Connected to the Zoo-Aquarium, the Berlin Zoo is one of the most visited tourist attractions of the capital.

C/O BERLIN ZOO-AQUARIUM BERLIN

WHERE? Zoologischer Garten WHERE? Zoologischer Garten 27 America House 29 Budapester Straße 32 Hardenbergstraße 22–24 10787 Berlin 10623 Berlin TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © © 030 | 25 40 10 030 | 28 444 160 www.zoo-berlin.de

David von Becker www.co-berlin.org Zoo Berlin

DISTANCE TO WALK C/O Berlin is probably one of the hottest DISTANCE TO WALK A spectacular adventure aquarium, co- venues in the city. The private cultural lourful sea creatures, impressive reptiles approx. 600 m approx. 50 m institution has recently relocated to the and mysterious insects: with more than Amerika Haus, directly next to Bahnhof 11,000 animals in 900 species from every Zoo. In addition to the many exhibi- continent in the world and a 100-year tions featuring works by internationally history, the Zoo Aquarium Berlin is one renowned, contemporary photographers, of the world‘s most outstanding aquarium it also exhibits works by young talented attractions. artists. C/O Berlin also offers informative lectures, workshops and guided tours to round off the varied program.

22 alet to go – Berlin Guide 23 STORY OF BERLIN JÜDISCHES MUSEUM BERLIN

WHERE? Uhlandstraße WHERE? Hallesches Tor 30 Kurfürstendamm 207–208 32 Lindenstraße 9–14 10719 Berlin 10969 Berlin

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© 030 | 887 20 100 © 030 | 25 99 3300 www.story-of-berlin.de www.jmberlin.de Monique Wuestenhagen Jüdisches Museum Berlin | J. Ziehe

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The STORY OF BERLIN museum on Kur- In the impressive museum building fürstendamm offers visitors a fascinating 2 stations | approx. 4 min. designed by acclaimed architect Daniel 5 stations | approx. 13 min. crash course in 800 years of Berlin‘s rich Libeskind, the permanent exhibition history. You can also take a guided tour invites you on a journey through two through. DISTANCE TO WALK millennia of German-Jewish history. approx. 800 m Artistic and everyday objects, photo- graphs and letters, interactive ele- ments and media stations show you the history of Jewish culture in Germany and Tickets for this attraction are illustrate how closely Jewish life is inter- available at the reception. woven with German history.

GEDENKSTÄTTE BERLIN-HOHENSCHÖNHAUSEN TIERPARK BERLIN

WHERE? Genslerstraße WHERE? Tierpark 31 Genslerstraße 66 33 Am Tierpark 125 13055 Berlin 10319 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 98 60 82 30 © 030 | 51 53 10 www.stiftung-hsh.de www.zoo-berlin.de Dahmen Ludolf Tierpark Berlin

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN Until 1989, adversaries of the GDR The Tierpark Berlin is an area of appro- regime were held here at the Gedenk- 16 stations | approx. 41 min. ximately 160 hectares, with a beautiful 16 stations | approx. 33 min. stätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen and collection of more than 7,300 animals in interrogated by the State Securi- 861 different shapes and sizes. It is one of ty, the secret police. Today, it is a the largest, and certainly the most beauti- place of information and remem- fully landscaped zoo in Europe. It is open brance: guided tours led by former 365 days a year and annually attracts prisoners there offer a memorable and over 1 million visitors. most impressive insight into its history.

24 alet to go – Berlin Guide 25 FILMPARK BABELSBERG

WHERE? Medienstadt Babelsberg Bhf 34 Großbeerenstraße 200 14482 Potsdam-Babelsberg

TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 0331 | 72 12 345 www.filmpark-babelsberg.de Filmpark Babelsberg Mathwig Frank

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN Entertainment, action and fun at the Filmpark Babelsberg. Fascinating live shows, thrilling 14 stations | approx. 35 min. adventure cinemas, the original film sets for popular German TV series and outstanding creative film craft are part of the everyday program.

FRIEDRICHSTADT-PALAST BERLIN SPY MUSEUM BERLIN

WHERE? Oranienburger Tor WHERE? Potsdamer Platz 35 Friedrichstraße 107 36 Leipziger Platz 9 10117 Berlin 10117 Berlin

TELEPHONE & INTERNET TELEPHONE & INTERNET © 030 | 23 26 23 26 © 030 | 39 8200 451 www.palast.berlin www.deutsches-spionagemuseum.de Götz Schleser Spy Museum Berlin

DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN The Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin-Mitte The SPY MUSEUM BERLIN gives a unique in- on famous Friedrichstrasse is the 5 stations | approx. 14 min. sight into the twilight zone of of 6 stations | approx. 10 min. largest show palace in Europe. Its size right where the Wall once divided the city. and its programme are unique. Its large Visitors are welcome to use the most recent events, children‘s shows, guest perfor- multimedia-based technology to detect all mances, the Berlinale film festival and the bizarre and sneaky methods used by galas, such as the German Film Awards draw agents and secret services. Travel through together draw around 700,000 visitors time from spying used by ancient Biblical Tickets for this attraction are annually. Without doubt, the Fried- history to the present and future, all right in available at the reception. richstadt Palast is by far the biggest of all the middle of the capital of spies. Berlin‘s many stages.

26 alet to go – Berlin Guide 27 KURFÜRSTENDAMM ALEXANDERPLATZ

WHERE? Kurfürstendamm WHERE? Alexanderplatz Kurfürstendamm Alexanderplatz © 10719 Berlin © 10178 Berlin DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN

aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck DISTANCE TO WALK aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck 6 stations | approx. 12 min. approx. 400 m

As in former times, the Ku‘damm is one of Berlin‘s city‘s main shopping streets and Alexanderplatz is one of the most important hubs of life in Berlin. With its various traffic arteries. In conjunction with Tauentzienstrasse, it is the 3.5km long tourist and exhibits, fairs and festival, the central square is an important tourist attraction. business centre of City West and home to KaDeWe, the Memorial Church, Zoo station Countless department stores and boutiques are located at the square. Additionally, and countless tourist attractions. many of the most famous landmarks in the city are found here, such as the World Clock, the Red City Hall () and the TV tower.

WILMERSDORFER STRASSE FRIEDRICHSTRASSE

WHERE? Chalottenburg WHERE? Friedrichstraße Wilmersdorfer Straße Friedrichstraße © 10627 Berlin © 10117 Berlin DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN DISTANCE BY BUS & TRAIN aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck aletto Hotels | R. Hödebeck 2 stations | approx. 5 min. 4 stations | approx. 8 min.

“Wilma” was opened in 1978 as the first pedestrian zone in the capital Through the renovation of countless business buildings the 3.3km long north-south and is still today one of the most frequented shopping streets in Berlin. Furthermore, axis between Oranienburger Tor and Mehringplatz experienced a considerable the oldest department store building in the city finds its home on the corner of rejuvenation after the . Particularly noteworthy are the high-end Pestalozziestraße and currently houses the retail giant, Karstadt. More than 120 shops boutiques and department storesm, such as Galeries Lafayette and Kulturkaufhaus in the modern Wilmersdorfer Arcaden have been complementing the enormous range Dussmann. Beyond these, there are also the tourist attractions like Checkpoint Charlie, of goods which the shopping street has to offer since 2007. the intersection of Prachtstrasse and Unter den Linden, and the theater and concert buildings, Friedrichstadt Palace and the Admiral Palace.

28 alet to go – Berlin Guide 29 PLACES FOR A TYPICAL BERLIN EXPERIENCE

CURRY 36 No visit to Berlin is complete without making a small detour to Curry 36, a food stall for Berlin’s typical “Currywurst”. There are two locations where you can treat yourself to the best Currywurst in town: on Mehringdamm or at Zoo train station. Members of the famous rock band “die Ärzte” as well as former Federal Chancellor Gerhard Schröder have also been spotted snacking here, so be prepared for a long wait in the queue.

MUSTAFA‘S GEMÜSEKEBAP You can find Mustafa’s food stall for vegetable doner kebabs also on Mehringdamm and it’s just as busy as Curry 36. If you’ve never tried a kebab before, then this is the perfect place to give it a try. The grilled vegetables, plenty of experience and true devotion to delicious food make Mustafa’s kebabs stand out from the rest. Be prepared to wait!

MAYBACHUFER MARKET You can find the popular “Turkish market” along the banks of the Maybachufer in © Berlin’s Kreuzberg district every Tuesday and Friday between 11am and 6pm. The aletto | R. Hödebeck offer ranges from fresh fruit and vegeta- bles to baked goods, from fish to meat, dairy products to fabrics, jewellery to you-name-it from all around the world. If you want to listen to market criers doing their business in Berlin, then you’ll be exactly at the right place here.

KARAOKE AT The open-air karaoke show which takes place on Sundays in Berlin’s Mauerpark is already fa- mous far and wide beyond the city limits. When the weather is good, more than 1,000 karaoke fans meet up every week at 2pm to give their large audience an outstanding show of talent.

ART AND JUNK MARKET AT STRASSE DES 17.JUNI The arts and flea market on Straße des 17. Juni is open at weekends for rummagers and discoverers. With its partly professional sales stands, the flea market isn’t the city’s cheapest but is one of the largest and most charming flea markets around. To get there, you can either travel one stop from Zoo station with the urban railway or take a stroll through .

ASIAN MARKET (DONG XUAN CENTER) Visit the huge Dong Xhuan Center in Berlin’s district for oriental delicacies spread over 118,000 m2 of floor space. The offer includes aromatic fruit and vegetables from Asia, as well as fabrics from India and flashy plastic goods from China. Visit, take a look and be amazed at what you can discover here in this other world in the heart of Berlin!

30 alet to go – Berlin Guide 31 RENT A BIKE

With many green spaces and parks in the city and the surround- ings, Berlin provides the best conditions for a bike tour. Use our rental bikes to go to Wannsee or marvels at the old und die alten mansions on the Glienicker Brücke. You will get a rental bike for 12€/ day at our reception. Now just get on your bike and start your personal Berlin-tour.

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