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Berlin by train

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Discover Berlin

Berlin is a city of resilience, blending historic monuments with a thriving creative scene. The Berlin Wall’s East Side Gallery memorialises division, while Museum Island’s treasures span centuries. Brandenburg Gate symbolises reunification, and neighborhoods like Kreuzberg showcase vibrant nightlife, street art, and global cuisine. Berlin’s history, innovation, and multicultural energy make it an endlessly captivating city with a story on every street.

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Short break to Berlin

A short jaunt to Berlin ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.
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Discover Berlin

Get under the skin of Berlin on an overland journey by train through Germany, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.
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Multi-stop adventure through Berlin

Travel through Germany on a multi-stop adventure to Berlin, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
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Beyond Berlin

Take the new daytime train from Paris to Berlin, then continue to Dresden galleries and Cologne’s Rhine riverfront walks.
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Germany's clubbing cities

Travel by rail through Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg, with late nights in landmark clubs and mornings shaped by cafe culture.
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Europe's Imperial Cities

Explore Europe’s imperial capitals by sleeper. Wander palaces, castles, and museums shaped by centuries of royal power.
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  • Brandenburg Lakes

    Escape to Brandenburg, the area surrounding Berlin, to visit one of its many peaceful lakes (there are over 3000), rivers and outdoor pools - some are wild and natural, while others more manicured.

  • Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

    Visit one of the most photogenic churches in Germany, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and enjoy a moment of peace beneath the spectacular blue stained-glass window.

  • Museumsinsel

    There are many museums dotted around Berlin, but some some of the most iconic are clustered on Museumsinsel (Museum Island), including the Pergamonmuseum and Neues Museum.

  • Tiergarten

    Take a walk or cycle through Tiergarten, at 210 hectares Berlin's biggest green space. Stop off at Café am Neuen See to recharge with a drink looking out over the lake.

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