Train Berlin

Which train to take to go to Berlin?

To go to Berlin from Paris , there are several possible train routes, each lasting between 8 hours 20 minutes and 9 hours approximately. A departure from Paris Gare de l'Est by DB SNCF in cooperation train involves two connections, at Frankfurt Main HbF and Erfurt HbF stations, before arriving at Berlin Suedkreuz station, south of the city. From Paris Gare du Nord, there is just one connection at Koeln HbF station (Cologne) before reaching Berlin HbF station (the most central) or Berlin Spandau station (at the extreme west of the city). From Strasbourg, the train journey to Berlin takes between 6 hours 30 minutes and 7 hours 15 minutes with a mandatory connection at Frankfurt Main HbF station. From Lille Europe, you can reach Berlin via Bruxelles Midi and Koeln HbF stations in just under 8 hours. Finally, a departure from Forbach in TGV INOUI passes through Frankfurt Main HbF and Erfurt HbF stations before reaching Berlin Suedkreuz in about 7 hours. And why not make a stopover to discover the historic cities of Francfort-sur-le-Main or Cologne?

Discover Berlin

As the federal capital of Germany, Berlin is a city steeped in history: the Reichstag Palace bruned down by the Nazis in 1933, the Holocaust Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate that separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War... But since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the city has not become sleepy, quite the opposite. It has become a leading cultural metropolis. In addition to its prestigious museums such as the Neues Museum, Berlin is in a constant state of creative effervescence, especially in the neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Neukölln. Art galleries, squats, and alternative bars are constantly popping up and disappearing.

Which museums to visit in Berlin?

Berlin has nearly 200 museums to visit. Regarding history, the most interesting ones are the Deutsches Historisches Museum (on German history), the DDR Museum (on life in East Germany), the Holocaust Memorial to be completed by the Jüdisches Museum (on the relationship between Germany and the Jews). Archaeology enthusiasts will find themselves at the Neues Museum, the Pergamon Museum and the Ägyptisches Museum. Fine art lovers must visit the Kulturforum, which brings together the Neue Nationalgalerie, the Gemälde Galerie, and the Kunstgewerbemuseum dedicated to painting and decorative arts, as well as the Alte Nationalgalerie. Contemporary art can be found at the Hamburger Banhof and the Bahaus, a German artistic movement from the early 20th century, at the Bauhaus Archiv. Note for cinema lovers: the excellent Deutsche Kinemathek near Potsdamer Platz.

Where to walk in Berlin?

A veritable open-air museum, there are plenty of places to walk and be amazed in Berlin. Whether on the banks of the Spree or along the famous Friedrichstraße avenue to the former border post "Checkpoint Charlie". If you're looking for a spot of greenery, the city's many large parks are the place to go, such as the Tiergarten - Berlin's oldest and largest park - or the Tempelhofer Feld. Grünewald, a real forest of 3,000 hectares, is even accessible by metro near the Olympic Stadium.

Where to party in Berlin?

If Berlin has become the party capital of Europe, it's thanks to its techno music clubs located in disused factories. This is the case with Berghain, known for its impeccable sound system and sultry atmosphere. Photos are prohibited and entry is very selective. Partygoers also try their luck at KitKat Club, Tresor, or Watergate, other legendary clubs in Berlin. More generally, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichschain, Scheunenviertel, and Neukölln are the liveliest neighborhoods for nightlife and partying.