Berlin, Germany's capital - An exciting travel destination all year round. The city pulsates with life and energy. Here you can find cultural and sports events. In no other European city are the past and the future so closely intertwined. Over the years, these contrasts have influenced Berlin and made it a unique destination.

Berlin is now one of the world's most exciting cities. Surely, the profound recent history of being a divided city has a lot to do with the rapid development of the new city and its renewed function as Germany's capital. The collapse of the wall caused a great reawakening and a mingling of different cultures which has opened the way for creativity and artistic expression.

Every day, more than 1500 events take place in the city, offering a wide cultural spectrum that ranges from classical to abstract to "avant-garde". Architectural highlights as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Opera House and Berlin Cathedral are located closely to the famous "Unter den Linden" boulevard.

Visitors to Berlin have a choice of some 175 museums. Independent from preferences for classic or contemporary art, the city's museums offer something for everyone; art from all periods, wonders of nature, technical sensations and, last but not least, many unique exhibitions. In addition, some 300 galleries liven up Berlin's art scene.

When night falls, Berlin's dazzling nightlife awakens. The city's theaters and concert halls open their doors for locals and visitors to enjoy a diverse program of world-class performances, which range from classical music with the renowned Berlin Philharmonic to cabaret and variety theater in the "Friedrichstadtpalast." Trendy bars invite you to linger and the famous Berlin club scene entices to continue until the early morning hours. Or enjoy a delicious meal in one of Berlin’s numerous elegant restaurants.

Come and discover the many different faces of Berlin!

For more information, please visit www.visitBerlin.de

Local Events

• February: Berlinale – International Film Festival Berlin
• March: Compass. Drawings from the Museum of Modern Art New York
• April: Berlin Night of the Theaters and Operas, Gallery Weekend
• June: Carnival of Cultures, Opening Match of the FIFA Women´s World Cup 2011
• July: Bread & Butter; Classic Open Air
• August: Historiale (Historic Festival), Faces of the Renaissance (Exhibition)
• September: 38. BMW Berlin-Marathon
• October: Pergamon. Panorama of an ancient metropolis; Festival of Lights
• December: Berlin Christmas Markets, New Year's Eve at Brandenburg Gate

For more events check the events calendar at www.visitBerlin.de

More Information

Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH
Am Karlsbad 11
D-10785 Berlin
Germany

Hotels.Tickets.Infos.
www.visitBerlin.de
info@visitBerlin.de
Call Center +49 30 25 00 25
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National Contacts

German National Tourist Office
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10168
Phone: (212) 661 7200
Fax: (212) 661 7174
www.cometogermany.com
office-usa@germany.travel

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Header Image: Brandenburger Tor (c) Scholvien
Thumbnail: Clubs (c) Ryan McVay