Snapshot
Germany at a glance
- Capital
- Berlin
- Population
- 83,491,249
- Area
- 21,116 km²
- Calling code
- +49
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Schengen member
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Passport rank
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Snapshot
A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Berlin
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Your next stop
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Berlin. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Berlin Cathedral is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Altes Museum is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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St. Mary's Church, Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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St. Nicholas Church, Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Museum of Asian Art is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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James Simon Gallery is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ethnological Museum of Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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DDR Museum is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Friedrichs Bridge is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Rathaus Bridge is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Liebknecht Bridge is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Palace of the Republic, Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Berlin Palace is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Egyptian Museum of Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Lustgarten is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
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Think in the local currency
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Arrive with a little context
19.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Berlin. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
BER airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brandenburg Airport | BER | 19.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 146.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dresden Airport | DRS | 156.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Heringsdorf Airport | HDF | 158.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Rostock-Laage Airport | RLG | 172.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | LBC | 229.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Berlin · EDDB
11811 × 148 ft
ASPH13123 × 197 ft
concreteSchkeuditz · EDDP
11811 × 148 ft
CON11811 × 198 ft
CONDresden · EDDC
9350 × 197 ft
CONZirchow · EDAH
7562 × 115 ft
ASP4347 × 131 ft
GRS1969 × 98 ft
GRSLaage · ETNL
8202 × 148 ft
CONLübeck · EDHL
6896 × 197 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Berlin. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Berlin — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Berlin Cathedral is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Altes Museum is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

St. Mary's Church, Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

St. Nicholas Church, Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Museum of Asian Art is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

James Simon Gallery is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Ethnological Museum of Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

DDR Museum is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Friedrichs Bridge is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Rathaus Bridge is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Liebknecht Bridge is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Palace of the Republic, Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Berlin Palace is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Egyptian Museum of Berlin is one option for your time in Berlin. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Lustgarten is one option for your time in Berlin. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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