Things to do in Berlin from NZ$6

Enjoy the old-world atmosphere of this elegant square, which is bordered by two cathedrals and a grand concert hall.

Bring along euros to purchase designer goods and alternative fashions at one of the most interesting shopping districts in the city.

Receiving both architectural and acoustic acclaim, this concert hall in the Kulturforum district is the best place to see the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

Stroll along the Spree River, check out the Soviet War Memorial or jump onboard a sightseeing boat ride from this leafy public park in Alt Treptow.

A variety of exceptional opera productions are staged in the hallowed halls of this Prussian treasure, which has been rebuilt tree times during its 250-year tenure.

Explore the city center campus of this famous educational institution, which has nurtured some of the greatest minds in history.

Admire the architecture of this grand concert hall and listen to an orchestral performance in the lavish auditorium.

Learn about life in ancient Europe and marvel at antiquities from the Greek and Roman eras in this grand neoclassical building on Berlin’s Museum Island.

Take in views of the Brandenburg Gate and the edge of sprawling Tiergarten park from this expansive and handsome public square.

Eat a picnic, go cycling or attend outdoor festivals in this former airport turned public park, one of the largest communal areas in the city.

Learn about Germany’s compelling history through this vast collection, which takes an honest and unflinching look at this modern European nation.

Named for its ornate dome, this beautiful 18th-century tower within Mitte’s Gendarmenmarkt is a great place to see sweeping views across the city.

Once a royal garden, this elegant public park is now a perfect resting and picnic spot for city explorers.

Discover a lesser-told story from Berlin’s history at this unique memorial to fallen Soviet soldiers, set in the lush grounds of the Tiergarten.

A real survivor of the city's recent past, in the face of bombings and ambush, the German Parliament building stands tall as a symbol of hope and unity in the city.

The history of the wall that became the symbol of one of Berlin’s darkest periods has been captured in this sombre museum.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site that comprises some of the cultural highlights not only of Berlin, but all of Europe, and spans nearly 6,000 years of civilisation.

Visit some of the world’s most exotic animals without leaving the city. Berlin houses one of the biggest and most elegant zoos in Europe.

This architecturally powerful memorial is an important reminder of the millions of Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust in the 1903s and 1940s.

This public square once lay divided between East and West Germany, now it brings people together in a celebration of their city.

One of Europe’s most powerful landmarks, this German symbol dates back to 1791 and has played a huge role in the country’s political culture ever since.

This grand cathedral, with its impressive turquoise dome and towering sandstone walls, is hard to miss on the Berlin skyline.

This unique indoor water feature, a huge cylinder swimming with marine life, gives visitors the joy of deep sea diving without getting wet.

There are many debates about where the real centre of Berlin is, but Alexanderplatz, with its teetering tower and retail therapy, is certainly a contender.

Nowhere gives a better picture of the daily life of Berliners in the old East Germany than this truly interactive museum.

Experience the decadence of royal life in one of Europe’s grandest palaces, steeped in more than two centuries of history.

Visit one of Berlin’s most famous relics of the Cold War. Once a place of chilling fear and dramatic escape attempts, it is now one of the city's big attractions.

Cutting through Berlin’s Mitte district is a street known equally for its Cold War history and its upmarket department stores.

Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.

Admire the superbly symmetrical design of this Renaissance-style palace commissioned by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV as a tribute to the beauty of New Garden.

The Hohenzollern dynasty’s last palace is a historical treasure with a story that is entwined with the fall of the Prussian Kingdom and the end of World War II.

Snap photos of this awe-inspiring artwork depicting humans filled with hundreds of holes that represent the molecules that create us.

The most famous of Berlin’s museums holds an ancient collection of epic proportions, dating back more than 2,000 years.

Discover the architectural treasures and landscaped gardens of this expansive parkland between the Heilige and Jungfern lakes in Potsdam’s northern district.