This year we started December off with a little mini break to Berlin. Oddly, Berlin has never been top of my destination wish list but Scott was really keen to see the Christmas markets. I was keen to make the most of the three days we had in the city so I created a little itinerary for us which included all of Berlin's best bits. Here is what we got up to...
CHECKPOINT CHARLIE
Checkpoint Charlie is a replica of the former cold war checkpoint between East & West Berlin. There is also an open air museum close by where you can learn a bit about the history of the wall.
THE REICHSTAG BUILDING
A beautifully designed building that was reconstructed after the German reunification in 1990. The glass dome symbioses a transparency in government processes for the German people.
MEMORIAL TO THE MURDERED JEWS OF EUROPE
The maze of 2,711 concrete blocks is a harrowing and moving monument to the Jewish victims of the holocaust. You can walk through the blocks and visit the underground museum where 3 million names of Jewish victims are recorded.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS AT POTSDAMER PLATZ AND ROTEN RATHAUS
The Berlin Christmas markets are truly spectacular. I truly recommend getting yourself some Gluhwein and delicious currywurst before strolling around all the stalls. I really enjoyed stalls of blown glass Christmas tree ornaments. There is a German tradition of hiding a pickle shaped Christmas bauble (yep, you read that correctly. A pickle!). Once the tree is decorated, the first child to find the pickle gets an extra little gift from St Nicholas. So of course, I picked one up for when I have my own children.
Hope you guys enjoyed reading about some of Berlin's famous landmarks.
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