EuroCheapo's Berlin Articles

Berlin: Memorializing the Wall

The line of the Wall on Bernauer Strasse. All photos © hidden europe magazine
The line of the Wall on Bernauer Strasse. All photos © hidden europe magazine

Aug 01 Ask many visitors what drew them to Berlin this summer and the chances are that they will mention “the Wall.” Odd, is it not, that one of the major attractions of the German capital is a wall that is no longer there? Dark tourism Berlin is a standard stop-off point on Europe’s dark tourism circuit, » Read more

Posted in Berlin, Exhibitions, Germany, hidden europe, monuments

Berlin: Cheapest getaways by bus and train

Berlin: Cheapest getaways by bus and train

Jun 26 When you’ve had enough of the German capital and just need a day on the beach of the Baltic coast, a visit to neighboring Poland, or perhaps a visit to another historical city, we’ve got your back! Below you’ll find a list of the cheapest and easiest regularly available and publicly offered day trips and » Read more

Posted in Berlin, Bus, Germany, Train

Our favorite “high points” in Berlin, London and Paris

Our favorite “high points” in Berlin, London and Paris

Jun 14 On my first trip to Europe I was young, full of energy and not yet “churched out” (if you’ve visited Europe a few times, I’m certain you understand this phenomena). I’d approach each house of worship with the same gusto, taking in the stained glass, altar and vaulted ceilings before promptly paying my nominal fee to climb the » Read more

Posted in Berlin, France, Germany, London, Paris, United Kingdom

Off to Berlin… and beyond!

Off to Berlin… and beyond!

Jun 01 Finally, after surviving blazing hot days in February and freezing days in May, summer has arrived. To celebrate the arrival of June, I’m clearing out of New York and heading to Berlin on Sunday. Three days later I’ll continue on to additional hot, top-secret destinations in Europe. My bags are packed (sort of), papers organized(ish), » Read more

Posted in Airlines, Berlin, Contest, Germany

Berlin: Mauerpark Sunday Karaoke fights to keep on singing

Berlin: Mauerpark Sunday Karaoke fights to keep on singing

May 22 Sunday Karaoke in Berlin’s Mauerpark has become somewhat of a weekend institution. Major newspapers worldwide have written articles about the “Bearpit Karaoke” phenomenon. Tourists have given it their TripAdvisor seal of approval. YouTube explodes with Bearpit Karaoke videos. Even Flickr groups have been created, all dedicated to spreading the word, sound, and image of something » Read more

Posted in Berlin, Events, Germany, Parks

Bier Bitte! Three favorite biergartens in Berlin

Bier Bitte! Three favorite biergartens in Berlin

May 18 By Molly Hannon in Berlin— Although Germany’s southern region of Bavaria tends to rule the roost when it comes to beer, Berlin manages to deliver some good pours. With summer on the horizon, a biergarten visit is a necessity. Here is a list of three of our favorites from Berlin’s eclectic cast of biergartens—both on » Read more

Posted in Bars, Berlin, Drinks, Germany

Win a trip to Germany, courtesy of airberlin, A&O Hostels and EuroCheapo!

Win a trip to Germany, courtesy of airberlin, A&O Hostels and EuroCheapo!

May 17 The summer travel season is heating up, Cheapos, and what better way to celebrate than by winning a free trip to Germany? EuroCheapo has teamed up with airberlin and A&O Hostels to offer one very lucky Cheapo a freebie trip for two from New York City to Germany. Trip Details The grand prize winner will » Read more

Posted in Air Berlin, Airlines, Berlin, Contest, Germany

Bad news for BERlin: Airport Edition

Bad news for BERlin: Airport Edition

May 15 While meeting an arriving friend at Berlin’s Tegel Airport last week, we both heaved an internal sigh over what would be our last trip to that airport. Tegel’s no more special than any other airport really (although its design *is* unique, if entirely impracticable in the current airport security climate), unless you count all the » Read more

Posted in Air Berlin, Airlines, Airports, Berlin, Germany

Summer 2012 Rail Services in Europe

Summer 2012 Rail Services in Europe

May 09 In mid-December each year most of Europe’s rail and bus companies revamp their schedules, but many also do some mid-year tweaking of their timetables. So here’s what is in store for the upcoming summer period. The new summer schedules will feature in the June 2012 edition of the Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable, which is » Read more

Posted in Berlin, Germany, hidden europe, Paris, Poland, Train, Trip Planning, United Kingdom, Vienna

Berlin: Our 3 favorite bakeries for your daily bread

Berlin: Our 3 favorite bakeries for your daily bread

May 03 By Molly Hannon in Berlin— It is no exaggeration to say that bread is the staff of life in Germany, and although the recent organic health-food renaissance may make whole-grain bread seem like a recent phenomenon, it clearly is not. This wholesome, dense bread dates back to the time of the Gauls and Visigoths and has » Read more

Posted in Berlin, Food, Germany