Getting there and around
Airport
Berlin has three airports. Tegel (TXL) primarily serves destinations within Germany and Europe. Schönefeld (SXF) mostly operates international flights to/from Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. Berlin-Tempelhof (THF) is the main hub for domestic departures and flights to Central Europe.
Domestic flights connect Berlin to all major German airports, usually via Tempelhof and Tegel airports.
Berlin's three airports can all be reached by train or bus, which will save you stacks on taxi fares.
Public transport
You will soon come to grips with Berlin´s accessible and well-integrated public transport system, run by Berlin´s Transport Authority(BVG). Large-scale remodernising has taken place since the city´s reunification with brand new stations and rail connections linking former East and West. Small ferries will get you across Berlin´s lakes.
Berlin has three airports. Tegel (TXL) primarily serves destinations within Germany and Europe. Schönefeld (SXF) mostly operates international flights to/from Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. Berlin-Tempelhof (THF) is the main hub for domestic departures and flights to Central Europe.
Domestic flights connect Berlin to all major German airports, usually via Tempelhof and Tegel airports.
Berlin's three airports can all be reached by train or bus, which will save you stacks on taxi fares.
Public transport
You will soon come to grips with Berlin´s accessible and well-integrated public transport system, run by Berlin´s Transport Authority(BVG). Large-scale remodernising has taken place since the city´s reunification with brand new stations and rail connections linking former East and West. Small ferries will get you across Berlin´s lakes.
An interconnected three-zone tariff system (ABC) which only requires one ticket allows you to hop from bus to underground (U-Bahn) to surface rail (S-Bahn) and tram with one ticket, for two hours after validation. Zone A is the city center within the S-Bahn's ring line; Zone B is the rest of Berlin surrounding the ring line; and Zone C is the area immediately outside Berlin (including Potsdam). If making more than two journeys on the same day, a day ticket (Zone A/B) is better value for money.
Cycling is highly recommended in Berlin, as it is easy and safe. Cycle lanes are a pleasure to follow especially around the Tiergarten park area. If you like cycling, Berlin is a cyclists´ paradise so don´t miss the opportunity to explore Berlin on your bike.
Cycling is highly recommended in Berlin, as it is easy and safe. Cycle lanes are a pleasure to follow especially around the Tiergarten park area. If you like cycling, Berlin is a cyclists´ paradise so don´t miss the opportunity to explore Berlin on your bike.