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1. Public Transport

When I travelled from Berlin Schoenefeld Airport to the city centre by S-Bahn, I was approached by a woman outside the station who tried to get me to buy a used rail ticket. I had heard of this scam... more
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2. People

Berlin is a wonderful city, the sights I mean. Public building stay open later than most cities I've visited and prices are relatively cheap, however, the people are so rude. I've read so many reviews... more
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3. Pickpockets

While in Berlin, I encountered this scam a number of times around the main tourist sites, particularly in the Museum Island district and Unter den Linden. A young boy or girl pretending to be deaf... more
- 10 Reviews
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4. Skinheads

The east of berlin aint "dangerous", like some of the People above me wrote, I am from BERLIN and this kind of "half-knowledge" realy pisses me of, cuz it simply aint the truth. First of all, most of... more
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5. At night

Not that I wasn't one at in a galaxy many years ago, but the teens use the metros as primary transportation and after a fair number of hours at the party scene don't be surprised if the party... more
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6. Animals

In Berlin you find lots of bears, lucky you they are not so dangerous! The Buddy Bear Story Everything started in Berlin in June 2001. In front of the KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens – department... more
- 8 Reviews
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7. Beggars

As I stood close to the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedachtnis-Kirche I noticed a group of women stood around talking. They were joined a few minutes later by some men who started shouting at them; well they were... more
- 4 Reviews
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8. Traffic

Pedestrians: they have no rights on major crosswalks. If a pedestrian is ahead of you, and steps into the road, drive on, speed up, honk, or yell loudly and chase him back up on the curb. Never, ever... more
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9. Food and Drink

Watch out for the beer, especially when you are from Belgium and a beer lover. I tasted twice a local beer - called Berliner Weisse mit Schuss It is presented in two colours, green or red, the green... more
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10. History - Cold War

A warning that no longer is a warning :-). We had to pass Helmstedt before reaching West Berlin. We had to come in and show our passport. I had just lit a cigarette and did not want to throw it away... more
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11. Weather

If you are walking near the Spree in Fall and Winter be careful of sudden, strong gusts of wind. I was walking near the Markiisches Museum when a gust blew the lightweight glasses I was wearing into... more
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12. Buildings

Just remember to take some Euro coins with you when you travel, especially by train, as the restrooms usually require 50 Euro Cents to 1 Euro. When you've been sampling all the Beer, sometimes it is... more
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13. Squatters

On the East side of Berlin, right where the famous painting of the presidents kissing, there is an opening where squatters live. Take precaution, they are very protective of their lifestyle. As it may... more
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14. Drugs
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15. dogwaste

Do not look at friends, architecture or something else while you are walking!I think more than a million of dogs live in Berlin.You are save Unter den Linden... more
16. International cash transfers

The banks in Germany do not operate with cash money except you have an account there. I tried to send money in cash from several German banks to Bulgaria... more
17. Wi-fi internet

In Berlin, as in all other cities in Germany it is no possible to use absolutely free wi-fi in public places. You must go to some bar or restaurant to use it... more
18. Bring Your Swimming Costume!

OK this is just a frivolous excuse to use this pic but normally, where I come from anyway, the beer gardens are lush (and I use that word in every sense)... more
19. ALWAYS CARRY THE NECCESARY TRAVEL INSURANCE

BERLIN . I really looked forward to my arrival in berlin and as I was meeting someone it added to my enthusiasm of visiting this famous City. Berlin , a major... more
20. Don't Misread The Apostrophe!

When I noticed this sign on Friedrichtstrasse on my last evening in Berlin I seriously considered stopping for another day just to take the tour. It was only... more
21. Ticket checkers

Dont take a chance riding subway without a valid ticket. You may think the chances are low to get caught, but one came on the bus and was checking tickets. So... more
22. German Doctors

This isn't really a warning, but I hope it will be useful.German doctors seem to have a bad reputation, atleast among North Americans, because they're not as... more
23. Need a Washroom at the Zoo Station...?

Better have some cash in your pocket....too much information maybe...but I had indulged in more coffee than I needed one morning and while waiting to connect... more
24. Berlin Customs/Post! Bring your wallet!

Received a Christmas present from Australia about a week before Xmas. Had a note from Berlin Customs sent to my hostel informing me to come to the nearby... more
25. Validate Your Underground (Train) Ticket

Yes. Never, Never, Never forget to validate your train ticket. As it was our first time visit Bertlin, we were so excited that after purchasing our ticket (from... more
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