Copenhagen

Berlin (Main Underground)

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the most important railway hub in Berlin, Germany, and the largest elevated station in Europe. The station is located in the western part of Moabbit in the Berlin Mitte, next to the northern edge of the government office, and is the only station in the world that can be reached by car from four directions. The main entrance gates, which are similar at both ends, face the Europa Square and Invaliden Avenue in the north, and the Washington Square in the south to the Spree River. On the south side of the station is a Spree River Curve Park with the German Chancellery and Paul Lopez House; the east side is connected to the Humboldt Harbour, which belongs to Mitte.

The German high-speed railway (ICE) and regional trains entering Berlin at the Berlin main train station take the train east to Berlin via the East Berlin station and further to Poland. The westbound track leads to Hanover and Hamburg or Potsdam via Spandau Station. The northbound direction of the North-South Long-distance Railway connects to the Berlin Loop Railway and heads north to the northern part of Brandenburg via the Wellness Spring Station. In the northeast, you can reach Hanover and Hamburg, and in the south you can reach Halle and Leipzig or Dresden via Potsdamer Platz and Southern Cross.

The basement of the main train station is one of the two tunnel stations of the North-South Long-distance Railway. Station 1-8 is known as the Berlin Hbf Tief, because tief is underground in German. Some trains to and from Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague and Budapest use 1-8 stations. Domestic German high-speed trains to Frankfurt or Cologne can depart from 1-8 platform (tief) or 11-16 stations. You can use the station departure screen to see which station you need to go to.

It is convenient to walk from the station to the Reichstag (11 minutes) and the Brandenburg Gate (18 minutes). S Bahn is the easiest way to travel in Berlin. Just buy a ticket and take the S-bahn train from the ground platforms 15 and 16. The station is docked with a number of lines from the Berlin Express train to the surrounding cities of Potsdam, Elkner and Strausberg. This station also provides subway service.

From Berlin Central Station, head south from the centre of Berlin and look south. This is the 0th floor. On the first floor there are shops, ticket offices, first class lounges and left luggage storage, then to the 11-16 platform on the 2nd floor. - There is a store on the 1st floor, then go further to the 2nd floor and you will find the platform 1-8.

There are many dining options in the station, including Burger King, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. There is a fairly large REWE supermarket on the 1st floor where you can buy food. It is located in the southwest corner of the -1 floor. There are various ATMs around the station. If you need to leave your luggage, luggage storage and luggage storage are available, and luggage storage is on the +1 floor. WiFi is available at the station and the first 30 minutes are free.

If you have a first class long distance train ticket, you can use the DB first class lounge, free tea, coffee, beer and snacks as well as free WiFi. It is located at the southwest corner of the +1 level, going up one level from the main entrance and turning left, below the platform 11. Follow the signs to the DB Lounge. It is usually open daily from 06:00-22:00.

Copenhagen (Danish: København [kʰøpm̩ˈhaʊ̯ˀn] ) is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. As of July 2018, the city has a population of 777,218 (616,098 in Copenhagen Municipality, 103,914 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 43,005 in Tårnby Municipality, and 14,201 in Dragør Municipality). It forms the core of the wider urban area of Copenhagen (population 1,320,629) and the Copenhagen metropolitan area (population 2,057,737). Copenhagen is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another small portion of the city is located on Amager, and it is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road. Originally a Viking fishing village established in the 10th century in the vicinity of what is now Gammel Strand, Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century it consolidated its position as a regional centre of power with its institutions, defences and armed forces. After a plague outbreak and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further disasters in the early 19th century when Horatio Nelson attacked the Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre. Since the turn of the 21st century, Copenhagen has seen strong urban and cultural development, facilitated by investment in its institutions and infrastructure. The city is the cultural, economic and governmental centre of Denmark; it is one of the major financial centres of Northern Europe with the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Copenhagen's economy has seen rapid developments in the service sector, especially through initiatives in information technology, pharmaceuticals and clean technology. Since the completion of the Øresund Bridge, Copenhagen has become increasingly integrated with the Swedish province of Scania and its largest city, Malmö, forming the Øresund Region. With a number of bridges connecting the various districts, the cityscape is characterised by parks, promenades and waterfronts. Copenhagen's landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens, The Little Mermaid statue, the Amalienborg and Christiansborg palaces, Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Frederik's Church, and many museums, restaurants and nightclubs are significant tourist attractions. The largest lake of Denmark, Arresø, lies around 27 miles (43 kilometers) northwest of the City Hall Square. Copenhagen is home to the University of Copenhagen, the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen Business School and the IT University of Copenhagen. The University of Copenhagen, founded in 1479, is the oldest university in Denmark. Copenhagen is home to the FC København and Brøndby football clubs. The annual Copenhagen Marathon was established in 1980. Copenhagen is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. The Copenhagen Metro launched in 2002 serves central Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Metro is scheduled to expand radically with the opening of the City-ring line during fall 2019, the new line will connect all inner boroughs of the city by metro, including The Central Station, and will open up 17 new stations for Copenhageners. The new metro line is a part of the city's strategy to transform mobility towards sustainable modes of transport such as public transport and cycling as opposed to automobility. Additionally the Copenhagen S-train, the Lokaltog (private railway) and the Coast Line network serves and connects central Copenhagen to outlying boroughs. The Copenhagen-Ringsted Line will relieve traffic congestion in the corridor between Roskilde and Copenhagen. Serving roughly two million passengers a month, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup, is the busiest airport in the Nordic countries.

Berlin

City Overview

As the capital, Berlin's position in Germany is unquestionable. For travellers, you can see the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), the Reichstag, the Bundeskanzleramt, etc., representing the German state in Berlin, and more, seeing the history of Germany. In particular, the sin and trauma of World War II and the division and opposition of the Cold War. The Berliner Mauer has been overthrown for more than 20 years, and the East German-Western point has long been a history, but Berlin still retains many historical sites and has created many museums to teach people how to learn. The remains of the Berlin Wall, the East Galery, the reserved Checkpoint Charlie, the newly built Holocaust-Mahnmal, and so on, are all contemplative places.

Berlin is also one of Germany's art centers, and there are more museums displaying the historical and artistic treasures of Germany and the world. The Museuminsel has a lot of essence. At the same time, Berlin is also a very modern and open city, which is not only reflected in the modern city. You can taste the tolerance and vitality of Berlin among the exotic costumes of the pedestrians and the dishes from around the world that you can taste. The elegant Unter den Linden, the expansive Tiergarten and the classical Schloss Charlottenburg are great places to slow down and relax.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Brandenburg Gate Brandenburger Tor

The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin and a national symbol of Germany. This neoclassical sandstone building, built in 1791, is based on the Acropolis city gate. On the top of the door is a bronze statue of a four-wheeled carriage of the goddess of victory with wings, the scepter in the hands of the goddess. The oak garland, the iron cross and the winged eagle all symbolize the victory of the war. The Brandenburg Gate faces east, and its east is the heart of Berlin's Old Town, the only remaining Berlin gate. The Brandenburg Gate has stood here for more than two hundred years and has witnessed the rise and fall of German history. During the split of the East and West Germany, the Berlin Wall was erected on the west side of the Brandenburg Gate, and no one passed for decades. Today's city gate and the surrounding Pariser Platz are the most recent renovations that have been completed since the end of the Cold War. The buildings on the Paris Square are also very popular, with the recently completed US Embassy and the Hotel Adlon, which has been visited by countless celebrities.

Transportation: Light rail/subway: S1/S2/S25/U55 line, Brandenburger Tor station. End of the west end of Unter den Linden.   * ##### Berlin Museum Island Museum Island

Museum Island in Berlin is a small island that brings together five museums. Built between 1824-1930. Due to the commemorative significance of culture and architecture, it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The five museums are: the old museum in Berlin and the new museum, the National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum. Among them, the large-scale buildings in the Pergamon Museum are among the most famous. Museum Island brings together the best of German museums, such as the Pergamon Museum, which shows the history of ancient Egypt, the National Painting Gallery, which houses the works of world masters, and the German Museum of History. Museum Island is located in the former East Berlin area. At that time, due to economic difficulties, the major museums on the island were in disrepair and were ruined. After the reunification of Germany and Germany, the German government invested a large amount of money to re-maintain all the buildings on the island.

Transportation: Take the underground U6 and get off at Friedrichstraße; take the city railways S1, S2, S25 to Friedrichstraße or S5, S7, S75 and get off at Hackescher Markt.

• ##### Berlin German History Museum Deutsches Historisches Museum

The German Museum of German History in Berlin was founded in 1987 by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Berlin Mayor Dipgen on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the founding of Berlin. It is located in the heart of Berlin, the oldest building in Berlin under the Bodhi Tree Street. In 2004, the new wing of the museum designed by IM Pei-Ming was completed. In 2006, after the restoration of the armory building, the permanent exhibition was opened to the public with the theme “Image and Witness of German History of Two Thousand Years”.

traffic: Subway: U2/U5/U8, U-Bhf Alexanderplatz Light rail: S5/S7/S9/S75, S-Bhf Hackescher Markt station Tram: M4/M5/M6, Spandauer Straße Bus: 100/200, Am Lustgarten Station

• ##### Berlin Wall Ruins Memorial Park Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer

Most of the Berlin Wall, which has existed for more than 40 years, has now been overthrown, and the existing sections (such as the East Side Gallery) have not seen the original appearance of the year. Only the 220-meter-long wall preserved in this heritage park allows you to see the original Berlin Wall. You will find that the Berlin Wall is not just a wall, but a set of blockades consisting of a lookout tower, concrete walls, open areas and anti-vehicle trenches. There are various exhibitions in the open space to tell the story of the split period. You can also climb the tower observation deck to look at the entire wall structure.

traffic: Light rail S1/S2/S25 line, Nordbahnhof station   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Typical German restaurant dishes are basically sausages, potatoes, grilled meats and sauerkraut. Specifically, there are boiled pork feet in northern Germany, Berlin's favorite curry sausages, and traditional German family recipes. The tastes from all over the world are here, making it a great motivation for people to visit Berlin.

• ##### Accommodation

Berlin is a modern, traditional and rebellious city. Its spirit is unveiled in the hotel's diverse style. There is a trendy five-star hotel, a classic and elegant century-old brand, and a tasteful boutique hotel. Living in Berlin, you can have different enjoyments every day.

Most visitors choose to stay in the central area, where the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall are located. Exploring the Kingdom of Prussia and searching for the remains of World War II is a place that history and military fans must not miss. The city's subway, light rail, public transport and its development, as well as the world's oldest tram system, is recommended to live near public transportation stations, where it is extremely convenient.

• ##### Shopping

Berlin is the first big city in Germany, and various brand names are not difficult to find here. In Berlin, many of them are unique and unique shops. Many designers also offer privately-tailored services. If you want to get out of your own style, you will have a lot to come to Berlin.

Urban traffic

The city of Berlin has developed traffic, S-Bahn, subway, bus and trams are densely woven like nets. It is very convenient to reach all the attractions. The official website is www.bvg.de, you can check the frequency above. Traffic to the neighbouring state of Brandenburg can also be found on the VBB (VerkehrsverbundBerlin-Brandenburg) website www.vbb.de.