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When to Go

Summer is an ideal time to visit Berlin when plenty of sunshine and long days are perfect for exploring the city. November through early March can be quite cold and rainy.

Holidays such as Easter, Christmas and New Year tend to attract large crowds. The legendary Holiday Markets make a wintertime visit worthwhile. 

There are festivals and events every month in Berlin, from the International Film Festival in February to the yearly November JazzFest.

Whenever you choose to vacation in Berlin, you’ll find plenty of street parties, sporting events, movies, carnivals and festivals to keep you entertained.

Region: Germany

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Featured Berlin Hotel

Berlin Marriott Hotel

Berlin Marriott Hotel

Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
Potsdamer Platz

Enjoy a stylish stay at the Berlin Marriott Hotel with modern Bauhaus‑inspired rooms, great dining at Midtown Grill and The Big Dog, a lively CHRONOBAR and a prime location near Brandenburg Gate and Tiergarten, ideal for events and city exploring.

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Fast Facts

Berlin has about 1,700 bridges, even more than Venice.

Construction of the Berlin Wall began on August 13, 1961, and the borders between East and West Germany were closed on a single night. The wall was finally torn down 28 years later on November 9, 1989. It will forever be a symbol of the cold war era. When former United States President John F. Kennedy visited Berlin, he said in a long-remembered speech, “All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner!"