Berlin - Things To Do & Attractions

Berlin – Quick Facts

Language:

The main language used here is German, but English is also spoken widely

Flight Time from UK:

The average flight time from London to Berlin is 1 hour 50 minutes

Currency:

Euro

Airports:

There are 2 airports that serve Berlin:

• Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL), this is the closest airport to the city of Berlin. Once construction on the new airport Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is completed then Tegel will close down.
• Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF), is located on the southern outskirts of Berlin.

Temperatures:

The average temperature in July and August is 18°C, while in January it can drop to around -1°C.

Telephone:

• Country Code: +30
• Emergency Services Number: Police: 110, Medical/Fire Brigade: 112

Electricity

EU standard, 230 V

Getting Around in Berlin

Public Transport

• Berlin’s main public transport system is operated by BVG (http://www.bvg.de/en/)
• It is made up of the S-Bahn (trains) and the U-Bahn (the underground).
• You can buy single fare or day tickets at ticket stations throughout the city.