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Whether you are planning a visit to the TV Tower, Museum Island or the theatre: with the Berlin WelcomeCard, you can simply and cheaply experience the most exciting parts of Berlin. Save between 25% to 50% on the most popular attractions! The Berlin WelcomeCard also serves as your ticket on all public transport within Berlin, and on request, also outside the urban area. With each ticket, up to 3 children aged 6 to 14 years old travel for free.  

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Berlin WelcomeCard welcomes you to the capital of Germany! The card will be your trustworthy companion during your stay in Berlin. With its multiple offers and benefits, it will facilitate your travel in Berlin and let you enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the streets of the city. Not only does it give you access to public transportation, but also offers discounts at many  venues . Whether you're visiting the  Television Tower , enjoying your Sunday at Mauerpark, or having a peaceful day at one of the many other parks of the city, Berlin WelcomeCard lets you make plans easily and step into action!

Why Berlin WelcomeCard?

Berlin WelcomeCard guides you through museums, castles, boat trips, city tours, theaters, and restaurants. Visit a range of museums and sites such as the  Berlin Cathedral , the  DDR Museum , and the  Museum of Natural History  in the morning, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the city's exclusive restaurants, and then get a seat at a  Berliner Ensemble  performance in the evening – Berlin WelcomeCard offers up to 50% discounts for these and the many other activities that await you in Berlin.

Berlin WelcomeCard offers a variety of thematically sorted tours for all tastes. If you're a bike lover, you can rent one from a bike tour partner and discover the exceptional and hidden attractions of Berlin. Alternatively, take a boat trip and discover the rivers Spree and Havel, or join a bus tour to explore the city's neighborhoods, each with their own culture and spirit.

Why Berlin?

There are unique experiences waiting for you in Berlin, and there are several attractions you certainly cannot miss. A major component of Berlin's atmosphere is street arts. Venturing to Teufelsberg, which was a former listening station during the Cold War, is a unique way to check out street artists' work. Another insider tip is visiting Mauerpark on a Sunday. It represents the multicultural atmosphere of Berlin – savor cuisine and music from around the world as you browse the stalls for souvenirs. After a long day of sightseeing, check out the old airport of Tempelhof, where you can take in the sunset while sampling local beer.

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Berlin WelcomeCard is available for 48 hours to 6 days, so you can book the WelcomeCard that suits you. Thanks to its family-friendly nature, in that it allows children to use transportation with parents free of charge, Berlin WelcomeCard has become a favorite among visitors to the city. It is a money-saving traveler card, which allows unlimited access to the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses. You can also opt for the Berlin WelcomeCard all inclusive, which offers free entrance to many highlights of Berlin. Get on board and save money on your Berlin adventure!

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Looking back on 2022: Successful restart for Berlin tourism

• 26.5 million overnight stays and 10.4 million guests: Tourism in the city has recovered significantly in 2022
• Restart measures by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises as well as by visitBerlin have made the positive development possible
• More arrivals by train and great interest in culture: Quality tourism grows

Berlin, 23 February 2023 10.4 million guests visited Berlin last year, with approximately 26.5 million overnight stays in the city’s hotels and accommodations. These numbers were published today by the Berlin-Brandenburg State Office for Statistics. The number of overnight stays in 2022 achieved 78 per cent of the pre-crisis levels, with guest numbers equal to about 75 per cent of those in 2019.

Stephan Schwarz , Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises: “Last year’s tourism figures show where the road is leading: Berlin. Despite the volatile global situation in 2022, we were still able to make a comeback with regard to tourism and the conference industry, which was crucial for the city’s economic power. For us, it doesn’t just boil down to getting higher, faster, further. Instead, we used our restart programme to support a broad range of measures geared toward quality and that present Berlin as a hub of diversity, with a broad spectrum of things to offer beyond the usual attractions. Berlin, London, Paris, and New York make up the league of most popular city destinations, and I believe that this positive growth will continue in the coming years. However, this means that Berlin’s connections with international transport routes must be further expanded. This applies both to trains – with more connections within Germany and neighbouring countries, in particular Eastern Europe, and the night train network – and to the expansion of direct long- and mid-distance connections from BER Airport.”

Burkhard Kieker , visitBerlin CEO: “Berlin has claimed its position as one of the top 3 most popular destinations, alongside Paris and London. People appreciate the culture and what our global city has to offer.”

The new normal is bringing changes to Berlin’s tourism and event business

The coronavirus pandemic, war, and climate crisis will have a long-term impact on the travel behaviour of visitors to Berlin. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important, and most visitors are arriving by train as a result. According to a visitBerlin survey, the majority of train users would be willing to spend up to 10 hours on trains to visit Berlin.

Conference business picks up speed

Last year, Berlin hosted a variety of top-class B2B events and conferences, especially in the medical sector. These included the World Congress of the International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society in April, and the World Congress of the International Society for Heart Research and the World Health Summit in October. The WeAreDevelopers World Congress, one of the largest developer conferences in the world, was held in June. The organisers of business events are also increasingly prioritising sustainability, and 43 per cent of the events funded by the Berlin Congress Fund in 2022 were funded on the basis of sustainability criteria.

Cultural tourism is growing

Business at Berlin’s tourist attractions, museums, and memorials also improved in 2022, with around 80 per cent of the guest numbers from 2019. The city’s theatre stages even reached the same level of visitors as they enjoyed before the coronavirus pandemic, according to the visitBerlin market research tool Visitor Insight , which examines data from the “Interessenverband der touristischen Attraktionen Berlin” (Intoura), among other sources.

Most international guests were from the USA

Berlin continued to welcome more international guests in 2022. While overnight stays by international visitors were at 29 per cent in 2021, this number increased to 38 per cent last year. The USA was the chief international market, before the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Spain. However, at 62 per cent, Germany was still the most important market for Berlin. Guests were increasingly interested in culture and dining.

Restart measures help the industry recover

The Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, as well as visitBerlin, continue to support the restart of Berlin’s tourism and events industries with a range of measures. International campaigns like “Visit the world of Berlin” sought to entice people to visit Berlin in the summer. This was followed by a national winter campaign at the end of the year that placed the spotlight on numerous businesses and shopping centres throughout the city, and inspired visitors to make a visit to the capital for their Christmas shopping. A Europe-wide “Restart Media Roadshow” with events in Paris, Rome, London, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Oslo, Barcelona, and Madrid, coupled with other media and influencer events in New York City, Los Angeles, and Fort Lauderdale, made Berlin more visible in international travel media.

In order to draw new conferences and events to Berlin, thereby triggering the restart of the MICE industry, the visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office established a new MICE Acquisition Taskforce in 2022. One of the biggest funding measures for the events industry was the Bestival 2022: 800 German and international representatives from the events and travel industries convened in Berlin for an innovative, festive event on 25 and 26 August. The Berlin Congress Fund established in April 2021 by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises to support the conference and congress industry was extended to late 2023, and the total funding per event was nearly doubled.

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Why visit Berlin?

The German capital is a history packed city. Devastated at the end of World War II and divided by a Wall for 28 years, Berlin regains its former splendor at great strides.

The contemporary buildings erase the city’s difficult past to create a unique atmosphere, where vintage blends pleasantly with the state-of-the-art, and the outlandish complements the everyday.

The vestige of the Berlin Wall makes an emotive open-air museum, where visitors can relive moments of anguish and horror by discovering numerous true stories about families that were separated for years. The death camps expose the best kept secrets on the consequences of a fascist regime and the bunkers transmit the terror that one day kept the city hidden by fear.

There is a wide variety of activities, day trips and excursions in Berlin that will wrap visitors up in its complex history.

The DDR Museum offers visitors a unique way of discovering the socialist state of East Germany or German Democratic Republic . Checkpoint Charlie , one of the most famous Berlin Wall crossing points, was the setting of constant escapes to West Berlin. While Museum Island offers a wide range of exhibitions for both tourists and locals.

Moreover, it is simply priceless to feast on a delicious currywurst accompanied by a good German beer near the Brandenburg Gate . 

Discover why the number of tourists grow year after year in Berlin and find what the most-visited attractions are.

Where to begin?

If you're planning your first visit to Berlin and don’t know a lot about the city, we suggest you start learning about its eventful history , and then read about its practical information . The next step is to investigate its top attractions and most popular museums .

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Free Walking Tour of Berlin Discover the history of Germany's capital through its monuments, streets and squares with this free tour of Berlin. A fascinating walking tour awaits!

Berlin Bike Tour On this bike tour in Berlin , we'll enjoy a fun and original tour through the German capital and get in a little exercise while we're at it!

Berlin Icebar Ticket Berlin's top nightlife pick : an interactive experience in the Icebar Berlin . Get free drinks and chill with friends. Book now for an unforgettable night!

Day Trip to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen On this day trip to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen , we'll visit these two historic must-see places in Germany in one day, unmissable if you're in Berlin!

Alternative Berlin Tour Discover Berlin beyond the popular monuments , and get to know how life is lived in some of the most unusual districts of the capital.

Berlin WelcomeCard The Berlin WelcomeCard allows for unlimited use of public transport and gives you up to 50% off in more than 190 museums and attractions in Berlin.

Berlin Dungeon Ticket Travel back in time and discover Berlin's dark past with this ticket to the world-famous Berlin Dungeon. A terrific family day out!

TV Tower Ticket Enjoy unbeatable views of Berlin from 200 metres high at the TV Tower, Germany's tallest building. You'll also save time, as you'll skip the lines!

DDR Museum Ticket One of the most interactive and original exhibitions in Berlin awaits  in the DDR Museum. Discover what life was like in the former East Germany.

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour Come  face to face with the realities of the Nazi regime in a moving and powerful experience with this visit to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.

FALLING IN LOVE Grand Show at Friedrichstadt-Palast Theatre As well as being home to the widest stage in the world , the  Friedrichstadt-Palast theatre is known for its incredible shows. An unmissable night in Berlin!

Berlin Dinner Cruise Sail on the waters of the river Spree while enjoying a pleasant dinner and admiring the city's most symbolic buildings with this Berlin Dinner Cruise.

Private City Tour of Berlin On our private city tour of Berlin , we'll take a journey through the German capital's history and admire its most iconic buildings.

Big Bus: Berlin Sightseeing Bus Hop on the Berlin Big Bus sightseeing bus and get ready to uncover the must-visit spots in the vibrant German capital.  Hop on and off at any of the stops!

Berlin Hard Rock Cafe Enjoy a unique culinary experience with a variety of American dishes at the Hard Rock Café Berlin , a rocking venue. Time to dig in!

Little BIG City Berlin Ticket With your ticket to the Little BIG City Berlin, you'll travel back in time through some of the  most relevant events in the history of the German capital .

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin Ticket Learn, build, play and discover an incredible indoor LEGO playground: delve into the colourful world of LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin .

Sea Life® Berlin Ticket Immerse yourself in underwater life in a giant cylindrical aquarium and discover more than 5000 different aquatic animals at  AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin .

Madame Tussauds Berlin Ticket It's time to strike your best poses at Madame Tussauds Berlin . You'll get to see waxworks of celebrities such as Heidi Klum and Angela Merkel.

Delve into the political history of Germany's capital and learn the secrets hidden behind its most iconic monuments  on this tour through West Berlin.

Berlin Wall: Greatest Escapes Adventure Quest Looking for fun plans in Berlin? This puzzle hunt is the best way to explore the city while you learn interesting historical facts by solving clues in an app.

Berlin Evening Boat Cruise Enjoy a relaxing  boat cruise along the winding Spree River in Berlin, admiring the beautifully lit buildings and streets on either side of the river.

Berlin Boat Tour Sail along the River Spree through Berlin’s historic centre on a one-hour cruise and enjoy the breathtaking views of the city's iconic landmarks.

Berlin Spree and Landwehr Canal Boat Tour Enjoy a 3.5-hour cruise down the Spree River and Landwehr Canal. Are you ready to discover Berlin from a different point of view?

Berlin Beer Tour Discover the tastes & aromas of German beer  on this tour of Berlin's finest bars. You'll learn the brewing process & try Germany's star product!

Admire views of Berlin and its famous bridges from a catamaran on our  Spree River Solar Boat Trip . You'll discover the city in a completely eco-friendly way!

Berlin Big Bus & Boat Trip Discover an incredible city on this  Berlin Big Bus and Boat Trip combo activity. Explore iconic places like the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island .

Explore the most important sites and monuments of Germany's capital on this guided tour of Berlin. The perfect way to get an overview of the city!

Berlin Complete City Tour The Berlin complete city tour is the perfect way to get to know the German capital in just one day. You'll discover the most important sights of the city.

Berlin Jewish Quarter Guided Tour Immerse yourself in the history and culture of one of the German capital's communities on our Berlin Jewish Quarter Guided Tour.

Berlin Wall Tour Step back in time and learn about the history of the Cold War in the German capital with this Berlin Wall tour . You'll see what life was like in a divided city.

The tourist bus of Berlin stops at all the main landmarks around this beautiful city. Enjoy the German capital from a unique perspective .

Medieval Berlin: Mysteries & Legends Free Tour Do you want to discover the secrets, mysteries, and legends of medieval Berlin ? Now’s your chance with this spooky  free tour  of the German capital!

Why is our Berlin travel guide better?

Introducing Berlin is a travel guide on the capital of Germany written by travelers for other travelers . We don’t expect to convince you that all the city’s landmarks are worth visiting, to the contrary, we will give you our point of view and personal experiences to make the most of your trip to Berlin.

The information provided in this guide was updated in  October 2022 . If you find a mistake or would like to make a suggestion, please do not hesitate to  contact us .

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