If you are in Berlin over Christmas the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt should be very close to the top of your list of things to do
The Gendarmenmarkt is without question one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin and is best known for the trio of buildings comprising the Deutscher Dom(German Cathedral), the Französischer Dom(French Cathedral) and the Konzerthaus (Concert Hall). Rounding out the trio is a statue of one of Germany's most well known and best-loved poets, Friedrich Schiller.
The square was established in the late 17th Century in what was to be known as Friedrichstadt, King Friedrich I's new section of Berlin, built to accommodate around 20,000 French Protestants known as Huguenots who had been expelled from France. The square receives its name from the Huguenot regiment of men-at-arms that was deployed there until 1773.
During the Second World War all of the buildings were badly damaged or destroyed and it wasn't until 1996 that reconstruction was completed and the square was returned to its former glory. Nearby are some of Berlin's finest restaurants and hotels and it is also just a short stroll to the Berliner Staatsoper and the Komische Oper as well as Museumsinsel (Museum Island)
During the month of December the Gendarmenmarkt hosts one of Berlin's most picturesque Christmas Markets.
Visit countless exciting attractions on sightseeing buses and boats. Get a feel for the contemporary spirit of Berlin while learning about its rich history and culture.
Discover Berlin's landmarks with a hop-on hop-off tour on open-top sightseeing buses. Hop off to explore the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie or combine the bus with a boat tour.
Discover Berlin on a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with live commentary, visiting the most famous and beautiful sights of the city at your leisure. The use of buses with audio guide is also possible.
Enjoy a tour of the courtyards in the fascinating old town of Berlin. On this 2-hour tour you will learn about the history of the city as you soak up the atmosphere of the multicultural neighborhood.
Visit Europe’s largest Jewish museum, housed in a symbolic zig-zag shaped building. Explore the new core exhibition presenting the history of Judaism in Germany.
Explore the history of the African Quarter on a guided walking tour in Berlin's Wedding district. Immerse yourself in the tangled history between Germany and several African nations.
Experience Kreuzberg, the multicultural hotspot of Berlin, on a guided walking tour. Discover the famous streets, parks, and backyards of the neighborhood as you immerse yourself in local life.
Join lovers of illusion, young and old, at the Illuseum Berlin. Experience an exhibit in which touching is explicitly encouraged. See why the museum's motto is: "You are the museum and the illusion".
Take a journey into Berlin's alternative and urban scenes on a walking tour. Experience the city's street art, city markets, café districts, artist quarters, multicultural neighborhoods, and more.
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