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Berlin Group Vacation

by Rachel_Paiste, 06/07/2009 21:06

Category: Trip Ideas

Getting your group to Berlin, Germany is easy with the aid of Tripology Travel Agents.  Whether traveling by land or by air, Tripology can get your travel group discounted tickets to the German capital for your upcoming group tour.
    A city of 3.4 million, Berlin is a city steeped in culture.  Berlin is the third largest economic power in the world, and is home to some of the world’s finest research institutes and universities.  The city is known for it’s trendy Bohemian youth culture, constantly attracting young and hip visitors and ex-pats alike.  And it wears this modern identity well.
Berlin has a fairly new skyline, as much of the older architecture was destroyed in World War II.  This history offered the city a unique opportunity:  after the war, Germany was able to start anew with much more contemporary designs.  Due to these cutting edge renovations, Berlin is an incredibly modern city compared to many of it’s other European counterparts.   Whether traveling with a business group, family reunion, bachelor party, or any other type of group, Berlin is a city that meets all of your needs.
Your Tripology group travel planner can get you discounted group tickets on guided city tours, group bike tours, or can create a walking itinerary for your group to enjoy at your own pace.  Whichever you decide is right for your travel group, there are many buildings and sights not to be missed.

November 9th, 2009 marks an important date in German history:  the falling of the Berlin Wall.  The city has many celebratory activities planned to honor this anniversary, and your expert Tripology travel agent can help you to get in on the fun.  Whether you choose to stay on the West or East side of the city, your Tripology travel agent can get you the best group rates for hotels or guesthouses, and can help you acquire tickets for the myriad events planned through October and culminating on November 9th at the Brandenburg Gate.  Berlin has a fairly chilly climate, with temperatures rarely reaching out of the 70s.  The average in November is about 40 degrees.

Important Sites for your group to visit in Berlin:
    The Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery.  Nearly a mile long, the East Side Gallery is the largest reminder of the division of the city.  Hundreds of artists have painted along the still-standing section of the Berlin Wall, creating beauty on the reminder of a once-separated city.  And to take a bit of the Berlin Wall with you, Tripology travel agents can aide your travel group in an historic tour of the wall, culminating in your chipping a piece of the wall off as a souvenir from your group trip to Berlin.
    The Brandenburg Gate.  Appearing on German Euro coins, the Brandenburg Gate is the only remaining of the series that marked the entrance to Berlin.  The gate stands at one end of the Unter den Linden, a boulevard lined by linden trees that runs to the former site of the imperial palace.  The Brandenburg Gate will be the center of the celebration on November 9th.
    The Reichstag.  One block from the Brandenburg Gate is the Reichstag- first parliament of the German Empire and current home of the modern Bundestag parliament.  Be sure to make your way to the top, where your travel group can take in 360º views of the city from the glass-domed roof.  Though no reservations can be made to visit the dome, Tripology travel agents can get your group similar views by booking your group reservation at the roof garden restaurant just east of the dome, offering similar views without the wait.
    Bellevue Palace.  Schloss Bellevue, located in the heart of the city, is home to the German President.  Built in 1786, it survived both World Wars, though significant renovations were needed after World War II.
    Fernesehturm. The second tallest structure in the EU is the Fernesehturm (TV Tower), 1207 ft. tall!  Though it is not accessible by wheelchair, there are elevators that can shuttle you and your group to the observation globe on the needle (at 669 feet) in only 40 seconds for astounding views of the city.  In the past it has been compared to a large stalk of asparagus, but more recently the million-plus annual visitors have compared the Fernesehturm to the Death Star.
    Potsdamer Platz.  This quarter of the city was built after the wall came down, and is home to the Holocaust Memorial, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and the Phillharmonic.  Tripology travel agents can get you discounted group seating for the Philharmonic, who will be performing a variety of programs for the celebration of the destruction of the Wall.
    Olympiastadion.  Built as a show of German strength for the 1936 Olympics, the Olympic Stadium suffered little damage during WWII.  Most recently, it was host to the 2006 World Cup.

    Not only is the city famous for it’s history, though; Berlin is rapidly becoming one of the cultural meccas of the EU.  The city is known for it’s large art, music, and cultural scenes, and is considered by some to be home of a modern zeitgeist.
Make sure to check out a few of the myriad art galleries:  

- Arndt and Partner displays modern experimental art by renowned artists such as Peter Friedl, Susan Turcot, and Jon Kessler.
- Contemporary Fine Arts was founded in 1992 and has various styles of art adorning its walls.  Artists include Cecily Brown, Dash Snow, and Georg Herold.
- Galerie Springer and Winkler was founded in 1942 to deal post-war German art, and now houses some of the cities best modern art.
- DAAD Galerie offers an in-residence program for 20 artists that win grants to live and work in Berlin each year.  From dancers to writers to filmmakers and more “traditional” artisans, DAAD offers a bit of everything.

The Berlin Film Festival is held annually each February.  Unlike many other film festivals, it is open to the public.  To get your tickets into the films and to book a car or limo so that your travel group can arrive in style, look no further than your Tripology travel agent.  Just click the button on the right of you screen to begin your adventure.  All you need to do is fill out the travel request form as fully as possible.  Your Tripology group travel planner can take care of all your bookings to and from Germany as well as plans throughout your stay in Berlin.

    There are two areas known for their shopping:  The Kurfürstendamm and Hackescher Markt.  
The Kurfürstendamm is home to the city’s luxury shopping and KaDeWe, Europe’s largest department store (arguably, Harrod’s in London is larger, though not continentally European).  Don’t miss the grocery on the top floor.  You can finish off your shopping trip with oysters and champagne.
Hackescher Markt offers outlet shopping as well as clubs, bars, and galleries.  Spend your day visiting a variety of stores and galleries, then spend your night in this neighborhood famous for it’s life after sundown.  Housed in the Mitte district, this trendy hotspot offers many types of bars and clubs…whether looking to dance the night away or slowly sip cocktails in a 360º rotating bar, something perfect awaits your travel group.
A note on the Mitte district:  Prostitution is legal and Germany, and the ladies are out en masse in Mitte at night.  There is no “red light” district in Berlin, and the popularity of the district for prostitutes seems to be in direct correlation with the number of clubs in the area.

Attention beer fans!!!
This country is for you.  Take special note of the Reinheitsgebot, or “Purity requirement.”  By law, Germany guarantees that all locally produced beer contains only water, hops, and barley malt.  If this sounds heavenly to you, expert Tripology trip advisors can book an educational brewery tour or a pub crawl to see if you and your travel group can taste the difference.


Day Trips from Berlin:
Potsdam is under an hour drive southwest from Berlin.  Home of Sanssouci palace, the city’s beauty is only emphasized by the lakes surrounding it and the green space that forms the majority of the metropolitan area.  Where Berlin is known for its contemporary, modern appeal, Potsdam gives you the quaint historic vibe that Europe is more known for.
The Müritz national park is about 2.5 hours north of Berlin.  The park is a majority forest, though it also offers ample space filled by lakes, swamps, and meadows.
Dresden.  Just under a 3 hour train ride away, Dresden sits on the River Elbe.  The capital city of Saxony was completely destroyed after WWII, but successfully rebuilt in the past few decades to become a hub for culture and politics in Eastern Germany today.
Leipzig.  Only 1.5 hours by train, Leipzig holds great importance in the world of classical music.  Wagner was born in Leipzig, and Bach spent almost 30 years at the still-standing St. Thomas Lutheran Church.  Schumann and Mendelssohn also have ties to the city.  

Let your Tripology travel agent take care of all of your planning needs.  Not only can we get you discounted group airfares, and reservations at hotels, guesthouses, or resorts, but we can also procure your tickets to important historic sites, book limos and cars from your hotel to your daytime or evening destination, get your group deals at restaurants and venues, and anything else you may desire on your upcoming group trip.  Make your upcoming group vacation package the easiest you’ve planned yet.  Simply fill out a travel request form and Tripology travel agents will either email or call you with a sample itinerary within 24 hours.

Filed under:  Germany, Trip Ideas, Group Travel, Berlin
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