Why Berlin is a city like no other

IS BERLIN one of the great capital cities of the world? With a population of just 3.4 million people, it’s far smaller than either Paris or London.

Undeniably a laid back, tolerant city, albeit one with grumpy bar staff, the underground (U Bahn) can seem like an extension of a club’s chill out room on Saturday nights. Its seamlessly interconnected travel infrastructure is superb, and is best accessed with a Visit Berlin or generic travel pass at either Tegel or Schönefeld airports.

More interesting than negative, Berlin also has a sort of brooding mood at times, brought on by that history and the stark, dark coldness of its winters.