DESTINATION: BERLIN

If you are looking for a destination for your winter trip you just found! Berlin, the capital of Germany, is located to the northwest of the country and is a must-see city. With 3.5 inhabitants, the city receives about 135 million tourists per year and is in third place in the most visited cities of the European Union.

Global, cultural and cosmopolitan, Berlin is a city full of history and monuments. It is there that it finds some of the most emblematic monuments of the world, like the monumental Gate of Brandenburg. During World War II, this was the gate that gave access to the city when it was still divided by the Berlin Wall – which is still visited today and also a historical point not to be missed.

In Berlin you can also visit the Reichstag Palace and the popular Alexanderplatz square. For those who like history, we suggest the Holocaust Museum and Checkpoint Charlie, the border separating East Germany from West Germany.

Considered the European capital of innovation, Berlin has also been highlighted by the attractive market for startups. The city, which favors and promotes this kind of enterprise, has seen jobs in the digital economy grow by 15% annually. At the European market level, the capital of Germany is a great burden for the economy and is open to technology and innovation.

This historic city, which blends classic with modern, has fun and leisure programs for all preferences. For nightlife lovers, Berlin is also a sure destination: the districts of Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Mitte and Kollwitzplatz Square are key locations for finding bars and nightclubs

If you prefer outdoor and nature programs, be sure to visit at least one of the many green spaces that the city offers, such as Großer Tiergarten and Volkspark Friedrichshain.

No doubt Berlin is worth your visit – you will not regret it! Discover this lively, cultural and historical city that is a 3h35 flight from Faro Airport.