Berlin is a city worth visiting. Here the past is harmoniously combined with the present, there are many architectural monuments, attractions, historical relics. But if you have the time and desire, you can also visit amazing places around the capital of Germany. There are many of them, where exactly to go is up to you.
So, you have already walked along the famous Unter den Linden alley, visited the State Opera House, the Lustgraten Museum, the Old Library, looked at the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag. You can also bypass the numerous bars and shops, go to one of the two zoos, go on excursions to the underground city and the Dungeon Museum. But what's next? Now is the time to explore the Berlin area, and if your plans don't include a trip that will take a few days, take the regional train or S-Bahn and head to Potsdam. Prussian kings valued this small town even more than Berlin itself. It is really cozy here, you can stroll through the old Dutch quarter, see the magnificent palace of Frederick the Great, Sanssouci, walk in the wonderful park around it. The Cecilienhof Palace is also worthy of attention - it was there that the famous Potsdam Conference was held. Be sure to see the village of Aleksandrovka - this is a Russian colony where Germans now live. Everything is very colorful there, on weekends they give performances and treat with dishes of Russian cuisine. Dresden is a city that is also located not far from Berlin. It is the birthplace of Augustus the Strong and the place where porcelain first appeared in Europe. It takes about 3 hours to get to it by bus and train (but a bus ticket will cost less). It is wrong to be in Germany and not go to the famous Dresden Gallery, where Raphael's great Sistine Madonna is kept. And, of course, it is very pleasant to walk along the streets of the capital of the state of Saxony, to explore the Old Town, where houses are made of sandstone, which eventually became completely dark. You will admire the beautiful Baroque buildings, and if you stay for the evening, you can go to the Dresden Opera. An hour and a half from Berlin is the amazing Spreewald. This is some kind of Venice in miniature: countless islets connected by canals, boats, a beautiful park, a stylized village. It is simply impossible not to enjoy the trip there. It is also a good idea to visit Hamburg, Germany's modern business center. However, there is also a picturesque Old Town, an ancient town hall, and a picturesque Alster lake. A famous local landmark is the Red Light District. Travel time from Berlin is about 2 hours, and to the fabulous city of Wernigerode it takes longer - 3-3.5 hours. But the Germans themselves rightfully consider it the most beautiful place in the country. First of all, the architecture is striking there - unusual buildings in a half-timbered style. If you come to Berlin with children, be sure to go to Tropical Island. These are truly real tropics in the center of Europe. After a short journey by train and then by bus, you will reach tropical islands, dense forests, sea and sandy beaches. The complex is open 24 hours a day. Of course, all the places listed above are just a fraction of those that can be reached from Berlin. Arm yourself with a map, read guidebooks, look for information on the Internet, at Vinsky's forum. And you will definitely make your travel plan.
