Explore Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population.
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Language Spoken
The most widely spoken langauge is German but English,Turkish and Arabic are the most popular foreign langauges being used in Berlin.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for two at a midrange restaurant will be around 8€ (R160) and at a more exclusive restaurant around 40€ (R797).Drinks
Domestic and imported beer are priced at around 4$ (R80).
Transportation
Taxis
The basic taxi tarrif is around 4€ (R80) and2€ (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Busses,trams and metro rails cost around 2€ (R40) for a short distance trip and 8€ (R160) for a day ticket.Things to do in Berlin
The top attractions to visit in Berlin are Reichstag Building, Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Pergamonmuseum, Museum Island, and Friedrichstadt-Palast.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Warm Top
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Berlin need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.