Berlin Central

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the most important railway hub in Berlin, Germany, and the largest elevated station in Europe. The station is located in the western part of Moabbit in the Berlin Mitte, next to the northern edge of the government office, and is the only station in the world that can be reached by car from four directions. The main entrance gates, which are similar at both ends, face the Europa Square and Invaliden Avenue in the north, and the Washington Square in the south to the Spree River. On the south side of the station is a Spree River Curve Park with the German Chancellery and Paul Lopez House; the east side is connected to the Humboldt Harbour, which belongs to Mitte.

The German high-speed railway (ICE) and regional trains entering Berlin at the Berlin main train station take the train east to Berlin via the East Berlin station and further to Poland. The westbound track leads to Hanover and Hamburg or Potsdam via Spandau Station. The northbound direction of the North-South Long-distance Railway connects to the Berlin Loop Railway and heads north to the northern part of Brandenburg via the Wellness Spring Station. In the northeast, you can reach Hanover and Hamburg, and in the south you can reach Halle and Leipzig or Dresden via Potsdamer Platz and Southern Cross.

The basement of the main train station is one of the two tunnel stations of the North-South Long-distance Railway. Station 1-8 is known as the Berlin Hbf Tief, because tief is underground in German. Some trains to and from Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague and Budapest use 1-8 stations. Domestic German high-speed trains to Frankfurt or Cologne can depart from 1-8 platform (tief) or 11-16 stations. You can use the station departure screen to see which station you need to go to.

It is convenient to walk from the station to the Reichstag (11 minutes) and the Brandenburg Gate (18 minutes). S Bahn is the easiest way to travel in Berlin. Just buy a ticket and take the S-bahn train from the ground platforms 15 and 16. The station is docked with a number of lines from the Berlin Express train to the surrounding cities of Potsdam, Elkner and Strausberg. This station also provides subway service.

From Berlin Central Station, head south from the centre of Berlin and look south. This is the 0th floor. On the first floor there are shops, ticket offices, first class lounges and left luggage storage, then to the 11-16 platform on the 2nd floor. - There is a store on the 1st floor, then go further to the 2nd floor and you will find the platform 1-8.

There are many dining options in the station, including Burger King, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. There is a fairly large REWE supermarket on the 1st floor where you can buy food. It is located in the southwest corner of the -1 floor. There are various ATMs around the station. If you need to leave your luggage, luggage storage and luggage storage are available, and luggage storage is on the +1 floor. WiFi is available at the station and the first 30 minutes are free.

If you have a first class long distance train ticket, you can use the DB first class lounge, free tea, coffee, beer and snacks as well as free WiFi. It is located at the southwest corner of the +1 level, going up one level from the main entrance and turning left, below the platform 11. Follow the signs to the DB Lounge. It is usually open daily from 06:00-22:00.

Frankfurt Central

The Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the busiest railway station in Frankfurt, Germany. The name "Main" comes from the city's full name, Frankfurt am Main. Due to its location in central Germany and as a hub for long-haul and short-distance travel, Deutsche Bahn is known as the most important station in Germany.

For long-distance traffic, the station benefits from a location in the heart of Europe; 13 of the 24 German High Speed Rail (ICE) lines stop at the site and 2 of the 3 ICE Sprinter lines. In terms of regional transportation, Frankfurt Hbf is the main hub of the RMV network, providing connections to nearby destinations, including Koblenz, Fulda, Würzburg, Mannheim, Heidelberg, and fifteen regional lines at the station. . The station is also a subway interchange station.

Berlin

City Overview

As the capital, Berlin's position in Germany is unquestionable. For travellers, you can see the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), the Reichstag, the Bundeskanzleramt, etc., representing the German state in Berlin, and more, seeing the history of Germany. In particular, the sin and trauma of World War II and the division and opposition of the Cold War. The Berliner Mauer has been overthrown for more than 20 years, and the East German-Western point has long been a history, but Berlin still retains many historical sites and has created many museums to teach people how to learn. The remains of the Berlin Wall, the East Galery, the reserved Checkpoint Charlie, the newly built Holocaust-Mahnmal, and so on, are all contemplative places.

Berlin is also one of Germany's art centers, and there are more museums displaying the historical and artistic treasures of Germany and the world. The Museuminsel has a lot of essence. At the same time, Berlin is also a very modern and open city, which is not only reflected in the modern city. You can taste the tolerance and vitality of Berlin among the exotic costumes of the pedestrians and the dishes from around the world that you can taste. The elegant Unter den Linden, the expansive Tiergarten and the classical Schloss Charlottenburg are great places to slow down and relax.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Brandenburg Gate Brandenburger Tor

The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Berlin and a national symbol of Germany. This neoclassical sandstone building, built in 1791, is based on the Acropolis city gate. On the top of the door is a bronze statue of a four-wheeled carriage of the goddess of victory with wings, the scepter in the hands of the goddess. The oak garland, the iron cross and the winged eagle all symbolize the victory of the war. The Brandenburg Gate faces east, and its east is the heart of Berlin's Old Town, the only remaining Berlin gate. The Brandenburg Gate has stood here for more than two hundred years and has witnessed the rise and fall of German history. During the split of the East and West Germany, the Berlin Wall was erected on the west side of the Brandenburg Gate, and no one passed for decades. Today's city gate and the surrounding Pariser Platz are the most recent renovations that have been completed since the end of the Cold War. The buildings on the Paris Square are also very popular, with the recently completed US Embassy and the Hotel Adlon, which has been visited by countless celebrities.

Transportation: Light rail/subway: S1/S2/S25/U55 line, Brandenburger Tor station. End of the west end of Unter den Linden.   * ##### Berlin Museum Island Museum Island

Museum Island in Berlin is a small island that brings together five museums. Built between 1824-1930. Due to the commemorative significance of culture and architecture, it was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The five museums are: the old museum in Berlin and the new museum, the National Gallery, the Bode Museum and the Pergamon Museum. Among them, the large-scale buildings in the Pergamon Museum are among the most famous. Museum Island brings together the best of German museums, such as the Pergamon Museum, which shows the history of ancient Egypt, the National Painting Gallery, which houses the works of world masters, and the German Museum of History. Museum Island is located in the former East Berlin area. At that time, due to economic difficulties, the major museums on the island were in disrepair and were ruined. After the reunification of Germany and Germany, the German government invested a large amount of money to re-maintain all the buildings on the island.

Transportation: Take the underground U6 and get off at Friedrichstraße; take the city railways S1, S2, S25 to Friedrichstraße or S5, S7, S75 and get off at Hackescher Markt.

• ##### Berlin German History Museum Deutsches Historisches Museum

The German Museum of German History in Berlin was founded in 1987 by German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Berlin Mayor Dipgen on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the founding of Berlin. It is located in the heart of Berlin, the oldest building in Berlin under the Bodhi Tree Street. In 2004, the new wing of the museum designed by IM Pei-Ming was completed. In 2006, after the restoration of the armory building, the permanent exhibition was opened to the public with the theme “Image and Witness of German History of Two Thousand Years”.

traffic: Subway: U2/U5/U8, U-Bhf Alexanderplatz Light rail: S5/S7/S9/S75, S-Bhf Hackescher Markt station Tram: M4/M5/M6, Spandauer Straße Bus: 100/200, Am Lustgarten Station

• ##### Berlin Wall Ruins Memorial Park Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer

Most of the Berlin Wall, which has existed for more than 40 years, has now been overthrown, and the existing sections (such as the East Side Gallery) have not seen the original appearance of the year. Only the 220-meter-long wall preserved in this heritage park allows you to see the original Berlin Wall. You will find that the Berlin Wall is not just a wall, but a set of blockades consisting of a lookout tower, concrete walls, open areas and anti-vehicle trenches. There are various exhibitions in the open space to tell the story of the split period. You can also climb the tower observation deck to look at the entire wall structure.

traffic: Light rail S1/S2/S25 line, Nordbahnhof station   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Typical German restaurant dishes are basically sausages, potatoes, grilled meats and sauerkraut. Specifically, there are boiled pork feet in northern Germany, Berlin's favorite curry sausages, and traditional German family recipes. The tastes from all over the world are here, making it a great motivation for people to visit Berlin.

• ##### Accommodation

Berlin is a modern, traditional and rebellious city. Its spirit is unveiled in the hotel's diverse style. There is a trendy five-star hotel, a classic and elegant century-old brand, and a tasteful boutique hotel. Living in Berlin, you can have different enjoyments every day.

Most visitors choose to stay in the central area, where the famous Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall are located. Exploring the Kingdom of Prussia and searching for the remains of World War II is a place that history and military fans must not miss. The city's subway, light rail, public transport and its development, as well as the world's oldest tram system, is recommended to live near public transportation stations, where it is extremely convenient.

• ##### Shopping

Berlin is the first big city in Germany, and various brand names are not difficult to find here. In Berlin, many of them are unique and unique shops. Many designers also offer privately-tailored services. If you want to get out of your own style, you will have a lot to come to Berlin.

Urban traffic

The city of Berlin has developed traffic, S-Bahn, subway, bus and trams are densely woven like nets. It is very convenient to reach all the attractions. The official website is www.bvg.de, you can check the frequency above. Traffic to the neighbouring state of Brandenburg can also be found on the VBB (VerkehrsverbundBerlin-Brandenburg) website www.vbb.de.

Frankfurt

City Overview

There are two cities in Germany called Frankfurt, one for Frankfurt am Main and the other for Frankfurt (Oder). The former will be your destination for this trip, while the latter is a city on the German-Polish border.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany's fifth largest city, located in the central and western part of Germany, Hessen, on the right bank of the Main River, close to the intersection of the Main River and the Rhine, with Wiesbaden, Dam Stadt is adjacent to Mainz. Since 794 AD, it has gradually developed into a diversified city. She has a strong cultural heritage and is the hometown of the famous German poet Goethe. It was the election and crowning of the German Emperor from the 14th to the 18th century. She is one of the global financial centers, the European Central Bank, the third largest stock exchange in Europe, and the German Central The bank is home to more than 400 international banks. After the reconstruction of World War II, she became a modern metropolis, famous for its numerous Skylines, known as “Manhattan on the Rhine”; Two major airports, the busiest meeting place in Europe.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Frankfurt Roman Forum Frankfurter Römer

The Roman Forum is the town hall square in Frankfurt since the Middle Ages, the heart of Frankfurt's Old Town. It is located in the north of the Meiyin River Bridge, on the west side of the City Hall, on the southwest side of the Wertheim House, a beautiful residence in the late Renaissance style (1600), and on the south side is the 13th century St. Nicholas. The church is built with red sandstone. The east side is a wooden rib wall house built in the 15th to 18th centuries. On the north side is a stone house (1464) built in the style of an Italian palace. In the center of the square stands the Fountain of Justice (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen), which was built in 1543. 200 meters to the east is the birthplace of Frankfurt, the birthplace of the city. In 1944, the square was violently attacked by the British Air Force, almost completely destroyed and rebuilt after the war.

Address: Roemerberg 27, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany (view map)   * ##### Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt

The Frankfurt Messe Exhibition Centre consists of ten halls with a total area of 400,000 square meters, of which the exhibition area is 263,000 square meters, making it the third largest exhibition hall in Germany. More than 50 exhibitions are held here every year, including book fairs, auto shows, and spring and autumn consumer products exhibitions, which are the largest of its kind in the world. Important exhibitions include the Consumer Goods Fair, the International Automobile and Parts Fair and the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Transportation: Take the 16 or 19 tram; take the 3/4/5 city railway from the central station to the Messe Frankfurt station.   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

Frankfurt is the first stop for most visitors to Europe and the most cosmopolitan city in Germany. Although Germany is not famous for its food, it will never be ill-treated by the stomach of the foodies. Speaking of the cuisine of Frankfurt, I believe that the first reaction of many people is the Frankfurt sausage. In fact, in addition to sausages and pigs, the local specialties include schnitzel, apple wine (Apfelwein), green sauce and cheese (Handkäse mit Musik). Don't be misled by the name "Music with cheese", think it is a cheese that will play music. In fact, the music here refers to the seasonings of cheese mixed with onions, vinegar and other ingredients. It is said that this wonderful mixture will produce some kind of gas after the lower belly, so that your body begins to sing.

• ##### Accommodation

Frankfurt is the European financial centre, and the European Central Bank and the German Central Bank are both located on the Main River. Frankfurt has a classically converted hotel with a rich life and rich cultural heritage. The train station and the city centre are popular places for travellers, and there is also a modern and luxurious hotel that reflects the vitality of the hotel.

• ##### Shopping

When coming to Germany, German electronics, household items, cosmeceuticals, perfumes, ice wine, chocolates, etc. are all good shopping options. The shopping districts of Frankfurt are relatively concentrated, with major commercial streets and large shopping malls in the city centre! In the discount season, the major brands of the major brands are quite strong, especially the German brand. In addition to commercial streets, shopping centers, there are outlet shopping villages near Frankfurt.

Urban traffic

The status of Frankfurt buses in urban public transport operations is not important. The main public transport is done by rail transit. There are some bus lines in the north of the city.

The Frankfurt tram is Frankfurt's first rail system and an important part of the Frankfurt public transport system. Frankfurt is the total length of the tram track 63.55 km.

Frankfurt Light Rail S-Bahn Frankfurt has 9 light rail lines that can be used to travel to other nearby cities such as Wiesbaden, Mainz and Darmstadt. The inbound port has a clear yellow-green “S” sign and sometimes shares an entrance with the subway. When buying a light rail ticket, you need to pay attention to the difference between the 50th and 5090 districts, the first-class train and the second-class train. If you buy the wrong or sit wrong, you will be fined. The light rail lines are much more complicated than the subway, and they need to be more careful when looking at the traffic map, but they all pass through the train stations (Hauptbahnhof), Hauptwache and Konstablerwache. S-Bahn's operating hours are generally from 4:00 to 1:00 am the next day, but the interval between each shuttle is longer than the U-Bahn. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that when the vehicle is getting on and off, the button on the door needs to be pressed, and the door will open.

Frankfurt Underground U-Bahn Frankfurt has eight metro lines, all running in downtown Frankfurt. The direct distance from each station is not very far, and the subway entrance has a clear blue “U” mark, which is easy to find. The information screen on the subway station will display 4 upcoming trains, the arriving terminal and the main station passing by. There will be a clear road map when entering the subway station. Please read it carefully and avoid the wrong direction. U-Bahn's operating hours are generally from 4:00 until 1:30 am the next day. The specific operation time of each line is subject to the information in the subway station.

Frankfurt bicycle There are plenty of bicycle trails in Frankfurt for tourists to go cycling between April and December. The more convenient car rental company for tourists is Deutsche Bahn. Look for the red and white logo with the DB letter on the roadside, especially on the street corner. Those are the main pick-ups and return points. With a mobile phone and a credit card, you can rent a car 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Frankfurt taxi It is not difficult to take a taxi in Frankfurt. Taxi parking spots can be found everywhere (eg Römer / Braubachstrasse, Kaiserstrasse, Schweizer Platz, Bockenheimer Warte). In the evening, it is best to find a slightly better driver. Get off the bus and remember to have a small ticket with the driver, in case you need it. Taxi in Germany is less likely to have a detour. The driver's car has navigation. If you are going to a place that is not particularly easy to find, you can tell them the house number or zip code. The average price of a taxi is 2.5 Euros, and then 1.65 Euros a kilometer. Most drivers now accept credit cards. In the main sightseeing area of the city center, visitors who do not want to walk can choose to take the “human rent”, which can pull 1-2 people each time.