Berlin Packing List

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✅ Essentials Checklist

✓Passport (UK citizens need passport for Schengen travel post-Brexit)
✓GHIC card for EU state healthcare cover
✓Travel insurance
✓Comfortable walking shoes — you will walk 15–20km daily
✓Power adapter (Type C — continental European two-pin)
✓Berlin WelcomeCard or day BVG tickets for the U-Bahn and S-Bahn
✓Cash — Berlin is notably cash-heavy compared to other EU cities
✓Layers for variable weather (winters are cold, summers warm)

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→Very comfortable walking shoes — Berlin is flat but vast
→Winter (Nov–Mar): Warm coat, layers, gloves, warm hat
→Summer (Jun–Aug): Light clothing, one warm layer for evenings
→Smart-casual for Michelin-starred restaurant if splashing out
→Comfortable clothes for long museum days

⭐ Nice to Have

○Museum Island skip-the-line tickets booked in advance
○Berlin Wall Memorial audio guide (free, download before visiting)
○Reusable bag for Markthalle Neun shopping
○Small daypack for long city days

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin cheap for tourists?

Relative to London, Paris or Amsterdam — yes. Street food (currywurst, döner kebab) is cheap, the U-Bahn is affordable, and mid-range restaurants are excellent value. However, Berlin has become noticeably more expensive since 2020. Budget €80–150 per day for a comfortable trip including accommodation.

How many days do you need in Berlin?

Three days covers the essentials: Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, East Side Gallery, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg for food and atmosphere. Five days lets you go deeper — Charlottenburg Palace, Sachsenhausen, the flea markets, and proper time in the neighbourhoods.

Do you need cash in Berlin?

More than in most European cities, yes. Many independent restaurants, cafés, market stalls and smaller shops are cash-only or strongly prefer it. The trend is slowly changing but carry €50–100 in cash at all times in Berlin. ATMs are everywhere and usually fee-free with major UK bank cards.

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