Berlin is a colorful German capital that provides any tourist with interesting opportunities for sightseeing, gaining a lot of historical experience, and experiencing the atmosphere of a large megalopolis with an excellent transport interchange. To the novice travelers especially when they have just arrived in a city together with other people who are in a given city for some time, may feel very challenging on how to move around the city. But fear not! In this blog post, we will find out just how effortless it is to get around Berlin and what advice would be helpful to those visiting the city.
1. Public Transportation
That is why one of the main strengths of Berlin is its high availability of public transportation. In this city, people can use buses, trams, trains, and the U-Bahn (subway) and S-Bahn (urban rail). These modes of transport link very well, are very reliable and are capable of accessing every part of the city.
There is no better way of moving from one place to another in Berlin than by using the BVG public means of transport. You can buy a WelcomeCard, a special ticket that gives you an unlimited travel on almost all the means of transport for a certain number of days. This card also comprises of several offers of discounts which really suit tourists who plan to visit some of the major attractions points in the city.
Tips:
Download the BVG app: This application is capable of giving details regarding routes, timing and timetables, and extra information of a specific transport delay.
Validate your ticket: Remember, first of all, to check your ticket before getting on. To view quizzes restricted to this area, one is required to provide their login details; failure to which may attract a fine.
Keep spare change: It is also important to note that some ticketing machines are not compatible with cards and that’s why cash is always welcome when traveling on the train.
2. Bicycle-Friendly City
The infrastructure of Berlin has always been friendly for the bicycle users. There are more than 1000 kilometers of bike lanes in addition to many biking trails, so biking in the cityicle is not only easy but also environmentally friendly.
It is possible to order bicycles in different rental shops which exist in the territory of the city. Also, Berlin has a cycle hire scheme known as nextbike, in which you can hire a bicycle per hour or even better, for the day just by using your smart phone.
Tips:
Always follow traffic rules: Like other vehicles, bicycles have to obey rules on the road, or otherwise, there will be negative consequences.
Be cautious of tram tracks: These are some of the bicycle tracks, they have parallel tracks to the tram network in Berlin, Germany. What seems to be a better path may in fact turn out to be a railway track, use caution whenever you are crossing these tracks in order avoid mishaps.
Use a reliable lock: Sometimes bicycles are stolen, so the bike must be fixed with a strong lock.
3. Walking and Exploring
Berlin also remains a very accessible city for pedestrian with most of the sites within a walking distance of the other. This is an ideal way of exploring the city sounds and felt, exploring parts of the city not easily accessible by public transport.
Several of these places are easily covered on foot and these include; Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden boulevard, Museum Island and pulses neighborhoods such as Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg.
Tips:
Wear comfortable shoes: Berlin is fairly expansive and you’ll be walking around a lot to get from one place to another. Ensure you’re wearing comfortable footwear.
Use a map or GPS: Though it can be good to stroll around, it is always good to have a map or an application on the phone to guide you so that you don’t get lost.
Take breaks at local cafes: Cafes in Berlin are really nice. Take walks that involves taking a break at some warmer cafes and sample some local coffee or other local pastries.
4. Taxis and Ride-Booking Services
For people who want something more personal and comfortable, they can easily hire taxis and transport through booking mobile applications in Berlin. Taxis can be flagged down on the street or is available at standard taxi booking stands all over the city. Otherwise, you can download familiar applications for booking a ride, for example, Uber or Free Now.
Tips:
Use licensed taxis: It will be safer to hire accredited cabs with ‘TAXI’ printed on them, as well as a working meter.
Compare ride prices: When hiring a ride through an app, make sure to check the prices of the two or more services to get the best price possible.
Be aware of surge pricing: At some instances, trip services might offer a surge price meaning that prices will be terribly high during events or busy hours.
Conclusion
In general, Berlin is a veryeasy city to move around within because of accessible and efficient Public transportation, bike-freindly lanes,pave walk ways,taxi and an increased use of ride-booking apps. No matter if you are a car & taxi fan, a bike user or prefer to walk or use the transport means bought in Berlin, you will have everything to choose from and have a great time in Berlin.
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