Another must when travelling to Berlin is the visiting the Berlin Wall, this famous place has very deep cultural meaning. But before you embark on your journey, you might be wondering: “What does it cost to see the Berlin Wall?” In this post, we’ll take a closer look at what you’ll be spending, divided into different categories.
1. Entry Fees
There is no entry fee for travelers who want to visit Berlin Wall itself. Through out the city you can see the wall for free. Indeed, some of the museums and exhibitions situated close to or on the wall will have a ‘friend’ fee to enter. The fees for these can differ per museum, per exhibition you decided to visit. To save cash, do yourself a favor and research, plan your itinerary accordingly, if necessary, to include whatever additional costs these attractions may entail.
Example Museums and Exhibitions:
- The Berlin Wall Memorial
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum
- DDR Museum
2. Transportation Costs
It all depends on where you were in the city when you were trying to make it to the Berlin Wall. With public transportation, traveling to the wall is a piece of cake off of a bus, tram, or subway. The distance as well as the type of ticket you’ll choose will determine its transportation cost.
Free public transport is a given if you plan to utilize public transit all over the city, think about the thing about saving some money and purchasing a Berlin WelcomeCard, which give you unending travel on most public transport options for a particular span of time. For example, if you want to discover other attractions and surroundings of Berlin, you can still find additional savings using this card.
3. Guided Tours and Audio Guides
It’s possible to visit the Berlin Wall on your own, but a guided tour or an audio guide can help by adding historical context and background that is useful to learn. The services can incur an additional cost, but that is well worth it, especially for first time visitors looking to learn and appreciate what that historical site means.
Since guided tour prices vary based on the duration, language or level of detail, you can look for the warned time. For the most part, audio guides are less expensive and available in more than one language. Take account of your budget and preferences before deciding whether or not to add these services into your visit.
4. Souvenirs and Memorabilia
After all, it’s no trip unless you can bring back a couple souvenirs. Memorabilia; replica, books, postcards, etc. are available from the Berlin Wall. So the prices for these souvenirs can range from very expensive to nothing. When purchasing anything, it’s always a good idea to go compare prices and vendors to make sure that you’re really getting the best value for your $$$.
5. Food and Refreshments
When you explore the Berlin Wall, you’re going to work up an appetite. Depending on what and how you eat, you’ll be paying for food and refreshments at the cost of your choice. If money isn’t an issue, you can find food everywhere around you. However, should you be searching for a much more luxurious dining encounter, upscale dining establishments are all around.
Quick Tips for Cost Savings:
- Would saving money be all right, do you think? Maybe consider not eating out and instead bringing snacks or have a packed lunch.
- More affordable prices will be in local cafes or vendors outside of touristy areas.
- Make a check in case of any discount or special offers any restaurants in the area.
Conclusion
You don’t have to spend a fortune to visit the Berlin Wall. Some attractions and services are going to have costs attached, however many are free or even low budget. Planning ahead, researching your options – and setting your budget – can help make your trip to this iconic symbol of history one you’ll remember fondly and affordably.
Keep in mind the visit to the Berlin Wall is not a cheap visit, based on local perception of cost and exchange rate, as this cost is largely subjective. Check specific costs and availability closer to your travel dates to find out the most up to date information.
Go where you want, when you want, at a price you can’t afford to go to. Make informed choices and plan ahead, in order to take in your ownership of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with all its incredible history!
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