Germany FAQs

Berlin....? could someone please help me...i have to write an account of someone living in Berlin during the Berlin crisis and i don't know how to start it...like do i just say'my name is ? and i live in berlin'?

How do I travel from Berlin airport to our hotel? A friend and I will be arriving at Berlin Tegel airport and we will need to get to our hotel: art'otel berlin mitte, by park plaza. I think the address is: Wallstrasse 70-73, Berlin D-10179, Germany. Could anyone advise what our travel options are? Also any tips to make our visit a good one? We already have an idea of things we want to see. Thanks for your help!

How did the Berlin wall impact our lives and our history? I have to do an assignment for history where a relative is supposed to tell us about a historical event that they can remember and my grandfather told me about the Berlin wall. And now I have to write a paper. The last paragraph is supposed to tell how this impacted our lives or our history. I really appreciate you reading this! Thanks!

How did the Berlin wall impact our lives or our history? I have to do an assignment for history where a relative is supposed to tell us about a historical event that they can remember and my grandfather told me about the Berlin wall. And now I have to write a paper. The last paragraph is supposed to tell how this impacted our lives or our history. I really appreciate you reading this! Thanks!

What happened to the Berlin Wall during the years on 1960 to 1964? Whats the history of the Berlin Wall from the years 1960-1964? I don't need any information beyond or before those years.

How important is it in Berlin to stay in a specific region for traveling? I'm going to Berlin next summer, so I'm planning the trip now. Is it important to find a hotel in Mitte or would a near by region be just as easy because the metro is quick and easy there?

What pro football teams in berlin germany? Hello, I am visiting berlin germany from USA, and I am a big football/soccer fan, what is the pro team here in berline, and what is the website to get tickets? Thank you!

What is the Berlin Airlift and how did it start and end? I need to know what the Berlin Airlift was, how the Berlin Airlift was started and why, and how it ended and why.

What is the cheapest way from Berlin to Copenhagen? I'd like to travel from Berlin to Copenhagen in the middle of May 2009. What is the cheapest way to do it? Thank you.

What is a good introduction sentance for a report on East Berlin during the Berlin Wall? Hmm? I'm writing a report on East Berlin and I have everything done but I can't think of a good introduction sentance... Please help! :) The focus of the paper is the whole history of the Berlin Wall.

What is the best museum to visit in Berlin and why? I have a friend who is visiting Berlin and asked me where he should go. He wants the two absolute top ones. At least one should be an art museum.

What are the most popular tourist attractions in Berlin? I'm going to Berlin for the first time this Saturday. I've decided to go to The Egyptian Museum and The Brandenburg Gate but I'm not sure where else I should go. What sights should I definitely see? Thanks in advance.

How did Berlin function during the Cold War ? As we all know Berlin became a divided city at the end of WW2 . The city was located deep inside East German territory. What puzzles me is how it functioned as a city split into two halves , deep inside 'enemy' territory . I mean , how was the western half supplied by the NATO bloc allied countries ?. Surely they could not have airlifted everything . Or was there an agreement between the 'West' and the 'East' ?

What are the chances of me needing wellies in Berlin in February? I'm going on a school trip to Berlin in February and we're going to be doing a lot of walking while we're sight seeing. Do you think I should by some wellington boots because i really dont know what the weather will be like?

What can three 18 year olds do in Berlin together if they have different tastes? Me and two friend (Laura and Amy) are going to Berlin in August for a week and we want to the sites and stuff but we can't agree on anything. Amy is into Art, Books and History Laura is more of the party goer of us I'm into culture and photography - I'm German born and I went back to Germany in the Summer and spent 5 days in Berlin. We have to stay together as I'm the only one that speaks some German and knows their way around. What can we do in Berlin what we will all like?

What is the name of the building in Berlin where the chancellor lives? This is a fairly modern building in Berlin, sometimes referred to as the 'oversized washing machine,' fairly close to the parliamentary building. It has an extension that connects the former east Berlin to the former west Berlin. I am working on a book from my trip last summer, and I cannot remember the name!

How much would it cost to take a train from Berlin to Prague? I am trying to figure out how much it would take to get from Berlin to Prague and then back again. This round trip will be the only trip I will take by train while in Europe. The least expensive way would be preferable. Thank you!

What is the cheapest way to travel from Grenoble to Berlin? I need to travel from Grenoble in France to Berlin, Germany in mid-December this year. Trains are ridiculously expensive from around EU170. Any ideas on other options such as bus companies or cheap hire car deals that cross countries? Many thanks

What is the best way to travel from Schonefeld Airport in Berlin to Kostrzyn in Poland? I am planning to travel to Kostrzyn via Berlin. Can anyone tell me how can I travel from the airport to Kostrzyn? Thanks in advance

How much does the train from Bucharest to Berlin cost? Does a train from Bucharest, Romania to Berlin exist? Or at least a site to show the trains? Or more trains that connected could take you to Berlin? If there is such a train, how much would the trip cost and how long would it take?

How can I get from Berlin to Groningen in the Netherlands the cheapest? DB return tickets are really expensive and it doesn't look like anything that flies out of Berlin even goes to Groningen. I'm basically asking about a cheap bus service from DE to NL or SOMEHOW cheap rail rates. Thanks!

Should I visit Amsterdam in addition to London and Berlin? My friend and I are from California and are planning a trip to Europe this summer. We are going to London and Berlin (flying into London then taking an easyJet flight to Berlin). I have heard good things about Amsterdam and the "rail and sail" from/to London seems not too expensive. My question is if Amsterdam is worth taking the time to travel to, considering we are going to be gone for 14 days (the first and last day being completely taken up by travel, so more like 12 days in Europe). Thanks for any suggestions.

What is the cheapest train from Berlin to Paris? I am trying to get from Berlin to Paris, but I do not want to pay the 300ish dollars that the eurorail is asking. Does anyone have any suggestions about where I can find a cheaper train?

Why did the Soviet Union want to build the Berlin Wall? I understand that it was the Cold War, and the Soviet Union took over and occupied East Berlin. Yet, why did they specifically want to build a wall around half of the city? Was it because they wanted to spread communism in their part of the city, without West Berlin interfering?

Can you chip away at the Berlin Wall today if you visit Berlin? Are you allowed to go to Berlin and chip away a piece of the berlin wall yourself? Is it illegal to do? Also, how are venders selling pieces? Of course, a lot of the pieces they sell are fake, but some are real. What stops people from just hammering away a piece for themselves instead of buying one from a vender?

How do I get from Lubeck to Berlin using public transport? I am staying in a place near Lubeck called Scharbeutz. I need to get from there to Berlin. I'd like to get the train - is there a direct route or do I need to change? If I need to change, where would I change? Any idea how long it takes? How much should I expect to pay? My internet access at home is playing up, so I know this is cheeky but please if you can give me an actual answer rather than a link (or as well as) that would be brilliant. I'm flying out from London to Germany very early tomorrow morning and won't have internet access while I'm in Germany so swift help would be very much appreciated. I would be travelling on Sunday evening or Monday morning (I can do either just as easily). Thank you very much for any help!

How i should i build a 3d visual of the berlin wall for world history class? i need to build a 3d visual of the berlin wall for world history class. andyone know any cheap and simple ideas to do this? or any good sites about the berlin wall.

What type of clothing do people in Berlin and Prague wear in the winter months? I am going to prague, dresden, and berlin for Thanksgiving and I didn't want to stand out too much.

How much will it cost to get from berlin to Munich in australian dollars? How much will it cost to get from berlin to Munich in australian dollars?

How much time will it take me to drive and reach togostrasse 17 from Berlin International Airport? Here is the scenario: If I would drive starting from Tegel Airport and leave exactly at 3PM. What time will I arrive to this address; togostrasse 17 13351 Berlin? I need some estimates but if you can be specific that would be much appreciated. Need it ASAP. Thank you.

How can I watch Spanish and English leagues football games in Berlin? Hi I just moved to Berlin and I wanted to know which cable operator shows english, spanish and/or champions league games? Is there DirecTV or Sky in Berlin?

What are some great insider tips to visit in Berlin? What are some interesting cultural places in Berlin, Germany to visit? Are there any queer, interesting places that my ambulatory devices will be able to carry me to? And other places in which I will not have to quail with befuddlement due to the massive tourist crowds? What about absolute tourist locations?

What was the exact date and time when the Berlin Wall fell? I'm doing a project on the fall of the Berlin Wall and I need to know the exact date and if there is a time, the time. Ok thanks.

Is there a way to listen to archive radio recordings of Radio Moscow or Radio Berlin International? I've been doing some work on the cold war and have found small snip-its of the english (and for Radio Berlin, German) versions of these stations from the period - is anyone aware of a site where you can access these or any other cold war radio recordings (ie: Radio Prague, Bucharest..) wow those links are very useful - my German isn't excellent but I can't seem to find anything on RBI on the archives website?

How much would a Train set from before the Berlin Wall fell be worth? My Father has a few train sets in the basement, that date back before the Berlin Wall fell. But we got talking and I thought about the Trains he had. But what I'm wondering is what are they worth? They have to be worth a bit, I mean its from way back in the 1989, that's 20 years old. So, thanks. E-mail me if you have any more questions~ I've got the name of two of the train model names. They are: Marklin Elec. Trains, and Fleishmann Electric Trains

Does anybody know about any cool tourist attractions in Berlin? I am in berlin for 2 months and have already been to most of the major attractions. Does anybody know of any nightclubs that let 16 year old in, or any other historical monuments? Greatly Appreciated.

What do I need to change for flying to berlin and out of prague? This is my first time flying us-berlin then prague-us I plan on taking: Onboard Macbook Air iPod iPhone and some snacks and some clothing. below in a suitcase my clothing and extras like toothbrush etc anything I should change or know? Also is first class worth it will i still be able to get drinks and food in flight? Thanks for your help!

What difficulties do you think that the division of Berlin caused for the people of that city? Throughout history, countries have occasionally shared towns or cities in the aftermath of conquest. What difficulties do you think that the division of Berlin caused for the people of that city? Why do you think that West Germany wanted to maintain control over West Berlin even though it was not directly, physically connected to West Berlin?

What is relative and absolute location of Berlin Germany? I know the longitutde and latitude of berlin but im not sure if its absolute or relative but i also need to know what relative means and what the relative location is for berlin thanks!

Where can i find good sources about 1920's Berlin culture before the Great Depression? i'm doing reasearch for a project where i'm planning to do a comparison between art within the great cultural zeitgeist of Berlin and now. i'm having trouble finding sources, can anyone suggest any movies, links or anything. please help. ive watched cabaret which was irrevelant in an arts sense.

What tourist attractions in Berlin require advance reservations? My parents and I will visit only Berlin for 3 days, from April 10 to April 12, 2009. What tourist attractions require reservations/ticket purchase in advance to get in and how far (days/weeks) in advance do I have to reserve/purchase ticket? Thanks for your help. I'm referring to top/major tourists attractions like sightseeing places and museums.

How much of the Berlin Wall is still around today? We've just finished doing about the Cold War in History and I thought it was fascinating! Have the Germans still kept pieces of the wall intact, or is it something they just want to forget about? If its still there, are you allowed to go and visit it? Are there any Cold War-type museums in Berlin?

what wood is the Berlin Chair made from and what joins are used in its construction? Gerrit Thomas Rietveld's Berlin Chair is made from what wood? And what type of joins are used in its construction?

Centrally located hotels in Berlin that dont cost the Earth? I intend to take my family to Berlin in the summer for two weeks. Can anyone recommend a good, centrally located hotel with reasonable prices. Also any trips around the city that may be of interest?

What would be the best option to visit Neuschwanstein Castle from Berlin? I planned to go to Berlin in June because I have a friend whom I can stay with but I also wants to visit Neuschwanstein Castle. What would be the best option for me to do this? I would also like to see Munich for a day as well.

How's the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague? Hi everybody, I'm doing my first visit to europe in december and i'd like to go from Berlin to Prague (and then go back to Berlin after 1 or 2 days) by the cheapest way. Do you know how can I do it and where (which websites) i can buy the tickets? Thanks!

What are the best places to visit in Berlin? I´m going to Berlin in July and would like to know the best places to visit, or things to see there. I was also wondering if they have any concentration camps near Berlin. Thanks!

How much would a taxi cost from western berlin to eastern berlin? from a hostel in east-side berlin to a hotel on west side, how much would it cost?

What is the best/cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport to Berlin? I will be departing Frankfurt airport around 9 AM on a Sunday morning and I need to be in Berlin by 4 PM the same day. I am open to sight seeing. I would like to travel by train. I appreciate any suggestions including local trains or ICE trains. I do not speak German but I am fluent in English so that may limit my choices.

What is the best place to visit in Berlin? I have two days to spend in Berlin. I would like to know good places to visit in Berlin (I am a student and I don't know German)

What websites can I go to to look for an Apartment in Berlin to live in forever? The reason why i say forever is because I already know some websites for apartments but those are only holiday/short term/long term apartments. No matter how hard i try i keep getting those types. I want to live in Berlin not visit lol.

What can three 18 year olds do in Berlin together if they have different tastes? Me and two friend (Laura and Amy) are going to Berlin in August for a week and we want to the sites and stuff but we can't agree on anything. Amy is into Art, Books and History Laura is more of the party goer of us I'm into culture and photography - I'm German born and I went back to Germany in the Summer and spent 5 days in Berlin. We have to stay together as I'm the only one that speaks some German and knows their way around. What can we do in Berlin what we will all like?

Where can I get a good manicure in Berlin? I'm new to Berlin and will be here for three months, at least. I was wondering where I could find a good-quality, professional manicure. Do you have any salon suggestions? Danke!

How much would it cost to get a round trip ticket from Boston, Massachusetts to Berlin, Germany? How much would it cost to get a round trip ticket from Boston, Massachusetts to Berlin, Germany?

what were the differences between east and west berlin? I am having trouble finding the answer to this simple question. I need to do a project on the fall of the Berlin Wall, and I would like to know how East Berlin differed from West Berlin. Please help. Thanks.

How much does a decent apartment in Berlin usually cost? How much does an apartment in Berlin usually cost to rent, in a good enough area? What about to buy? I am from Norway but I want to live and work in Germany

Which was a conswquence of russian decision to cut off western access to berlin in 1948? Which of the following was a consequence of the Russian decision to cut off Western access to Berlin in 1948? The United States, France, and Britain relinquished their sectors of Berlin to the Soviet Union. President Truman ordered a massive airlift of supplies to the isolated city. The United States threatened to use the atomic bomb if access was not restored. President Truman ordered an armored tank division through the Soviet zone of Germany to West Berlin.

Whom do East Germans give credit for the fall of the Berlin Wall and their new freedoms? 1. Why do East Germans revolt in 1953? 2. Whom do East Germans give credit for the fall of the Berlin Wall and their new freedoms? 3. What are East Berliners given as they enter the West? Why are they so fascinated by their first trip into West Berlin?

Where is the best place to propose in Berlin, Germany? I'll be taking a trip with my fiance to Berlin, Germany on August 1st and I'm planning on proposing while we're there. Any recommendations on locations/sites where I should ask the question?

What's the easiest way for an American to move to Berlin? I am a techno dj with a BM in music looking to move to Berlin ASAP. For a while I thought it'd be impossible to get in the scene, but I think I'm ready now (except for the fact that I don't know German but will learn). What's the best way to get to Berlin immediately?

What would be a good itinerary for 4 days in paris and 4 days in berlin? Me and my family are planning on going to paris and berlin (3-4 days at each place) from late may to early june. What would be a good itinerary for each place? please help. it will be me (older male) and my 2 daughters-15 and 19 year old.

What would be a typical flight of an Air Berlin Airplane? I just want to find out what would be the takeoff and landing airport of an Air Berlin. Just got to do it for my game. An actual flight would be nice. Give me a real answer please. Thanks.

Where to go for a romantic weekend away around Berlin? Hi there Can you suggest somewhere romantic to go for a couple of nights that is not too far from Berlin? We would be travelling by train. It would be nice to stay somewhere with lots of forest so you can go hiking, or somewhere with nice rivers or lakes or something very peaceful. Thanks! Oh, and somewhere not very expensive please!

What channel do I watch the Track and Field in Berlin? I'm living in New York, and I have cablevision. I want to watch the Track and Field in Berlin, but I don't know what channel, its coming on. If you know please help. Or is there a website I could watch it on?

What is GTA berlin,From where i have it patch or torrent Download? Please tell me that 1)What is GTA berlin . 2)from where i can download only the patch by which i can install it in GTa san andreas. 3)Please tell the url from which ican download its patch or torrent site,which content is of less than 1gb.

How did East Germany keep people from fleeing in the rest of the country, besides Berlin? Of course, there is the famous Berlin wall. But what about the rest of the country. It had a pretty big border. Was it easy to cross in the countryside? What sort of border security did they have?

What is a nice small town with a hostel near Berlin to stay in for a couple nights? My boyfriend and I are staying flying into Berlin during our trip around Europe and leaving from Berlin three nights later. We want to spend one night in the city, but would like to spend a couple nights in a smaller town or village, preferably with a hostel since we're just college students. We want to get away from the big international cities and experience some German country living. Thank you for any suggestions!

Is the road from Amsterdam to Berlin safe? We are planning to travel to Berlin from Amsterdam by road. We are new to Europe and we plan to rent a car to drive to places. Is this road between Amsterdam and Berlin safe / friendly? I ask this question because, We only speak English.

How early should I prepare in advance to move to Berlin, Germany? I've already been told what I would need in order to move to Berlin, Germany. But what I am asking now is how many days/weeks/months/years should I prepare to move there? I'm thinking two years at the most, right? If you could please help, that'd be great! But could you also be able to stay in touch if I have any other questions?

What is the cheapest way to fly to Madrid from Berlin? I have to be an a function at 12 00 in Madrid, so I took the 16th to travel to Madrid ( i will be flying back to berlin on the 21st.) I can make stops and change planes but I do not want to spend more then 80 euros. Can you help?

Who blew the swastika off the roof of Reichstag in Berlin 1n 1945? Is it the Red Army or the Allied forces that blew the swastika off the roof of Reichstag in Berlin with an anti-tank gun in May, 1945? And could you tell me where I can find the photos or video? I don't mean the one in Nuremberg, but the one in Berlin. I know the swastika in Nuremberg was blown up by the US Army

where can i find the green label art bottles in Berlin CT? as i said before where can i find the green label art bottles in Berlin CT? or at least in that area. actually were in connecticut at all?