10 fun facts about Berlin
6. There is more to Berlin beneath the surface
Though there is plenty of history to discover above ground, there is even more beneath the city streets. There are tunnels and bunkers that served various purposes throughout history, including as air raid shelters during World War II. Berliner Unterwelten offers different tours through these hidden sections of the city’s history.
7. Berlin’s has unique traffic lights: Ampelmännchen
Berlin has a long history with traffic lights as Europe’s first traffic light was installed in Potsdamer Platz in 1924. When the country was divided each side had its own traffic light figure and after reunification the western figure was set to conquer. But Berliners protested and ever since the little traffic light man can claim cult status and has become a popular tourist souvenir.
8. Largest department store in continental Europe
KaDeWe or Kaufhaus des Westens is the second largest department store in Europe, after Harrods in London. This shopping paradise, on Tauentzienstraße, offers 6 levels and 60,000 square metres of fashion, food, beauty and living. Every day around 40 to 50,000 people visit KaDeWe.
9. Ride the fastest lift in Europe
The TV Tower might be higher but at Panoramapunkt you’ll reach the viewing platform faster. The tower on Potsdamer Platz is home to the fastest lift in all of Europe. In just 20 seconds you will reach the 24th floor, where you can enjoy a 360° view of the city.
10. Berlin is a super dog friendly city
Germans love dogs, so much so that we are often asked if they can bring their dogs with them on attractions and tours. In 2011, Berlin was voted Germany’s most dog-friendly city, where you can take your dog with you most places. There are around 126,000 registered dogs in the city, if you also count the unregistered dogs, Berlin is home to over 200,000 dogs.
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