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by Sam Leaver
-18 June 2024
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If you’ve been watching Euro 2024 you will have seen Germany in all its glory.
Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover or you’re simply looking for a stunning city break, Germany has it all, and we’ve enjoyed seeing Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich, Dusseldorf and more in all their glory during the Euros.
Germany’s largest city, and its capital, Berlin, is awash with historic sights, marvellous museums and lively nightlife – and one person who knows Berlin more than most is Mr Garson, one of our customers who has now visited Germany more than 40 times!
Most recently he has visited his son who has worked in Germany since 2007 – and he has notched up more than 100,000 kilometres on 84 EasyJet flights from Glasgow airport!
Here, Mr Garson shares his top tips of things to see and do in Berlin.
1. The Berlin Mauer (Wall)
The wall divided Berlin for 28 years from 1961 and finally came down in 1989. A section of wall with graffiti still stands as a monument to Berlin’s turbulent past, but also its triumphant recovery.
2. The Brandenberg Tor (gate)
The only remaining gate which people used to enter Berlin. Now a national symbol of peace and unity.
3. The Oberbaumbrucke
The very place where political prisoners were exchanged up until 1989 when the Wall came down.
4. Kaiser-Willhelm Church
Another famous landmark, the tall ruin near Berlin Zoologischer Garten is a reminder of Berlin’s destruction during the war.
5. The Kaufhaus des Westens
The largest store in Germany, Berlin’s equivalent to Harrods of London, it’s HUGE!
6. The Reischstag
The building served as the German parliamentary building until it was servery damaged by fire in 1933.
7. The World Clock
An impressive large turret-style clock located in the public square of Alexanderplatz in Mitte, the clock displays the time from 148 major cities around the world.
8. The British Embassy in Wilhelmstrasse
The only Embassy in Germany to be built under a Private Finance Initiative, the buildings architecture is one not to be missed.
9. The Olympia stadium
Originally built to host the 1936 Summer Olympics, the stadium has been home to Hertha BSC football team since 1963.
10. The Stasi Prison Hohenschoenhausen
The former political prison is now a museum and memorial.
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We love speaking to people like Mr Garson and we’re delighted to have played a small role in helping him see his son and visit the city he loves.
Mr Garson told us that finding medical travel insurance was onerous, feeling like his age was a barrier to travelling, despite him being in “cracking health” and even at 81, feeling like he “easily passes for someone in their 60s”
We’re delighted we could help, and have played a small role in helping him see his son and visit the city he loves.
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