Berlin
In the 20th century, Berlin figured in two world wars and was a divided city, East and West Berlin, for nearly thirty years. Look around town for the "Berlin bears" - everywhere you turn, there's another colorful bear painted with fanciful designs. Kids can climb on the Berlin bears all they want.
Greater Berlin
Tip: Berlin has an extensive and convenient subway (U-bahn) and above-ground train system (S-bahn). Get a "Small Group" ticket (up to five persons) for the day, or a Welcome Card 2 or 3 days pass, and go anywhere within Berlin city.
Fun food
In 1963, when John F. Kennedy gave a speech near the Berlin Wall, he used the phrase " Ich bin ein Berliner." A "Berliner" is a kind of doughnut, filled with jam and covered with sugar. Try these doughnuts at any bakery. Or dig into a Wurst and Frites, incredibly good sausages (they look like chubby hot dogs) and french fries.
Get the story of the divided city, tales of espionage and escape, bike along the remaining wall, check out the last of the deadly watchtowers. This four hour bike tour is a super activity for teens and older kids.
