Lonely Planet Pocket Berlin

by Lonely Planet

Lonely The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Berlin is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the lift to the Reichstag's dazzling glass cupola, listen to music at a riverside beach bar, or reflect on the Berlin Wall's stirring history; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Berlin and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket eBook (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) The Perfect Lonely Planet Pocket Berlin is a handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance to travellers who seek only the can't-miss experiences. Colourful and easy-to-use, this neighbourhood-focused guide includes unique local recommendations to maximise your quick trip experience. About Lonely Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Germany

340 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide to berlin. I found the zonal sections very useful and the pull out map was informative and easy to use.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's a reason the Lonely Planet travel guides are so popular, it's because they are packed with so much useful information and the Berlin Pocket Guide is no exception to that. This book was absolutely invaluable both in the run up to our trip (with advice on places to stay according to your budget, tips for travelling around the city including ticket prices, dos and don'ts and even a few useful German phrases) and while we were there. We took this book everywhere and the pull out map was worth its weight in gold with the street information and most importantly the transport map showing the various different U-Bahn & S-Bahn lines so you could work out journeys in advance.

The book includes lots of information on both popular tourist spots and less known locations along with information on where to find the best shops, bars, clubs and restaurants. The information is split into different parts of the city and they include suggested itineraries in case you don't have much time but want to see the highlights. It's really easy to plan your days around your own interests and because everything is grouped together by location you can save time and transport costs by visiting the things that are close together on the same day.

I'd highly recommend doing at least one of the listed walking tours so you can get to know the layout of the city. There's a 3.5km historical walk that takes you from the Reichstag through the Brandenburg Gate and past Museum Island and the Berliner Dom or a 3km walk that takes you along part of the route of the Berlin Wall where you'll see Checkpoint Charlie, one of the remaining Watch Towers and several remaining sections of wall as you travel up past the Holocaust Memorial (please, please make time to see the museum underneath the memorial, it's free to enter but you can pay €3 for an audioguide which I'd definitely recommend. It's a chilling experience but such a worthwhile one.) and end up near Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag. You could actually combine the two walks and see a big chunk of the city but depending how much time you want to spend at each location along the way you might prefer to do them separately.

There is so much to see and do in Berlin that even though we were there for a week we still didn't have time for everything but this guide really helped us make the most of our trip and we packed in an awful lot. I've brought lots of Lonely Planet guides over the years but these pocket ones are perfect for city breaks, they're small and easy to carry in your bag or even a pocket so you'll always have the maps and information at your fingertips in case you want to change your plans last minute. I can definitely recommend the Berlin guide and I'll be buying more pocket guides in the future.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for planning a short trip -- I'll be in-town for two days as part of a longer trip, and the first time I've been back since living there in the 1970's. I was able to find a ton of stuff for us to do and I feel like this would be a good enough reference to fill up five or more days.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid travel guide that provides a great selection of Berlin's points of interest, organized by neighborhood and interest type. The information is practical, user-friendly, and detailed enough to make planning a trip enjoyable. The inclusion of insider tips and a pull-out map is especially helpful for travelers. Highly recommended for anyone planning a trip to Berlin!

[Valerie Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very excited about the restaurants, shopping options, and historical sites. Useful for telling me which things to book far in advance.

[donna giaquinto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Berlin guide, very comprehensive

I always use these travel books to guide me when planning an independent trip. Comprehensive and thorough look at Berlin.

[Jeane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for a short trip and with a very useful take out map.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent short overview of things to do in Berlin

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.33 stars. This is an ecellent and comprehensive guide to the cit of Berlin. The best features: detailed maps annotated with key sites to visit, top tips on making your visit easier and worthwhile, descriptions of what to see and key exhibits inside museums. Of course there are plenty of recommendations on places to eat and shop. The books is organized by city neighborhoods, with all of the aspects (stes, trasport, eateries, etc.) covered apropos to that section. In the back there is a section that covers the history, art, and architecture of Berlin.

[Starasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas, especially for what sites not to miss, and small enough to bring along with you. It’s organized well, but any guidebook of Berlin that doesn’t tell you the best places to eat Doner kebabs in every part of town is sorely lacking.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide to berlin for a weekend visit. More detail in this guide than others, so best for reading on the plane before hand rather than trying to read up when on site. I especially enjoyed the history section

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Altijd leuk om als voorbereiding op een citytrip de Lonely planet door te lezen en vast te genieten van voorpret.
Dat lukte goed met deze pocket al veel ideeën op gedaan om te gaan doen in de verschillende wijken van Berlijn.