9 of the best · Berlin, Germany
BER Airport, the Hauptbahnhof, ICEs and sleepers across Europe, the S-Bahn, the U-Bahn and boats on the Spree.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Berlin.
The back story
The Hauptbahnhof, ICEs across Germany, sleepers to Vienna and Brussels, and trains to Dresden, Leipzig and the Baltic: Berlin is one of Europe’s great rail hubs.
S-Bahn and trains to the city
Berlin’s international airport, south-east of the city, linked by S-Bahn and regional trains.
U-Bahn, trams and buses
The BVG runs Berlin’s U-Bahn, trams, buses and ferries.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
The Hauptbahnhof, ICEs across Germany, sleepers to Vienna and Brussels, and trains to Dresden, Leipzig and the Baltic: Berlin is one of Europe’s great rail hubs.
Arriving in Berlin.
S-Bahn and trains to the city
Berlin’s international airport, south-east of the city, linked by S-Bahn and regional trains.
ICEs, sleepers and the stations.
ICE across Germany
Germany’s national railway: ICE and IC trains from Berlin across the country and abroad.
S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams and buses.
U-Bahn, trams and buses
The BVG runs Berlin’s U-Bahn, trams, buses and ferries.
The ring and the city lines
The S-Bahn, Berlin’s suburban railway, with the Ring line around the centre.
Boats on the Spree.
Cruises on the Spree
Boat trips on the Spree through the government quarter and past Museum Island.
