About Berlin

Berlin is the capital and biggest city of Germany and it is located in northeastern Germany . It is the center of the Berlin Brandenburg metropolitan area. It has a population of about 3.5million and extends over 889 square kilometers. Berlin is dynamic, cosmopolitan, and creative and is allowed for every kind of lifestyle. Berlin has regarded itself as a city of knowledge and culture. It serves as a hub for air and rail transport. Berlin is home to world renowned universities, research institutes, sporting events, museums, personalities and orchestras. The urban landscape and historical legacy of Berlin have made it a popular setting for international film productions.

Climate :

Berlin is a cool place with pleasant mornings and summers of Berlin are indeed wonderful. The temperature of summers increases 30 degrees at times. On the other hand winters are bitterly cold and pinching and at times accompanied by heavy rains. Rains are pretty heavy in the months of June to August and October to February are almost dry. However, on average, there is only one day per month without sunshine in Berlin , which makes it an ideal and pleasant city to visit anytime.

Culture and Arts:
Berlin has always impressed visitors with its diversity of museums, palaces and historic edifices. Berlin 's historic importance is important especially to the eastern zone of Berlin. There are huge opera houses, large number of cinemas and wonderful places for everyone to roam about. The city has a very diverse art scene, and is home to hundreds of art galleries. In addition to contemporary and counter-culture goings-on, Berlin also offers a formidable program of more traditional art forms

Sports
Berlin is a hub of world -class sports. Berlin 's sport steams are known through out Germany and Europe . Sports bring people together and serve as a perfect example of how teamwork and cooperation function. Berlin boasts more than 3000 sports halls, stadiums, and playing fields, including famous sites like the Olympic Stadium Max Schmeling Hall. There are 2 golf courses within the Berlin city limits. Because of its many lakes and waterways, Berlin is a city of water sports in particular, but gymnastics is also a part of Berlin 's sports tradition. Taking part in a sport in Berlin is fun, easy, and a great way both to integrate into the local culture and to find a little piece of home.

Transport :
Berlin is not so big so generally people enjoy walking on the pavements. But local means of transportation is also preferred by a few. Both taxis and autos run equally well on the crowded roads of Berlin and most of the places are highly full with traffic most of the times during the day. Public transport in Berlin is well developed. Air Berlin is Germany 's second largest airline after Lufthansa. It is based in Berlin , Germany , and it operates at extensive semi-low-cost services.

Museums and Galleries:
Berlin has a magnificent selection of museums and complexes, including probably some of the best historic collections in Germany . Exhibitions range from large to small, local to International and many are located in beautiful buildings, right in the heart of the city.