20 Fascinating Facts About Berlin, Germany

Discover Berlin: A City Full of Surprises

Berlin is unlike any other capital city—it's a place where history meets innovation, and culture thrives in unexpected ways. Take a journey through 20 fascinating facts that showcase the charm and character of Berlin.

·  The famous Brandenburg Gate used to be part of the Berlin Wall’s death strip.

·  It’s one of the only capitals with an airport inside the city limits — Berlin Brandenburg (finally opened in 2020!).

·  Berlin is home to the world’s longest beer garden — every August during the International Beer Festival.

·  You can visit an abandoned spy station on a hill (Teufelsberg), built over WWII rubble.

·  Berlin Zoo has more species than any other zoo in the world.

·  Some Berliners still pay rent in Deutschmarks — the pre-Euro currency.

·  You can get married inside Berlin’s TV tower, 200 meters above the city!

·  Berlin has the largest Turkish population outside of Turkey — making it one of Europe’s most multicultural cities.

·  The city is home to over 180 nationalities, and more than 60% of residents are under 35. (!!)

·  You can visit three different former countries in one day — East Berlin, West Berlin, and unified Germany.

·  The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, but some locals still talk about "Ossis" (East) and "Wessis" (West).

·  Berlin has no official city center — it’s made up of neighborhoods that feel like villages, each with its own identity.

·  More than 50% of Berlin is green space, including forests, lakes, parks, and even a huge urban beach at Tempelhof (former airport).

·  Startup capital of Europe — Berlin has over 3,000 tech startups and co-working spaces.

·  You can eat street food from more than 100 countries, from Sudanese peanut chicken to vegan Vietnamese donuts.