Overview:
If you are looking for a unique location for your stag weekend, look no further than the city of Berlin. You will find amazing food, gorgeous sights and nightlife like you would not believe. Whether your ideal stag weekend involves a quiet stroll through some of the finest art galleries in the world, or if it tends a bit more towards beer, babes and bratwurst - Berlin will get the job done in first-rate fashion!
Getting around:
You will have no trouble getting to the party during your Berlin stag weekend. For longer journeys, take advantage of a very extensive and efficient train system. The subway is also popular with Berlin residents and a ferry is available when necessary. For shorter trips, the bus system is your best bet. All of the options are known for their major reliability, so you will never find yourself stuck without a ride during your stag do!
Must See/Must Do:
• Berlin provides plenty of options for calmer pastimes during the day. History buffs on their stag do will not want to miss the DDR museum for an intriguing look at life in Cold War-era East Berlin.
• Be sure to take in the Reichstag (Germany's parliament building), especially the breathtaking view of the city from the top.
• Admire the beautiful murals at the East Side Gallery located at the Berlin Wall
• Go on the three-hour Alternative Berlin tour.
• Relax with your stag do buddies at the Tiergarten
History and Culture:
Berlin has benefited in a dramatic and varied way from the fall of the Berlin Wall. Your Berlin stag party will also reap these benefits! The arts have flourished in the city since East and West Berlin reunited, as has a spirit of experimentation and adventure that some call a reaction to the old oppression and restriction of the Soviet Union. Approximately 3.5 million people live in the city, it is the biggest in Germany and the European Union's 8th biggest urban area. Over 30 percent of Berlin's area contains a variety of official parks, gardens, bodies of water, trees and so on. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations anywhere in the European Union. The tremendous growth (in 2009, the city welcomed somewhere around 135 million daily visitors) in the tourism industry is the reason that Berlin contains over 700 hotels.
Nightlife:
Bar 25 is one of Berlin's most popular (as well as unique) nightlife hotspots – your stag party will not want to miss out. But there are plenty of other great spots to choose from as well. The Berghain/Panorama Bar is popular as a techno nightclub.
Eating & Drinking:
Of all the many attractions that Berlin has to offer during your stag weekend stay, you will not be surprised to find that the most prevalent are the city's specialties - food and drink. Excellent kebabs can be found at the Schlemmerbuffet, while Curry36 is one of the best locations in the city to sample Berlin's famous sausages (although you will rarely get in without a wait).
Finally, and most importantly, where to find the best beer in what many consider the best city for beer in the world! For that, you will want to visit one of the many traditional beer halls to be found - don't let your stag party leave Berlin without trying!