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What Will Your Berlin Encounter Be?
Savoring Berlin's diverse culinary scene with a subtly spiced "Currywurst"
Feasting your eyes on artwork - from Rembrandts to cutting-edge exhibits
Touching history at the Berlin Wall, then delving into the eclectic communities to its east
Playing the noctural hedonist - from Roaring Twenties cabaret to banging techno clubs
Catering to your individuality with the city's edgiest fashion in kitsch boutiques
Sipping sublime cocktails while cocooned in an ambient lounge
Discover Twice The City In Half The Time
Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps
Our local author pinpoints the city's best nightlife, food, art sights and shops
From glamorous to quirky - get the low-down on the city's distinct neighborhoods with itineraries to plan your stay
Meet the locals: a top chef, an adventure-tour guide, contemporary artists and a dominatrix
Savoring Berlin's diverse culinary scene with a subtly spiced "Currywurst"
Feasting your eyes on artwork - from Rembrandts to cutting-edge exhibits
Touching history at the Berlin Wall, then delving into the eclectic communities to its east
Playing the noctural hedonist - from Roaring Twenties cabaret to banging techno clubs
Catering to your individuality with the city's edgiest fashion in kitsch boutiques
Sipping sublime cocktails while cocooned in an ambient lounge
Discover Twice The City In Half The Time
Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps
Our local author pinpoints the city's best nightlife, food, art sights and shops
From glamorous to quirky - get the low-down on the city's distinct neighborhoods with itineraries to plan your stay
Meet the locals: a top chef, an adventure-tour guide, contemporary artists and a dominatrix
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are already properly filled in on Berlin history and simply want a guide to the city of Berlin as it looks today, this is the guidebook for you.
This book is written to serve you with useful information while you explore the city, contrary to other guidebooks which are too big and heavy and contains too much information that you don't need when acommodation is sorted out (ie. hotel and restaurant listings) - often I find that information outdated anyways.
What I particularly like about this book is the colour indexed neighbourhood sections which have minimaps printed on their first page with, here comes the genious part, 'interesting' streets highlighted in yellow. That means you can simply take a train to the part of the city you want to explore, check out the neighbourhood map and go towards the yellow streets. This is especially useful if you want to explore the less touristy parts of Berlin, away from the main sights. The neighbourhood maps also have little symbols directing you to a small number of cafes, restaurants, clubs, sights and shops and is followed by a few pages with just one or two lines about each. The fold-out map is very useful too!
The book is logically built up by a brief, glossy introduction with highlights and pictures, followed by sections on specific neighbourhoods (this make up about 75% of the book) and practical information in the end, including a very short brushup on Berlin history. A note on the history section: If you are completely in the dark about the aftermath of WWII in Berlin, this history chapter will probably NOT answer the many questions that will undoubtedly pop up in your head when walking through Berlin. If so, you would need more information than this book provides.
I rarely bring checked luggage when travelling within Europe, so weight and volume was the primary reason I got this instead of the bigger guidebooks on Berlin, which are equally priced. But I am now planning a trip to Paris with checked luggage and all, and I am definetely getting the Paris encounter instead of the city guide.
Conclusion: The perfect guide for those of us who like to actually bring our guidebooks and just be guided, not lectured or drowned in information. Perfect, if you ask me!
This book is written to serve you with useful information while you explore the city, contrary to other guidebooks which are too big and heavy and contains too much information that you don't need when acommodation is sorted out (ie. hotel and restaurant listings) - often I find that information outdated anyways.
What I particularly like about this book is the colour indexed neighbourhood sections which have minimaps printed on their first page with, here comes the genious part, 'interesting' streets highlighted in yellow. That means you can simply take a train to the part of the city you want to explore, check out the neighbourhood map and go towards the yellow streets. This is especially useful if you want to explore the less touristy parts of Berlin, away from the main sights. The neighbourhood maps also have little symbols directing you to a small number of cafes, restaurants, clubs, sights and shops and is followed by a few pages with just one or two lines about each. The fold-out map is very useful too!
The book is logically built up by a brief, glossy introduction with highlights and pictures, followed by sections on specific neighbourhoods (this make up about 75% of the book) and practical information in the end, including a very short brushup on Berlin history. A note on the history section: If you are completely in the dark about the aftermath of WWII in Berlin, this history chapter will probably NOT answer the many questions that will undoubtedly pop up in your head when walking through Berlin. If so, you would need more information than this book provides.
I rarely bring checked luggage when travelling within Europe, so weight and volume was the primary reason I got this instead of the bigger guidebooks on Berlin, which are equally priced. But I am now planning a trip to Paris with checked luggage and all, and I am definetely getting the Paris encounter instead of the city guide.
Conclusion: The perfect guide for those of us who like to actually bring our guidebooks and just be guided, not lectured or drowned in information. Perfect, if you ask me!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a really handy guide for a first time in Berlin. It helps you get a feel for the place to start exploring this great city. Once you get started you soon find that it is easier to find places of interest no matter what your interest is.
One thing though the map with the book is ok as a street map but for the U and S Bahn network it was a bit small to follow. Pick one up at any station and it will make getting about much easier.
One thing though the map with the book is ok as a street map but for the U and S Bahn network it was a bit small to follow. Pick one up at any station and it will make getting about much easier.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is good as a quick reference for planning a short trip and is convenient for carrying in bag or pocket. It is written in an interesting and accessible style, suitable for a diverse readership. Unfortunately, it is badly let down by the mapping. The city map has to be detached for use, which means it is easy to lose, and there is no obvious relationship between it and the small area maps in the book, making it difficult to plan routes. We found ourselves constantly switching between the two formats and, with hindsight, it might have been better just to buy a decent map to supplement the book.
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really useful little guide
Bought this just before leaving for Berlin and found it really useful. Nice and handy due to its small size, it fits in your pocket. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Cazza
Berlin guidebook
It is a nice, compact book if you want to travel to Berlin especifically. It comes with a city map and gives you a review of almost every point of interest in town.
Published 5 months ago by Miguel Couto
good for the weekend
Short and basic, but easy to carry around. Map was also good if staying in central Berlin. Could have had a little more on travelling around Berlin as it takes time to get used to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Caitlin
Berlining
This guide book was more helpful then I would have imagined, I could not have had the break I had without it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by daniellejade
Great guide
As usual, the restaurant suggestions were great and having the recommended neighbourhoods highlighted was very helpful. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anonymous
Lonely Planet Encounter Guide to Berlin
I would recommend this little book to anyone about to go to Berlin. First, it is small enough to fit in a backpack or pocket, but full of useful info. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Petronella
Great for a city encounter
Very pleased that I chose this city guide, had a brief encounter with Berlin, and this guide made it for me. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Emily
Fantastic Little Book
We bought this book for a long weekend in Berlin. We are a mid 20s couple and found the book great for suggesting which areas to visit, what to do in which area and all the cool... Read more
Published 12 months ago by sarahjonny
perfect
This is a perfect guide for a long weekend in Berlin. The author has actually been there and gives you just enough history to help you understand the city and its people. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. Susanne Black
Helps you make the most of the city
I bought this book for a short visit to Berlin. I chose it because I liked the compact size and because the list of highlights and suggested itineraries at the front give you a... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Julia Flyte
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