Berlin is a fascinating city, most famous for its notorious wall, one of the most potent symbols of the cold war. But look beyond that monument of European history and you'll find a modern centre of culture and entertainment.

How to get there
Flights to Berlin from the UK take as little as an hour to an hour and a half so it really is superbly placed as a short break destination. Not only is it served by a choice of scheduled airlines such as British Airways and Lufthansa, it is also a very popular hub for low cost flights. Berlin is served by Ryanair among others from a variety of UK airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast.

When to go
Berlin has a typical north western European climate, with cold damp winters and mild, sometimes hot summers. As a city break destination there are no real imperatives about when to visit because most of the attractions aren't reliant on the weather, however, there's no doubting that it's far more pleasant wondering around on foot in the summer months of July and August. If your goal is simply to find very cheap flights to Berlin then try the winter months, particularly December, January and February when fares are at their lowest, particularly for low cost flights. Berlin, like all major destinations in Europe is more expensive to get to in summer, so for those wanting the middle ground of pleasant weather and a cheap flight to Berlin the shoulder periods either side of summer are best, particularly May, June and September.

Why visit?
Berlin is one of Europe's most famous cities in terms of modern political history and it has numerous sights to prove it. Ther e is of course the wall itself, and other cold war monuments such as Checkpoint Charlie. The Jewish Memorial and Museum are harrowing but important reminders of the tragedies of the Second World War and the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag also attract many visitors. That little lot on its own should be plenty to merit a flight to Berlin but there's also a vibrant if sometimes offbeat after dark scene to enjoy plus a range of big name shopping interspersed with independent stores.

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