Neues Museum (New Museum), Berlin (must see)
The crown jewel of Museum Island鈥攖he New Museum鈥攈as been back in action since 2009 and just begging for a deep dive. Not a literal one, of course鈥攕ecurity frowns on that. We鈥檙e talking about four glorious floors packed with Berlin鈥檚 finest archaeological bling. Think global, think ancient, think seriously impressive: from prehistoric bits and bobs to full-on cultural blockbusters鈥擥reeks, Romans, Nubians, and, of course, the ever-iconic Egyptians.
Now, speaking of the Egyptians鈥攜es, the Nefertiti is here! She鈥檚 flawless. She鈥檚 got cheekbones that could cut glass and a gaze that鈥檚 been melting hearts for over 3,000 years. Believe it鈥攜ou鈥檒l want to admire her from every possible angle. (And no, sadly, selfies are not allowed.)
But don鈥檛 stop there鈥攖his place is full of surprises. One room even lets you summon ancient papyrus scrolls with the press of a button. It鈥檚 like Indiana Jones meets touchscreen tech. Keep an eye out for info cards, too鈥攖hey鈥檒l tell you which treasures survived World War II unscathed and which ones had a bit of reconstructive 鈥渢ender loving care.鈥�
On the second floor, there鈥檚 more Egyptian art to devour, and one level down is a temple. A whole courtyard. Basically, your inner explorer will be doing cartwheels.
And don鈥檛 even think about breezing past the Bronze and Iron Age exhibits. They鈥檙e not just pots and pointy sticks鈥攖hese are ancient multitools, weapons, and mystical relics, served up with excavation pics and diagrams that make you feel like you鈥檙e right there in the dirt.
Oh, and then there鈥檚 the Golden Hat. Sounds fancy, right? It is. Shiny, mysterious, and probably used to predict eclipses, rule tribes, or host very exclusive dinner parties鈥攏o one鈥檚 entirely sure.
And if that doesn't impress you much, let the Berlin Green Head, a freakishly lifelike sculpture, stare into your soul. Or wander through rooms of mummies, sarcophagi, treasures from Troy, Nordic myth murals, and tiny blue animal-shaped faience from ancient tombs. It鈥檚 basically a time-traveling greatest-hits album.
Tip:
Arrive early. Really early. This place gets busy. A Berlin Card or museum pass will save your wallet and your patience. And when you enter, don鈥檛 go rogue鈥攕tart at the top floor and descend like an archaeological royalty. An audio guide or tour is optional but highly recommended for full nerd-out potential.
Now, speaking of the Egyptians鈥攜es, the Nefertiti is here! She鈥檚 flawless. She鈥檚 got cheekbones that could cut glass and a gaze that鈥檚 been melting hearts for over 3,000 years. Believe it鈥攜ou鈥檒l want to admire her from every possible angle. (And no, sadly, selfies are not allowed.)
But don鈥檛 stop there鈥攖his place is full of surprises. One room even lets you summon ancient papyrus scrolls with the press of a button. It鈥檚 like Indiana Jones meets touchscreen tech. Keep an eye out for info cards, too鈥攖hey鈥檒l tell you which treasures survived World War II unscathed and which ones had a bit of reconstructive 鈥渢ender loving care.鈥�
On the second floor, there鈥檚 more Egyptian art to devour, and one level down is a temple. A whole courtyard. Basically, your inner explorer will be doing cartwheels.
And don鈥檛 even think about breezing past the Bronze and Iron Age exhibits. They鈥檙e not just pots and pointy sticks鈥攖hese are ancient multitools, weapons, and mystical relics, served up with excavation pics and diagrams that make you feel like you鈥檙e right there in the dirt.
Oh, and then there鈥檚 the Golden Hat. Sounds fancy, right? It is. Shiny, mysterious, and probably used to predict eclipses, rule tribes, or host very exclusive dinner parties鈥攏o one鈥檚 entirely sure.
And if that doesn't impress you much, let the Berlin Green Head, a freakishly lifelike sculpture, stare into your soul. Or wander through rooms of mummies, sarcophagi, treasures from Troy, Nordic myth murals, and tiny blue animal-shaped faience from ancient tombs. It鈥檚 basically a time-traveling greatest-hits album.
Tip:
Arrive early. Really early. This place gets busy. A Berlin Card or museum pass will save your wallet and your patience. And when you enter, don鈥檛 go rogue鈥攕tart at the top floor and descend like an archaeological royalty. An audio guide or tour is optional but highly recommended for full nerd-out potential.
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Neues Museum (New Museum) on Map
Sight Name: Neues Museum (New Museum)
Sight Location: Berlin, Germany (See walking tours in Berlin)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Berlin, Germany (See walking tours in Berlin)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Berlin, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Berlin
Creating your own self-guided walk in Berlin is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Alexanderplatz Walking Tour
One of Berlin鈥檚 cosmopolitan hearts, Alexanderplatz (or Alexander Square) is a true hive of activity. There is always something going on here: Christmas markets, Easter fairs, buskers, performances, Oktoberfest, and the list is countless. Easily accessible, with lots of transport connections and all manner of drink and food outlets, it鈥檚 a great place to hang around, take photos, and enjoy... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Museum Island Walking Tour
One of Berlin鈥檚 most visited attractions, the Museum Island ("Museumsinsel") complex was established by order of King Frederick William IV of Prussia in 1841 and houses several world-famous museums kept in close vicinity of each other. The island itself is spectacular for a walk, with wonderful architecture, statues, gardens and trees, so enjoy the atmosphere and make at least a day... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tiergarten Walking Tour
Known for the huge park of the same name, which once was a royal hunting ground, the central district of Tiergarten (German for 鈥淎nimal Garden鈥�) is home to the Berlin Zoo, the Victory Column with its winged statue and the lively, lakeside Caf茅 am Neuen See.
Begin your exploration at Postdamer Platz, the historic central square of Berlin, once regarded in the same way as Piccadilly Circus... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Begin your exploration at Postdamer Platz, the historic central square of Berlin, once regarded in the same way as Piccadilly Circus... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Berlin Introduction Walking Tour
The German capital, Berlin, is known for its turbulent past. Today, this sprawling metropolis is filled with a mix of historical resonance and modernity manifested in creative industries, popular media, and diverse cultural tourism.
The first written records of settlements in the present-day Berlin area date back to the late 12th century. In 1157, the region came under German rule as part of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
The first written records of settlements in the present-day Berlin area date back to the late 12th century. In 1157, the region came under German rule as part of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Third Reich Walking Tour
The 鈥淭hird Reich鈥� and 鈥淣azi Germany鈥� are the common English names for Germany between 1933 and 1945, when it was a totalitarian state led by Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers鈥� Party. For any visitor to Berlin, the Nazi surrender that ended World War II is still a point of interest, but matching locations to those moments of history can be a challenge. On this special... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Berlin Food Walking Tour
While Berlin may not be considered a typical foodie destination yet, recent years saw a growing number of decent places to eat, serving both German and international cuisine. At some point, the city has even earned itself the title of a vegetarian capital of the world, contrary to what one may have expected. Amid all this renaissance in creativity and culture, coupled with the influx of the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
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