History Leaps To Life In Berlin Guest Houses

Bam! Crack! Crash! With each swing of the sledgehammer, the Berlin Wall crumbles piece by piece. The crumbling is more than physical. Each part of the wall that shatters marks the beginning of a reunified Germany. East German soldiers and workers began the Wall's construction in 1961. The Wall increased the East German government's control over its people. However, it also became a symbol of East Germany's tyranny.

"Tear down this wall!" American President Ronald Reagan ordered former Soviet Union's leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Then in November of 1989, the East German government gave the green light for East Germans to enter West Berlin. Today, without the imposing division brought about by the Wall, Germans and foreigners alike can enjoy the entire country, with Berlin guest houses making their stay both comfortable and affordable.

Hospitable Hostels
A guest house, including Berlin guest houses, is a privately owned home that been renovated to be used for lodging guests. Typically, the owner lives in a completely different area within the guest house's premises. Guest houses can offer a variety of services, including restaurants, sightseeing booking services, pools, drink and snack vending machines, and lounges. To top it all off, all these amenities are easy on the wallet!

Berlin's Being
Staying at Berlin guest houses with their many amenities can put you right in the middle of the country's capital, where history comes alive. The city was founded during the 1200s. Afterwards, it served as the capital of Prussia, the German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich. After World War II ended, the city was split into West Berlin and East Berlin. Today, Berlin is bursting with historical spots to check out.

Charlottenburg Palace and Park was built during the late 17th century as a summer home for the wife of Frederick III. Here, you can enjoy a lovely former tea house and a monument dedicated to Queen Luise.

Lovely Peacock Island , including its palace built in 1794, can only be reached by a Berlin ferry. A dairy farm with a gothic-look is located in the front. And the garden landscape is peppered with oak trees and serves as the home of-you guessed it-gorgeous peacocks.

The Berlin Cathedral was built near the turn of the 20th century, and was once the court cathedral of the Prussian royal family. The High Renaissance style of Italy inspired this fabulous domed structure.

The Hamburger Bahnhof is actually a contemporary art museum, so eat lunch before or after visiting it. Built in the 1840s, this is the last existing terminal station in Germany. The structure suffered major damage during World War II, and was reopened as a museum in the 1980s.

Cap off a day of sightseeing around Berlin with a well-deserved rest in a Berlin guest house.

From Point A to Point Berlin
Many Berlin guest houses are within walking distance of S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations. These stations, along with Germany's autobahn, or German highways with "recommended" speed limits of 80-miles-per-hour, show that the nation's transportation infrastructure has shifted into high gear since World War II.

The S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations create the spine of Berlin's transportation system. Created in 1924, the S-Bahn includes 15 lines and is mainly above the ground. On the other hand, the U-Bahn opened in 1902 and includes numerous stations on nine subway lines. Almost all of its track length is below the ground. During non-peak hours, the U-Bahn runs every 7 to 12 minutes, and 2-5 minutes during peak hours.

Visiting Berlin is akin to being transported through a time machine. Berlin guest houses help make your trip a historical moment!

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