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What to see by car: Berlin
    
There are many great daytrips to be embarked on from Berlin, exploring former
East Germany or farther afield to the rest of Germany, Poland or the Czech Republic.
Considered the best daytrip from Berlin is the 30-minute drive to Potsdam.
Potsdam is a beautiful baroque town on the banks of the Havel River and is sometimes
nicknamed 'Germany's Versailles'. The town is full of historic sites, palaces,
parks and lakes that are easily explored on foot.
Potsdam was where the Prussian kings had their residences and the town still
reflects this glory. Sans Souci Park is the historic core of Potsdam featuring
the breathtaking Schloss Sans Souci (No Worries Castle). Built in the 18th century,
this castle epitomises French grandeur in its architecture. Also, visit Schloss
Cecilienhof and Neuer Garten, which lie northwest of Sans Souci.
For something different and macabre, visit the old headquarters of the East
German secret police - the notorious Stasi. It lies in a nondescript building
in the suburbs of East Berlin and is now open to visitors. The Stasi were known
for their subversive tactics and, in many cases, torture. Here you get the eerie
feeling of the infamous deeds that went on for decades in the building.
For an outdoor getaway, don't miss the Spreewald, about an hour south of Berlin.
This woodland encompasses a vast area of forest, pastures and canals; and is
the focus of legends about the spirits who inhabit the forest. The marshlands
here have been channelled into a network of canals; and it is possible to explore
the canals on a shallow draft boat that is propelled by a long pole, somewhat
like a gondola or punt. Most boat guides are women outfitted in traditional
dress. Don't miss stopping off at the cafés and restaurants along the
canal.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Park Inn | | Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin | | Generator Berlin | | Queens Hotel Berlin | | Berlin Mark Hotel | | Am Zoo Hotel | | Dorint Novotel Berlin Tiergarten | | Derag Hotel & Living Konigin Luise | | Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin | | Westin Grand Hotel Berlin | | Swissotel Berlin | | Hotel Tiergarten Berlin | | Holiday Inn Berlin City Centre East | | Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre | | Hilton Berlin | |
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