Jake L
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Panoramapunkt Berlin
There are 3 distinct parts of Panorampunkt: The mini-museum, the viewpoint, and the cafe. They are accessed via the fastest elevator in Europe(!), with a friendly guide operating it as it zooms up the floors in mere seconds, making your ears pop.
First, the outside mini-museum (which also has views). There is lots of well written information about the history of Berlin, specifically Potsdamer Platz. This provides plenty of information about the stages it has gone through, why it looks the way it does, and major events that have taken place. It's worth reading every board, as they provide a comprehensive overview.
Next, the viewpoint. Whilst you do have excellent view from the mini-museum layer, going upstairs to the viewpoint lets you walk in a loop around all 3 sides of the building. This provides plenty of excellent views wherever you look, especially if you stand in a corner of the triangle!
Finally, the cafe. This is unfortunately the weakest point in our experience. It seems a little confused about whether it is a cafe for tourists (due to the location), or is an upscale restaurant (table service only). This confusion is reinforced by only accepting cash, and not warning customers until AFTER they have eaten! The menu is quite limited, with only a few items of food available, and some of those are actually out of stock.
Staff in the cafe were friendly enough, but it can be hard to get their attention if seated at one of the higher tables with the best views.
Overall I'd definitely recommend visiting the mini-museum and viewpoint, and maybe a small snack at the cafe if you remember to carry cash in 2023!
First, the outside mini-museum (which also has views). There is lots of well written information about the history of Berlin, specifically Potsdamer Platz. This provides plenty of information about the stages it has gone through, why it looks the way it does, and major events that have taken place. It's worth reading every board, as they provide a comprehensive overview.
Next, the viewpoint. Whilst you do have excellent view from the mini-museum layer, going upstairs to the viewpoint lets you walk in a loop around all 3 sides of the building. This provides plenty of excellent views wherever you look, especially if you stand in a corner of the triangle!
Finally, the cafe. This is unfortunately the weakest point in our experience. It seems a little confused about whether it is a cafe for tourists (due to the location), or is an upscale restaurant (table service only). This confusion is reinforced by only accepting cash, and not warning customers until AFTER they have eaten! The menu is quite limited, with only a few items of food available, and some of those are actually out of stock.
Staff in the cafe were friendly enough, but it can be hard to get their attention if seated at one of the higher tables with the best views.
Overall I'd definitely recommend visiting the mini-museum and viewpoint, and maybe a small snack at the cafe if you remember to carry cash in 2023!
Curry Mitte
Unbelievably good currywurst! We ordered delivery from here twice during our short trip here, and it was one of our favourite meals despite being fast food.
I highly recommend the meatball, but the original sausage is excellent too. Chips are basic but generous. 3 sausages and 1 chips will be the perfect amount for 2 hungry people's dinner, I wish I could get this back home!
I highly recommend the meatball, but the original sausage is excellent too. Chips are basic but generous. 3 sausages and 1 chips will be the perfect amount for 2 hungry people's dinner, I wish I could get this back home!
Legion Bridge
A very useful bridge, with spectacular views of the city in the evening! The park halfway across is an unusual addition, worth visiting during the day.
Mirador Barcelona
Whilst there are a LOT of tourists gathered around the steps, it's still easy to find a seat even on a weekend. From this seat, the views of Barcelona are truly amazing, and the gardens in front help cement this viewpoint.
If you move a little bit down from the main steps and viewpoint, there's plenty of quieter places to get similar photos.
If you move a little bit down from the main steps and viewpoint, there's plenty of quieter places to get similar photos.
History Of Golden Gate Bridge
This free outside area has a couple of interactive demonstrations, and well written placards showing the history and impact of the bridge.
It's a shame it's a bit hidden, everyone who is interested in the bridge should spend 15m here!
It's a shame it's a bit hidden, everyone who is interested in the bridge should spend 15m here!