Berlin for Indian Travellers: History, Museums and Easy Veg Food
Description
The Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Museum Island and one of the most vegetarian-friendly food scenes in Europe, in the city where Don 2 was filmed.
Berlin is a city of history and change, and a rewarding stop for Indian travellers on a Germany or Central Europe route. Hindi film fans may recognise it from Don 2, which filmed many of its scenes here. Plan three nights: the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag dome (free, but book online), the Berlin Wall Memorial and the East Side Gallery, the museums on Museum Island, and Charlottenburg Palace.
Berlin is one of the easiest cities in Europe for vegetarians and vegans, with meat-free restaurants in every district and many Indian restaurants. Street food classics include falafel and vegetarian döner, and supermarkets stock plenty of ready meals for families who self-cater.
Berlin is cheaper than Munich, Paris or London for hotels and meals. Shops close on Sundays, and cash is still needed in some small cafes and bakeries, so carry a few euros. Prague is about four and a half hours away by direct train, which makes an easy link into the Central Europe circuit.
Activities
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Museum Island Entry TicketAccess to UNESCO World Heritage museums including Pergamon and Neues Museum.Book
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AlexanderplatzA major public square in central Berlin featuring the world time clock, large shopping complexes, and transit connections.Book
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KaDeWeEurope’s biggest mall with a massive gourmet section as large as 7,000 square meters.Book
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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial ChurchA partially bombed church left in ruins as a memorial to the destruction of war.Free
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Potsdamer PlatzA heavily redeveloped commercial and entertainment hub symbolizing modern urban renewal after reunification.Book
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Where to eat
Budget Curry 36
An iconic street food kiosk serving traditional chopped pork sausage smothered in ketchup, curry powder, and fries.
Vegetarian options- 1.4 km from Topography of Terror
- 2.0 km from Potsdamer Platz
Budget Brammibal's
A renowned local donut shop famous for soft, flavorful vegan pastries.
Vegetarian options- 860 m from Reichstag Building
- 860 m from Reichstag Glass Dome Access
Luxury Cookies Cream
Hidden Michelin-starred industrial venue focusing entirely on creative vegetarian tasting menus.
Vegetarian options- 690 m from Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- 850 m from Reichstag Glass Dome Access
Mid-range 1990 Vegan Living
Plant-based restaurant serving Vietnamese tapas bowls in a cozy home-style setting.
Vegetarian options
Mid-range Amrit
Indian restaurant offering various curry dishes with mixed online reviews.
Vegetarian options- 140 m from Potsdamer Platz
- 380 m from Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Mid-range
Mid-range Monkey Bar
A rooftop bar on the tenth floor overlooking the Berlin Zoo, serving high-proof cocktails.
Mid-range Green Door
A classic cocktail bar operating since 1995 offering inventive mixed drinks in an intimate setting.
Mid-range Ottenthal
An Austrian restaurant serving traditional Wiener schnitzel, pumpkin soup, and apple strudel.
Mid-range The Barn
A leading specialty coffee roaster pioneering the local artisanal coffee scene across multiple sites.
Mid-range Markthalle Neun
A historic market hall hosting food vendors, fresh organic produce, and smoked barbecue lunches.
Budget Burgermeister
A burger joint built inside a former public toilet serving simple burgers with fried onions.
Where to stay
The Circus Hostel
Social hostel offering private rooms, dormitory beds, a microbrewery, rooftop yoga, and a central transit location.
Generator Berlin Mitte
Trendy design hostel located right in the historical heart of the city.
Sunflower Hostel Berlin
Budget-friendly, laid-back stay in the heart of Friedrichshain.
The Mandala Hotel
Luxury hotel at Potsdamer Platz featuring upscale suites and gourmet dining.
Radisson Collection Hotel
Modern hotel featuring a massive indoor fish tank in the lobby atrium.
Gorky Apartments
A collection of luxury serviced apartments located in Mitte near the center of East Berlin.