Berlin, the German capital, sits approximately one hour and twenty minutes by train from Leipzig. A modern city, vibrant and unique, Berlin features lots of attractions, and cultural things to do. Read my guide on a multi-city trip, encompassing Berlin, Leipzig and Halle on five days.
Halle's (Saale) beautiful city, sits on Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. Once you've been to Halle you will fall in love with the splendid public art the city offers. The city is surrounded by many spots of greenery and lots of coffee shops and shopping outlets. Leipziger Strabe features the main pedestrian road and famous shopping street.
Here you will find multi shops for every need, coffee spots, shoes and clothes stores, flower shops, all gathered in Halle’s most popular road. Marktplatz, Halle's central square, is the most famous meeting point.
Roter Turm Tower, Marktkirche Church, Stadthaus and Haendel memorial stand as the most popular sight spots.
In Marktplatz, you will find large department stores, historical monuments, and statues of impressive architecture. Every day a crowded food market is taking place there. Several food vans sit on the square. There are spots for every taste, from fresh and delicious wurst with potato salad, yummy hot dogs to meat, fruits, and vegetables.
Halle residents are coming from Germany on a large percentage. There are other ethnicities, like Europeans and Americans. The main population is speaking German. Only a 20% of the English language is spoken.
At the heart of the square stands the tourist office, where they will provide you with a map and info about the basic attractions. Keep in mind that if you visit the Tower, you will join the tour in German during the week. An English tour is also provided on the weekends. In any case, be sure to confirm the language of the tour beforehand.
We visited Collone Morris for a pint or a wine, an ideal spot to chill out or internet-surf. Fräulein August café is great to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or fresh mint tea. Smells amazing and keeps you healthy. Choose Dinea, at last, for a yummy lunch having a breathtaking view in Halle.
LEIPZIG
On one of my days, I visited Leipzig. Leipzig is accessible by train from Halle and Berlin. One of most cultural cities of Germany sits less than 40 minutes by train from Halle.
One of the most famous cultural attractions is Bach Museum. If you are a fan of classical music you will particularly enjoy your visit to the museum. One of the best sights of the museum is the music room. Dive into classical music, learn about Bach's life and music. An interactive tour well worth joining with an audio guide included. To keep your belongings safe, free lockers are provided.
A ten minutes walk and a short distance from the city centre, sits the Panorama Tower, the Plate of Art. The ticket to reach the top of the tower costs 3€. From the observation deck of the tower, you will enjoy the best views of Leipzig.
Spoil yourself by ordering a cappuccino and a delicious butter cake. The restaurant is a cozy place and serves delicious food too. Choose from a wide range of delicacies, like soups, salads, and meat dishes. The restaurant may be a little pricey, however, you get what you pay, not to mention the stunning panorama the restaurant offers. The Plate of Art sits on the 29th floor.
BERLIN
Berlin, the German capital sits approximately one hour and twenty minutes by train from Leipzig. Berlin has it all, boasts hundreds of attractions and things to see and do. A modern and vibrant city with great food and leading nightlife around the world, features as one of the coolest cities in Germany.
Being there for the second time, I visited Brandenburg Gate for a quick view, and straight afterward headed to Panoramapunkt. Keep in mind that the elevator ride up to Panoramapunkt costs 7,50€. If you would like to enjoy Berlin from atop, enjoy breathtaking views and see almost all the major sights, I would recommend it.
What's not to miss is a visit to the dome and the roof terrace of Reichstag. The admission is free, but an online registration in advance and a photo identification document, like a passport or ID, are required. There is an audio guide in English and other languages like German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, and Chinese.
All Copyrights Evonews.com By Evelina Nodara, London, 2017
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