Days 5&6: Berlin via Lubeck

Guten Abend aus Berlin (Good evening from Berlin),

Day 5 was mostly a travel day, so we will be combining both nights in Berlin in one post.

The tour made its way from Hamburg to Berlin, which is about 5 hours away. A leisurely stop was made in Lubeck to allow for a chance to explore.

Lubeck

Lubeck is a UNESCO world heritage site thanks to its impressive 1600’s architecture and is also where marzipan originates from. Once the tour had an opportunity to  wander the town square, browse the Christmas market and shop for marzipan, the tour continued on to Berlin.

Marzipan for sale in Lubeck

**Pro Tip** while there are some exceptions, most Christmas markets and food kiosks accept cash only. Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and permanent store fronts.

Brandenburg Bridge, Berlin

After arriving in Berlin and checking into the hotel, Lynne and Leona joined others from the tour to enjoy dinner and the lively atmosphere at Zeeko’s restaurant. Leona enjoyed Hungarian goulash and Lynne had a mixed place with sausage, chicken, pork and potatoes. The hotel was near several amenities so Lynne and Leona purchased some wine for later at less than 5 euro per bottle. The lobby bar was offering wine cheaper than bottled water (not uncommon in Germany) so they stayed up late and enjoyed the company of their fellow travellers.

Abba Berlin

At a bright and early 7:00 am, it was time to begin exploring Berlin. They spent most of the day learning about the Nazi Regime, the allies presence in Berlin and the Berlin Wall. Lynne was able to physically touch the small section of wall that remains and see checkpoint Charlie, which was an item on her ‘bucket list’. The group was guided by a man who was born in 1942 and shared his own personal experiences living under the Nazi regime.

Tomorrow, the tour moves on to Leipzig.