Cycling through Berlin
In more and more large cities in the world there is the possibility to explore them by bicycle. We as the Dutch are of course a cycling people par excellence and that is why it is very fun and original to discover the capital of Germany by bike. Berlin is a pretty good city to cycle through. For example, there are bicycle paths in more and more places and fellow road users also take cycling into account (something that can be dangerous in many other cities), making it safe to do. There are several ways to take a bike ride.
Rent a bike
There are many places to rent a bicycle throughout Berlin. Whether it's a normal bike or a luxury e-bike, it's all there. Then it's a matter of plotting a route and off you go. A safety helmet is a good idea and can also be rented from almost all rental companies. Bicycle routes are often also available.
Cycling with a guide
When you go out with a guide you will learn so much more about the city than when you go exploring alone that we advise you to cycle with only a guide. You will stop regularly and here the guide will tell a story at one of the many sights you pass. The guide also knows nice in-between roads that you will never find yourself. There are plenty of cycling tours with Dutch guides available online, you can do this as a group excursion or alone. It is smart to do an organized bike tour right at the beginning of your visit to Berlin, you will get to know nice places that you can then visit again on your own.
Cycling along the Berlin Wall
One of the bike tours you can choose from is a tour along the Berlin Wall, or better, what's left of the Berlin Wall. You see the remains of the wall, but you learn so much more about the wall during the bike ride. Why was he standing here, what were the consequences of the wall for the population and what caused the wall to be demolished and what were the consequences for Germany. A very interesting bike tour where you will learn more about one of the most important historical places in Berlin.
Cycling along the highlights of the city
Berlin has quite a few sights that are worth a visit. There are bike tours that take you along the main highlights of the city and where the guide can of course provide you with more information when you arrive here. Places you will pass during this bike tour include the Berlin Wall, Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag and several other places. In general, you have to set aside a part of the day for this. If you search the internet, you will come across various providers who can organize this for you. A well-known example is Baja Bikes.