Founded in the 13th century, Berlin has had an eventful history. Almost no other metropolis has experienced such frequent, radical change transforming the face of the city. more »
Berlin's integrated public transport system is the best way to get about. One ticket allows travel on all trains, trams, busses and ferries run by the public transport authority (BVG). more »
Housing, working, child care, and more basic facts for new citizens. If you’ve just moved to Berlin, this is the information package you need. Get your free free PDF download (1,5 MB).
Other languages The information package for new residents is also available in Arabic, French, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, and German. More »
Vehicles with especially high emissions have been banned from the inner city since January 2008. The environmental zone is the area inside the suburban rail ring. Information in different languages: mehr »
