Sprachenatelier Berlin

Foto von Fabian Iber - @johannfabian If you're planning a trip to Germany's capital anytime soon chances are you'll be using the public transportation. Luckily, getting around the city whether with the U-Bahn or bus is relatively straight forward, but here are some tips that might be helpful for first time visitors make their trip from A to B.   Your mobile is your friend There are many mobile Apps at your disposal that'll help you plan your trip, the most popular of which include Google Maps, Moovit, Citymapper and of course the official BVG Fahrinfo Plus Berlin App, where you'll also be able to purchase tickets from your mobile. All these Apps are available to Apple and Android users. Make sure to check out the website www.bvg.de – it's the official website for Berlin's public transport where you will find a journey planner and information on the transportation services available to you. Transportation made easy    

1. Firstly if you are starting a new job or internship in Berlin, I would highly recommend that you fly out at least one week before you start.  I started looking for a flat in Berlin roughly a month before my internship, which began in September. I soon found out that very few people were willing to Skype me from my house in London and a face-to-face meeting and flat visit was generally preferred, to make sure that the two parties had a good chemistry and that the potentially new tenant (me) was not a psychopath. Makes sense really.  2. Get an Air Bnb whilst you look for somewhere more permanent!    After receiving no reply from one air Bnb host and getting rejected by another, I lost a lot of hope in finding a flat. I was new however to Air Bnb and as many of you may know, without a review of your account by a former host it is likely that as a guy, a girl m