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The 15-minute city

Discover Berlin’s coolest neighbourhoods by foot

A young woman Christmas shopping at the Winterfeldt Schokoladen shop in Berlin
ristmas shopping at the Winterfeldt Schokoladen shop in Berlin © visitBerlin, Foto: Mo Wüstenhagen

Berlin is the perfect place for a city break based on the concept of the 15-minute city. Wherever you decide to stay in the city, you’ll find everything you need on your hotel doorstep. The capital is renowned for its quirky neighbourhoods with their own distinctive vibes, each featuring the best in culture, shopping, food and sights – all just a short stroll away.

Immerse yourself in the neighbourhood and discover the unique Berlin lifestyle from a different side.

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The 15-minute city is an innovative new concept from the world of urban planning. Short and sweet: it’s about completely reinventing the way we live in our cities. Where cities once centred around a single downtown area where residents travelled to work, meet and shop, the city of the future will be a place where people can get everything they need within just 15 minutes of where they live. Every neighbourhood is its own little city.

The Hotels of the 15-minute city

Here’s where your holiday in Berlin comes in. The city is already known for its expansive metropolitan area, spanning many fascinating neighbourhoods with their own community feel and fiercely independent local spirit. This makes Berlin the perfect city to base yourself in one of these neighbourhoods and explore everything it has to offer by foot or on two wheels. It’s a great way to discover all kinds of offbeat attractions, local highlights and hidden gems at your own pace. This isn’t just a great way for locals and regular visitors to explore the city – even if you’re brand new to Berlin, you’re sure to find incredible surprises off the beaten track.

The hotels of the 15-minute city are located in particularly beautiful selected neighbourhoods.
 

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The 15-minute city: a new concept for your Berlin city break

The 15-minute city concept is a great way to truly do Berlin like a local. As you’ll soon find when you arrive, every neighbourhood is its own little world. Quirky corners with buzzing nightlife and cutting-edge culture rub shoulders with elegant addresses home to exclusive boutiques and fine foodie favourites. You can sample the city’s high life or immerse yourself in its edgier side.

Wherever you choose, you’re guaranteed to find historic sights and cultural highlights around every corner – because Berlin is just that kind of city.

The city is already known for its expansive metropolitan area, spanning many fascinating neighbourhoods with their own community feel and fiercely independent local spirit. This makes Berlin the perfect city to base yourself in one of these neighbourhoods and explore everything it has to offer by foot or on two wheels. It’s a great way to discover all kinds of offbeat attractions, local highlights and hidden gems at your own pace. This isn’t just a great way for locals and regular visitors to explore the city – even if you’re brand new to Berlin, you’re sure to find incredible surprises off the beaten track.

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Your advantages

The 15-minute city offers you:

  • Selected hotels
  • Discovering Berlin like a local
  • Sights, restaurants & shops near the hotel
  • Exploring on foot
  • Individual travelling

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Holidays in Berlin's neighbourhoods - 15 minutes to the local highlights

The 15-minute city concept is a great way to truly do Berlin like a local. As you’ll soon find when you arrive, every neighbourhood is its own little world. Quirky corners with buzzing nightlife and cutting-edge culture rub shoulders with elegant addresses home to exclusive boutiques and fine foodie favourites. You can sample the city’s high life or immerse yourself in its edgier side.

Wherever you choose, you’re guaranteed to find historic sights and cultural highlights around every corner – because Berlin is just that kind of city.