Berlin - you must have seen these five sights

Since German reunification, Berlin has become one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe. Every year, over 12 million visitors come to the German capital to experience Berlin's many attractions. Few cities in the world continue to change at such a rapid pace as Berlin. Here are our 5 tips: Must-sees in Berlin.

The Brandenburg Gate is the most famous landmark in the German capital and probably the strongest symbol of German unity. Once located in the restricted area between East and West Berlin, today the Brandenburg Gate once again stands in the center of the capital and is the symbol of a reunited Berlin.

The only remaining city gate in Berlin is one of the most beautiful architectural examples of German classicism. Right next to the Brandenburg Gate is Pariser Platz, one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin. To the west of the gate, the Großer Tiergarten invites you to take a stroll.

The Reichstag building is probably the most famous building in Germany. It has been the seat of the German Bundestag again since 1999 and is in the news almost every day. The Reichstag building was erected at the end of the 19th century in the neo-Renaissance style on the left bank of the Spree.

To visit the building, you must register in advance. There are three ways to visit: firstly as part of an hour and a half guided tour, secondly by attending a Bundestag session or thirdly by visiting the Reichstag dome and the roof terrace.

Alongside the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building, the Berlin TV Tower is the third prominent landmark of the German capital. At a height of 368 meters, it is the tallest building in Germany and shapes Berlin's skyline like no other.

From the viewing platform at a height of 203 meters, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the whole of Berlin. If you get hungry with so much to see, you can eat in the revolving restaurant above.

Museum Island is one of the most important exhibition complexes in the world. It refers to the northern tip of the Spree Island in the center of Berlin, on which five world-class museums are concentrated. These are the Altes Museum, the Bode-Museum, the Nationalgalerie, the Neues Museum and the Pergamonmuseum.

Due to the special cultural and architectural significance of the museums, the entire Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today there is a central entrance for the museums, which are connected to each other via underground promenades.

Unter den Linden is the most famous, historically significant and probably also the most beautiful street in Berlin. A walk along the capital's oldest promenade should definitely be on your to-do list on a trip to Berlin.

The magnificent boulevard begins at Pariser Platz near the Brandenburg Gate and runs for around one and a half kilometers through Berlin-Mitte to Alexanderplatz. Some of the city's most important buildings are located along Unter den Linden, including Humboldt University, the State Opera, the Neue Wache and the Zeughaus. There are also numerous cafés, restaurants and stores along the boulevard.