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2 | 2 | template: {{year}}/generic.html
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| 3 | +# TODO: add images to _static/conf/images/headers/ for Berlin. Refer to docs\_data\berlin-2025-config.yaml for variables |
| 4 | +# banner: _static/conf/images/headers/hike.png |
| 5 | +# og:image: _static/conf/images/headers/portland-2025-opengraph.jpg |
3 | 6 | ---
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4 | 7 |
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5 | 8 | # Visiting Berlin
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6 | 9 |
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7 | 10 | We're excited to welcome you to Berlin for the Write the Docs conference in 2025! This page provides essential information to help you plan your visit.
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8 | 11 |
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9 | 12 | We're working on the details of the conference, including the venue, schedule, and activities. Please check back later for updates.
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| 13 | + |
| 14 | +## Where to Stay |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +### Hotels in Kreuzberg (near venue) |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +- [Hotel Ludwig van Beethoven](https://www.hotel-ludwig-van-beethoven.de/) |
| 19 | +- [Hotel Motel One Berlin-Mitte](https://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/berlin/hotel-berlin-mitte/) |
| 20 | +- [Hotel Orania Berlin](https://orania.berlin/) |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +### Hotels in Mitte |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +- [aletto Hotel Potsdamer Platz](https://www.aletto.com/potsdamer-platz) |
| 25 | +- [Hotel Berlin, Berlin](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-individuals-berlin) |
| 26 | +- [Mercure Hotel Berlin Wittenbergplatz](https://all.accor.com/hotel/9147/index.en.shtml) |
| 27 | +- [Park Inn Alexanderplatz](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/park-inn-berlin-alexanderplatz) |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +## Food and Beverages |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +### Food near bUm (within a 10-minute walk) |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +**Breakfast and Lunch** |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +- [Atelier Dough](https://www.atelierdough.com/) |
| 36 | +- [La Maison](https://www.lamaison.berlin/en/) |
| 37 | +- [SPIERS good food Café](https://spiersgoodfood.eatbu.com/?lang=en) |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +**Lunch and Dinner** |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +- [Ammazza che Pizza](https://www.ammazza.de/) |
| 42 | +- [Dirty dumplings](https://www.instagram.com/dirtydumplingsberlin/) |
| 43 | +- [Kitten Deli](https://www.instagram.com/kitten.deli/) |
| 44 | +- [lütt](https://luett-berlin.de/) |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +### Food near bUm (10-15 minute walk) |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +**Breakfast and Lunch** |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +- [The Brunch Club](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2MoKRqx11NEJMBCo7) |
| 51 | +- [Café Brick Time](https://www.brick-time.de/) |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +**Lunch and Dinner** |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- [Buya Ramen Factory](https://buyarestaurants.com/buya-ramen-kreuzberg.html) |
| 56 | +- [Kimchi Princess](https://kimchiprincess.com/) |
| 57 | +- [Sorrel](https://www.sorrel.berlin/) |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +### Cafés |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +- [Concierge coffee](https://www.conciergecoffee.de/) |
| 62 | +- [Kreuzkaffee](https://kreuzkaffee-berlin.eatbu.com/?lang=en) |
| 63 | +- [Fourty Years](https://www.instagram.com/fourtyyearscoffee/) |
| 64 | +- [Five Elephant Kreuzberg](https://www.fiveelephant.com/) |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +### Drink Nearby |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +- [Facciola](https://www.facciolawinebar.com/) |
| 69 | +- [Spumante](https://www.bistro-spumante.org/) |
| 70 | +- [Vineria Carvalho](https://www.vineriacarvalho.de/) |
| 71 | +- [Wowsville](https://www.facebook.com/wowsville.bar) |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +### Grocery and Convenience Stores |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +- [ALDI Nord](https://www.aldi-nord.de/filialen-und-oeffnungszeiten.html/l/berlin/liberdastrasse-5/3181010) - supermarket |
| 76 | +- [EDEKA](https://www.edeka.de/eh/minden-hannover/edeka-treugut-maybachufer-36-38/startseite.jsp) - supermarket |
| 77 | +- [Lidl](https://www.lidl.de/c/rund-um-die-filiale/s10007548) - supermarket |
| 78 | +- [Penny](https://www.penny.de/markt/berlin/4030333/penny-reichenberger-str-reichenberger-str-57) - supermarket |
| 79 | +- LPG Biomarkt - organic supermarket |
| 80 | +- Ganesha Spätkauf - convenience store (Späti) |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +### Additional Resources |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +## Getting Around |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +### Public Transportation |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +Berlin is easy to navigate thanks to the city's extensive network of light-rail trains (S-Bahn), regional trains (RB), metro (U-Bahn), buses, and trams. |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +Berlin's public transport network is split into three zones: |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +- Zone A covers the city center |
| 93 | +- Zone B covers the area from outside the city center to the city limits |
| 94 | +- Zone C covers surrounding towns in Brandenburg |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +The venue and all major train stations are in zone A. BER airport is in zone C. |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +The local public transport company, BVG, operates U-Bahn, buses, and trams. S-Bahn and RB are operated by Deutsche Bahn. |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +#### Bus and U-Bahn |
| 101 | + |
| 102 | +The following bus and U-Bahn stops are located within a 15-minute walk from the venue: |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +**Bus** |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +- Line M29: Ohlauer Str. |
| 107 | +- Line 194: Pflügerstr. |
| 108 | +- Line M41: Jahnstr. |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +**U-Bahn** |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +- U8: Schönleinstraße |
| 113 | +- U1 and U3: Görlitzer Bahnhof |
| 114 | + |
| 115 | +#### Fares |
| 116 | + |
| 117 | +BVG tickets are accepted on all public transport within zones ABC. You can buy physical tickets from machines at BVG stops. To buy digital tickets, use the [BVG mobile app](https://www.bvg.de/en/subscriptions-and-tickets/all-apps/ticket-app). |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +**Selected Fares** |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +| Ticket type | Zones | Price in EUR | Validity | |
| 122 | +| ------------------------ | ----- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |
| 123 | +| Single ticket | AB | 3.80 | 120 minutes | |
| 124 | +| Single ticket (set of 4) | AB | 11.60 | 120 minutes | |
| 125 | +| Short trip ticket | AB | 2.60 | <li>U-Bahn and S-Bahn: 3 stops</li><li>Bus and tram: 6 stops without transfers</li><li>Not valid on RB trains | |
| 126 | +| Day ticket | AB | 10.60 | 24 hours | |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | +Please note that to travel to and from BER airport, you'll need an additional extension ticket for zone C. It costs 2.30 EUR and is valid for up to 120 minutes. |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +You can find the list of all available tickets on the [official BVG website](https://www.bvg.de/en/subscriptions-and-tickets/all-tickets). |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +### Bike and Scooter Rentals |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +- [Bolt](https://bolt.eu/en/cities/berlin/) |
| 135 | +- [Call a bike](https://www.callabike.de/en/home) |
| 136 | +- [Lime](https://www.li.me/de-de/locations/berlin) |
| 137 | +- [nextbike](https://www.nextbike.de/berlin/en/) |
| 138 | + |
| 139 | +### Rideshare and Taxi |
| 140 | + |
| 141 | +- [FREENOW](https://www.free-now.com/de-en/) |
| 142 | +- [Uber](https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/berlin-be-de/) |
| 143 | + |
| 144 | +## Things to do in Berlin |
| 145 | + |
| 146 | +**Sightseeing** |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +- [Alexanderplatz TV tower](https://tv-turm.de/en/) |
| 149 | +- [Brandenburger Tor](https://www.berlin.de/en/attractions-and-sights/3560266-3104052-brandenburg-gate.en.html) |
| 150 | +- [East Side Gallery](https://www.visitberlin.de/en/east-side-gallery) |
| 151 | +- [Hackesche Höfe](https://www.berlin.de/en/attractions-and-sights/3560128-3104052-hackesche-hoefe.en.html) |
| 152 | +- [Reichstag Dome](https://www.visitberlin.de/en/reichstag-in-berlin) (registration required) |
| 153 | + |
| 154 | +**Museums** |
| 155 | + |
| 156 | +- [Berlinische Galerie](https://berlinischegalerie.de/en/) |
| 157 | +- [Deutsches Technikmuseum](https://technikmuseum.berlin/en/) |
| 158 | +- [Hamburger Bahnhof](https://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/hamburger-bahnhof/home/) |
| 159 | +- [The Jewish Museum Berlin](https://www.jmberlin.de/en) |
| 160 | +- [Museums in Kulturforum](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/kulturforum/home/) |
| 161 | +- [Museum für Naturkunde](https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en) |
| 162 | +- [Museumsinsel](https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/museumsinsel-berlin/home/) |
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