Having been divided for half of the 20th century, following the devastation it suffered during WWII, Berlin is now reunited and modern, having merely a sprinkling of preserved historic buildings remaining.

Its public buildings are magnificent, its museums and theatres renowned and its restaurants and nightlife venues varied. Since reunification in 1990, Berlin has once again become the capital of Germany.

The British architect, Lord Foster, added a new dimension to the German parliament with the addition an impressive glass dome, symbolising a new transparency in German politics.

Alongside the new, hi-tech construction is a city characterised by historical charm. Tourists flock to the city, coming to savour the compelling mix of old and new.

Berlin’s laid-back attitude and cultural sensitivity combines with some of the liveliest nightlife in Europe, which is a surprise to many first-time visitors. You can enjoy a lovely stroll through the vast green space known as the Tiergarten, enjoy a local brew at one of the authentic beer halls, visit an old Soviet era haunt and late in the night dance to the beat of a Latino nightclub.

Berlin's climate is equally varied with hot summer days eventually turning into the cold, wet winters that characterise this part of northern Europe. Much of the year, however, you’ll find an amazing variety of attractions and things to do that will bear witness to Berlin having reinvented itself as one of Europe's finest and most alluring capitals.