{"id":1224,"date":"2026-05-22T12:28:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=1224"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:28:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:28:17","slug":"10-fun-facts-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/en\/10-fun-facts-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Fun Facts about Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Berlin, the capital of diversity and freedom. It\u2019s a city which sets trends, there is always something new to discover there, which is why people keep coming back to Berlin \u2013 you just can\u2019t be bored here. Without further ado, we are bringing you the ten fun facts about Berlin, happy reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><sub>Keep reading to learn something new about Berlin<\/sub><\/p><cite>\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts Berlin: street view with sunset, pizza shop and people at the crossing\n\" class=\"wp-image-14795 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/flo-karr-nphovVuT9OE-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Despite what people say, Berlin gets plenty of sun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-berlin-is-nine-times-bigger-than-paris\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-1\"><\/span>#1 Berlin is nine times bigger than Paris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>But Berlin is not so crowded as Paris. While Berlin has 4k inhabitants per square km, Paris has 21k inhabitants per square km. That\u2019s why Berlin feels even more spacious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-berlin-boasts-the-longest-openair-gallery-in-the-world\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-2\"><\/span>#2 Berlin boasts the longest open-air gallery in the world<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stiftung-berliner-mauer.de\/en\/east-side-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">East Side Gallery<\/a><\/strong> is 1,316 meters long and showcases over 100 murals from artists all over the world. The most photographed mural is the \u2018Fraternal Kiss\u2019, which features the former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and the former leader of the GDR Erich Honecker. The gallery is located on the banks of the Spree in Friedrichshain where remains of the Berlin Wall can be found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts Berlin: East Side Gallery mural of Brezhnev and Honecker kiss\n\" class=\"wp-image-14779 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/kon-karampelas-teU7rK2ntUA-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Fraternal Kiss by Dmitry Vrubel is one of the best-known murals of Berlin, if not the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-berlin-surprisingly-has-more-museums-than-rainy-days\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-3\"><\/span>#3 Berlin surprisingly has more museums than rainy days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 180 museums in Berlin and on average 106 rainy days a year. The most intriguing museums on the list to visit are: Hamburger Bahnhof, <a href=\"https:\/\/boros-collection.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Boros Collection<\/strong><\/a> (located inside a WW2 bunker), Gropius-Bau, K\u00f6nig Galerie and Berlinische Galerie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #17e3a2; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: inherit; color: #000000; margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <strong>MEININGER tip:<\/strong> Book your gallery tickets in advance &#8211; some places, like the Boros Collection are fully booked for weeks \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4473-km-the-length-of-the-berlin-public-transport-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-4\"><\/span>#4.473 km \u2013 the length of the Berlin public transport system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin\u2019s transport system is so long that it actually travels 8.7 times around the planet Earth each day. Add another 120 km of tram lines and you have one of the most impressive public transportation systems in the world! Just for the comparison, Paris has only 214 km of public transit and London 400 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts Berlin: Yellow U-Bahn train passes Samariterstra\u00dfe station sign\n\" class=\"wp-image-14784 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2014\/05\/heye-jensen-UxFCxbrxlxg-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Berlin subway system is called U-Bahn, and it&#8217;s the best way to get around the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-approximately-950-doner-spits-are-eaten-here-every-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Approximately 950 D\u00f6ner spits are eaten here every day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, each D\u00f6ner spit has around 63 kg meat which means 60 tons of meat is eaten in a single day. The Berlin D\u00f6ner was adapted from Turkish style kebabs, keeping the main ingredient, but adding its own twist \u2013 with special sauces, different types of bread and more. No need to worry if you don&#8217;t eat meat \u2013 most kebab shops also have vegetarian and even vegan options.<span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-5\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-the-berlin-zoo-is-the-most-visited-zoo-in-europe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 The Berlin Zoo is the most visited zoo in Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoo-berlin.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Berlin Zoo<\/a><\/strong> houses over 20,000 animals and 1,300 different species on an area of 82 acres. It offers fun activities for both young and older visitors and allows some interactions with animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #17e3a2; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: inherit; color: #000000; margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <strong>MEININGER tip:<\/strong> Our hotel in Berlin Tiergarden is very close to the Berlin Zoo, just a quick subway ride away \ud83d\ude09\u00a0\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-berlin-has-more-bridges-than-venice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-7\"><\/span>#7 Berlin has more bridges than Venice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are around 1,700 of bridges in Berlin. The most famous one and the pretties is the Oberbaumbr\u00fccke between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. It is also known that Berlin has more waterways than Amsterdam, Stockholm and Venice together. So, jump on a boat and explore Berlin from another perspective!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-there-are-1000-spatis-latenight-stores-all-around-berlin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-8\"><\/span>#8 There are 1,000 Sp\u00e4tis (late-night stores) all around Berlin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/tourismus\/berlinerisch\/5108515-4528094-spaeti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Sp\u00e4ti<\/strong><\/a> in nearly every corner of Berlin. The concept of Sp\u00e4ti started in East Germany where it was designed to cater the needs of late-night workers who were not able to buy essentials during the day. Today, Berliners can\u2019t imagine life without a Sp\u00e4ti, where you can buy drinks or whatever you need at any time of a day or night just around your corner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"Fun facts Berlin: Sp\u00e4tkauf\/Sp\u00e4ti sign shining on a dark street\" class=\"wp-image-51807 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-2048x1107.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-1440x778.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-1200x649.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/54188235597_1410ac2944_o-600x324.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/553;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Sp\u00e4ti visit is essential for a long night out!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-berlin-is-a-capital-of-dog-lovers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-9\"><\/span>#9 Berlin is a capital of dog lovers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2011, Berlin was voted as the Germany\u2019s most dog-friendly city, you can take your furry friend almost everywhere! There are more than 200.000 dogs in Berlin. There are 114,968 registered dogs (yes, you need to register your dog in Germany and pay taxes) and counting also the unregistered dogs, the estimations would go above 200.000 dogs. We at MEININGER Hotels love your 4-legged friends, feel free to bring them with you when staying with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"10-berliner-relationship-status-single-its-complicated\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bppb-heading-anchor-10\"><\/span>#10 Berliner relationship status: Single (it&#8217;s complicated)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A study from 2024 showed that one in two Berliners is single or at least not married. It\u2019s well known that Berliners hate Spiessigkeit (squareness), want to be free and are open to everything. Especially younger generations, who believe that marriage is not necessary for a happy life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section aria-labelledby=\"meininger-sleep-section-title\" style=\"\n  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9c5b0 0%, #f7e0c0 25%, #c5e8d8 55%, #b8e0f0 80%, #f0e8b8 100%);\n  border-radius: 24px;\n  padding: 56px 40px;\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 40px auto;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  overflow: hidden;\n\">\n\n  <!-- Header -->\n  <div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 36px;\">\n    <h2 id=\"meininger-sleep-section-title\" style=\"\n      font-family: Georgia, serif;\n      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);\n      font-weight: 700;\n      color: #1a1a4b;\n      margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n      line-height: 1.3;\n    \">\ud83d\udece\ufe0f Where to stay in Berlin<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"\n      font-family: Georgia, serif;\n      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.05rem);\n      color: #1a1a4b;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n      max-width: 720px;\n      margin: 0 auto 8px;\n    \">\n      After a busy day enjoying the city that never sleeps, you&#8217;ll want a comfortable and central base to come back to. 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The gallery is located on the banks of the Spree in Friedrichshain where remains of the Berlin Wall can be found, right across one of our hotels in Berlin.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What is the length of the Berlin public transport system?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Berlin\u2019s transport system is so long that it actually travels 8.7 times around the planet Earth each day. Add another 120 km of tram lines and you have one of the most impressive public transportation systems in the world! Just for the comparison, Paris has 214 km of public transit and London 400 km.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How many D\u00f6ner spits are eaten every day in Berlin?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Approximately 950 D\u00f6ner spits are eaten every day. 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