Berlin gets into an autumn mood
Berlin might be in a partial lockdown, but going outside is still allowed. And when the sun is shining, a walk becomes a special experience — during the fall, the German capital shows itself in autumnal glory.
Tiergarten
Berlin's oldest and largest oasis of green showcases autumn's flamboyance, especially for people who love to go for walks or long bicycle rides. If you look closely, you can even see the Siegessäule, or Victory Column.
Goldelse
The Goldelse, perched on top of the Victory Column, guards the Tiergarten. In this most visually vibrant time of the year, she shimmers more golden than ever.
Museum Island
The art treasures hidden in the five museums are indisputably the main attractions on Museum Island. However, walking through the colorful leaves that cover the ground is great fun as autumn progresses, especially now when all museums are closed because of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lustgarten
Not far from the Berlin Dome, Lustgarten honors its name as Pleasure Garden. It offers the perfect location for beautiful walks along the waterfront or some relaxation with a view.
Potsdamer Platz
Berlin's most modern square — dominated by lots of glass, steel and concrete — is framed in autumn by the colored deciduous trees of the Tiergarten.
Government district
The autumn colors in the government quarter between the Federal Chancellery and the Parliament in the Reichstag building set bright accents in the grey of everyday political life.
Reichstag Building
In 1999, the German Bundestag moved back into the Reichstag Building that was rebuilt after the fall of the Berlin Wall and Germany's reunification in 1990. These days, the trees that were planted some two decades ago are splendid and colorful.
Brandenburg Gate
According to astronomers, autumn lasts for exactly 89 days and 19 hours. That's plenty of time to experience Berlin's most famous landmarks and take photos with extraordinary effects.