Headed to Berlin tomorrow. Any recommended sites in and around the area, military or otherwise?

2016-10-04T08:53:10-04:00

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:38 AM

2016-10-04T09:38:03-04:00

Been awhile but, I was stationed there in the late 80s. I don't know how long you will be there but, there is enough to do in Berlin to last you a couple weeks without needing to visit any other city. Great place....at least it used to be.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Oct 4 at 2016 10:17 AM

2016-10-04T10:17:49-04:00

The Russian WWII military cemetery, The Soldiers who died in the taking of Berlin are buried in huge well manicured mass graves with a statue of Mother Russia looking over the plots. Went there in the 80's as reward for NCO of the year for 2nd SUPCOM while it was still in the DDR on flag orders. Very moving.
Don't know if it still exists but the check point Charlie museum was also an interesting site.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Oct 4 at 2016 10:38 AM

2016-10-04T10:38:38-04:00

My first vote is for the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, I did hear it is still there. Second vote would be the Kudam if there are still leaves on the trees in Berlin, that Blvd was sooooo cool to walk down, just the experience of walking down it was nice in the Summer with the bands every so many street corners. Not sure what kind of experience it is in the fall.

It's too bad for you that you can no longer see the Russian Military housing or Russian Troops. I was stunned to see both back in 1985.

Response by SGT Patrick Reno made Oct 4 at 2016 5:01 PM

2016-10-04T17:01:03-04:00

Have a good trip Col. Would love to see Berlin again to see how much has changed since the wall came down.

Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made Oct 4 at 2016 5:57 PM

2016-10-04T17:57:32-04:00

Visit the Allied Museum. http://www.alliiertenmuseum.de/en/collection.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVASqS8fOP0

Collection | AlliiertenMuseum Berlin

The Allied Museum in Berlin tells the story of the Western powers during the Berlin Airlift and the Cold War.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 5 at 2016 11:02 AM

2016-10-05T11:02:11-04:00

I went there years ago on a business trip and we hired a professional guide. The person was a citizen of Germany from WWII days and he had nothing bad to say about the USA, primarily due to the Berlin Airlift. You have someone that knows the History and the sights. If I returned again that is what I would do. On your own, you will miss a lot.