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Posted by (Canada) on

I'll be visiting Germany for the first time at the end of August.

I'll be flying into Berlin.

I'm wondering which airport- Tegel or Schoenefeld- would better for me to fly into, if I need to get to my hotel in the Mitte area? I initially thought the Schoenefeld airport because the flight time was better. Would it make a difference for me?

When I arrive to the airport, which train or bus would I need to get onto- to go to Mitte? Is there a senior's all day pass, or multi-day pass to buy from the station? (I will be in Berlin for 4 days).

After the 4 days, I will visit Hamburg. Which would be recommended? To take the train or bus to Hamburg, to get to my hotel in the Altona area?

So far, my only plan is a day trip to Potsdam. Are there any recommended day trips? Other than that, I am going to "wing it" and play it by ear...

Thanks for your help!

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Tegel is in Zone B but Schoenefeld is in Zone C. If you intend to go to Potsdam you can get an ABC pass but if not get an AB pass and a single ticket in from Schoenefeld if necessary. A four day stay is the only point at which one of the "tourist" cards with attraction discounts is worth getting, as the four-day tourist cards are about the same price as a normal seven-day pass.

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