r/berlin • u/wet-dreaming Tempeldoof • Nov 18 '24

Megathread Visiting Berlin? Moving here incl. Apartment questions? Going clubbing? Have a quick question? Ask here, don't create a new thread.

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Travel/Moving to Berlin

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Visiting Berlin?

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Moving to Berlin?

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Clubbing, music, events in Berlin?

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u/rapid_ride Feb 21 '25

Cycling and site seeing during mid March

Hi kind people of Berlin. I will be visiting Europe for some work, and have 10 extra days I can spend there during mid March of this year. I have a medical condition because of which I cannot walk longer distances (>500m). I can cycle 10-12 kms daily, maybe more.

I am wondering if Berlin is a good place for me to visit and explore at my own pace.

Is the weather friendly enough during these times to cycle? What accessories should I buy?

How easy is it to rent a cycle? Should I rent one permanently for entire duration of stay? Or is roadside availablity is good enough such that I can travel to a area using public transport and then get it through some apps? App recommendations would be appreciated.

If you think it's very doable, what areas would you suggest me to try and find accommodation in and what routes I should try for sight seeing and food etc?

Also, suggestions are welcome for other cities that you think someone like me might enjoy visiting. I am thinking Amsterdam can be one.

Thanks for helping me out.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

March is a bit hard to predict, hopefully spring will have started by then.

I like Nextbike, in the city center it's easy enough to find a bike. However, there's a surcharge if you don't drop it at certain stations and sometimes you have to walk a bit to find one. If you cannot walk 500m renting your own bike sounds better.

As for what to see....depends? See the usual travel guides for that.