On the first day we braved the freezing temperatures and headed to The Reichstag building, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Berlin and a spectacular architectural masterpiece.
A very snowy Berlin
A spiral walkway lead to the top of the dome and then an alternate spiral lead the walk back down
Although a grey and industrial looking view, the snow and mist created a magical feel to the skyline
After the Reichstag we walked through the Tiergarten Park towards the Brandenburg Gate. The park looked so beautiful in the snow, almost surreal as the dark of the trees contrasted with the bright white of the snow, however due to the lack of feeling in all our feet thanks to the cold we headed into Starbucks where we stood and drank coffee whilst admiring the gate.
Our walk then continued down the Unter Den Linden which eventually lead to Alexanderplatz. On the way we passed the Berliner Dom which was unbelievably beautiful in the bright snowy conditions as well as a multitude of other beautiful buildings, if you can stand the cold, winter is a truly amazing time to see this city.
Alexanderplatz
Our next stop was Alexanderplatz, after being told it was somewhere we had to visit I must admit I was surprised with what was there. A concrete jungle is all it can be described as. Utilitarian structures in straight lines, and lots and lots of grey! Despite the initial shock, after spending time in the area we soon began to understand that it is this unfriendly looking environment which is infact the charm of the place, I'd never been anywhere else like it that's for sure.
Jade in her element at the shopping center at Alexanderplatz. PINK!
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