Stadtmitte is probably one of the worst Metro Stations I used during my trip to Berlin, despite…read morebeing in a convenient location for me, basically outside my hotel and on two lines (U2 and U6) the overall station was frankly dreadful. The station was smaller than most metro stations yet still big enough to have two lines, however one thing I didn't like was it often took two different lifts and walking on street level to get in between the two lines, there was a lack of signage around the station, I even struggled to find the ticket machine and then the signs which say, where each end was going, which was annoying and meant I had to rely on Google Maps due to a lack of maps at the station, which ended up costing me money in terms of using my monthly data allowance with O2, which I'm now able to use in Germany at no extra charge, which is really useful. The station inside seems a little darker and not the type of place one would like to spend a long time, luckily with the speed of these trains you don't have to, but still the point lies about this station simply being not very nice, far from modern to the point where it seems lifts are regularly breaking down with no other alternative than taking the metro two stops back (I ended up being forced to go back to the station I came from with no notices etc about the lift), a footbridge perhaps between the two U2 and U6 lines or some sort of connection and signage would be better but they don't seem to have that here, that is a real shame and because of this I sadly feel this station deserves a single one star rating.

Stadtmitte is literally the middle of Berlin town. Of course, this has a profoundly different…read moresignificance for Berlin compared to other cities On exiting the station (if you're looking for Checkpoint Charlie, aim for the southern exits), you'll find yourself at the dividing point of what used to be a divided city. I'm glad to see that after a couple of decades since the Berlin Wall came down that they haven't forgotten their history There are big maps showing exactly where the wall used to run and in today's jolly, almost Disneyland-like atmopsphere of fake American guards posing for photos at the fake guardpost of Checkpoint Charlie, it's important to remember the grave significance of the standoff of the Cold War being manifested in the death of people trying to cross the wall If you like your history, this part of town is a must visit during your trip

Of all the train stations I visited while in Berlin this was the ideal; beautiful architecture due…read moreto its age. It has a shopping center district around it. Blocks away, bars, shops, restaurants with patio seating surrounds the area. This is its own tourist destination and not just a train station stop. I would not have guessed it opened in 1882. For such an old station it is not run-down nor dated - relatively clean too. The architecture is uncommon and quite amazing with lots of brickwork. What's more amazing is seeing trains going by above ground but within an enclosure!

The station opened in 1882!…read more Connection: S5 for Ostbahnhof, Ostkreuz, Strasberg Nord; S7 for Ostbahnhof, Ostkreuz, Ahrensfelde; S75 for Ostbahnhof, Ostkreuz, Wartenberg S5 for Hauptbahnhof(Central Station), Zoologischer Garten, Spandau; S7 for Hauptbahnhof(Central Station), Zoologischer Garten, Potsdam Hbf; S75 for Hauptbahnhof(Central Station), Zoologischer Garten, Westkreuz I would advise to go outside the station to check a weekly market held every Thursday and Saturday, shopping area around the Hackescher Markt square and the Hackesche Höfe

Brandenburger Tor is one of the nicer metro stations I visited on my trip to Berlin, as you can…read moretell with the name it serves the Brandenburger Tor which is basically the Brandenburg Gate which is one of the main and key attractions in Berlin. It is located on the U55 line which is quite useful for connections into Bundestag and Berlin Central Station, the overall journey across the line from Brandenburger Tor to the Hauptbanhof (Central Station) is 8 minutes and as I recall, this is the only line this station is on, meaning most likely you're going to have to visit another train station to change, being one of those two, to get the metro into Brandenburger Tor, perhaps because of this, it might just be easier to get the bus as I found to be easier when traveling from my Hotel. I called at this station by chance, hoping to get into Central Station so I used the U55 line to go the full length of the train route which is 8 minutes. There did appear to be one end of the station cornered off, which probably was the place you would get off the train for the U55 here at Brandenburger Tor, so they appeared to be turning and using the other plaform for some reason. This metro station did also seem bright and modern, it didn't seem old, dark and smelly like some trains on the network and also had lift access, warranting a solid three star rating which is supported by the location being meters away from the Brandenburg Gate. 3 star rating due to reasons discussed above, sadly I don't feel it is worth any higher as the station remains understaffed and of course it is only on the U55 line.

I first visited Berlin in the early 1980s, and when the wall was up. During my visit, I had the…read moreopportunity to ride the West Berlin S-bahn, which traveled in part under East Berlin and through the ghost stations or Geisterbahnhof . I remember the train slowing down through a brightly lit and empty station, except for an East German guard or two.. I still vividly remember the green tiles line the walls of the Unter den Linden (not Brandenburger Tor) station. I had the opportunity to return to the Brandenburger Tor station last year. I was walking down the Unter den Linden and heading towards the Brandenburg gate, where this time I could freely walk through unlike the Berlin Wall days. The station came into view in front of me and I immediately knew that I had been here before (albeit in passing underground). I walked downstairs, walked through the corridors and touched those green tiles. That's quite a reminder of what was and how walls could happen again.

Inside the U-Bahn Station Hallesches Tor, I find it kinda dirty and messy. The station itself isn't…read morea big station but not so small either. It take sometime from A to B, lots of stairs needed to go through. If you are in hurry, better run a little. There are two line go through this station, U1 and U6. Outside the station, I find it quite cool. The station builded right on the riverside. Because of it, it looks quite different than most of the U-Bahn stations in Berlin. There is a little bridge outside, from there you can have a pretty nice view, whether day or night. In summer time, this is also popular for the birds. They like to build their homes here, quite a view. Some of the city boat tours also will pass by when they returning their meeting point. There are a library, Poco and Mehringplatz around, other than that not much going on here. If you want some snacks or Take-away, there's a small Döner shop inside the station. I kinda like this station, just when it comes to a rush timing, it could be like in a small race.

Longest walk ever between the U1 and the U6, and construction makes it even longer. Speaking of,…read morethat construction has been going on for AGES. It better be one hell of a station when the construction is done. Just sayin'.

This subway station is a living statement of Berlin's history. Founded as "Danziger Strasse"in the…read more1900's, it was renamed to "Dimitroff Strasse" after a Bulgarian Military general during the Socialist times. It eventually became "Eberswalder Strasse", referencing a nearby street, after the wall came down. Another fun fact is that this underground station is actually above the ground - parts of the subway line U2 run overground in the middle of Schönhauser Allee. This part of the line was finished in the 1910s and is running ever since. Today, the intersection Schönhauser Allee/Pappelallee/Danziger Straße/Kastanienallee is one of the busiest intersections of Prenzlauer Berg. It's a short walk to Mauerpark, Kulturbrauerei, lots of restaurants, boutique shops, and you'll get tram connection to Mitte, Pankow, or Friedrichshain. Oh, and East Berlins most famous Currywurst is located right across the station - Konnopke's.

U-Bahn station Warschauer Straße is the final destination of the Line 1, from here it took you…read morefairly close to the River Spree, Oberbaumbrücke and the East Side Gallery, such a great sightseeing places. It got also quite nice view to the Berlin city center, if you like to see like see the whole center, this sure is a good spot. The station is also very close to the S-Bahnhof Warschauer Straße, if you need to change to this station, just need to walk about 3-5 mins, then you will reach the platform. If you like trains, here is a great spot to see the trains and railways. Inside and around the station have many different shops and restaurants. If you need something to drink or eat before you get on the train (or after), it is quite convenient to do so. Because of all the construction going around the S-Bahnhof, for awhile already. This area does look pretty messy to me. And you could see graffiti and some rubbishes everywhere, the street also seem quite dirty. It is not a good impression actually. It made the station a bit ugly. it's always full people here. They a got a small parking for bikes, but isn't big enough, so you could see bikes locks up everywhere as well. Hopefully the station will be better after the renovation.

The station itself is under renovations at the moment (Oct 2012) and there is no kiosk at the…read moremoment which is quite absurd. However, it serves my favourite underground line in Berlin (U1) which provides the best east-west connection in the city centre.

Provided with a Lift, a quick Connection to The Airport and other vital Areas of The city.read more