Schlesisches Tor is one of the poorer stops I used on the Berlin Metro, during my time in the…read moreGerman Capital. It is on the U1 line only, so chances are to get where you want to go, you may have to get on another tube perhaps at a station, which is on more lines. I have to start by saying the configuration of this station, only being on one line (U1) when many other stations are at least on two is disappointing. Overall as a Station, Schlesisches Tor seemed to be highly old fashioned, and even dirty and unkept with lots of homeless people hanging around the station and a high amount of graffiti, so overall it wasn't very pleasant at all. It is located fairly close to the Berlin Wall East Side Gallery so the location overall is okay if you want to see the real Berlin wall, as I recall there is around 1.6km of it still standing. The station didn't appear to have lift access, and if it did, the lift certainly was well-hidden as it does state lift access on the map, despite there being no signs for this etc. Overall, Schlesisches Tor is a poor metro station in most regards, probably one of the worst on the networks I've visited mainly down to the routes this station is located on, overall feel and cleanliness and accessibility, hence sadly warranting a single one-star rating.

Schlesisches Tor is a little worse for the wear, but it's still home station to me. There's nothing…read morequite like the sound or the sight of those trains coming around the bend. Every time I witness it, I grow a little bit more fond of Berlin.

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'.

Now that Yelp no longer supports "Tips", adding a short review for this U-Bahn station in the…read moreKreuzberg district on Berlin. This station serves lines U1, U3 and U12, between the stations of Kottbusser Tor to the west and Schlesisches Tor to the east. Its location is on an island in the middle of Skalitzer Straße, right next to its intersection with Wiener Straße. Close by are a fair number of retail stores and restaurants, including 36Döner - a middle eastern spot serving donner kebab, pita sandwiches, curry wurst, etc. and 36 Smashburger. The station is elevated over the street and accessible via stairs and elevator. Clear signage on train times and plenty of standing room on the two platforms. It's nice that it's covered overhead though on a chilly day you'll certainly feel the cold. Tickets are available to purchase via machines on the platforms. If you have a physical ticket remember to get it stamped at one of the yellow validation machines prior to boarding the train!

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

As a foreigner this train station took a few times for me before I would give it a better rating…read more It was hard to navigate the first time and the stairs and platforms were very confusing. After awhile knowing to check screens and updated paper timetables it was helpful. You may have a train somewhere, but the screen may have a different destination for your location. That can be confusing. This train station offers many amenities and options for dining before or after your arrival. Bathrooms you do have to pay for. That is always a treat with kids. Overall, a good train station option that just needs a little time if you are new to figure it out.

The review of a foreigner with limited experience doesn't mean much. But I thought I'd take a…read moremoment to say I'm favorably impressed with B-Ostbahnhof. Compared to other stops around town, this one seemed very clean, with good shopping options.

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