The Oneness team wants you to have a wonderful time in Germany. And you will. In this travel guide, you will find essential information about travel and accommodation, important addresses,tips for leisure activities and more.

Traveling to and within Germany, and especially Berlin, is completely hassle-free. Getting there is super easy. With public transport, you can get from A to B at any time of the day in Berlin. There are countless accommodation options in all price ranges.

You are warmly welcome! In fact, Germans are generally very hospitable and helpful. As long as you speak English, you will have no problem getting by in Berlin. The German capital is so international that you will encounter all common languages on the street. If you are coming from Europe, you don’t need to worry about making cultural faux pas. Berlin is one of the most open-minded cities in the world, and that’s precisely what makes its charm: you can finally be yourself without anyone batting an eye.

Field of Awakening takes place at the exclusive Marriott Hotel at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin Mitte – the heart of the city. Potsamer Platz is very easy to reach by public transport.

Address
Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1
10785 Berlin
Germany

Website
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bermc-berlin-marriott-hotel/overview/

With Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Berlin has a central international airport which allows you to get to Berlin from all across the world. As the gateway to the world, BER Airport is very well connected to the road and rail network. With its own railway station beneath Terminal 1 (Level U2), BER is directly connected to suburban and regional trains. The Airport Express takes you to Berlin Central Station in 30 minutes. You can also take the S-Bahn S9 to the city center, which runs every 20 minutes.

Find out more
https://ber.berlin-airport.de/en.html

Public transport from and to BER
https://ber.berlin-airport.de/en/orientation/getting-here/public-transport.html

With its location in the centre of Europe, Berlin is the perfect hub for train connections throughout Europe. From almost any major city, you can reach Berlin comfortably and environmentally friendly with fast train connections. The major train company is called Deutsche Bahn (DB). The main station is called Hauptbahnhof (Hbf.). Besides the main station, various large railway stations are spread across the city, so that no matter which direction you are travelling from, you can easily change to public transport. Various European train companies offer night train connections to Berlin, e. g. from Stockholm, Copenhagen, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, Basel and Budapest.

Find out more
https://int.bahn.de/en

You can easily travel to Berlin by car. The city has excellent connections to the German transport network, with six motorways leading to Berlin. The A2, A9, A11, A12, A13 and A24 motorways provide easy access to the capital from all parts of Germany. The Berliner Ring, the A10, also ensures that you can usually reach the city center without traffic jams. If you are traveling by car, you probably have a navigation system. Otherwise, simply use a route planner on the Internet. Google Maps is an excellent free service that you can also use as an app on your smartphone as a navigation system.

Find out more
Google Maps Berlin

Berlin has an extensive and well-developed network of public transport that includes underground (U-Bahn) and light-rail trains (S-Bahn) as well as buses and trams, run by BVG and Deutsche Bahn.

No matter where you will stay, you’re sure to get to the Marriott Hotel without any problems. Berlin is divided into the fare zones A, B and C for which you will need an appropriate travel ticket. The fare zone AB includes the urban center of Berlin as well as the area up to the city limits. The fare zone ABC additionally includes Berlin’s surrounding area, BER Airport, and Potsdam Central Station.

Tickets can be purchased at the multilingual ticket machines located on the platforms of S-Bahn and subway stations. On buses, fares are paid to the bus driver, on trams at the ticket machines inside the trains. In larger stations you can also find ticket counters.

Tickets can also be purchased via the free BVG app which can be used in english: https://www.bvg.de/en/subscriptions-and-tickets/all-apps/fahrinfo-app

The best way to get to the Marriott is to use the S+U Postdamer Platz stop, which is practically right next to the hotel. It is a large stop that is served by many forms of public transport:

Underground service
U2

Urban Service
S1, S2, S25, S26

Bus
M41, M48, 200, 300, N2

Find your way
You can easily find out the connections and travel times from your accommodation to Potsdamer Platz using the BVG app mentioned above. Alternatively, Google Maps also works very well to do that.

In general, Berlin offers accommodation in all price categories. Nowadays, hotel rooms are dynamically priced, i.e. prices change with demand and vary depending on which provider you book the room with. It is often worth looking for prices not only on booking platforms, but also directly on the website of the desired hotel.

We strongly recommend staying as close as possible to the venue. Ideally directly at the Marriott Hotel. If you’re on a budget, there are of course cheaper options within a reasonable distance. Single rooms often cost as much as double rooms, so try to share a room.

In addition to hotels, there are also numerous hostels with affordable shared rooms. Another option are vacation apartments, which you can book via Airbnb, for example. They have the advantage that they have a kitchen where you can prepare your meals. If you are traveling with friends, an apartment is a great way to spend time together.

In any case, it definitely makes sense to book your room as soon as possible.

The following list is sorted by distance to the Marriott Hotel. The prices stated are per night and are for orientation purposes only.

Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1
0 m, 0 min. | single room: 245 €, double room: 265 €

Potsdamer Platz 3
130 m, 1 min. | ca. 360 €

Potsdamer Str. 3
350 m, 5 min. | ca. 220 €

Gertrud-Kolmar-Straße 5
450 m, 6 min. | ca. 170 €

Leipziger Str. 132
500 m, 6 min. | ca. 115 €

Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2
550 m, 7 min. | ca. 270 €

Gabriele-Tergit-Promenade 19
750 m, 11 min. | ca. 115 €

Stresemannstraße 95
900 m, 13 min. | ca. 150 €

Anhalter Str. 2
1 km, 14 min. | ca. 130 €

Anhalter Str. 4
1 km, 14 min. | ca. 110 €

Anhalter Str. 6
1 km, 14 min. | ca. 130 €

Leipziger Str. 106-111
1 km, 14 min. | ca. 160 €

Anhalter Str. 8
1,1 km, 15 min. | ca. 120 €

Mauerstraße 81-82
1,1 km, 15 min. | ca. 150 €

Stauffenbergstraße 26
1,1 km, 15 min. | ca. 230 €

Schöneberger Str. 3
1,1 km, 16 min. | ca. 130 €

Zimmerstraße 91
1,1 km, 16 min. | ca. 150 €

Flottwellstraße 45
1,1 km, 16 min. | ca. 140 €

Potsdamer Str. 76
1,2 km, 16 min. | ca. 160 €

Potsdamer Str. 82-84
1,2 km, 17 min. | ca. 80 €

Zimmerstraße 88
1,2 km, 17 min. | ca. 120 €

Stresemannstraße 47
1,3 km, 19 min. | ca. 130 €

Potsdamer Str. 67
1,3 km, 19 min. | ca. 150 €

Potsdamer Straße 90
1,3 km, 19 min. | ca. 160 €

Hallesche Str. 10
1,4 km, 20 min. | ca. 150 €

Potsdamer Str. 82-84
1,4 km, 20 min. | ca. 130 €

Stresemannstraße 49
1,3 km, 18 min. | ca. 135 €

Schützenstraße 11
1,4 km, 20 min. | ca. 140 €

Luckenwalder Str. 12-14
1,5 km, 21 min. | ca. 120 €

Flottwellstraße 18
1,5 km, 21 min. | ca. 110 €

Dennewitzstraße 44
1,5 km, 22 min. | ca. 100 €

Stresemannstraße 66
1,2 km, 18 min. | starting at 25 €

Leipziger Str. 45
1,6 km, 22 min. | ca. 65 €

Tempelhofer Ufer 14
1,7 km, 25 min. | ca. 35 €

Mehringdamm 32
2,3 km, 33 min. | starting at 35 €

Johannisstraße 11
2,4 km, 34 min. | starting at 35 €

Oranienburger Str. 65
2,6 km, 35 min. | starting at 35 €

Lehrter Str. 12
2,9 km, 40 min. | starting at 35 €

Chausseestraße 102
3 km, 42 min. | starting at 80 €

The workshop days go until about 8pm. So you won’t be able to do anything else on these days. If you have never been to Berlin before, we can only encourage you to stay at least a few additional days before or after the retreat to visit the countless sights of the city and experience its unique, vibrant spirit. There’s a lot to discover, depending on your personal interests.

Potsdamer Platz, the place where the Marriott Hotel is located, is a bustling square in Berlin, known for its striking modern architecture, vibrant shopping centers, entertainment venues, and historical significance as a symbol of the city’s post-reunification regeneration.

Tiergarten is Berlin’s largest and most popular inner-city park, offering expansive green spaces, scenic pathways, and notable landmarks such as the Berlin Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate, ideal for relaxation and recreation.

Tip: It is only a 5-minute walk from the Marriott, so you can also spend your lunch break there.

The Brandenburg Gate is an iconic neoclassical monument in Berlin, symbolizing the city’s reunification. This is the most important place to visit.

Alexanderplatz is a bustling public square, known for its vibrant atmosphere, historical significance, and landmarks such as the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) and the World Clock.

The Reichstag is the historic edifice in Berlin that houses the German Bundestag (Parliament), renowned for its impressive glass dome offering panoramic views of the city and symbolizing transparency in government.

The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, also known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, is a poignant and solemn site consisting of 2,711 concrete slabs of varying heights, serving as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.

Checkpoint Charlie is a famous historical site in Berlin, once serving as a key crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, now symbolizing the division and eventual reunification of the city.

Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Berlin, home to five world-renowned museums, showcasing a vast collection of art and antiquities spanning thousands of years of human history.

The Berliner Dom, or Berlin Cathedral, is an impressive Baroque-style cathedral located on Museum Island, featuring a stunning dome, richly decorated interior, and an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

Hackesche Höfe, a series of interconnected courtyards in Berlin, are renowned for their stunning Art Nouveau architecture, trendy boutiques, cafes, and vibrant cultural scene, offering a unique blend of history and modern urban life.

Gendarmenmarkt is one of Berlin’s most beautiful squares, featuring the French Cathedral, the German Cathedral, and the Konzerthaus, and is known for its cultural events and historical charm.

Kurfürstendamm, often referred to as Ku’damm, is Berlin’s most famous shopping boulevard, lined with high-end boutiques, cafes, and historic landmarks, making it a vibrant hub of commerce and culture.

The Berlin Wall Memorial, located on Bernauer Strasse, is a poignant site commemorating the division of Berlin, featuring a preserved section of the Wall, a watchtower, and exhibits that provide deep insights into the city’s divided past.

The East Side Gallery is an open-air gallery in Berlin, featuring over 100 murals painted on the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing freedom and artistic expression after the Wall’s fall.

The Topography of Terror is a historical site and museum in Berlin located on the former grounds of the Nazi secret police, SS, and Gestapo, documenting the horrific crimes and atrocities committed during the Third Reich.

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