Berlin Trip

Scenario B

Kevin and Monica, two Acadia students with majors in German, Music and Theatre Studies. Besides their interests in music, film and theatre they want to explore the "alternative scene" of Berlin but also like sports, especially soccer and hiking.

Trip takes place from October 23-25, 2009

Brendan McGinitie

Matt HoltonLoren Folker

• Transportation to hotel/hostel

A. Leonardo Royal Hotel BerlinOtoo Braun Straße 90

Friedrichshain 10249€55 per night4 stars

B. Wombats City Hostel BerlinVoted best large hostel chain

worldwide €17 per nightAlte Schönhauser Strasse 2,

10119, Berlin

C. Grand Hostel Berlin€12 per nightFree breakfast every morningBar and restaurant in the

hostel Tempelhofer Ufer 14,10963,

Berlin

4 star hotel, in the city center, close to Aleksanderplatz, sauna and fitness facility, wireless, flat screen televisions, cable, mini bars, fully equipped bathrooms

Free city map, free bed sheets, free welcome drink, open 24hrs, all rooms with shower and toilet, free lockers in every room, close to train, free luggage storage, free wireless, bar, laundry facilities, pool table, Breakfast for €3.50.

Newly renovated, large lockable cubbards, luggage room, free map of Berlin, breakfast until 2PM, coffee and cake specialties, bar, music and television room, public internet.

Hotel and TransportationFlight information

Air Canada Flight 613, Halifax, NS- Berlin, Germany Depart: 2:05 PM Halifax, Nova Scotia October 22,2009

Arrive: 8:40 AM Berlin, Germany October 23, 2009$789.00 Per Person

Transportation72 hr pass

€25 per personBerlin Welcomecard

Zone ABCThis permits travel to and from the

airport as well as throughout Berlin.

Hotel/Hostel Location

Friday Morning

BREAKFASTAnna BlumeAddress: Kollwitzstrasse 83, Berlin 10435Price: €25

Option 1Teufelsburg Hike In west Berlin is Teufelsburg. German for Devil’s Mountain,

this artificial hill was created by the allies after the second world war. Highest than the highest natural hill in Berlin, Teufelsburg sits 80 meters above the surrounding Brandenburg plain.

Estimated time: 2.5 hours

Option 2Panzerkutscher Tank Driving

Located in Brandenburg just outside of Berlin, this gives you a chance to drive a T55 tank through the German terrain. You are able to be either the driver or passenger and Panzerkutscher will pick you up from your accomodations free of charge.

€35 each€10 for passenger (each)

Friday Afternoon

LUNCHBarist Am Zwirngraben 13, Berlin 10178€14

Shopping

AlexaThere are 5 levels in this new shopping and leisure center. Alexa offers a mixture of shopping and entertainment with 180 shops of fashion, beauty, electronics and culinary specialties.

Grunerstraße 2010178 Berlin-Mitte Alexanderplatz

Potsdamer Platz ArkadenIn the heart of Berlin Potsdamer Platz combines shops of many different interests. Located next to the shopping center is a casino and also a music theatre.

Alte Potsdamer Straße 710785 Berlin-Tiergarten

Europa CenterSituated diagonally across from the Kaiser-Wilhelm memorial church, the Europa Center is a classic shopping location. It has over 100 shops and numerous restaurants and also has a cinema.

Tauentzienstraße 910789 Berlin-Charlottenburg

Friday Evening

DINNER

MaxwellBergstrasse 22, Berlin 10115€17

Illuminated Berlin Festival of Lights TourExperience fascinating night time magic through Illuminated Berlin. A tour guide takes you through a tour by bus where the whole city is lit up showing you an alternative view of historic Berlin.

€167:00 PM2 hours

Saturday MorningBREAKFASTCafé Lebensart Unter den Linden 69a, Berlin 10117€13.50 each

Berlin Hop on Hop off bus tourThere are 15 stops all around Berlin. The bus stops at many

must see Berlin attractions including: Checkpoint Charlie, Berliner Dom, Pergamon and the enchanting Charlottenburg Palace. You are able to get on and off as many times as you like with your ticket lasting for the full day. The buses run ever 30 minutes. With this tour you have your transportation around Berlin covered until 6PM.

10AM€16 each2hrs for full tour with no stops.

Berlin Insider Bike TourVisit all the main sites of Berlin. Midway experience the pleasure of one of Berlin’s most popular beer gardens.

10.30 AM€20 each4 hours

Discover Berlin Walking TourThis tour covers all the main sites in the city center. The guide

narrates as you walk along the way. Not only do you get to view the city and historic monuments, you also learn fun facts about the city.

€104 hours

Saturday AfternoonLUNCHCafé Hardenberg Hardenberg Strasse 10, Berlin 10623€12

Komische Oper‘Behind the Curtain’ Tour

Take an exclusive tour behind the scenes of the Komische Opera House, home to the most famous performances in Berlin’s history.

€5 (each)4:00PM

Der Schuh des Manitu A parody of Cowboys and Indians genre "Der Schuh des Manitu” is an original musical comedy for the first time live on stage. Experience the spectacle of dancing gay cowboys and indians.

Berlin Theater Des Westens, Kantstraße 12, 10623 Berlin, Germany3:00PM2hours€20 each

Saturday NightDINNERKonnopke’s ImbißSchönhauser Allee 44a, Berlin 10435€10 each

Berlin PhilharmonikerTango Orchestra,Cantango Berlin, Buenos Aires Tangomasterdancers, Manfred Preis. A presentation of TANGO GALA – Rhythm, Emotion, Passion with both and orchestra and dancers.

€24 each, 8 PM

Queen’s “We Will Rock You”Relive the magic of classic rock band Queen through Ben Elton’s musical. Using the music and lyrics of the legendary band, watch ‘Scaramouch ‘ fight the ‘Killer Queen’ in a real ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Theatre am Potsdamer PlatzAlte Potsdamer Straße 710785 Berlin-Tiergarten€39, 8PM

The Blue Man GroupSee the Blue Man Group, whose main character is an enigmatic bald and blue character; an innocent trickster whose inquisitive nature, childlike wonder and shamanic charisma have made him an unlikely hero for people of all ages

Bluemax Theatre, Potsdamer PlatzAlte Potsdamer Straße 710785 Berlin-Tiergarten€39, 8PM

Sunday MorningBREAKFASTJules VerneAddress: Schlüterstraße 61, Berlin 10625Price: €14

Bauhaus Archiv Also known as the Museum of design, it displays the presentation of history and impact of the Bauhaus, the most important school of architecture ,design and art in the 20th century.

Klingelhöferstraße 13-14, Berlin 10785Free (option of guided tour, €6)Hours: 10 am – 5pm

Berlinische GalerieThe state museum of photography , architecture and film. Combines elements of the National Gallery and the City Museum, mixing both international and national history.

Alte Jakobstraße 124,10969 Berlin Kreuzberg€3 eachHours: 10 am- 6pm

Alte Nationalgalerie The Old National Gallery shows a collection of classical, romantic,

impressionist and early modernist artwork. It is a designated world heritage site.

Bodestraße 1-310178 Berlin Mitte€6 eachHours: 10am- 6pm

Sunday Afternoon

LUNCHDresslerUnter der Linden 39, Berlin 10117€18

Soccer match Hertha Berlin VS. Wolfsburg

Hosted at Hertha Berlin‘s home stadium, The Olympiastadion against Wolfsburg. The stadium holds 75,000.

3:30 PM €14.50 each

Sunday Evening

DINNER HonigmondBorsigstrasse 28, Berlin 10115€15 each

Flight Home:• Austrian Airlines Flight 276 ,Departs: 7:55pm from Berlin(TXL) • Arrives: 9:10pm in Vienna(VIE) • Austrian Airlines Flight 71 Departs: 11:20am from Vienna(VIE) • Vienna(VIE) Arrives: 3:05pm in Toronto(YYZ) • Austrian Airlines Flight 8277 Departs: 5:10pm from Toronto (YYZ)• Arrives: 8:10pm in Halifax(YHZ)