A vast ghost airport - you probably won't see anybody about, but don't hesitate to come in. Hitler's and Albert Speer's pride, Tempelhof had to be closed in 2004, but still operates some flights.

U-Bahn Platz der Luftbrücke

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An independent city bordering Berlin with it's own unique character. It's full of wonderful churches and the old town hall is not to be missed. A must see is Parc Sansouci - allow a whole day to see it all.

Only 30-45 minutes from Mitte on Line 7 of the S-bahn. Direct line to Potsdam Hautbanhof (Potsdam city centre).

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Over 1km of Berlin Wall decorated with graffiti art. The best place to view the remaining wall - no tourists

Muhlenstrasse by River Spree, U-bahn Warschauer Strasse

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The former demonstration boulevard of the GDR, the Allee is a unique site, offering a glimpse into the political and architechtural past of East Germany. It has integrated itself well into the West, offering various shops and restaurants. There is a wonderful beer shop along the Allee offering at least 300 different brews; just a little more enticement if you're into that kind of thing...

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The Palast der Republik's ugly copper shell is a familiar site to anyone who has been to this part of Berlin. A former parliament building for the GDR, it was built by Erich Honicker to show off the wonders of socialism to international visitors. Since 1990 it's been closed because of problems caused by (British-supplied) asbestos. This has now been stripped out - along with much of the interior in preparation for redevelopment, and the building is now safe for visitors.

Tours are conducted, in German only. They run hourly on weekend afternoons during September and October, ahead of the building's demolition next year.

Tours advertised on the fence of the Palast on Unter den Linden. Nearest station Alexanderplatz.

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Go for the Daniel Libeskind building. Go for the eery emptiness of the box rooms. Go for the art and history, but mostly go to see the genius of Daniel Libeskind.

www.juedisches-museum-berlin.de/site/EN/homepage.php

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See the "last built European Boulevard" by taking a walk eastwards from the astonishing Alexanderplatz. Take a look at the Cinema International with its fabulous lobby. By passing the Strausberger Platz you will enter Karl-Marx-Allee with its splendid and opulent façades (built in the early 1950s by socialist workers using war ruins). It was east Berlin's pride and aorta and, now again, there are nice cafes, art galleries and the street's sheer monumentality will take your breath.

Karl-Marx-Allee; nearest U-Bahn: Alexanderplatz or Strausberger Platz (U5)

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It's a museum that tells the story of Checkpoint Charlie and those who tried to cross the wall in the bad old days of the divided city. The stories of those divided by the wall are really moving, and the tales of those who made it across the divide are astounding in their ingenuity. I spent hours here, even though it's just a small building, as there is just so much to take in.

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You'll also recognise this airport if you've seen the third Indiana Jones film which stars Sean Connery. It doubled as the zeppelin terminal when Indy and dad were leaving Hitler's Berlin

U-Bahn Platz der Luftbrücke

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A medieval brick fortress set on an island in the vast Havel river. Climb the Juliana tower for fabulous views of Spandau's centre.

Nearest u-bahn station is Zitadelle on line 7. Just a 10 minute walk down the busy main road between Berlin and Spandau.

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A suburb of old West Berlin which still feels like a medieval village a million miles away from Berlin. Full of 12 and 13th century timber-framed houses straight from a children's story. Off the tourist trail but it's worth seeing for an idea of how Berlin was before the wall was erected.

U-bahn line 7 will take you into heart of Spandau.

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Bank designed by Frank Gehry. The restrained facade hides a glazed atrium housing an amazing sculptural steel clad chamber. Tours on Monday morning or admire from the bank lobby.

Pariser Platz, next to Brandenburg Gate

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A sumptuous palace, more fit for a fairytale queen than the wife of Friedrich I. Replete with intricately networked galleries and stairwells, and a majestic cupola. Head west on the U Bahn and get schlosst in the imperial splendour of its labyrinthine interior. The lavish ballrooms and bedchambers serve as a seamless conduit to the late 1700s when Freddy built this Beckhamesque summer-home for his bride Sophie-Charlotte.

The highlight is the west wing; packed to its gilded ceilings with generous rococo detail that would have Mr. Llewellyn Bowen prostrating himself on the parquet floors in awe of the designer’s decadent lack of restraint. The audio guide is a must and its sophistication is in keeping with the rest of the grandeur.

There’s a stunning backdrop to boot; marbled lawns and immaculate hedgerows, good enough to eat. These evocative gardens, delectably manicured in French Baroque, are wistfully nostalgic. More magical Prussian history than you can shake a pretzel at.

Charlottenburg, Altes Schloss
Spandauer Damm 20-24
14059 Berlin
Tel.: 32 091-440
www.spsg.de

[Line U2, Sophie-Charlotte-Platz]

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Berliners would say I am crazy but I was quite intrigued by the former Eastern neighbourhood of Schöneweide. The facades of the buildings show many aspects of the Communisty way of life, and people's attitudes too. Not far from it, there is a beautiful park called Köpenick. It is definitely worth visiting - if you want to see real life rather than playing safe and seeing only what is touristy.

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