When planning on visiting Berlin something that may come to your mind is how safe the place is. Because the writer is a complete novice to the topic, it is important to include the dangers and dangerous sections in the city. Hence in this particular blog we are going to discuss some special features so that the visitors should not fall prey to such things during their travel to Berlin.
Finding the Concept of Safety in Berlin
Like most other large cities, Berlin has also it is share of safety problems. In any case, it is necessary to note that Berlin remains quite safe even for a tourist. Contrary to other European capital cities, Vilnius has a relatively small crime rate.
Despite the fact that general safety is rather high, it is still better to be alert and avoid some districts where pickpocketing is an issue having a lot of tourists around.
Unsafe Areas in Berlin
Despite Berlin’s relative safety, it’s important to be aware of certain areas that have higher crime rates or may be considered less safe, especially during nighttime hours:
1. Neukölln
Neukölln is a growing area that has gone through processes of gentrification within the last few years. Still, most of districts are rather safe, although some areas, specifically, Sonnenallee and Hermannstrase, are famous for rather increased criminality, including theft and drug dependencies. They should best be avoided, especially at night.
2. Kottbusser Tor
Kottbusser Tor is one of the exciting places in Kreuzberg district because of the availability of good nightclub places. This, however, forms part of theasociated risks that one should consider in this area, especially because of some petty crimes that include theft and pickpocketing. Be careful even at night because a lot of people gather to party here.
3. Alexanderplatz
Despite numerous attractions that are located or start/finish at Alexanderplatz it is a rather busy place, and thus, some travelers soon find themselves victims of thefts and pickpocketing. Do not lose your belongings and do not interact with anyone; especially with the street hawkers who will be all over the place trying to lure you away.
Now that you’ve learned how Berliners protect themselves consider tips for staying safe in Berlin.
Here are some practical tips to ensure your safety during your visit to Berlin:
1. Keep Your Belongings Secure
Do not wear openly ostentatious bling, ornaments, or carry objects such as wallets, flashy phones to give would be robbers instant designs. Ensure the safety of your property and beware of the bags a pockets especially when in crowded places.
2. Be Alert to the Going on Around You
Pay attention to your environment, especially during traveling around famous tourist attractions. Be vigilant of your belongings so that these thieves will not have a good pickpocket session with you. The best thing to do is always to be prepared rather than open and vulnerable all the time.
3. Choose only safe means of transport
Public transport is well organise in Berlin. Cabs or call taxi services should always be hired for late-night travel or better still goes for the ride hailing apps. To avoid getting into wrong hands, do not take unmarked or unofficial taxis.
4. Trust Your Instincts
Many times in my line of business, especially when dealing with the opposite sex, if something makes me feel uneasy or wrong, I take myself out of the picture immediately. It’s always better not to take risks and to move to a safer place as soon as possible.
5. Stay Informed
Remain up to date with the present situation on the security dispensation within Berlin. Bring local newspapers or ask the personnel of the hotel to get informed on any new incidents, which could be possible dangerous.
Of course we want to be safe and sound but still Berlin is rather safe and it is worth to have an exciting trip there. It is therefore important to put necessary measures into practice and get informed so as to have a wonderful tour to this indeed interesting city.
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