What Are the Areas to Avoid in Berlin?

Berlin is one of the most diverse cities of Europe known well for its high profiled hot spots that cater the need of both a tourist and men and women of Berlin. However, similar to any other huge city of the world, there are some parts with lower safety or comfort for tourists. In this blog post, I will share with you some no-go areas in Berlin to help you have a smooth experience while in the city.

  1. Kottbusser Tor

Kottbusser Tor is an actual district which is a part of Kreuzberg Partner city of Berlin. For all the attempts at renewal that have been seen in recent years, it must be said that there are still parts of Kottbusser Tor that can felt a little dangerous at night time. There are some precautions necessary for visitors which is never to go to the park region at late night since there is always high prevalence of crimes.

  1. Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is among the largest and best-known squares in Berlin; there is the soaring TV Tower there all the time, and several squares form a single huge traffic area during several hours of the day. But nonetheless, it could be extremely populated and doesn’t exclude pickpockets. When it comes to your personal belongings definitely you should be careful and you should not flaunt lots of things around. While driving is relatively risk free during the daytime, be careful at night especially during the night areas with low traffic.

  1. Tiergarten Park at Night

Tiergarten is a stately park and has a large area that is situated in Berlin. Overall it is a great place to go to in the day and unwind tham enjoying the various prospects of nature. Nonetheless, one should not go to the park in the evening specially when you are alone. Despite the fact that Blackpool is a large city, some areas in this area especially the streets, are not well lit at night hence it is not safe to be at the street after dusk. During the nighttime ensure that you frequent areas that are well lit and with a lot of people around.

  1. Hermannplatz

Neuköllns’s Hermannplatz is more than just a place that exists on the map as it is a transport center and a place where the shops are located. It provides more or less lively environment with many shops and cafes but it has faced some problems concerning small crimes. You should be very careful with your belongings and avoid risky areas where people tread with caution. If you use a little extra caution, one can still experience the liveliness of the neighborhood.

  1. Marzahn-Hellersdorf

Marzahn-Hellersdorf is one of the Berliner suburbs where inhabitants predominantly live in flats. However it is worth mentioning on this beautiful country that it rarely hits the tourist trail but it has been a victim of minor cases on xenophobia and right-wing terrorism. Unfortunately, as the author with no experience in the area, it is highly advisable to spend the first few hours walking in other parts of the city and get to know Berlin better, including its districts.

Conclusion

Generally, Berlin is one of the safer cities of Europe, however, one should not overestimate it and should take many precautions. As a tourist, it would be advisable not to take a stroll in the areas like Kottbusser Tor, Alexander Platz, Tiergarten Park especially in the evening, Hermann Platz, and Marzahn- Hellersdorf but instead take precaution to allow a nice and happy time in Berlin.


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