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Maps of Berlin
Printed Maps
Most major travel and map publishers produce Berlin city maps in
various shapes and sizes. By far and away the most practical are
the clever folding maps from
German mapmaker Falk -
their patented system makes it easy to use the map like a book,
saving both tourist and seasoned Berliner alike from having to
deal with a large flapping traditional-style spreadable map.
Visitors should note that Berlin's topography is still in flux, and
maps can become quickly outdated. We recommend buying a traditional
spread map for planning your trip and picking up a Falk map when
you arrive - they're available everywhere.
Online Maps
- Stadtplandienst.de
is probably Germany's best provider of online maps. The service is
in German only but it's quite easy to use: just enter the
address you're looking for in the search boxes at the top.
PLZ is the 5 digit postal code (zip code), Ort is the
city, and Straße oder Objekt/Ortsteil is the address
or area you're looking for.
Note: as of summer 2006 Stadtplandienst.de is trying out
a beta version of a new system; the homepage presents you with
a choice of the new system on the left and the old system on the right.
The new system seems a little tricky to use, so we recommend sticking
with the old one for now.
Berlin.de has a customized version
of the Stadtplandienst.de map
here.
- Google.com's map
service has recently been expanded to Europe. The user interface
is in English and it's very easy to use. However the street map
is not 100% accurate and the address search
facility for Berlin is still a little hit-and-miss, so you may
not alway locate the exact place you're looking for. Despite that
the ability to switch between map and satellite views makes it easy
to get an idea of what Berlin looks like.
Click here for a map centred on Berlin.
Map / Simulator Software
If you've ever used Google Earth, you'll like
3D Reality Maps'
three dimensional map of Berlin - a software DVD like a flight simulator
with photo-realistic scenery which allows you to explore the city
and get a feel for how it fits together from the comfort of your
own PC. It costs €49.95 and is available in German and English language
versions; you'll need a fairly recent PC with Windows 2000 / XP.
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