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Berlin – The City that Trees Built

Re-established as the country’s capital in 1990, Berlin is one of the ten largest cities in Europe, with an area of 891.7 km2 (344.3 sq mi). The population of Berlin is approximately 3,769,495 people (est. December 2020). The population of the urban area of Berlin is approximately 4,473,101. The population of the metro region of Berlin is approximately 6,144,600. Reunification following the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 had an understandably dramatic impact on the city. However, there is significant evidence that the response to this cultural and economic upheaval proved successful on essential fronts placing Berlin among the most significant business locations of the world.

Berlin Economy

Reunification of the city brought mixed blessings in terms of Berlin’s economy. Unemployment, for example, has been a significant problem exacerbated by the closing of inefficient East German industries. At the same time, however, the city has benefited from massive private and public investment aimed at modernization and infrastructure integration. As a result, Berlin now has the best communications network in Germany. This kind of investment, estimated to reach more than EUR 100 billion by 2003, creates difficulties and has left the city in massive debt.

Following reunification, increases in spending outstripped increases in income by 3 percent, and the interest on the resulting debt alone currently requires about a tenth of the city’s budget. However, measures to limit this problem are being developed, including reductions in the police force and court system, giving responsibility for the maintenance of significant museums to the federal government, and negotiating with the unions to save over EUR 460 million a year. It is also possible that the federal government will assist if the city proves it has spending under control.

With a workforce of approximately 2 million, the economy itself has seen a reduction in the prominence of the industrial sector and simultaneous growth in the service, science, and research sectors. Primary industries include electrical, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, heavy machinery, and equipment manufacture.

Tourism is also on the increase, and Berlin is now the most popular tourist destination in the country. More than a third of employees work in the service sector, an increase of nearly 48 percent since 1989, another third work in manufacturing and industry, about a seventh in trade and transport, and nearly a fifth in government.

In general, large businesses are in the minority, with approximately 94 percent of companies having less than 200 employees.

In keeping with the country, the city’s economic growth is limited, and unemployment is generally more significant than the national average. However, the future is looking brighter. To begin with, manufacturing employment, which fell dramatically after reunification, appears to have leveled off.

The city is cheaper and more forward-thinking than many in Germany and, as a result, is encouraging young people to settle there. The city is attracting new firms, with tens of thousands registering every year. In 1998, the number of businesses starting up surpassed the number of companies that folded by more than two and a half thousand, and this trend seems to be continuing. In the fourth quarter of 2001 alone, there was an excess of nearly 1,500 new companies.

Larger prestigious companies, including Daimler Chrysler, Sony, Hertie, and  Berliner Volksbank, have all established the new Potsdamer Platz development.

Berlin – Standard of Living

Germany’s general standard of living is excellent, with per capita GDP amongst the highest in the European Union at over €40,105.

The city’s cultural heritage is second to none, and there are more than 160 museums, approximately 150 theatres, three opera houses, and eight symphonic orchestras. The Numerous cafes, bars, beer halls, and nightclubs located throughout the city cater to all tastes.

The city’s air quality is improving, and pollution by SO2 and dust has been reducing since 1976 to about 20 percent and 60 percent, respectively. The levels of SO2 are comparable in both East and West Berlin. However, the concentration of dust is higher in the city’s eastern part.

Berlin Infrastructure

Access to the city of Berlin is well provided via a highly developed transport infrastructure. On October 31st, 2020, Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI) airport was opened, and since then it promised to transform Berlin into a major center of international air traffic. The motorway ring surrounding Berlin has connections to five further motorways, making the city easily accessible from all parts of the country. Work is underway to widen many of the roads that constitute this network.

The local transport system is very efficient, and prices are moderate. As a testament to this fact, it is extremely popular with residents, and only about 56 percent of households in Berlin have a car. Modern, comfortable trains that require less energy to run than their original 1930s counterparts have primarily replaced the S-Bahn (Rapid Rail System) trains. The network and the stations have also been undergoing significant refurbishment. Several of Berlin’s underground lines are undergoing modernization, and some are being extended. Several of the tram routes are also being extended.

Cargo transport is a significant feature in the Berlin region and growing annually. Three main centers facilitate this on the city’s outskirts, dedicated to providing an interface between mainline and local traffic and several centers within the city to enable localized delivery. Ten million tonnes of cargo are expected to pass through these centers annually by 2030.

Berlin Workforce

Berlin is a youthful city, and over half of the working population are less than 40 years of age. The education level of the working population is relatively high, with nearly half being classed as skilled workers and more than a third having graduated from an advanced school.

The Amazing Berlin – Why We Love It.

Germany’s capital Berlin is the nation’s leading political and cultural center. Berlin has over 3.7 million inhabitants, making it the second biggest city in Europe. The city is also a federal state!

After the Berlin Wall fell, the city became one of the most exciting and exciting cities in the whole world. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for museums and art exhibitions, bars and clubs, historical sites, exciting architecture, music shows, theater, or something completely different. Chances are, you’ll find it here.

There are too many theaters to name them all here. The best-known theaters are the “Berliner Ensemble,” the “Volksbühne,” the “Schaubühne,” the “Theater des Westens,” the “Renaissance-Theater,” the “Deutsche Theater Berlin,” the “Maxim-Gorki-Theater,” and the “Friedrichstadtpalast.” Every year they bring dozens of productions to the city. Even if your German isn’t that good, you’ll find a dramatic show in English somewhere in the city!

If you prefer the Opera you can choose between the “Staatsoper Unter den Linden”, the “Deutsche Oper” and the “Komische Oper”. The “Deutsche Oper” (German Opera) is the biggest of the three.

Berlin is also known for its annual international film festival, “Berlinale.” It’s one of the world’s leading film festivals, and it is considered the largest publicly-attended film festival in the world. A film trade fair held simultaneously to the “Berlinale,” called the European Film Market, is a major industry meeting for the international film circuit.

When it comes to museums, you’ll have plenty to choose from. The best start would probably be the Museum Island in the central district of Berlin. It’s the home of Altes Museum (Old Museum), the Neues Museum (New Museum), the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery), the Bode Museum, and the Pergamon Museum. There are more museums in town, but you could easily spend one week just exploring these five. All of them show unique architecture and changing exhibitions. While you’re there, don’t forget to visit the Berlin Cathedral. It’s nearby and worth a look, especially on a sunny day.

From there, you could walk to the “Pariser Platz,” where the world-famous Brandenburg Gate is located. From there, it’s just a few meters to the “Reichstag, “the building that now houses the “Bundestag,” the federal legislative body in Germany. It was built between 1884 and 1894.

But despite all the history and culture, Berlin is also well known for its nightlife. You’d have a tough time finding a city with a more active club and bar scene anywhere in the world. If you’re looking to party, Berlin is the place to be.

Berlin has everything a party-goer needs, from nice jazz bars with live music to dark and crowded underground clubs. But don’t forget to sleep once in a while.