Avoid These Areas in Berlin – The Ultimate Guide for Beginners
For one to plan well for a trip to be undertaken in Berlin, there is the need to learn some of the best ways of getting around as well as the areas to avoid due to high insecurity. Anyway, like every metropolis, Berlin might be considered totally safe or totally unsafe; it possesses some districts which are preferably avoid at night. In this guide, we shall describe a few areas that you should better avoid to minimize inconvenience.
1. Neukölln
Neukölln with its already mentioned cultural and ethnic diversity is one of the most dangerous areas of Berlin with the average levels of safety for the society. From the perspectives of new-comers, it is better to start visiting other more friendly neighborhoods and then gradually incline toward Neukölln. Nevertheless, if you are a bold tourist or concerned with the gothic or queer culture ,it is advisable to be more careful whenever you are in this part of town.
2. Kottbusser Tor
Kottbusser Tor is one of the famous places in the neighborhood of Kreuzberg which contains many bars and clubs. However, the area is infamous for its drug-associated incidents or occurrences, most of which occur during the night time. One should be alert and quit visiting the par area especially in the evening when one is alone. On the streets that are near vicinity there are often crowds and from time to time, one hears of cases where people have had their pockets picked. The places of interest are found close to the haunted house and are recommended for visiting during the day but at night the place transforms into a different one and so the caution is needed.
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Alexanderplatz at Night
Alexanderplatz is a central square in Berlin, and being a modes of transport center, incessantly busy throughout the day and night. The politics here is relatively secure in the daytime although it is safer to avoid moving around this area during the night especially if alone. Like any other tourists’ attraction center, it has its share of pickpockets and people who seek to defraud the unsuspecting tourists. It is advisable to stay in areas that are well lit and where there are many people around and ensure one is safety conscious about their property.
4. Marzahn-Hellersdorf
Marzahn-Hellersdorf is located in a periphery of Berlin, and it is not commonly associated with tourism attractions and destinations. The area is relatively quiet and safe, although it was said to be boring and with little or no activities for tourists. As for me, if a person doesn’t have much time on his hands or wants to have diverse city emotions, it is better to concentrate on the central parts of Berlin.
5. Moabit
Such districts as Moabit in the northwest of Berlin is also unknown for tourists. As much as this may be fine during light moments, it would be safer to approach strange locations with a certain degree of care when in the evening. Originally, it is quite dull and to be frank, there are not many interesting things to do in Moabit so it is advisable to go and visit some other better parts of Berlin.
6. Wedding
Wedding is a neighborhood in the northwest part of Berlin and, probably, it is not as interesting for tourists as some other areas of the capital of Germany. In some aspects, having a local guide is necessary to consider in Wedding. For the first-timers who do not want to get lost and cash-strapped to get a more tourist orientation, it is advisable to focus on the most popular parts of the city.
Conclusion
Berlin draws tourists because it is friendly and interesting; moreover, because most of the districts can be considered safe for travelers. Nevertheless, one have to know some areas which can be not so safe for getting , especially if you are the first time in this city. If you avoid these places or at least be alert while on sightseeing in some of the most visited areas then you will have a good and safer time touring the social light of Germany.
Disclaimer:
The knowledge presented in this blog post is a result of general knowledge and If you agree to disagree, I would like to remind you to read this blog post for informational purposes only. This work is not exhaustive, and it is advisable to make additional research and use own discretion while taking a look at the lacking knowledge areas.
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