This is a nice open area of Berlin, with many little shops and eateries. The world clock is a structure from the days of the Berlin Wall. It shows the time difference if countries around the world and a great spot to use as a meeting point

Visited for the Christmas Market just as night was falling. Great range of stalls and one of the better markets. Although there is a lot of commonality to them all. Other sites are here, passing on the German names, the town hall, elaborate fountain, church and the modern drum like clock.

It smells bad, its dirty, homeless people at the park, garbidges on the streets, broken glasses. On the other hand it is full of shops and with good transportation. If you seek for any kind of info dont ask the germans they won't answer you in english even if they know how to speak. Ask the immigrants, most of them they know how to speak english, they are more polite and helpful.

This is the very heart of Berlin - literally where east met west and slap bang in the middle of town. The area does feel a little run down but is nevertheless is bustling and full of life with all the usual shops and services and a short walk to the River. As one of the main interchanges everyone will pass through here at some point.

Stayed at the Holiday Inn Express near Alexanderplatz. Very clean, lovely staff, excellent breakfasts. Location great for visiting the places of interest. Nice walk by river at rear of hotel and plenty of reasonable eating places nearby. People helpful and no sign of trouble.