Berlin's tourism development
Berlin has established itself as one of the most popular city destinations internationally. Before the coronavirus pandemic, which hit the world and Berlin tourism hard in 2020, Berlin celebrated the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 2019 and ranked at third place for European city trips after London and Paris with over 34 million overnight stays by around 14 million guests in hotels and guesthouses.
After the challenging years of the pandemic, Berlin tourism is now showing signs of recovery. The industry is seeing clear upward trends in 2023 and 2024, with stabilising guest numbers and overnight stays. Interest in the German capital is unbroken. Thanks to innovative events, sustainable tourism concepts and its cultural diversity, Berlin as a city of freedom remains a magnet for travellers from all over the world.
Berlin is still home to the spirit of freedom. This special atmosphere attracts artists from all over the world and has brought us internationally renowned major events such as Christo’s Wrapped Reichstag in 1995, the MoMA, hosted twice by the city in 2004 and 2007, or exhibitions by such globally renowned artists as Ai Weiwei. The Fan Mile for the 2006 FIFA World Cup or the 2024 European Championship has also gained legendary status, with Berlin presenting its own inimitable character on the grand stage – cosmopolitan and hospitable.
Since the Fall of the Wall, there has been a fivefold increase in the number of hotel guests until 2019, Berlin is growing steadily and remains in a constant state of development - the State Opera House Unter den Linden is back, the James Simon Gallery was opened, completing Berlin's Museum Island, and the Humboldt Forum also opened its doors. With the opening of the capital's airport BER, a modern air hub connects Berlin with all major hubs in Europe.
