Huge playgrounds, a zoo in the middle of town and history on every corner. Here's what Berlin is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
The EU is bringing in new entry checks, so check the rules on GOV.UK before you book.
May to September is best, when the parks, lakes and beer gardens are at their liveliest. Winter is cold and grey, but December has some of the best Christmas markets in Europe.
One of the world's biggest zoos, right in the city centre.
An old airport turned park. Cycle or scoot down the runways.
A stretch of the wall and a viewing tower, with history told simply.
A giant Brachiosaurus skeleton and a real T. rex.
Trains, planes and boats, with a hands-on science centre next door.
A city beach by the lake, a short S-Bahn ride from the centre.
Yes. It's spacious and green, with playgrounds everywhere and an easy U-Bahn. Older children get a lot out of the Cold War history.
Three to five nights is enough for the main sights with time for parks in between.
No, British passport holders can visit for up to 90 days in any 180 without a visa. New EU entry checks are being brought in, so check GOV.UK before you travel.
Less than London, Paris or Amsterdam. Food is good value, and children under six travel free on public transport.
Put Berlin on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.