View Poll Results: Please vote for the activities you are interested in
Tour of the old Tempelhof Airport
19
86.36%
Historic Berlin tour
11
50.00%
Berlin street art tour and workshop
4
18.18%
Spree River cruise
9
40.91%
Underground Berlin tour looking at the Berlin Wall and escape routes
18
81.82%
Anything else you would like to see (please post suggestions in the thread)
0
0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll
Sep 29, 2016, 1:30 pm
Last edit by: arollins
Hi Guys
Feel free to add your arrival/departure and hotel information below.
*A Flyer
The BerlinDo Map
The Intinerary
Thursday 6 October
Welcome Drinks
Time: 18:00
Venue: John Muir
Address: Skalitzerstrasse 51, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Gorlitzer Bahnhof
Please have cash to pay your tab.
Dinner
Time: 20:00
Venue: Hasir Ocakbasi Restaurant
Address: Adalbertstrasse 12, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Kottbusser Tor
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Friday 7 October
Berlin Express Tour
Time: 09:50 for 10:00
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Brandenburg Gate
Free time to find lunch and explore the area. Perhaps try and get a booking to visit the Reichstag Dome, head to the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe or take a walk through the Tiergarten.
Rebel Berlin Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Pariser Platz/Brandenburg Gate (outside French Embassy)
Closest Transport: S+U Brandenburger Tor
Ending Point: Schillingbrucke, Berlin-Friedichshain
Dinner
Time: 19:00
Venue: Weihenstephaner Berlin
Address: Hackeschermarkt, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S Hackeschermarkt
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Beer Tour
Leaving after we have finished dinner in two groups. We will head on different routes to avoid overcrowding.
Saturday 8 October
Tempelhof Airport Tour
Time: 09:15 at Meeting Point for 09:45 at Tempelhof Airport
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Tour Start: Tempelhof Airport General Aviation Terminal, Tempelhofer Damm 1-7
Closest Transport: U Platz der Luftbrucke
Free time to find lunch and return to Gendarmenmarkt for the Spies and Escapes Tour. Maybe checkout Mehringdamm (home to some of Berlin's most famous Currywurst (Curry 36) and Doner Kebap (Mustafa's)) or head back into the centre of town.
Spies and Escapes Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Mauerpark
Dinner
Time: 19:30
Venue: Maximilians
Address: Friedrichstrasse 185-190, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte
Please have cash to pay for drinks.
Sunday 9 October
Brunch
Time: 09:30 at Meeting Point for 10:00 at Restaurant
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Venue: Hofbrau Berlin
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 30, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S+U Alexanderplatz
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Cruise
Time: 12:15 for 12:30 (Do Not Be Late!)
Meeting Point: Stern und Kreis Schiffahrtstelle Reichstag Ufer/Friedrich Strasse
Closest Transport: S+U Friedrichstrasse
Flights
Example User: Arrive BA001 06OCT 1000, Depart BA002 09OCT 2000
polkacat: Arrive BA992 06OCT 13:45, Depart BA991 11OCT 11:00
gvdIAD: Arrive SN2581 06OCT 11:10, Depart 4U8460 10OCT 12:55
violist: Arr by land; depart UA 963 11OCT 09:40
cistavoda: Arrive BA8493 07OCT 15:40, Depart AY918 08OCT 19:10
NewbieRunner: Arrive LH192 06OCT 17:55, Depart LH201 09OCT 19:45
kirkwoodj: Arrive LH184 07OCT 13:55, Depart LH2045 09OCT 18:00
arollins & +1 Arrive BA992 06OCT 13:45, Depart BA991 11OCT 11:00
Hotel
Example User: Hilton Gendarmenmarkt
polkacat: Grand Hyatt Berlin
gvdIAD: Hampton Berlin West (06OCT-07OCT), Hilton Gendarmenmarkt (07OCT-10OCT)
restlessinRNO: Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz (Oct.6), Hilton Gendarmenmarkt (Oct.7-10).
violist: Hampton Berlin West
cistavoda: Radisson Blu Berlin
NewbieRunner: Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt (06-08OCT), Hilton Gendarmenmarkt (08-09OCT)
kirkwoodj: Hilton Berlin
arollins: Park Inn Radisson (Oct 6-11)
Feel free to add your arrival/departure and hotel information below.
*A Flyer
The BerlinDo Map
The Intinerary
Thursday 6 October
Welcome Drinks
Time: 18:00
Venue: John Muir
Address: Skalitzerstrasse 51, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Gorlitzer Bahnhof
Please have cash to pay your tab.
Dinner
Time: 20:00
Venue: Hasir Ocakbasi Restaurant
Address: Adalbertstrasse 12, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Kottbusser Tor
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Friday 7 October
Berlin Express Tour
Time: 09:50 for 10:00
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Brandenburg Gate
Free time to find lunch and explore the area. Perhaps try and get a booking to visit the Reichstag Dome, head to the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe or take a walk through the Tiergarten.
Rebel Berlin Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Pariser Platz/Brandenburg Gate (outside French Embassy)
Closest Transport: S+U Brandenburger Tor
Ending Point: Schillingbrucke, Berlin-Friedichshain
Dinner
Time: 19:00
Venue: Weihenstephaner Berlin
Address: Hackeschermarkt, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S Hackeschermarkt
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Beer Tour
Leaving after we have finished dinner in two groups. We will head on different routes to avoid overcrowding.
Saturday 8 October
Tempelhof Airport Tour
Time: 09:15 at Meeting Point for 09:45 at Tempelhof Airport
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Tour Start: Tempelhof Airport General Aviation Terminal, Tempelhofer Damm 1-7
Closest Transport: U Platz der Luftbrucke
Free time to find lunch and return to Gendarmenmarkt for the Spies and Escapes Tour. Maybe checkout Mehringdamm (home to some of Berlin's most famous Currywurst (Curry 36) and Doner Kebap (Mustafa's)) or head back into the centre of town.
Spies and Escapes Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Mauerpark
Dinner
Time: 19:30
Venue: Maximilians
Address: Friedrichstrasse 185-190, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte
Please have cash to pay for drinks.
Sunday 9 October
Brunch
Time: 09:30 at Meeting Point for 10:00 at Restaurant
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Venue: Hofbrau Berlin
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 30, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S+U Alexanderplatz
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Cruise
Time: 12:15 for 12:30 (Do Not Be Late!)
Meeting Point: Stern und Kreis Schiffahrtstelle Reichstag Ufer/Friedrich Strasse
Closest Transport: S+U Friedrichstrasse
Flights
Example User: Arrive BA001 06OCT 1000, Depart BA002 09OCT 2000
polkacat: Arrive BA992 06OCT 13:45, Depart BA991 11OCT 11:00
gvdIAD: Arrive SN2581 06OCT 11:10, Depart 4U8460 10OCT 12:55
violist: Arr by land; depart UA 963 11OCT 09:40
cistavoda: Arrive BA8493 07OCT 15:40, Depart AY918 08OCT 19:10
NewbieRunner: Arrive LH192 06OCT 17:55, Depart LH201 09OCT 19:45
kirkwoodj: Arrive LH184 07OCT 13:55, Depart LH2045 09OCT 18:00
arollins & +1 Arrive BA992 06OCT 13:45, Depart BA991 11OCT 11:00
Hotel
Example User: Hilton Gendarmenmarkt
polkacat: Grand Hyatt Berlin
gvdIAD: Hampton Berlin West (06OCT-07OCT), Hilton Gendarmenmarkt (07OCT-10OCT)
restlessinRNO: Crowne Plaza Potsdamer Platz (Oct.6), Hilton Gendarmenmarkt (Oct.7-10).
violist: Hampton Berlin West
cistavoda: Radisson Blu Berlin
NewbieRunner: Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt (06-08OCT), Hilton Gendarmenmarkt (08-09OCT)
kirkwoodj: Hilton Berlin
arollins: Park Inn Radisson (Oct 6-11)
1st Berlin Do - 7 to 9 October 2016
Sep 5, 2016, 9:58 pm
#301
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Democratic People's Republic of Victoria
Programs: First Time Flyer
Posts: 833
Regrettably I am a scratching... Who knew buying and selling a house (to live in) was so much effort?
My aforementioned flights have been moved out to May 2017, so the previous availability may now be available if anyone is looking.
My aforementioned flights have been moved out to May 2017, so the previous availability may now be available if anyone is looking.
Sep 6, 2016, 3:21 am
#302
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: FRA
Programs: M&M, A3*G, Flying Blue, HHonors
Posts: 110
gvdIAD hit part of the nail on the head. I've been in touch with multiple restaurants and finding ones which would accommodate the size of group we have, provide flexibility in terms of meals and offer a compelling price point was challenging.
Maximillian's does offer a Berlin cuisine buffet but I opted against this to ensure that there was a range of food that would be suitable to all guests. Unfortunately, the Berlin menu was far more limited in terms of vegetarian options and, while I'm not opposed to the Prussian dishes, the Bavarian menu is more appealing to a wider range of people.
If there is a clamouring for the Berlin buffet, I can look into changing this but I'll also need to check how many vegetarians we have (if any).
For the sake of transparency, and so people can clamour for it, this is the Prussian Menu:
Maximillian's does offer a Berlin cuisine buffet but I opted against this to ensure that there was a range of food that would be suitable to all guests. Unfortunately, the Berlin menu was far more limited in terms of vegetarian options and, while I'm not opposed to the Prussian dishes, the Bavarian menu is more appealing to a wider range of people.
If there is a clamouring for the Berlin buffet, I can look into changing this but I'll also need to check how many vegetarians we have (if any).
For the sake of transparency, and so people can clamour for it, this is the Prussian Menu:
Thanks also for informing the participants of typical Berlin food
(some may sound weird in English because they're hard to translate as there is no equivalent in anglo-saxon countries' cuisine)
Sep 9, 2016, 8:31 am
#303
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: FRA
Programs: M&M, A3*G, Flying Blue, HHonors
Posts: 110
unfortunately I have to cancel my attendance 
due to work issues.
Too bad - I had been looking forward to meeting fellow FTers and re-exploring my birth city.
Thanks again to *A Flyer for all your efforts.
Hope you guys will have heaps of fun!
due to work issues.Too bad - I had been looking forward to meeting fellow FTers and re-exploring my birth city.
Thanks again to *A Flyer for all your efforts.
Hope you guys will have heaps of fun!
Sep 9, 2016, 8:56 am
#304
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: IAD, DCA, BWI
Programs: SPG-Plat, AA-Gold, DL-Plat
Posts: 41
I'm coming to the DO solo and trying to be the most economical about lodging so I can purchase more beer and delicious German cuisine. Does anyone have an extra spot in their hotel room for the weekend? I would really appreciate it!
Sep 14, 2016, 1:00 pm
#305
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LHR- ish
Programs: MUCCI, BA Blue
Posts: 4,295
Just realised I completely missed out on the event registration. I really should check FT more often. And turn PM notifications back on
eta It's let me register. We'll see how this works out
eta It's let me register. We'll see how this works out
Last edited by exilencfc; Sep 14, 2016 at 1:10 pm
Sep 15, 2016, 1:09 pm
#306
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CBR
Programs: QF WP, AC*G
Posts: 1,223
Sep 16, 2016, 7:05 am
#308
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CBR
Programs: QF WP, AC*G
Posts: 1,223
The Sunday Brunch venue is now confirmed as Hofbrauhaus Berlin. They offer a wide ranging brunch with dishes to suit everyone for €12.90pp payable on site.
While it is more Bavarian food, my other selections were not available for a group of our size.
While it is more Bavarian food, my other selections were not available for a group of our size.
Sep 16, 2016, 11:39 am
#311
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
http://www.hofbraeu-wirtshaus.de/en/bavarian-brunch/
(yeah I'm lazy and posted the english translation)
Spitze!
(yeah I'm lazy and posted the english translation)
Spitze!
Sep 16, 2016, 4:10 pm
#312
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,419
http://www.hofbraeu-wirtshaus.de/en/bavarian-brunch/
(yeah I'm lazy and posted the english translation)
Spitze!
(yeah I'm lazy and posted the english translation)
Spitze!
Sep 29, 2016, 1:28 pm
#315
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: CBR
Programs: QF WP, AC*G
Posts: 1,223
Hi Everyone
We are all a week out from the first event of the Flyertalk Berlin Do 2016. I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon.
Below you will see the itinerary for the weekend including details of meeting points and times. In terms of times, please be on time as we will not wait. I have also included a Google Map with all of the Do locations included and, because I know a bunch of you are beer lovers like me, I've included all of the great Berlin craft beer bars as a bonus.
And I want to quickly repeat some advice from my last email - we will be relying on public transport for a number of events including during some tours, access to the Tempelhof airport and to get around town. I highly recommend purchasing Zone AB Day Tickets for 7 Euro to cover your needs. Just make sure to validate your new ticket each day (to avoid a nasty run in with Berlin's less than friendly ticket inspectors).
Cheers
David
The Map - Map Link Here
The Intinerary
Thursday 6 October
Welcome Drinks
Time: 18:00
Venue: John Muir
Address: Skalitzerstrasse 51, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Gorlitzer Bahnhof
Please have cash to pay your tab.
Dinner
Time: 20:00
Venue: Hasir Ocakbasi Restaurant
Address: Adalbertstrasse 12, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Kottbusser Tor
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Friday 7 October
Berlin Express Tour
Time: 09:50 for 10:00
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Brandenburg Gate
Free time to find lunch and explore the area. Perhaps try and get a booking to visit the Reichstag Dome, head to the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe or take a walk through the Tiergarten.
Rebel Berlin Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Pariser Platz/Brandenburg Gate (outside French Embassy)
Closest Transport: S+U Brandenburger Tor
Ending Point: Schillingbrucke, Berlin-Friedichshain
Dinner
Time: 19:00
Venue: Weihenstephaner Berlin
Address: Hackeschermarkt, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S Hackeschermarkt
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Beer Tour
Leaving after we have finished dinner in two groups. We will head on different routes to avoid overcrowding.
Saturday 8 October
Tempelhof Airport Tour
Time: 09:15 at Meeting Point for 09:45 at Tempelhof Airport
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Tour Start: Tempelhof Airport General Aviation Terminal, Tempelhofer Damm 1-7
Closest Transport: U Platz der Luftbrucke
Free time to find lunch and return to Gendarmenmarkt for the Spies and Escapes Tour. Maybe checkout Mehringdamm (home to some of Berlin's most famous Currywurst (Curry 36) and Doner Kebap (Mustafa's)) or head back into the centre of town.
Spies and Escapes Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Mauerpark
Dinner
Time: 19:30
Venue: Maximilians
Address: Friedrichstrasse 185-190, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte
Please have cash to pay for drinks.
Sunday 9 October
Brunch
Time: 09:30 at Meeting Point for 10:00 at Restaurant
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Venue: Hofbrau Berlin
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 30, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S+U Alexanderplatz
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Cruise
Time: 12:15 for 12:30 (Do Not Be Late!)
Meeting Point: Stern und Kreis Schiffahrtstelle Reichstag Ufer/Friedrich Strasse
Closest Transport: S+U Friedrichstrasse
We are all a week out from the first event of the Flyertalk Berlin Do 2016. I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon.
Below you will see the itinerary for the weekend including details of meeting points and times. In terms of times, please be on time as we will not wait. I have also included a Google Map with all of the Do locations included and, because I know a bunch of you are beer lovers like me, I've included all of the great Berlin craft beer bars as a bonus.
And I want to quickly repeat some advice from my last email - we will be relying on public transport for a number of events including during some tours, access to the Tempelhof airport and to get around town. I highly recommend purchasing Zone AB Day Tickets for 7 Euro to cover your needs. Just make sure to validate your new ticket each day (to avoid a nasty run in with Berlin's less than friendly ticket inspectors).
Cheers
David
The Map - Map Link Here
The Intinerary
Thursday 6 October
Welcome Drinks
Time: 18:00
Venue: John Muir
Address: Skalitzerstrasse 51, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Gorlitzer Bahnhof
Please have cash to pay your tab.
Dinner
Time: 20:00
Venue: Hasir Ocakbasi Restaurant
Address: Adalbertstrasse 12, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Closest Transport: U Kottbusser Tor
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Friday 7 October
Berlin Express Tour
Time: 09:50 for 10:00
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Brandenburg Gate
Free time to find lunch and explore the area. Perhaps try and get a booking to visit the Reichstag Dome, head to the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe or take a walk through the Tiergarten.
Rebel Berlin Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Pariser Platz/Brandenburg Gate (outside French Embassy)
Closest Transport: S+U Brandenburger Tor
Ending Point: Schillingbrucke, Berlin-Friedichshain
Dinner
Time: 19:00
Venue: Weihenstephaner Berlin
Address: Hackeschermarkt, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S Hackeschermarkt
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Beer Tour
Leaving after we have finished dinner in two groups. We will head on different routes to avoid overcrowding.
Saturday 8 October
Tempelhof Airport Tour
Time: 09:15 at Meeting Point for 09:45 at Tempelhof Airport
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Tour Start: Tempelhof Airport General Aviation Terminal, Tempelhofer Damm 1-7
Closest Transport: U Platz der Luftbrucke
Free time to find lunch and return to Gendarmenmarkt for the Spies and Escapes Tour. Maybe checkout Mehringdamm (home to some of Berlin's most famous Currywurst (Curry 36) and Doner Kebap (Mustafa's)) or head back into the centre of town.
Spies and Escapes Tour
Time: 14:20 for 14:30
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte (U2) Exit Charlottenstrasse
Ending Point: Mauerpark
Dinner
Time: 19:30
Venue: Maximilians
Address: Friedrichstrasse 185-190, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: U Stadtmitte
Please have cash to pay for drinks.
Sunday 9 October
Brunch
Time: 09:30 at Meeting Point for 10:00 at Restaurant
Meeting Point: Gendarmenmarkt (directly opposite Hilton hotel)
Venue: Hofbrau Berlin
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 30, Berlin-Mitte
Closest Transport: S+U Alexanderplatz
Please have cash or card to pay your tab.
Cruise
Time: 12:15 for 12:30 (Do Not Be Late!)
Meeting Point: Stern und Kreis Schiffahrtstelle Reichstag Ufer/Friedrich Strasse
Closest Transport: S+U Friedrichstrasse
Last edited by *A Flyer; Sep 29, 2016 at 1:38 pm