The most enthralling city in the West, Europe's New York, a young person's paradise to mention just a few of the town's many accolades. The sky is the limit when it comes to superlatives about Berlin. The city's magical allure permanently entices visitors from around the world whether it's for a weekend break, a few months or an entire lifetime. Many regard Germany's capital as a place of limitless opportunities. Opening a nightclub or restaurant, starting a new business or realizing an art project all seem like easy ventures here. The metropolis with its 3.5-million population offers enough space to live and dream. Every week new restaurants open in Neukölln's secluded courtyards or bars appear on the roofs of car parks; in Charlottenburg innovative stores and galleries open their doors, while in Kreuzberg, after the street food market, the latest craze is the breakfast club. Berlin Mitte is also the heartland for Michelinstarred chefs and trendy clubs. Berlin's cool venues are as much a talking point as its architectural gems and historic attractions that have delighted visitors for centuries and in recent decades: the Museum Island, Tiergarten, the Neue Nationalgalerie, the Jewish Museum or the Berlin Wall Memorial. Berlin is a hive of activity where it's best to follow your passions. Wander in and out of the galleries and museums, explore the local bars, enjoy a leisurely brunch or relax and unwind in Tiergarten park surrounded by large Turkish families enjoying barbecue feasts. The series 'A perfect weekend.' and 'A perfect week.' are published by the online city guide www.smart-travelling.net in cooperation with Süddeutsche Zeitung Edition. On its web page you'll find a host of other unique locations in over 30 cities and regions across the world. Tips for hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops and activities - all unique and carefully selected. Rather than listing anything and everything, Smart Travelling aims to pinpoint each city or region's authentic vibe, to find out what makes it so special and to track down the places that make you want to come back again and again. Visit us at www.smart-travelling.net. Scroll through our culinary best-of blog, use the quick and easy booking facility to reserve your hotel online and take advantage of our selected tips on Amsterdam, Rome, San Francisco and a host of other cities to plan your next trip.