Skyline in New York
Skyline in New York

Big, bigger,
Big Apple

Published: 05 May 2022, 16:00
Updated: 08 June 2022, 12:00

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Baseball, Broadway shows or bagels?

Every traveller associates New York with something different. Each year, the city attracts tens of millions of tourists. For example, in the year 2019 prior to the pandemic, approximately 67 million visitors came. And that is no wonder, as New York is the city of superlatives and of contrasts.

6000 skyscrapers mould New York’s skyline and a further 400 are already being planned. The highest building in the city is the “One World Trade Center”, which opened in the year 2015, at 541.3 metres. The Central Park, covering an area of 341 hectares, is one of the largest parks anywhere in the world.

10 Photos, 10 Travel Tips

Statue of Liberty in New York
Say “hi” to Miss Liberty! This famous statue has many a time been the first thing that immigrants have seen prior to their arrival in New York. © lucamedei / Adobe Stock
Bagel
Once in your lifetime you should do as the locals do and start the day off with a bagel. © littleny / Adobe Stock
Central Park
Whether in spring, summer, autumn or winter – a walk through Central Park is simply a part of it all. © jovannig / Adobe Stock
Brownstone houses in New York
Many New York neighbourhoods are not only beautiful but can also easily be explored on foot. © goodluz / Adobe Stock
Sign Brooklyn Bridge
Or by bicycle. The route through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn also takes you over the Brooklyn Bridge. © eldadcarin / Adobe Stock
Subway in New York
The subway is the quickest and easiest way of travelling longer distances. © Mirko Vitali / Adobe Stock
Subway to Coney Island
The subway lines D, F, Q and N even take you all the way to Coney Island. © Victor Moussa / Adobe Stock
Tourist in New York
It is an advantage to have a camera or mobile phone with sufficient storage capacity as fantastic photographic motifs are hiding around every corner. © oneinchpunch / Adobe Stock
Skyline of New York
New York’s skyline is fascinating. The numerous observation platforms offer splendid panoramic views. © Ttstudio / Adobe Stock
Theatre on Broadway
Want to see a Broadway musical? Discounted tickets are often available on the day of the performance. © Didier / Adobe Stock

Melting Pot or Salad Bowl

The metropolis is defined by its internationality and the multitude of cultures that come together there. This is particularly reflected in New York's gastronomic scene and the many different languages spoken there. On the Subway or while walking along the avenues and boulevards, you can hear up to 800 languages. 

With musicals such as "The Phantom of the Opera" and its museums, such as the world-famous MoMa, the Big Apple is also an absolute mecca for art and culture lovers. 

Facts and figures

  • Time difference: - 6 hours
  • City districts: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island
  • Number of inhabitants of New York City: 8.4 million
  • Official Language: English
  • Currency: US-Dollars

New York from BER

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Five travel tips for …

1. A walk through Central Park

2. Admire the skyline from the observation platform of the Empire State Building

3. Walk across Brooklyn Bridge

4. Marvel at the lights of Times Square in the evening

5. Say “Hello” to Miss Liberty 

1. Visit the Bronx Zoo

2. Experience the Musical “Lion King” on Broadway

3. Feel as you would in “Night at the Museum” in the Museum of Natural History

4. Cheer on the Yankees at a game in the stadium

5. Take a ride on the Big Wheel in Coney Island

1. Pay a visit to the New York Public Library

2. Travel with the yellow cabs

3. Go shopping in Brooklyn’s many second-hand stores

4. Fetch yourself a bagel and a coffee-to-go from the bagel store just around the corner

5. Travel by public ferry to Staten Island

Title picture: New York © peresanz / Adobe Stock

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