I had to vacate an hour early then planed but I was able to spend that time in multiple shops at multiple levels within the Hauptbahnhof. Not as much crowded as Frankfurt or Cologne Railway stations but sometimes the sheer number of people gets enormous.

Do not use the Change machines at the Rail Fresh WCs. I had only my last €20 after travelling and needed to use to toilet. The machine that takes only €20 notes took my money but no change came out. There was no one around...More

couldn't believe that you can have 6 levels of trains under one roof. Just huge and must be one of the biggest train stations in the world. Confusing and easy to get lost. Just all encompassing. 6 or 7 storeys of train tracks and trains...More

When I'm at a train station, I need to get around, find my platform, maybe store luggage, get something to eat, and possibly ask for help. This station accomplishes all of that with ease. It is also huge and looks very good. Everyone I came...More

This huge station has been completely rebuilt and now sparkles and shines. Very impressive architecture and investment. Lots of places to eat and drink. Works very well. Lots of trains come and go so lots of people,

Berlin Hauptbahnhof must surely rank as one of the best railway stations in the world. It combines both superlative design and functionality. The use of space is incredible, it is very open plan so as you enter, you can see trains both above and below...More

I always enjoy arriving at this train station. The building is beautiful. It's unbelievably deep...you'll see what I mean when you are on the top level looking down from the escalators. The bathrooms are clean (you must pay) and there's lots to choose from if...More