
Berlin launches the Welcome Card for nine-euro ticket holders
The German capital Berlin is expecting an increased influx of tourists, partly due to the introduction of the "nine-euro ticket", which will be valid for regional transport throughout Germany from June 1, 2022. For this reason, a special "Berlin Welcome Card" is being launched. Advance sales of the so-called "nine-euro ticket" have already begun. It is available online and at ticket machines, among other places. In the calendar months of June, July and August 2022, public transport in regional transport should be able to be used nationwide for nine euros per month. However, long-distance transport such as Intercity, Eurocity, IntercityExpress, Flixbus and Flixtrain are not included. The ticket, which is subsidized by the public sector, is actually intended to make it cheaper for commuters to switch to public transport. However, it is expected that many Germans will also take tourist trips despite longer travel times, as the ticket is only valid for regional transport, but nationwide. This is expressly not prohibited. The tourism management of the German capital Berlin is launching a special summer edition of the Welcome Card for the calendar months of June, July and August 2022. This is aimed at guests who already have a ticket for local public transport, for example the nine-euro ticket, and want to visit attractions in Berlin and Potsdam. According to the announcement, discounts will be available in both cities for 180 participants. The discount card costs nine euros and is valid for 72 hours. Some attractions are even included in the card. If you want free entry to various museums, for example Berlin's Museum Island, you have to go for the more expensive version. This costs 25 euros. In the premium version, available for 69 euros, the