Welcome to Berlin (2024)
‘DiscoverY’
Dream. build. impact > LFTD.
Remember, this LFTD experience’s theme is ‘discovery’—a time for personal growth, uplifting one another, and reflecting on who you are and who you believe God is calling you to be in this and the upcoming season of your life.
LFTD Ways: We respect each other's perspectives, understanding that we’re all learning and evolving as we journey through life together. We give one another the space to speak, to express our thoughts and feelings freely—this is a safe space where both my voice and your voice matter.
Everything discussed in Berlin stays with us in Berlin. Let’s fully embrace this opportunity to connect, learn, and create memories that will remain with us long after we leave. Here’s to an incredible time together!
TRANSPORTATION
Berlin has an S-Bahn (train/ringbahn), U-Bahn (train), street trams, and buses and the RingBahn (train that goes in a circle around the city). Prices are the same for all, however, price varies depending on which zone(s) you are traveling in.
*The city is split into three zones. Zone A is the city centre, C is the city outskirts. You will spend most of your time in zones AB. Travel from the airport requires a zone ABC ticket.
PRICES
€49,00 | 7 day pass (zone ABC)
Buying & Validating Tickets
Buying Tickets
Tickets for public transport can be purchased at the multilingual ticket machines located on the platforms of subway stations or on the free BVG app. On buses, fares are paid to the bus driver or purchased ahead of time via ticket booth or app. On trams tickets must be bought ahead of time on the platform or app. In larger stations, the S-Bahn and the BVG (transportation authority) also provide ticket counters.
Validating Your Ticket
Before the journey starts, tickets must be validated by stamping them at the yellow or red boxes located on S-Bahn and subway platforms and inside buses or trams OR on the app. In case of inspection, a ticket that is not stamped is not valid.
YWAM Accommodation & Address
Advice & Tips for our impact — refugee camp:
Respect new cultures, learn key phrases in their language.
Carry Compassion - Be kind, but maintain emotional boundaries.
Assist with basic needs — you'll be surprised at the skills you have that can make a difference.
Use non-verbal cues, work with interpreters at the refugee camp.
Be ready for changes, it’s a place where things are constantly changing and happening.