Berlin Hauptbahnhof or Berlin Central Station is a vast Train Station. But, more than simply a…read moretrain station, it is a Shopping Mall, as well. Meaning, there are a lot of businesses that line the walls of this station.
This is a multi-level train station. They have escalators and elevators to take you to the various levels. So, getting around is not too difficult.
As this is the main station of Berlin, as can be expected, you may encounter a lot of people here. The moment you begin to walk towards the station you can expect to encounter a lot of people puling their suitcases and carrying their bags. Plus, a lot of people running late, jamming their way through the crowds.
My suggestion is to plan to get there a little early if you have a train to catch.
As mentioned, there is also a lot of businesses that line the walls of this station. These are mostly food stands and convenience markets, but there is a few other places where you can grab some clothing and stuff the like.
More than just a train station, Berlin Hauptbahnhof is a gathering spot. They have a music venue and a outdoor food stand area on the back side of this station, over by the river. So, this is not only a place to grab that train, to get whereever it is you are going to, but a place to sit back and enjoy the Berlin Outdoor life, as well.