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Athens<\/strong> is often underestimated as a travel destination. Many people know the Greek capital only as a stopover on the way to the islands, yet a stay in Europe\u2019s oldest capital is definitely worth it. We\u2019ve visited Athens first as a couple and most recently as a family with our daughter, and we\u2019ve had many personal experiences there. The Greek capital never ceases to amaze us.<\/p>\n

In Athens, you\u2019ll find chic boutique hotels next to simple hostels, flea markets next to jewelry stores, and street food bars next to gourmet restaurants all in the same alley. If you\u2019re open to it, you\u2019ll discover a city that has so much more to offer than just the Acropolis.
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Athens is waiting for you<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ath\u00edna, as the city is called by the Greeks, is not a polished capital. It possesses a flair that lies somewhere between the Orient and the Occident. You have to let yourself get into it first. On our first visit, we had only planned one day for Athens and ended up rushing through the city far too stressed. The metropolis may tick like a major European city, but the clock runs to a Greek rhythm\u2014and that means: no rushing. Athens takes its time.<\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ve summarized all the essential Athens travel tips<\/strong> for your city break so you can stay on top of your arrival, getting around, and choosing the best time to visit.<\/p>\n

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#1 Getting to Athens<\/h2>\n

Athens is located in southern Greece<\/strong> on the Saronic Gulf. With an area of 361 km\u00b2, the city is about the same size as Cologne. However, with around 3 million residents in the inner city area, it has three times as many people. The high population density is reflected in the cityscape, which, with the exception of the historic old town, is characterized by modern high-rise architecture and a lot of concrete.<\/p>\n

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Athens Airport<\/h3>\n

Athens Airport is called Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and is located about 35 km east of downtown. It is modern, well-organized, and our check-in times were always quick. There are direct flights to Athens year-round<\/strong> from Germany and other European cities, including from Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Zurich with Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, and Eurowings. During the summer season, numerous additional connections are added.<\/p>\n

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Athens Airport ATH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The flight time to Athens is between 2.5 and 3 hours, depending on the departure airport. Here is an overview of flight times to Athens<\/strong> from the major airports:<\/p>\n