By LAWRENCE TAN

Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall this year, and its capital city Berlin is gearing up in style to mark this historic milestone.

From now till Nov 9, the city takes a retrospective look on the 20 years since the reunification of East and West Germany with a series of themed exhibitions, guided tours, and a traveling Infobox that “tours” major landmarks in Berlin. The events culminate in a staging of the symbolic fall of the Wall using giant dominoes in a gala festival, aptly named “Festival of Freedom”.

However, if you can’t wait till Nov 9, and would prefer a more all-inclusive itinerary, check out Ritz Carlton Berlin’s “The Wall” package.

Starting at 265 euros and 305 euros per night for single and double rooms respectively, you get a stay in one of the hotel’s superior rooms, tickets to the Berlin Wall Museum, a goodie bag of East German knick knacks (think “Rotkäppchen” sparkling wine, “Zetti” chocolate chips and a “Goodbye Lenin!” DVD), and even an authentic brick from the original Berlin Wall.

Due to the hotel’s convenient location at Potsdamer Platz near a section of The Wall, you can also arrange through the hotel’s concierge guided tours of the Wall on an East German cult vehicle - the Trabant. Alternatively, stroll or cycle along the remnants of the 3.6m wall, the re-opened Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. Did we mention that the hotel will greet your arrival with a “Gorbachev Cocktail”?