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The Berliner Verkehrsgesellschaft (BVG) publishes a free subway map, which is available at any subway station (ask the guy in the booth). You may also get the BVG's monthly newsletter for free. The newsletter can be obtained on most busses. You can also get free information at the BVG Pavillion at Hardenbergplatz, opposite Zoo train station.