Berlin, Maryland
Berlin is a town of 5,232 people in Worcester County, Maryland, founded in 1868.
Why visit Berlin
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Berlin Commercial District, Burley Manor, John Howard Burbage Park and Heron Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Berlin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Berlin
Berlin is a town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States which includes its own historical Berlin Commercial District. As of the 2020 census, Berlin had a population of 5,026. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Berlin, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Berlin Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Burley Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Maryland
Caleb's Discovery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Merry Sherwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Berlin Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Calvin B. Taylor House
Museum · 0.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Rackliffe House
Museum · 0.8 mi
Historic house museum in Assateague Island, Maryland
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
John Howard Burbage Park
Park
Burbage Park is a small neighborhood park consisting of approximately .75 acres and located in front of the Berlin Municipal Power Plant.
309 Williams Street, Berlin
Restaurants and cafes25
The Globe
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
12 Broad Street, Berlin
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Burley Oak Brewing Company
Brewery and winery
10016 Old Ocean City Road, Berlin
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Island Creamery
Ice cream · 0.5 mi
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
13 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The town of Berlin lies over land that was originally the 300-acre (120 ha) Burley Plantation, patented by William Tomkins in 1677. With the development of ancient Native American migratory and hunting trails into colonial highways, the Burley Plantation became a crossroads of a post road leading to Philadelphia (today's Main Street) and the Sinepuxent Road. Berlin developed in the early-19th century at this crossroads, where a tavern, blacksmith shop, and livery were among the first established businesses in the new town. Regional tradition asserts that the pronunciation of the town's name, "Burl'in" with emphasis on the first syllable, stems from the "Burley Inn", the early tavern that stood at the crossroads of the Philadelphia Post and Sinepuxent Roads.
From the History section of Berlin, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare4
James G. Barrett Medical Office Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
10231 Old Ocean City Boulevard, Berlin
Map of Berlin
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 29°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 53°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ocean City Muni Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Worcester County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocean City Municipal Airport (OCE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Ocean Pines 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Selbyville 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Frankford 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Millville 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Dagsboro 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Ocean View 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Millsboro 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Salisbury 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Delmar 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Long Neck 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Berlin, MD, Squelle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caleb's Discovery MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LindaRoyWallsBurleyManorWorMD1, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AtlanticHotelBerlinLRWalls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Merry Sherwood in Berlin, MD; Photo by Linda Roy Walls, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taylor House 2019, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rackliffe House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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