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Berlin Byways
View of the Berlin Wall and Whomps in Berlin_Byways
View of the Berlin Wall
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2021 (2), 2022 (1, 3))
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 3) (2022)
Cup(s) Moon Cup
Tour(s)
Based on Berlin, Germany
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Berlin Byways
Map of Berlin Byways from Mario Kart Tour
Berlin Byways 2
The map of Berlin Byways 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Berlin Byways 3
The map of Berlin Byways 3 from Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Berlin Byways in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Sophia
2:11.001 Donkey KongVarmintMonsterSuper Glider
8DX 200cc Nin★Skip
1:35.467 ToadStandard ATVStandardSuper Glider

Berlin Byways is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It is based on Berlin, the capital city of Germany. It has three routes, named Berlin Byways, Berlin Byways 2, and Berlin Byways 3. The first route made its debut in the Metropolitan Tour, the second debuted in the Berlin Tour, and the third debuted in the 2022 Anniversary Tour. The course visits various landmarks of the city it is based on, including a section featuring the Berlin Wall with Whomps filling the gaps as obstacles (possibly in reference to its fall in 1989), and the streets of the city leading into the Berlin Hauptbahnhof train station. The third variant is the first course in Mario Kart Tour to have moving traffic consisting of cars and trucks. Additionally, the third route's starting line is in a different location compared to the other two. Despite being labeled as the second route, Berlin Byways 2 debuted more than a year before Berlin Byways did. This marks the first instance of a city course's layouts being released out of numerical order. The first route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two.

The music for this course consists of techno or electronic music, which soon transitions into orchestral music.

Berlin Byways reappears in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass as the first course of the Moon Cup. Its theme was arranged for the Booster Course Pass end credits.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Berlin Byways's course layout in relation to its other layoutsBerlin Byways 2's course layout in relation to its other layouts
Berlin Byways 3's course layout in relation to its other layouts
The city course's routes in relation to each other

Berlin Byways[edit]

Racers start on the Unter den Linden besides the Berlin Cathedral, facing away from the Brandenburg Gate. After a slight right turn, players pass the Rotes Rathaus and drive along the Berlin Wall, avoiding Whomps as they navigate the bendy road. After passing the wall, racers can drive either besides or under the Oberbaum Bridge in a long straight-away, which then turns to the right before reaching the Schiller Monument. Racers can chose to go either left or right around the monument, however both meet up very shortly after. After driving down a short, narrow staircase, players navigate along a small dirt path in the Tiergarten before driving on the long road behind the Brandenburg Gate. After driving through the large gate while avoiding a pair of Thwomps, and taking a slight left, racers drive to the finish line.

At the start of the Tiergarten section after the first curve, there is a path with slightly darker grass with a lower relief to the right that can only be taken with the use of a Mushroom. Once taken, it leaves racers to the street leading to the Brandenburg Gate.

The course also appears as Berlin Byways R (reversed), Berlin Byways T (with ramps), and Berlin Byways R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the Metropolitan Tour, while the latter debuted in the Spring Tour. In the R variant, one of the Whomps has been moved to the final turn. In the T variant, there is a glide ramp to the right of the Schiller Monument. In the R/T variant, one of the Thwomps is gone and there are now three Whomps on the course; two are on the turn where racers enter the Tiergarten, and one is on the final turn. Additionally, racers can bounce off of the stationary cars at the end of the track.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Berlin Byways tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Berlin Byways.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Berlin Byways and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Berlin Byways tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Berlin Byways from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Birdo (White)Chargin' ChuckDr. BowserLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Black Suit)Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Rosalina (Chef)Santa Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle BellBlack Turbo YoshiBlue SpeederCamo Tanooki KartChain Chomp ChariotGreen CometGreen-Yellow Capsule KartHoliday SpeederHot Pot Hot RodIron CucumberJumbo JetterShielded SpeedsterSports Coupe 2022Sweet RideTiger BruiserWhite Fast Frank Black StarchuteCandlelight Flight CakeGold Boo MasksGold Toe-Bean BalloonsLuigi ParafoilMario's MustacheSilver Candlelight FlightSilver Luigi's MustacheSmiley Flower GliderSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsWaluigi's MustacheWicked Topaz Baby Peach (Cherub)Blue Mii Racing Suit*Cat LuigiCat MarioDr. LuigiMario (Chef)Mario (Classic)Mario (Golf)Mario (Samurai)MeowserOrange Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja) Armored RiderBoo PipesBronze Cucumber**BruiserCact-RChocolate Mint Soft SwerveFast FrankGold BruiserGold EagleGold Pipe FrameGoo-Goo BuggyGreen Cat CruiserGreen LightningKabuki DasherMach 8-RMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Sleigh RiderYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomAurora BalloonsFlybrary BookGalaxy GliderGreen Cat ParafoilIcy Mario's MustacheLuigi Golf Cap**Luigi's MustacheMagniflying GlassOrigami GliderPretzel Glider***Wonderful Wings
Birdo (Green)Blue Shy GuyKoopa (Freerunning) Boomerang BroMonty Mole
Piston Glider
Berlin Byways R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Birdo (White)Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiChargin' ChuckKitsune LuigiLuigi (Chef)Mario (Golf)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitOrange Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Wendy Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Blue-Green Capsule KartCact-RCheershipFast FrankGoldBulletBlasterGoldWildSluggerGoldZucchiniGoo-Goo BuggyGreen Cat CruiserMach 8-RMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Pink SneekerRed Vampire FlyerSleighRiderSpicyZucchiniWild GoldYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit 1-Up MushroomAurora BalloonsCandlelight Flight CakeFestive HollyGlittering GliderGold Toe-Bean BalloonsGreen Cat ParafoilLuigi's Hat BalloonMagniflying GlassMario Golf CapWicked TopazYoshi's Cookies Daisy (Thai Dress)Dry Bones (Gold)Dry Bowser (Gold)Metal MarioKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Lederhosen)Metal MarioPurple Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver)Wiggler Mii Racing Suit Black SneekerCact-BCamo Tanooki KartDecal StreamlinerFlaming SpeederGold Jingle BellGray Cat CruiserHead HonchoJingle BellsOrange StreamlinerRainbow Pipe BuggyWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White BruiserWhite Fast Frank***White Turbo BirdoYeehaw Wagon 8-Bit Bullet BillBoo MasksFlybrary BookGalaxy GliderGold Boo MasksGold Checkered GliderGold Manta GliderGold Mario Golf Cap**Golden Glider**Luigi Golf CapMario's MustacheRed and Gold UmbrellaRed Checkered GliderStealth GliderSuper Mario Kart GliderWario's Mustache
Donkey KongFire BroMarioPurple Koopa (Freerunning) Light-blue Turbo YoshiOrange Turbo BirdoRed Turbo Birdo
Berlin Byways T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Cat LuigiDr. BowserDry Bowser (Gold)Fish Bone Mii Racing SuitGold MarioKing Boo Mii Racing SuitKoopa Clown Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Lederhosen)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Black SneekerBronze CucumberCact-BCamo Tanooki KartCream ClassicGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold Jingle BellGray Cat CruiserGreen Cat CruiserGreen-Yellow Capsule KartInferno FlyerMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Red OffroaderWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White Turbo BirdoYeehaw Wagon 8-Bit Block Glider8-Bit Bullet BillBoo MasksCandlelight FlightFlybrary BookGold Manta GliderGreen Cat ParafoilLuigi's MustacheRainbow Fare FlierSky-High FlyerWiggler ParachuteYellow Hard Hat Balloon Baby Mario (Koala)Birdo (White)Bowser Mii Racing SuitChargin' ChuckDry Bones (Gold)Light-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Luigi (Painter)Metal MarioPauline (Cowgirl)PoochyRosalina (Chef)***Waluigi Mii Racing Suit 8-Bit Pipe FrameBlack DozerBlue SpeederCact-RDragonflyGold BunnyGold Sushi RacerGold ZucchiniIron CucumberJumbo Jetter**Kabuki DasherPurple DozerSilver Flower Kart**Silver Warrior WagonSports Coupe 2022Sweet RideWhite Fast Frank** Black Cat ParafoilBlizzard BalloonsCandlelight Flight Cake***Flying EaselGold 8-Bit GliderGold Piranha Plant BalloonsGold Toe-Bean BalloonsGreen Checkered GliderOrigami GliderPara-PaniniSilver Luigi's MustacheWavy Great SailWhite Waves Origami GliderWicked Topaz
Birdo (Red) Yellow Turbo Yoshi
Berlin Byways R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Black Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Fairy)Daisy (Sailor)Iggy Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Knight)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Satellaview)Orange Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPoochyPurple Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Tanooki RosalinaYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Chain Chomp ChariotFast FrankFlaming SpeederGold BruiserGold EagleGold PaintsterGold Sushi RacerGoo-Goo BlackPurple DozerRainbow Pipe BuggySilver Flower KartSurf Sailer Flying EaselFuzzy KiteGold 8-Bit GliderGolden GliderLuigi Golf CapMint & Berry BalloonsPara-PaniniPretzel GliderRed and Gold UmbrellaSilver Luigi's MustacheStealth Glider Fish Bone Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiLuigi (Chef)Mario (Baseball)Mario (Black Suit)**Santa Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Toad (Tourist)**Waluigi (Bus Driver)Wendy Mii Racing SuitYellow Mii Racing Suit Black CarriageBlack Jingle BellBlack SneekerBronze Cucumber***Cream Classic**Frosty BellsGold Bullet BlasterGold Hop RodIron CucumberPink SneekerRainbow TaxiRed OffroaderRed Vampire FlyerShielded SpeedsterStrawberry Soft SwerveWild Black 8-Bit Block Glider8-Bit Bullet Bill8-Bit Super GliderBlack StarchuteFestive HollyLuigi's Hat BalloonSilver Candlelight FlightSilver StarchuteSmiley Flower GliderSuper Mario Kart GliderTropical BalloonsVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWaluigi's MustacheYoshi's Cookies
CucumberGreen Standard 8Light-blue Turbo YoshiOrange Turbo Birdo Birdo (Green)Birdo (Light Blue)Blue Shy GuyKoopa (Freerunning)Luigi Red Standard 8Streamliner
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Iggy Cup challenge from the Metropolitan Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Berlin Byways Regular Yoshi icon from Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:55.00
  • 1:45.00
  • 1:35.00
Metropolitan Tour Iggy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Iggy Cup
Spring Tour The Tanooki Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Tanooki Mario Cup

Berlin Byways 2[edit]

Racers first start the course on a street next to the Berlin Cathedral, with the Brandenburg Gate and a few glide ramps up ahead on the right. After driving or gliding through the gate, racers go down the Straße des 17. Juni, which is littered with stationary cars that racers can bounce off of. They then proceed through the Tiergarten (formally referred to as "Großer Tiergarten" in Germany) to Großer Stern where the Berlin Victory Column resides. After players make a sharp turn right around the Victory Column, they must make an S-curve into a train station; the exterior is based on Berlin Hauptbahnhof, while the interior takes inspiration from its predecessor station, Lehrter Stadtbahnhof. Inside, they can either drive down the tracks, on the island platform, or take a small shortcut through a stationary Berlin S-Bahn trainset (this train is not directly based on a specific model, but it most closely resembles the DR Class 270 with some inspiration from the DB Class 420) that leads them through another winding S-curve behind the Berlin Cathedral. Half of the S-curve is sunken into the ground, allowing for tricks to be performed at the beginning and ending of the dip, though only the raised portion has coins. Here, the Berlin Television Tower is visible in the background. Afterwards, taking a right turn brings the players to the street where the finish line awaits them.

When configured for Coin Rush, cars and fences will block off a lane in the highway and redirect Gold Mario through the train car, making the collection of coins easier.

The course also appears as Berlin Byways 2R (reversed), Berlin Byways 2T (with ramps), and Berlin Byways 2R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R variant, both train tracks are blocked off by fences. In the T variant, there is a second glide ramp where racers exit the train station. In the R/T variant, racers drive along a large segment of train tracks that was inaccessible before, most of the stationary cars on the road are gone, and there are four Thwomps at the Brandenburg Gate.

Despite not being accessible in the course's normal variant, a patch of road from the T version is shown on Berlin Byways 2's map, making Berlin Byways 2 one of three courses in Mario Kart Tour to include a section of the course on the minimap that is not accessible in the main variant, the others being GBA Boo Lake and Piranha Plant Cove 2. In all three cases, the exclusive sections are removed from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version of the course.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Berlin Byways tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Berlin Byways 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Berlin Byways 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Berlin Byways 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Berlin Byways 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Chain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiKing Bob-ombKing Bob-omb (Gold)Luigi (Knight)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Samurai)Peach (Halloween)Peach (Happi)Penguin ToadPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)Waluigi Mii Racing SuitWario Mii Racing Suit Crawly KartDK MaximumDark TricksterDragonflyFast FrankGold B DasherIce DozerIce-blue PoltergustIron CucumberMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Purple Rattle BuggyShielded SpeedsterSilver KingSleigh RiderWaluigi Racer Mk. 2Wiggler Egg 8-Bit StarAurora BalloonsButterfly WingsChocolate DonutDry Bowser UmbrellaGalaxy GliderGold BellsGold Piranha Plant BalloonsPink Bubble BalloonRecord SetterSpider GliderWaluigi's Mustache Baby Rosalina (Detective)Dr. BowserLakitu (Party Time)Larry (Wintertime)Luigi (Classic)Luigi Mii Racing SuitMario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitMoo Moo Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitPeach (Wedding)Pink Gold PeachShy Guy (Gold)Toad (Party Time)Yellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black Shielded SpeedsterBlue BadwagonBronze Cucumber*Chocolate Mint Soft SwerveClassic B Dasher Mk. 2*Double-DeckerGilded KingGilded PrancerGoo-Goo GoldHot Pot Hot RodParty-WingRibbon RiderRose QueenSpicy Zucchini*Sports CoupeSwift JackWhite Fast Frank Crimson CraneFare FlierFuzzy KiteGold MeteorsGold New Year's KiteLuigi Golf Cap*New Year's 2021Rainbow Flappy WingsSilver StarchuteSpooky Sprinkle BalloonsStrawberry DonutSunset BalloonsWavy Great Sail
Cucumber 8-Bit Jumping Luigi
Berlin Byways 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Birdo (Black)KamekKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLakitu (Party Time)Luigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Knight)Luigi (Painter)Penguin LuigiRosalina (Aurora)Shy Guy (Gold)Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) Black Shielded SpeedsterBoo PipesChocolate Mint Soft SwerveCream B Dasher Mk. 2Dark TricksterDK MaximumLightning StreamlinerMetal B Dasher Mk. 2Ribbon RiderSilver KingSports CoupeSushi RacerSwift Jack Aurora BalloonsButterfly WingsDaisy GliderGolden WingsGold New Year's KiteGreen Cat ParafoilGreen EmblemNew Year's KitePlanet GliderRed Checkered GliderSilver StarchuteWavy Great Sail Black YoshiChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Dry BowserIggy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Classic)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Chef)Mario (Halloween)Mario (SNES)Pauline (Cowgirl)Pauline (Party Time)Peach (Halloween)Toad (Party Time)Wendy Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) Black B Dasher Mk. 2Blue BadwagonChain Chomp ChariotCrawly KartCream Classic*Fast FrankGilded KingGlam BruiserHoliday KingIron Cucumber*Penguin Slider*Platinum TaxiPurple Rattle BuggyRed B DasherRose QueenWaluigi Racer Mk. 2Wild BlackWild Gold 8-Bit StarBlooper WingtipCrimson CraneFestival WingsGlitter GliderGlittering GliderNew Year's 2022Pink Bubble BalloonSilver BellsStrawberry CrêpeWhite Waves Origami Glider*Wiggler Parachute
Birdo (Blue)Yellow Yoshi Blue Turbo BirdoRed StreamlinerYellow Turbo Yoshi 8-Bit Jumping Luigi
Berlin Byways 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Builder LuigiBirdo (Black)Cat MarioKamekKitsune LuigiLuigi Mii Racing SuitMario (SNES)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPeach (Happi)Peach (Wedding)Penguin Luigi Black Turbo YoshiBlue BadwagonClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Green LightningHoliday KingIce DozerInferno FlyerIron CucumberPurple DozerSilver KingSilver Warrior WagonSushi RacerTaiko Drum DasherWild Black Black Cat ParafoilBlooper WingtipFestival WingsGalaxy GliderGlitter GliderGlittering GliderGold Manta GliderGolden WingsGreen Checkered GliderSilver BellsSilver StarchuteSky-High Flyer Baby Rosalina (Detective)Birdo (White)Black YoshiCastle Mii Racing SuitChargin' ChuckFire RosalinaLuigi (Knight)Mario (Musician)Pauline (Party Time)Pink Gold PeachPurple Mii Racing SuitWaluigi (Bus Driver)Wario Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Black Carriage*Black Kabuki DasherCream B Dasher Mk. 2*Double-DeckerGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGold B DasherGold Shielded SpeedsterGold Snow SkimmerHoliday SpeederIce-blue PoltergustMetal B Dasher Mk. 2*Party-WingPlatinum TaxiShielded SpeedsterSports CoupeWild Wing Fare FlierGold BellsGold Mario's Hat BalloonGold New Year's KiteGreen EmblemJolly BellsNew Year's KitePenguin Wingtip**Planet GliderPretzel Glider*Spider GliderStrawberry DonutYellow Hard Hat Balloon
Birdo (Blue)Purple Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Turbo BirdoGreen Turbo Birdo Green Standard 8Red Streamliner
Berlin Byways 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Donkey Kong Jr. (SNES)Dr. LuigiGold Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombLight Green Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Lederhosen)Luigi (Vacation)Luigi Mii Racing SuitMeowserToad (Party Time)Waluigi (Bus Driver)Wendy Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black CarriageBlack Kabuki DasherBlack SneekerBlue BadwagonDouble-DeckerFast FrankGold Shielded SpeedsterGoo-Goo BuggyParty-WingPenguin SliderPumpkin KartRainbow TaxiShielded SpeedsterWild Black Blooper WingtipCandlelight FlightDry Bowser UmbrellaGold Checkered GliderGold Mario's Hat BalloonJolly BellsNew Year's KitePretzel GliderStrawberry CrêpeStrawberry DonutSunset BalloonsWonderful WingsYellow Hard Hat Balloon Birdo (White)Builder LuigiCat MarioChargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Sailor)Dr. BowserFire RosalinaGold Koopa (Freerunning)King Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitKitsune LuigiPauline (Party Time)Pink Gold PeachRosalina (Aurora)Silver Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Armored RiderCamo Tanooki KartChain Chomp ChariotDK MaximumGilded KingGlam BruiserGoo-Goo BlackGreen CometHoliday KingIce-blue PoltergustIron Cucumber**Purple DozerRed B DasherSwift JackTaiko Drum DasherWild Wing Boo MasksBright GliderDaisy GliderGlitter GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold Manta GliderGold New Year's KiteNew Year's 2021New Year's 2022Penguin WingtipPlanet GliderRainbow Fare FlierSilver Luigi's MustacheSilver Starchute
Cucumber Purple Toad (Pit Crew)* Green Turbo BirdoLight-blue Turbo Yoshi
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Birdo Cup challenge from the Berlin Tour; a Ring Race challenge set on Berlin Byways 2 Regular Pink Shy Guy from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Shy Guy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 18
  • 25
  • 32
Berlin Tour The Birdo Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo Cup
  • 12
  • 20
  • 26
Anniversary Tour (2022) Dixie Kong Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Dixie Kong Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Wario Cup challenge from the Berlin Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Berlin Byways 2 (reused as the Mii Cup's bonus challenge in the Metropolitan Tour) Regular King Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour
King Bob-omb
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 4
  • 8
  • 13
Berlin Tour The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
  • 4
  • 7
  • 11
Metropolitan Tour Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
Summer Tour (2023) Ludwig Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Luigi Cup challenge from the 2nd Anniversary Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Berlin Byways 2 Regular Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:52.00
  • 1:42.00
  • 1:36.00
2nd Anniversary Tour The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup
Summer Tour (2023) The Boomerang Bro Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Boomerang Bro Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Shy Guy Cup challenge from the Spring Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on Berlin Byways 2 Regular Baby Luigi icon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Thwomp
Thwomp
A Whomp in Berlin Byways from Mario Kart Tour
Whomp
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (passive)
Spring Tour The icon of the Shy Guy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Shy Guy Cup
Big Reverse Race
Icon Course variant Opponents Tour appearances Cup
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Extra
Thumbnail of the Wendy Cup challenge from the Berlin Tour; a Big Reverse Race challenge set on Berlin Byways 2 (reused as the Peach Cup's bonus challenge in the 2nd Anniversary Tour) Regular Driver Bowser[1] Luigi (Lederhosen)[1] Toad[1] Donkey Kong[1] Peach[1] Koopa Troopa[1] Red Yoshi[1] Mario[2] Berlin Tour Wendy Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Wendy Cup
Kart Fast Frank Fast Frank Fast Frank Fast Frank Fast Frank Fast Frank Fast Frank Fast Frank
Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider Super Glider 2nd Anniversary Tour The icon of the Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Peach Cup

Berlin Byways 3[edit]

Berlin Byways 3, unlike the other two routes, begins in the Tiergarten, specifically on the Straße des 17. Juni, facing away from the Brandenburg Gate and towards the Berlin Victory Column. Racers drive towards the Berlin Victory Column and turn left on the roundabout, before taking a right turn as they approach the Tempodrom. Racers drive by numerous buildings, such as the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Berlin Zoo. After a wide U-turn, players will pass the Charlottenburg Palace before driving on to the road previously seen in Berlin Byways 2 briefly. Shortly after passing the roundabout again, racers turn right on to the Scheidemannstraße, the road lowers itself underground slightly before players drive in between the Reichstag and the Paul-Löbe-Haus, before driving up to the Brandenburg Gate, taking one last right turn, and driving along the Straße des 17. Juni again until reaching the finish line.

Throughout the course, alongside moving coins and Item Boxes, moving cars and pickup trucks appear as obstacles. Most trucks are orange and have surfboards on the back that the players can perform tricks off of, similar to the ones that appear in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, one truck is pink and has a Piranha Plant in its bed.

The course also appears as Berlin Byways 3R (reversed), Berlin Byways 3T (with ramps), and Berlin Byways 3R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the 2022 Anniversary Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2023 Anniversary Tour. In all three variants, there is significantly less moving traffic, the traffic has been reduced to one lane, and there are stationary vehicles along the track. In the R variant, the pink pickup truck is still present, but its bed is now empty. In the T variant, the only moving traffic is two trucks with surfboards, and racers briefly follow the route of Berlin Byways 2 before using a glide ramp to return to the track.

The T variant is also one of the three track variants (alongside London Loop 3R/T and Sydney Sprint 3T) to not reappear in a future tour or tour rerun, appearing in only one tour.

The course icon of the T variant has an error within it. The pink pickup truck carrying a Piranha Plant is shown despite not appearing in the course.

Course traffic patterns[edit]

This version of the course, in its default variant, has 13 vehicles.

  • Left lane: Red car, blue car, red car, Piranha Plant truck, surfboard truck, red car, surfboard truck
  • Right lane: Green car, white car, green car, blue car, surfboard truck, green car

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Berlin Byways tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Berlin Byways 3.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Berlin Byways 3 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Berlin Byways 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Berlin Byways 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitChargin' ChuckDr. BowserDr. LuigiKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Larry Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Lederhosen)Mario (SNES)Pauline (Rose)Santa Mii Racing SuitTanooki MarioWario (Hiker) Blue-Green Capsule KartCact-RClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Gold PaintsterGold StandardMach 8-RRed Crawly KartSneekerWaluigi Racer Mk. 2Warrior WagonWhite Fast FrankYeehaw Wagon Boo MasksFlybrary BookGreen Checkered GliderGreen EmblemMario's MustachePiranha Plant BalloonsPretzel GliderSilver Luigi's MustacheVampire WingsVanilla & Chocolate Balloons Castle Mii Racing Suit**Dr. PeachGoomba Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Mario (Golf)Mario (Samurai)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitPeach (Wedding)Rosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Halloween)Toadette (Explorer)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Black B DasherBlack B Dasher Mk. 2*Black Carriage***Black Jingle BellCact-BCandy ClownDry Bones DasherGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGoo-Goo BlackGreen CometMagma BroomPurpleRattleBuggyRainbow Pipe BuggyRed OffroaderSpicy Zucchini 8-Bit Block GliderBlack Cat ParafoilCandlelight FlightCandlelight Flight CakeGold Origami GliderGolden GliderLuigi Golf CapLuigi ParafoilLuigi's MustacheMario Golf CapNinja ScrollOrigami GliderWicked Topaz
Birdo (Green)King Boo Red Turbo Birdo
Berlin Byways 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Bowser Mii Racing SuitBronze Mii Racing SuitBrown Mii Racing SuitCaptain ToadKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Knight)Mario (Chef)Mario (Samurai)Pauline (Party Time)Rosalina (Chef)Tanooki MarioYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black SneekerBronze CucumberCact-BCupid's ArrowDark BuggyDesert Rose WagonDry Bones DasherFish Bone FerryGold Sweet RideGold Warrior WagonKabuki DasherRed OffroaderSilver Warrior WagonWarrior Wagon Black StarchuteBoo MasksGolden GliderLuigi's Hat BalloonNinja ScrollOrigami GliderSilver Luigi's MustacheVanilla & Chocolate BalloonsWhite Waves Origami GliderYoshi's Cookies Black Mii Racing SuitCastle Mii Racing Suit***Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dry Bowser (Gold)Dry Bowser Mii Racing SuitGoomba Mii Racing SuitIggy Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Black Suit)Pauline (Cowgirl)Pauline (Rose)Peach (Explorer)Peach (Wintertime)Waluigi (Vampire)Wendy Mii Racing Suit Black B DasherBlack Carriage**Black Shielded SpeedsterBoo PipesCact-RChain Chomp ChariotCream ClassicFlower KartGold B Dasher**Gold Capsule KartGold PaintsterGoo-Goo BlackGreen SpeederRed Crawly KartShielded SpeedsterWaluigi Racer Mk. 2White Fast Frank 8-Bit Goomba8-Bit Super GliderFlybrary BookGold Candlelight FlightLuigi's MustacheMagniflying GlassMario's MustachePretzel GliderSilver Surf MasterSmiley Flower GliderStrawberry CrepeVampire WingsWicked Topaz
Birdo (Green)Purple Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy Guy Red Turbo Birdo PeachWaluigi
Berlin Byways 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitDr. PeachLuigi (Knight)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Golf)Waluigi (Vampire) Black CarriageCupid's ArrowGoo-Goo BlackLightning StreamlinerRed OffroaderShielded SpeedsterWhite Fast Frank Candlelight FlightCandlelight Flight CakeGreen Cat ParafoilLuigi ParafoilMario's MustachePretzel GliderSilver Surf MasterWhite Waves Origami Glider Bowser Mii Racing SuitBuilder LuigiCaptain ToadDr. BowserDr. LuigiKing Bob-omb (Gold)Mario (Hakama)Metal MarioPastry Chef Mii Racing SuitWario (Hiker) Blue-Green Capsule KartClassic B Dasher Mk. 2Dark BuggyGold StandardKabuki DasherMagma BroomRed Crawly KartWarrior Wagon Black StarchuteBoo MasksFlybrary BookGold Eggshell GliderLuigi's Hat BalloonMagniflying GlassMario's Hat BalloonNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaPiranha Plant BalloonsSilver Luigi's MustacheVanilla & Chocolate Balloons
Toadette Green Standard 8Red Streamliner
Berlin Byways 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBlack Mii Racing SuitBuilder ToadDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Iggy Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Black Suit)Mario (Classic)Mario (Golf)Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Wintertime)Penguin ToadWendy Mii Racing Suit Armored RiderBlack B Dasher Mk. 2Black Jingle BellBlack Shielded SpeedsterBoo PipesDecal StreamlinerFrost WingGold 8-Bit Pipe FrameGreen CometPurple Rattle BuggyRainbow Pipe BuggySilver Bullet BlasterSpicy ZucchiniSports Coupe 2022 8-Bit Block Glider8-Bit Super GliderGold Origami GliderLe TricoloreLuigi Golf CapLuigi ParafoilMario Golf CapRed EmblemSuper Mario Kart GliderYellow Hard Hat Balloon Brown Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitKing Boo Mii Racing SuitLarry Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Metal MarioPeachettePetey PiranhaSanta Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitYellow Shy Guy (Explorer) Black SneekerBlack Turbo YoshiBronze CucumberDK MaximumDesert Rose WagonFish Bone FerryGold B DasherGold Warrior WagonGold Sweet RideGreen CircuitKarp KartMach 8-RMacharonOffroaderSilver KingSilver Warrior WagonWarrior WagonYeehaw Wagon 8-Bit Bullet BillBoo HanafudaGlitter GliderGold Hard Hat BalloonGold MeteorsGold New Year's KiteGreen Checkered GliderGreen EmblemManta GliderPink Magniflying GlassSakura Origami GliderYoshi's CookiesYoshi's Egg Hanafuda
Blue Shy GuyPurple Toad (Pit Crew) CucumberZucchini
MortonShy Guy Bullet Blaster ParachutePiston Glider
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
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glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Luigi Cup challenge from the 2022 Anniversary Tour; a Time Trial challenge set on Berlin Byways 3 Regular Luigi's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 1:40.00
  • 1:34.00
  • 1:27.00
Anniversary Tour (2022) The icon of the Luigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Luigi Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Tour Berlin Byways as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Berlin Byways returns in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as part of the Booster Course Pass downloadable content. It is the first course of the Moon Cup, and was added in the third wave of the DLC. It has received significant visual upgrades compared to its appearance in Mario Kart Tour. The cars from Berlin Byways 3 return in this version of the course, and follow the same path they did in that route, making this the second course in the pass with traffic, after DS Shroom Ridge, and the second course in the series altogether to feature traffic that does not follow the route of the entire course, after Mushroom City in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. They now use the same designs as the vehicles seen in N64 Toad's Turnpike and DS Shroom Ridge, meaning that the pickup truck that holds the Piranha Plant from Berlin Byways 3 does not return, instead every pickup truck has a surfboard. Additionally, all cargo trucks and surfboard trucks have coins on top. The music now features clapping throughout the opening portion, and additional higher pitched synths were also added. The brass instruments are also more audible and pronounced, and a flute was added to the orchestral segment.

The first lap is based on Berlin Byways 2, making Berlin Byways the first Tour city course in the Booster Course Pass to not have the first lap be based on its first route (the other being Tour Madrid Drive). Racers start next to the Berlin Cathedral, facing towards the Brandenburg Gate. After the race begins, they drive under it; there are currently only Item Boxes beneath it, but this will change throughout the race. Afterward, they merge into traffic on the Straße des 17. Juni heading straight for the Berlin Victory Column before taking a right turn around it. At this point, the traffic takes another right through an arrow field, while players instead turn left into the train station. The train can still be driven through, and the Item Box inside is now a Double Item Box. From here, players drive past the Berlin Cathedral and return to the starting line.

The second lap is a combination of Berlin Byways 3 and the final portion of Berlin Byways. Racers once again drive through the Brandenburg Gate - this time, there is a Glide Ramp in front of it. The traffic is still present. Players follow it as it takes a left turn at the Victory Column and drives past the Berlin Zoo. The road eventually comes back to the Victory Column roundabout from another angle. Here, racers turn left, and then turn right onto the road past Charlottenburg Palace. That road eventually crosses behind the Brandenburg Gate before turning right into the Tiergarten. Players then take a long right turn and reenter the Straße de 17. Juni, this time going the other direction, against the traffic. They cross under the Brandenburg Gate once again (which now has Thwomps and Item Boxes) and cross the starting line from the other direction.

The third and final lap is based on the first route of Berlin Byways. Racers turn right and pass the Berlin Wall. Unlike in Tour, the Whomps have now left cracks in the road where they land. Players then drive either way around the Schiller Monument before going through the Tiergarten. Players end the race by going against traffic on the Straße des 17. Juni again, going under the Brandenburg Gate (which now only has Thwomps), and crossing the finish line.

The minimap has been rotated approximately 120° clockwise. The peninsula used for Berlin Byways 2T is now blocked off by fences and has been removed from the minimap, and the course uses an unused road connecting the Schiller Monument to the Brandenburg Gate, making Berlin Byways the second/third Tour city course to include roads that were unused at the time of their appearance in the Booster Course Pass, after Tour Sydney Sprint and alongside Tour London Loop. Like Tour London Loop, the previously unused road in this course was never used in Tour prior to new content for it concluding.

Tour Berlin Byways is one of three Mario Kart Tour courses in the wave overall, alongside Tour London Loop and Merry Mountain.

Course traffic patterns[edit]

This version of the course has 18 (moving) vehicles. Vehicles in the left lane notably travel about 20% faster than those in the right lane.

  • Left lane: Car, car, surfboard truck, car, car, car, car, bus
  • Right lane: Bus, car, surfboard truck, car, truck, truck, surfboard truck, car, car, car

Both cargo trucks use a Propeller Toad Transport design, both buses use a Galaxy Air design, and cars can randomly appear as red cars, black cars, or as Green Shell Taxis.

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Cat Tour is wrapping up in #MarioKartTour. Next up is the Metropolitan Tour! Race through a variety of city courses, including Berlin Byways![3]
  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: It's time for the Berlin Tour in #MarioKartTour! Some heated races are about to ensue on Berlin Byways 2, the first city course of 2021![4]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Official Nintendo social media accounts: A city of culture, creativity and…karting?! Sprint round Berlin Byways in Wave 3 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass and soak in the atmosphere![5][6]
  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared on the Mario Kart™ Tour game.
    • Modeled after the German city of Berlin, you may catch a peek at some famous tourist sights while racing.
    • The streets sure are bustling! Watch out for tourist buses and taxis running through the course. You'll really want to keep an eye out on lap 3 or you might get a stompin' from a Whomp!
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Say a hearty "Guten Morgen" to Berlin Byways!
    Today, we're shining the spotlight on a course released as part of the third wave, which is available now: it's Berlin Byways!
    This course, first appearing in the smart device game Mario Kart Tour, takes you all around the German capital of Berlin, with its many sights and sounds. But be careful, as parts of the track will have you weaving between tour buses and taxis. To make things worse, Whomps will come crashing down from the course's walls during the third lap, so you'd better keep your wits about you!
  • Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer: This course will let you race by the symbolic gate and tower of Berlin, Germany.[7]

Sponsors[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Berlin Byways[edit]

Course icons[edit]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Berlin Byways.
Screenshots[edit]

Berlin Byways 2[edit]

Course icons[edit]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Berlin Byways 2.
Screenshots[edit]

Berlin Byways 3[edit]

Course icons[edit]
For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart Tour race course icons (original courses) § Berlin Byways 3.
Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ベルリン シュトラーセ[?]
Berurin Shutorāse
Berlin Straße
Chinese 柏林小道[?]
Bólín Xiǎodào
Berlin Trail
Dutch Berlijn-Bezoek[?] Berlin Visit
French Balade berlinoise[?] Berlinese Stroll
German Pflaster von Berlin[?] Pavement of Berlin
Italian Gita a Berlino[?] Trip to Berlin
Korean 베를린 샛길[?]
Bereullin Saetgil
Berlin Byway
Portuguese (NOA) Berlim Bucólica[?] Bucolic Berlin
Portuguese (NOE) Perseguição por Berlim[?] Chase through Berlin
Russian Экскурсия по Берлину[?]
Ekskursiya po Berlinu
Excursion through Berlin
Spanish Berlín de Vértigo[?] Vertigo Berlin

Trivia[edit]

  • Berlin Byways has several similarities to Piranha Plant Cove. Both:
    • Have drivers drive perpendicular to each other in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
    • Have a variant with a different finish line location, then have that finish line removed in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
    • Have the first lap in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe be the second variant of the course.
      • In both cases, the second variant was (one of) the first variant(s) released in Mario Kart Tour.
    • Have had their mini-map altered to remove a section of the course that was only used in other variants not represented in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Andruidus (January 27, 2021). Mario Kart Tour - Berlin Tour: Wendy Cup. YouTube. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  2. ^ DarkyKitty (January 30, 2021). Mario Kart Tour - Wendy Cup (Berlin Tour) - #252. YouTube. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  3. ^ mariokarttourEN (June 10, 2022). Twitter. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  4. ^ mariokarttourEN (January 13, 2021). Twitter. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. ^ NintendoEurope (November 25, 2022). Twitter. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  6. ^ MarioKartUK (November 25, 2022). Facebook. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  7. ^ Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved July 15, 2023. (Archived July 15, 2023, 10:48:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)