Berlin is a historic Camden County borough in South Jersey centered around a traditional downtown and surrounded by Berlin Township. The borough contains established residential streets, local businesses, restaurants, and historic properties that reflect the community's development as a regional crossroads.

White Horse Pike and nearby Route 73 connect Berlin with communities throughout Camden County and the wider South Jersey region. The Atlantic City Expressway is also nearby, providing access toward Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. Berlin's downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods create a more compact setting than many nearby suburban townships, while larger shopping and recreation destinations remain readily accessible throughout Camden County.