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City trip Berlin

Berlin is not only the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, but also an independent federal state. Around 3.4 million people live here in the area of the Spree and Havel rivers. Many visitors are enthusiastic about a city trip to Berlin every year.

Berlin is a city that offers something for everyone. Whether you want to visit the city for a weekend of sightseeing, experience the vibrant club scene or simply stroll through the various neighborhoods – Berlin has something for everyone. The variety of sights and activities is so great that even a week is not enough to discover everything.

The city is a center of German and European history and offers numerous historical sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie. Particularly impressive is the Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to five world-famous museums, including the Pergamon Museum and the Altes Museum. This cultural diversity makes the city a paradise for history and art lovers.

City trip Berlin

The city’s creative and alternative scene is known far beyond Germany. From world-famous theaters such as the Berlin Philharmonie to small off-stages and galleries – you can find a wide range of cultural experiences here.

The culinary scene in the German capital is as diverse as the city itself. From traditional German dishes such as currywurst and kebab to international cuisine from all over the world – there is something to suit every taste. The food markets in particular, such as the “Markthalle Neun” in Kreuzberg, are a must for gourmets.

We are lucky to live in Berlin. Our view of the city is therefore very different from that of visitors. Of course, we also visit the city’s hotspots, but we also look off the beaten track for places that might otherwise be overlooked.

City trip Berlin – Tips from a Berliner

Visit Berlin and discover a lively cosmopolitan city. We present you well-known and unknown places of our home, have fun discovering!

  • Bar des Brauhaus Neulich
    Brauhaus Neulich - Beer from the Schillerkiez in Berlin

    Brauhaus Neulich in Schillerkiez is a meeting place for the neighborhood and a meeting point for beer lovers from all over the world. The cozy atmosphere invites you to try the different beers on site. But what makes this brewery so special?

    Brauhaus Neulich   →
  • Berlin GoBoat
    With GoBoat on the Spree: relaxing hours on the water

    Berlin is known for its waterways that meander through the city. A tour on the Havel or Spree offers a completely new perspective on the city. A particularly relaxing way to get out and about on the Spree is with GoBoat's electrically powered boats. Whether you are a visitor to Berlin or a Berliner, a…

    GoBoat   →
  • Heller Stern, Brewery Südstern
    Brewery Südstern in Berlin-Kreuzberg

    Berlin is known for its lively and varied beer scene. Among the city's many breweries, beer lovers will also find the Brewery Südstern.

    Brewery Südstern   →
  • A city tour with a difference: the Silent move lets you dance through the streets of the city without any noise pollution.
    Silent Move - dancing through Berlin

    Silent Move is an event concept in Berlin that brings people together in a very special way. It combines movement, music and exploring the city in a completely new way. And it's incredibly fun!!!!

    Silent Move   →
  • Berlin breweries: Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu in Wedding, beer garden, brewpub, own freshly tapped beers on tap.
    Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu - Beer from Wedding

    Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu is one of the best-known microbreweries in Berlin and is located in the Wedding district, not far from Leopoldplatz. It is somewhat hidden between tall houses in an inner courtyard.

    Eschenbräu   →
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Berlin sights

Discover the most famous sights of Berlin. We are always on the road in the city and visit the most important sights.

  • ein Wasserfall in Berlin
    Up on the Kreuzberg in Berlin's Viktoriapark

    Berlin and mountains? It's hard to believe, but Berlin's Kreuzberg, the city's highest inner-city elevation, is located in Viktoriapark.

    Kreuzberg at Viktoriapark   →
  • Rote Rathaus Berlin
    Around the Red Town Hall

    A green area of around 6 hectares was created in Berlin's Mitte district after the Second World War. It is bordered by Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, Alexanderplatz station, Rathausstraße and Spandauer Straße. One of the city's most famous buildings, the Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall), is located here

    Red Town Hall   →
  • ehemaliger Grenzübergang Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin
    Checkpoint Charlie Berlin - border crossing in the middle of Berlin

    For someone who was born in Berlin in the 1960s, this place simply belongs in the city. Today, visitors from all over the world stand at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin and cannot imagine that a border crossing from one part of the city to the other once existed here.

    Checkpoint Charlie   →
  • Oberbaumbrücke Berlin
    One of Berlin's most beautiful bridges - the Oberbaumbrücke

    One of the most beautiful bridges in Berlin, I think, is the Oberbaumbrücke, which connects Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain across the Spree.

    Oberbaumbrücke   →
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Berlin – off the beaten path

Here we present Berlin tips that are not among the usual tourist destinations in the city. For us, however, these are precisely the places that make Berlin.

  • St.-Matthäus-Kirche gespiegelt in den Fenstern der Neuen Nationalgalerie
    St Matthew's Church in Berlin: Viewpoint on the church tower

    One step after the next … I'm already getting a bit out of breath as I climb the steps of the church tower in St Matthew's Church. Hopefully the vantage point on the church tower will be worth it and open up a view over the neighbouring Kulturforum in Berlin.

    St Matthew's Church   →
  • Jaczoturm
    The story of the Jaczoturm in Spandau and the Schildhorn in Grunewald

    For many years I took the bus from Kladow to Spandau. If you had a window seat at the top of the BVG double-decker, you could see a tower in a small strip of forest. Time to take a closer look at the Jaczoturm after many years.

    Jaczoturm und Schildhorn   →
  • Pin in Mitte von Berlin
    Where is the center of Berlin?

    If you ask Berliners or tourists the answer to this question will surely be - "na in Mitte at Alexanderplatz". But is this really the center of Berlin?

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  • Borsigturm
    The first high-rise building in Berlin

    The first skyscraper built in Berlin still stands today and is one of the relics of the industrial era in the city. It was not built in the middle of the city, but stands in Berlin-Tegel. Today, the building is known only by the name Borsigturm.

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Walks in Berlin

Discover Berlin on short walks through the city. We offer a variety of tours with different themes.

  • Jagdgruppe Berliner Tiergarten
    Stroll through the Great Tiergarten

    One of the largest and most central parks in Berlin is the Großer Tiergarten (Great Tiergarten)in the Mitte district. The park covers 210 hectares and is crossed by several main roads that meet at the Großer Stern with the Victory Column. You need time to walk through the Great Tiergarten, or you can choose smaller…

    Great Tiergarten   →
  • Breitscheidplatz, Spaziergang über den Kurfürstendamm
    Walk along the Kurfürstendamm and the Tauentzien

    Let's go for a stroll on the Ku'damm! Come with us on a walk along Kurfürstendamm via Tauentzinstraße to the subway station Wittenbergplatz. Come with us to the City-West!

    Walk along Kurfürstendamm   →
  • Berliner Funkturm
    What you can discover between ICC and Theodor-Heuss-Platz

    If you travel on the Berlin S-Bahn ring, you will come to the Messe Nord station. This is a busy place, especially during trade fairs, and from here you can get to the Messezentrum Berlin. But not only that. Here is also the ICC Berlin, the Berlin Radio Tower, the House of Radio and not…

    Funkturm Berlin, ICC and more   →
  • Dampferanlegestelle Greenwichpromenade
    Greenwich Promenade - Walk to the Sechserbrücke

    Berlin Reinickendorf - one of the most popular destinations in the district, the Greenwich Promenade, is located on the banks of Lake Tegler. For us, it is one of the local recreation areas that we visit more often and enjoy during a walk.

    Greenwich Promenade   →
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Parks & Gardens in Berlin

Berlin is a green city. Here we present parks and green destinations in the city.

  • ein Wasserfall in Berlin
    Up on the Kreuzberg in Berlin's Viktoriapark

    Berlin and mountains? It's hard to believe, but Berlin's Kreuzberg, the city's highest inner-city elevation, is located in Viktoriapark.

    Kreuzberg at Viktoriapark   →
  • Arkaden im Park
    Ruhwaldpark Berlin- unknown and beautiful

    In the Westend district of Berlin, on Spandauer Damm, lies an almost unknown park. Ruhwaldpark is not particularly large, but it is beautiful.

    Ruhwaldpark Berlin- unknown and beautiful   →
  • Regenspazergang Freizeitpark Lübars
    Rain walk through the Lübars leisure park

    Berlin is a green city. This is always noticeable to us when we are looking for a place for a short walk. The Lübars leisure park with the Lübarser Höhe is the ideal place for a short trip.

    Lübars Leisure Park   →
  • Parkbewohner im Schutz einer Brücke
    Stroll through Buch Castle Park

    From Buch S-Bahn station, it is just a few steps to Buch Castle Park. The small park of about 13 hectares is part of the Natura 2000 area in Buch and invites you to take a walk in any season.

    Buch Castle Park   →
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Museums in Berlin

Berlin has so many museums that it is hard to decide which one you would like to visit. Here we present some interesting museums that we have visited in Berlin so far.

  • Deutschlandmuseum
    A journey through time at Berlin's Deutschlandmuseum

    The entrance gate opens and our journey through German history begins. Interactive, multimedia and full of excitement, we are on a tour of discovery in the Deutschlandmuseum.

    Deutschlandmuseum   →
  • Große Kuppelhalle Bode Museum
    Bode Museum on Museum Island

    The different museums on Berlin's Museum Island often make it difficult to decide which one to visit. The Bode Museum is not only worth a visit from an architectural point of view, the interesting exhibitions with wonderful exhibits particularly captivated me.

    Bode Museum   →
  • Garten des Exils
    Jewish Museum Berlin

    The Jewish Museum Berlin is the largest Jewish museum in Europe. Having already seen impressive Jewish museums and synagogues in Fürth, Pilsen and Warsaw, I was very excited about the Berlin museum before my visit. A small spoiler is allowed - the visit is worth it!

    Jewish Museum Berlin   →
  • Einzeldarstellung der Löwen vom Tor
    Pergamon Museum - a museum visit

    The Museum Island in Berlin-Mitte is one of the places to go in Berlin for every art and culture lover. Several museums with permanent and temporary exhibitions attract - I was attracted by the Pergamon Museum.

    Pergamon Museum   →
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Viewpoints in Berlin

Discover Berlin from a new perspective. Come with us to the vantage points in the city.

  • St.-Matthäus-Kirche gespiegelt in den Fenstern der Neuen Nationalgalerie
    St Matthew's Church in Berlin: Viewpoint on the church tower

    One step after the next … I'm already getting a bit out of breath as I climb the steps of the church tower in St Matthew's Church. Hopefully the vantage point on the church tower will be worth it and open up a view over the neighbouring Kulturforum in Berlin.

    St Matthew's Church   →
  • Regenspazergang Freizeitpark Lübars
    Rain walk through the Lübars leisure park

    Berlin is a green city. This is always noticeable to us when we are looking for a place for a short walk. The Lübars leisure park with the Lübarser Höhe is the ideal place for a short trip.

    Lübars Leisure Park   →
  • Berliner Reichstag
    The Berlin Reichstag - viewpoint with history

    Next to the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Reichstag is not only a landmark of the city, but also one of the most famous buildings in Germany. Every day, thousands of Berlin visitors are drawn there to take a look at the historic building not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

    Berlin Reichstag   →
  • "Berge in Berlin"
    Viewpoint Drachenberg

    Yes, Berlin also has mountains from which you can enjoy the view over the city. The Drachenberg in Grunewald is a great vantage point over the city.

    Drachenberg   →
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Hiking in Berlin

Discover hiking routes through Berlin.

  • Murellenberge
    Murellenberge, Murellenschlucht and Schanzenwald near the Olympic Stadium

    Berlin is not only known for its historical sites and lively districts, but also for its green oases that are off the beaten track. One such insider tip is the Murellenberge, the Murellenschlucht and the Schanzenwald in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district.

    Murellenberg   →
  • Klein Venedig von Spandau
    Short hike through the Tiefwerder meadows in Spandau

    Blooming wildflower meadows, water buffalo and the Little Venice of Spandau - what a wonderful little hike through the Tiefwerder-Wiesen nature reserve in Spandau.

    Tiefwerder meadows   →
  • Wanderung im Tegler Fließtal
    Water buffalo and deadwood trees in the Tegeler Fließtal

    On the northern outskirts of Berlin in Tegel, a small stream flows through one of the city's most beautiful nature reserves - the Tegeler Fließtal. A hiking trail runs along the watercourse, attracting recreation-seekers especially on weekends.

    Tegeler Fliesstal   →
  • blaue Baumstämme im Grunewald
    Hike through the Grunewald forest in Berlin

    Again and again I am surprised that it is possible to hike in a big city like Berlin - not between the canyons of houses, but in the green. The Grunewald offers countless interesting routes in different lengths.

    Hiking in Berlin Grunewald forest   →
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Discover Berlin from the water

The Havel and Spree rivers flow through the capital and give the city a very special flair.
If you like, you can discover the city from the water on a steamboat trip or hike along the banks.

  • Oberbaumbrücke Berlin
    One of Berlin's most beautiful bridges - the Oberbaumbrücke

    One of the most beautiful bridges in Berlin, I think, is the Oberbaumbrücke, which connects Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain across the Spree.

    Oberbaumbrücke   →
  • Dampferanlegestelle Greenwichpromenade
    Greenwich Promenade - Walk to the Sechserbrücke

    Berlin Reinickendorf - one of the most popular destinations in the district, the Greenwich Promenade, is located on the banks of Lake Tegler. For us, it is one of the local recreation areas that we visit more often and enjoy during a walk.

    Greenwich Promenade   →
  • Spree
    As a Berliner, always along the Spree...

    As a Berliner, you know the Spree - or so you think… A walk along the Spree is pure relaxation.

    Walk along the Spree   →
  • Dampfer fahren in Berlin
    With the paddle steamer across the Havel

    A steamboat trip in Berlin is simply part of every visit to Berlin. But a steamboat trip in Berlin is also a wonderful way for us Berliners to relax.

    Steaming in Berlin   →
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Cemeteries in Berlin

There are over 200 cemeteries in the city, all of which tell something about the history of the city and its inhabitants, you just have to look a little closer sometimes.

  • Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof I
    Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof I - famous celebrity cemetery

    One of Berlin's most famous celebrity cemeteries is located on the grounds of the Dorotheenstädtische and Friedrichswerdersche Gemeinden. A tour of the Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof is almost like a walk in the park, a wonderful break from exploring Berlin.

    Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof   →
  • unbekannte Tote auf dem Friedhof der Namenlosen
    Suicide cemetery - Grunewald-Forst cemetery

    On a hike through Berlin's Grunewald forest, we were drawn to perhaps one of the city's most idyllic cemeteries, the Grunewald-Forst cemetery, which is actually only known to Berliners as the "suicide cemetery" or "cemetery of the nameless".

    Suicide cemetery   →
  • russisch-orthodoxer Friedhof
    There is a civil Russian Orthodox cemetery in Berlin!

    In Berlin Tegel between the constantly rushing highway and industrial enterprises lies Berlin's only civil Russian Orthodox cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Brotherhood of St. Prince Vladimir.

    Russian Orthodox Cemetery   →
  • verrostete Gitter Grabstätte
    Small cemetery in Berlin's Westend - Luisenfriedhof II

    On Königin-Elisabeth-Straße in the Westend district of Charlottenburg, a small terraced cemetery lies between the city motorway and some houses. A detour to Luisenfriedhof II is worthwhile if you want to get an insight into Berlin's burial culture.

    Luisenfriedhof II   →
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Restaurant and hotel tips

Berlin is the city that never sleeps …

… and yet there is a hotel scene here where everyone can find something to suit their budget.
… and that’s exactly why you’ll find a restaurant scene that leaves nothing to be desired and often offers food at the most absurd times.

  • Berlin breweries: Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu in Wedding, beer garden, brewpub, own freshly tapped beers on tap.
    Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu - Beer from Wedding

    Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu is one of the best-known microbreweries in Berlin and is located in the Wedding district, not far from Leopoldplatz. It is somewhat hidden between tall houses in an inner courtyard.

    Eschenbräu   →
  • Restaurant Heimwerk Berlin
    Bavarian flair in Berlin - Restaurant HeimWerk

    Hackescher Markt in Berlin is home to a little bit of Bavaria. The Heimwerk Berlin restaurant spoils its guests with typical dishes and, of course, Bavarian beer.

    Restaurant Heimwerk   →
  • Vood Mobil
    Vegan street food from the Vood Mobil

    Fancy some vegan street food? In Weddinger Nordhafenpark you can eat delicious vegan food at the Vood Mobil.

    Vegan street food   →
  • BrewDog DogTap Berlin
    BrewDog DogTap Berlin - Beer without borders

    Since late summer 2019, there has been a new location for beer lovers in Berlin's Marienpark - the BrewDog DogTap Berlin opened in September.We were there shortly after the opening and not only looked around, but also tested beers.

    BrewDog DogTap Berlin   →
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  • harry's home Berlin Moabit
    Hoteltip: harry's home Berlin Moabit

    In the metropolis of Berlin, more precisely in the lively district of Moabit, harry's home Berlin Moabit welcomes travelers from all over the world with open arms. This unique hotel offers a harmonious combination of cozy living comfort and modern facilities.

    harry's home Berlin Moabit   →
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm
    DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm

    The DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm offers an exquisite blend of luxury and comfort in the heart of the former City West around Berlin's Gedächtniskirche.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm   →
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Leisure tips Berlin

Eat, drink, enjoy your free time … here you can find tips for leisure activities in Berlin.

  • Berlin GoBoat
    With GoBoat on the Spree: relaxing hours on the water

    Berlin is known for its waterways that meander through the city. A tour on the Havel or Spree offers a completely new perspective on the city. A particularly relaxing way to get out and about on the Spree is with GoBoat's electrically powered boats. Whether you are a visitor to Berlin or a Berliner, a…

    GoBoat   →
  • A city tour with a difference: the Silent move lets you dance through the streets of the city without any noise pollution.
    Silent Move - dancing through Berlin

    Silent Move is an event concept in Berlin that brings people together in a very special way. It combines movement, music and exploring the city in a completely new way. And it's incredibly fun!!!!

    Silent Move   →
  • IKONO Berlin - Fun and creativity
    IKONO Berlin

    IKONO Berlin is located in the heart of Berlin. Here, visitors can get creative and have lots of fun at the same time.

    IKONO Berlin   →
  • Deutschlandmuseum
    A journey through time at Berlin's Deutschlandmuseum

    The entrance gate opens and our journey through German history begins. Interactive, multimedia and full of excitement, we are on a tour of discovery in the Deutschlandmuseum.

    Deutschlandmuseum   →
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Berlin Christmas Markets

Christmas in Berlin – a stroll through the Christmas markets is not to be missed.

  • Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Charlottenburg
    Christmas market in front of Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin

    Directly in front of Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, a Christmas market has been held in the run-up to Christmas for several years. Against the historic backdrop of the palace, you can stroll through the Christmas stalls here every year from the end of November until the end of December.

    Christmas market Charlottenburg Palace   →
  • Weihnachtsmarkt im Johannisstift
    With the steam locomotive to the Christmas market at Johannisstift

    The Christmas market at Johannisstift in Spandau traditionally takes place on the 1st Sunday of Advent.

    Christmas market Johannisstift   →
  • Christmas market at the Gedächniskirche
    Christmas Market at the Gedächniskirche (Memorial Church)

    The Christmas market around the Gedächniskirche has existed for 35 years. For us, a visit to precisely this Christmas market has been a traditional part of the Christmas season for years.

    Christmas market Gedächniskirche   →
  • Weihnachtsmarkt am Roten Rathaus
    Berlin Mitte: Christmas market at the Rotes Rathaus

    There are countless Christmas markets in Berlin, in fact you can immerse yourself in the Christmas feeling on almost every corner in December. During our tour of the city, we also took a look at the Christmas market at the Rotes Rathaus.

    Christmas market Rotes Rathaus   →
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All our experiences in Berlin

Bar des Brauhaus Neulich

Brauhaus Neulich – Beer from the Schillerkiez in Berlin


Brauhaus Neulich in Schillerkiez is a meeting place for the neighborhood and a meeting point for beer lovers from all over the world. The cozy atmosphere invites you to try the different beers on site. But what makes this brewery so special?

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Berlin GoBoat

With GoBoat on the Spree: relaxing hours on the water

Berlin is known for its waterways that meander through the city. A tour on the Havel or Spree offers a completely new perspective on the city. A particularly relaxing way to get out and about on the Spree is with GoBoat’s electrically powered boats. Whether you are a visitor to Berlin or a Berliner, a trip with GoBoat is an unforgettable experience.

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Heller Stern, Brewery Südstern

Brewery Südstern in Berlin-Kreuzberg

Berlin is known for its lively and varied beer scene. Among the city’s many breweries, beer lovers will also find the Brewery Südstern.

Continue Reading about Brewery Südstern in Berlin-Kreuzberg

A city tour with a difference: the Silent move lets you dance through the streets of the city without any noise pollution.

Silent Move – dancing through Berlin

Silent Move is an event concept in Berlin that brings people together in a very special way. It combines movement, music and exploring the city in a completely new way. And it’s incredibly fun!!!!

Continue Reading about Silent Move – dancing through Berlin

Berlin breweries: Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu in Wedding, beer garden, brewpub, own freshly tapped beers on tap.

Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu – Beer from Wedding

Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu is one of the best-known microbreweries in Berlin and is located in the Wedding district, not far from Leopoldplatz. It is somewhat hidden between tall houses in an inner courtyard.

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IKONO Berlin - Fun and creativity

IKONO Berlin

IKONO Berlin is located in the heart of Berlin. Here, visitors can get creative and have lots of fun at the same time.

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Murellenberge

Murellenberge, Murellenschlucht and Schanzenwald near the Olympic Stadium

Berlin is not only known for its historical sites and lively districts, but also for its green oases that are off the beaten track. One such insider tip is the Murellenberge, the Murellenschlucht and the Schanzenwald in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district.

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Diener Tattersall

Diener Tattersall: the original Berlin pub

There are places in Berlin that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Diener Tattersall is an institution, a way of life, an original Berlin pub in the heart of Charlottenburg.

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Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof I

Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof I – famous celebrity cemetery

One of Berlin’s most famous celebrity cemeteries is located on the grounds of the Dorotheenstädtische and Friedrichswerdersche Gemeinden. A tour of the Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof is almost like a walk in the park, a wonderful break from exploring Berlin.

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ein Wasserfall in Berlin

Up on the Kreuzberg in Berlin’s Viktoriapark

Berlin and mountains? It’s hard to believe, but Berlin’s Kreuzberg, the city’s highest inner-city elevation, is located in Viktoriapark.

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harry's home Berlin Moabit

Hoteltip: harry’s home Berlin Moabit

In the metropolis of Berlin, more precisely in the lively district of Moabit, harry’s home Berlin Moabit welcomes travelers from all over the world with open arms. This unique hotel offers a harmonious combination of cozy living comfort and modern facilities.

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Rote Rathaus Berlin

Around the Red Town Hall

A green area of around 6 hectares was created in Berlin’s Mitte district after the Second World War. It is bordered by Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, Alexanderplatz station, Rathausstraße and Spandauer Straße. One of the city’s most famous buildings, the Rotes Rathaus (Red Town Hall), is located here

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Klein Venedig von Spandau

Short hike through the Tiefwerder meadows in Spandau

Blooming wildflower meadows, water buffalo and the Little Venice of Spandau – what a wonderful little hike through the Tiefwerder-Wiesen nature reserve in Spandau.

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ehemaliger Grenzübergang Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin

Checkpoint Charlie Berlin – border crossing in the middle of Berlin

For someone who was born in Berlin in the 1960s, this place simply belongs in the city. Today, visitors from all over the world stand at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin and cannot imagine that a border crossing from one part of the city to the other once existed here.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm

The DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm offers an exquisite blend of luxury and comfort in the heart of the former City West around Berlin’s Gedächtniskirche.

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St.-Matthäus-Kirche gespiegelt in den Fenstern der Neuen Nationalgalerie

St Matthew’s Church in Berlin: Viewpoint on the church tower

One step after the next … I’m already getting a bit out of breath as I climb the steps of the church tower in St Matthew’s Church. Hopefully the vantage point on the church tower will be worth it and open up a view over the neighbouring Kulturforum in Berlin.

Continue Reading about St Matthew’s Church in Berlin: Viewpoint on the church tower

unbekannte Tote auf dem Friedhof der Namenlosen

Suicide cemetery – Grunewald-Forst cemetery

On a hike through Berlin’s Grunewald forest, we were drawn to perhaps one of the city’s most idyllic cemeteries, the Grunewald-Forst cemetery, which is actually only known to Berliners as the “suicide cemetery” or “cemetery of the nameless”.

Continue Reading about Suicide cemetery – Grunewald-Forst cemetery

Restaurant Heimwerk Berlin

Bavarian flair in Berlin – Restaurant HeimWerk

Hackescher Markt in Berlin is home to a little bit of Bavaria. The Heimwerk Berlin restaurant spoils its guests with typical dishes and, of course, Bavarian beer.

Continue Reading about Bavarian flair in Berlin – Restaurant HeimWerk

Deutschlandmuseum

A journey through time at Berlin’s Deutschlandmuseum

The entrance gate opens and our journey through German history begins. Interactive, multimedia and full of excitement, we are on a tour of discovery in the Deutschlandmuseum.

Continue Reading about A journey through time at Berlin’s Deutschlandmuseum

russisch-orthodoxer Friedhof

There is a civil Russian Orthodox cemetery in Berlin!

In Berlin Tegel between the constantly rushing highway and industrial enterprises lies Berlin’s only civil Russian Orthodox cemetery. The cemetery is owned by the Brotherhood of St. Prince Vladimir.

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FUERST WIACEK - Bier

FUERST WIACEK – Beer from Berlin/Siemensstadt

As I walk along Wohlrabedamm in Siemensstadt, the unmistakable smell of mash hits my nose. The Berlin craft beer brewery FUERST WIACEK has been brewing its inimitable beer here since 2021.

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Arkaden im Park

Ruhwaldpark Berlin- unknown and beautiful

In the Westend district of Berlin, on Spandauer Damm, lies an almost unknown park. Ruhwaldpark is not particularly large, but it is beautiful.

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Oberbaumbrücke Berlin

One of Berlin’s most beautiful bridges – the Oberbaumbrücke

One of the most beautiful bridges in Berlin, I think, is the Oberbaumbrücke, which connects Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain across the Spree.

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Regenspazergang Freizeitpark Lübars

Rain walk through the Lübars leisure park

Berlin is a green city. This is always noticeable to us when we are looking for a place for a short walk. The Lübars leisure park with the Lübarser Höhe is the ideal place for a short trip.

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verrostete Gitter Grabstätte

Small cemetery in Berlin’s Westend – Luisenfriedhof II

On Königin-Elisabeth-Straße in the Westend district of Charlottenburg, a small terraced cemetery lies between the city motorway and some houses. A detour to Luisenfriedhof II is worthwhile if you want to get an insight into Berlin’s burial culture.

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rekonstruierte Gerichtslaube in dem Berliner Nikolaiviertel

A walk through Berlin’s Nikolai Quarter

The Nikolai Quarter is the oldest settlement area in Berlin and is one of the four areas that belong to historic Old Berlin. It is located in the Mitte district.

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Parkbewohner im Schutz einer Brücke

Stroll through Buch Castle Park

From Buch S-Bahn station, it is just a few steps to Buch Castle Park. The small park of about 13 hectares is part of the Natura 2000 area in Buch and invites you to take a walk in any season.

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Jaczoturm

The story of the Jaczoturm in Spandau and the Schildhorn in Grunewald

For many years I took the bus from Kladow to Spandau. If you had a window seat at the top of the BVG double-decker, you could see a tower in a small strip of forest. Time to take a closer look at the Jaczoturm after many years.

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Gräber direkt am Sausuhlensee

Heerstraße Cemetery – the final resting place of many celebrities

The Heerstrasse Cemetery is located directly next to the Berlin Olympic Stadium on Trakehner Allee. Here in the district of Westend is the final resting place of numerous well-known personalities.

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Sowjetische Ehrenmal Buch

Soviet memorial Buch

Berlin Pankow – Buch district, here stands the somewhat lesser known Buch Soviet Memorial on the edge of the Schlosspark. It is one of 12 Soviet memorials in Berlin.

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Pin in Mitte von Berlin

Where is the center of Berlin?

If you ask Berliners or tourists the answer to this question will surely be – “na in Mitte at Alexanderplatz”. But is this really the center of Berlin?

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Borsigturm

The first high-rise building in Berlin

The first skyscraper built in Berlin still stands today and is one of the relics of the industrial era in the city. It was not built in the middle of the city, but stands in Berlin-Tegel. Today, the building is known only by the name Borsigturm.

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Große Kuppelhalle Bode Museum

Bode Museum on Museum Island

The different museums on Berlin’s Museum Island often make it difficult to decide which one to visit. The Bode Museum is not only worth a visit from an architectural point of view, the interesting exhibitions with wonderful exhibits particularly captivated me.

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Wanderung im Tegler Fließtal

Water buffalo and deadwood trees in the Tegeler Fließtal

On the northern outskirts of Berlin in Tegel, a small stream flows through one of the city’s most beautiful nature reserves – the Tegeler Fließtal. A hiking trail runs along the watercourse, attracting recreation-seekers especially on weekends.

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Garten des Exils

Jewish Museum Berlin

The Jewish Museum Berlin is the largest Jewish museum in Europe. Having already seen impressive Jewish museums and synagogues in Fürth, Pilsen and Warsaw, I was very excited about the Berlin museum before my visit. A small spoiler is allowed – the visit is worth it!

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blaue Baumstämme im Grunewald

Hike through the Grunewald forest in Berlin

Again and again I am surprised that it is possible to hike in a big city like Berlin – not between the canyons of houses, but in the green. The Grunewald offers countless interesting routes in different lengths.

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Schloss Bellevue

I wonder if the Federal President is in Bellevue Palace?

If the flag is flying on the roof…
an unmistakable sign at Bellevue Palace …
the Federal President is in the Berlin city area. Whether he is then in his official residence on the outskirts of Berlin or in his offices in the palace can only be guessed by taking a walk along the edge of the Großer Tiergarten.

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Wanderung auf dem Havelhöhenweg

Hike on the Havel Heights Trail

For visitors to Berlin, sightseeing is usually the main focus, but Berlin has more to offer. Berlin is green, with lots of water and there are great opportunities for hiking. How about a hike on the Havelhöhenweg?

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Grab Valentin

Cemeteries at Fürstenbrunner Weg

The Fürstenbrunner Weg cemetery is located in the Westend district of Berlin. It is two cemeteries that are connected with each other: Luisenfriedhof III and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery.

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Berlin Gedenkstätte Gleis 17

Grunewald station and the platform 17

We get off the S-Bahn at Grunewald station and leave the platform where trains arrive and depart every day. The pedestrian underpass brings us not only to the station building, but also to a place that today you can no longer see at first glance what cruel things happened here, the platform 17 at Grunewald station.

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Jungfernbrücke

Little Berlin discovery: Berlin’s oldest preserved bridge

A stroll through Berlin Mitte takes you to the Schleusengraben, a smaller canal on the Spree. Here you will find the Jungfernbrücke, which connects the Friedrichsgracht with the Unterwasserstraße.

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Einzeldarstellung der Löwen vom Tor

Pergamon Museum – a museum visit

The Museum Island in Berlin-Mitte is one of the places to go in Berlin for every art and culture lover. Several museums with permanent and temporary exhibitions attract – I was attracted by the Pergamon Museum.

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Berlin Distillery

Gin from Berlin – about gin tasting and gin distilling courses

The Berlin Distillery produces high-quality gin from certified organic products in a small manufactory. Each gin is something special and unique. The taste is unmistakable.

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Pause bei der Wanderung in Schmöckwitz

Hiking in Berlin-Schmöckwitz

From Spandau to Schmöckwitz is almost a “world trip” and so I’m not surprised that the Köpenick district is one of my “white and unknown spots” on the Berlin map. We were there to change that!

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Nordfries

Pergamonmuseum. The Panorama

Across from the Bode Museum, directly on the S-Bahn bridge, is the modern temporary exhibition building “Pergamonmuseum. The Panorama”, which houses the exhibition “PERGAMON. Masterpieces of the Ancient Metropolis and 360° Panorama by Yadegar Asisi”.

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Berliner Bürgerbräu

Berliner Bürgerbräu – Lost Place or ???

During a walk along the Müggelspree River, we noticed the striking building of the Berliner Bürgerbräu. It attracted us almost magically and we tried to catch some impressions.

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Berliner Reichstag

The Berlin Reichstag – viewpoint with history

Next to the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Reichstag is not only a landmark of the city, but also one of the most famous buildings in Germany. Every day, thousands of Berlin visitors are drawn there to take a look at the historic building not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

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Marx-Engels-Forum

Relic from GDR times: Marx Engels Forum

A relic from GDR times that I had never heard of is the Marx Engels Forum. I went in search of clues and am amazed at what people don’t know.

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"Berge in Berlin"

Viewpoint Drachenberg

Yes, Berlin also has mountains from which you can enjoy the view over the city. The Drachenberg in Grunewald is a great vantage point over the city.

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Treppe in den Spreetunnel

Deep under the Spree – in the pedestrian tunnel Friedrichshagen

Did you know that there are currently 17 Spree tunnels in Berlin? There are already construction plans for tunnel number 18. Rotterdam has the Maastunnel and Berlin has the pedestrian tunnel Friedrichshagen – a tunnel under the Müggelspree.

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Jagdgruppe Berliner Tiergarten

Stroll through the Great Tiergarten

One of the largest and most central parks in Berlin is the Großer Tiergarten (Great Tiergarten)in the Mitte district. The park covers 210 hectares and is crossed by several main roads that meet at the Großer Stern with the Victory Column. You need time to walk through the Great Tiergarten, or you can choose smaller and smaller areas and discover the park bit by bit.

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Gropiusbau

Hansaviertel (Hansa Quarter) – architectural diversity

The Hansa Quarter is just a few steps away on foot from the Großer Stern and the Siegessäule. Visually, there is a “wild jumble” of buildings that do not fit together. The fact that these buildings were designed by well-known architects and why they were built there is a special story.

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Mengenlehreuhr in Berlin

What time is it? – the set theory clock

One of the most interesting clocks in Berlin is the “Mengenlehreuhr”(set theory clock) or “Berlin Clock”, which has certainly driven numerous viewers to despair.

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East Side Gallery

East Side Gallery

There is hardly a visitor to Berlin who does not visit the East Side Gallery. Here, on a preserved piece of the Berlin Wall, an open-air gallery has been created that is really worth seeing.

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Breitscheidplatz, Spaziergang über den Kurfürstendamm

Walk along the Kurfürstendamm and the Tauentzien

Let’s go for a stroll on the Ku’damm! Come with us on a walk along Kurfürstendamm via Tauentzinstraße to the subway station Wittenbergplatz. Come with us to the City-West!

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ltes Museum Berlin

Altes Museum Berlin (Old Museum)

The Altes Museum is located on Berlin’s Lustgarten, right next to the Berlin Cathedral. The building belongs to the architectural ensemble of the Museum Island and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Schwerbelastungskörper

Heavy burden body and SA-Memorial Site SA Prison Papestraße – on the way on the history parcours

Around General-Pape-Strasse, you can discover the former military site at 14 stations with the help of the history trail. Two stations are particularly impressive – the heavy load body and the SA-Memorial Site SA Prison Papestraße.

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Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum

Gaslamp Open Air Museum Berlin

Not too much longer there will be the Gaslamp Open Air in Berlin that you can discover for free. But you can still see some of the old street lighting in the Großer Tiergarten.

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Parochialkirche Kirchhof

The singing clock of the Parochial Church

In the Klosterstraße in Berlin Mitte stands the oldest church of the reformed community of Berlin. The Parochial Church has not only an interesting nave, but also a churchyard and a crypt that should not be missed.

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Lietzensee in Berlin Charlottenburg

Walk in Lietzenseepark

Just over 10 hectares in size, Lietzenseepark in Charlottenburg is located very close to the exhibition grounds. It is bordered to the north by Kaiserdamm, to the west by the Ringbahn, to the south by the Stadtbahn and to the east by Suarzstrasse.

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Wanderung zur Friedhofsbahn

Hike to the almost forgotten cemetery railroad

When the lush green of the trees gives a view into the undergrowth, the hike to the cemetery railroad is especially worthwhile. Now you can discover the old tracks, forgotten stairs and unused bridges especially well.

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Berlin Klosterstraße in Mitte, Ruine

There is a ruin in the middle of Berlin

I was traveling in Berlin – actually with a completely different goal – and suddenly stood in front of the Berlin Monastery Ruins. My actual goal had to wait, my urge to discover was awakened – I wanted to see more and especially to know more.

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Fernsehturm in Berlin

Berlin TV tower – the city’s top attraction

The main attraction in the Park am Fernsehturm is the Berlin TV Tower. It is one of the most famous and important buildings in Berlin and a landmark of the city.

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Schillerdenkmal

Schillerpark in Wedding

Wedding is the former working-class district of Berlin. One automatically associates this with gray and dreary tenements and with little greenery. But if you look closely, you will be surprised, because Wedding offers its residents beautiful parks, such as the Schillerpark, which are visited today not only by the Weddingern with pleasure.

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Berliner Funkturm

What you can discover between ICC and Theodor-Heuss-Platz

If you travel on the Berlin S-Bahn ring, you will come to the Messe Nord station. This is a busy place, especially during trade fairs, and from here you can get to the Messezentrum Berlin. But not only that. Here is also the ICC Berlin, the Berlin Radio Tower, the House of Radio and not far away is the Theodor-Heuss-Platz.

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Georg Kolbe

Georg Kolbe Museum

For many years I drove past a sign on Heerstrasse almost every day that drew attention to the Georg Kolbe Museum. Again and again I have resolved to take a look at the museum and now I realize I have missed something.

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Bierpinsel in Berlin

Why is the Bierpinsel actually called Bierpinsel?

In Steglitz is a building that I have not seen anywhere else in the kind, the Bierpinsel (beer brush). During my last stroll on Schloßstraße, I took a closer look at this unusual building.

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Bahnhof Berlin Alexanderplatz

Berlin Alexanderplatz

“Where were you in Berlin?”, visitors to Berlin are often asked. Most then answer “Alexanderplatz”, but do they really mean Alexanderplatz?

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Friedhöfe vor dem Halleschen Tor

Cemeteries in front of the Halleschen Tor

A total of 6 Berlin cemeteries are located on the contiguous area of the cemeteries in front of Hallesches Tor between Mehringdamm and Zossener Straße in Berlin-Kreuzberg.

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HiFlyer Berlin

In tethered balloon high above Berlin

One of the truly exceptional viewpoints in Berlin is the large HiFlyer a tethered balloon near Checkpoint Charlie.

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Kunst auf der Hauswand

Artpark Tegel – Open Air Gallery with Murals

42 metres high are the murals in Berlin’s highest open-air gallery in the Artpark Tegel, located on eight high-rise walls in the immediate vicinity of the Tegeler See lake.

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Berliner Kongresshalle

The Pregnant Oyster and the Carillon in the Tiergarten

If you walk along John-Foster-Dulles-Allee from the Reichstag in Berlin towards Bellevue Palace, you can’t miss the Pregnant Oyster and the Carillon – provided you know what to look for.

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Eingang Ehrenmal Schönholzer Heide

Soviet Memorial in Schönholzer Heide

The Soviet Memorial in Schönholzer Heide is rather unknown, but I find it no less impressive than the memorials in Treptow and at the Brandenburg Gate.
A tip brought the memorial to my attention, so we went to Pankow to discover it.

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Rückseite des Tors

Brandenburg Gate – the sight in Berlin

I think every visitor to Berlin is drawn to the Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz. The gate is the most famous landmark, a good reason for Berliners to drive by and stroll along the tourist paths.

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Gare Française de Tegel

Gare Française de Tegel – Tegel French Military Station

While wandering the streets of Tegel, we passed a place that is still a testimony to the occupation of Berlin – the Gare Française de Tegel. A rather inconspicuous building that was the terminus of the French train.

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Berlin Botanischer Garten

A botanical journey around the world through the Botanic Garden Berlin

Botanischer Garten Berlin – that’s 43 hectares, about 22,000 different plant species, huge greenhouses and fantastic paths to walk along, pure relaxation and a botanical journey around the world with short distances.

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Radtour Tegler See

Cycling tour around Lake Tegel

You can also discover Berlin beautifully by bike. The outer districts and especially tours through the forests and along the water are ideal for a bike tour. But this route is also great for hiking!

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Erinnerungsstätte Notaufnahmelager Marienfelde

Marienfelde transit camp – the end and the beginning of a journey

About 4 million people left the GDR between 1949 and 1990. 1.35 million arrived at the Marienfelde refugee camp. This is where their journey out of the GDR ended and their journey into a new life began.

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Häuser im Museumsdorf Düppel

Düppel Museum Village – Visit to the Middle Ages

Berlin-Nikolassee, directly on the Krummes Fenn landscape conservation area lies the Düppel Museum Village. Here, visitors can experience life as it was in the region in the Middle Ages.

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Denkmal Berliner Mauer

MEMORIAL STATION BERLINER MAUER on Bernauer Strasse

I am a Berliner – I was born here and grew up with the Berlin Wall, experienced the fall of the Wall and the growing together of the city. After years, I now went to the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse for the first time.

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Ganf durch das Stelenfeld

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe or Holocaust Memorial in Berlin

About halfway between the Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz is the “Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe” or “Holocaust Memorial”. It’s a place you have to see and an exhibition that took me away emotionally.

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DDR Museum

DDR Museum or Welcome to the “East” of Berlin

I am a child of West Berlin and grew up with the GDR and the Berlin Wall. For me, a visit to the DDR Museum was a journey to the “East” of the city and also a little glimpse into the unknown past.

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Interbau 57 in Berlin

Guided tour by art:berlin “International Architecture 1957 – The Hansaviertel”

I’m standing in Berlin’s Hansaviertel at the Grips Theatre, eagerly waiting for the art:berlin tour to begin. For the next two hours, we will be criss-crossing an area that was created during the Interbau 1957.

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russisch orthodoxe Kirche in Berlin

Guided tour through Charlottengrad

Charlottenburg, Charlottengrad … I was allowed to take part in a guided tour that focused on Charlottengrad in the 1920s and introduced me to a completely unknown “scene” in Berlin.

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Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen

Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum for Film and Television

The exhibitions, library, and archives are closed. Reopen at E-Werk in 2025.

The Deutsche Kinematek (Cinematheque), the Museum for Film and Television, is located at Potsdamer Platz. Here you can discover an interesting permanent exhibition and regular temporary exhibitions on the subject of film and television.

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Kollhof Tower in Berlin

High above Berlin on the Panorama Point at Potsdamer Platz

Viewpoints are simply the highlight of every city discovery for me. So a visit to the Panorama Point at Potsdamer Platz was just the thing for me.

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Dampferanlegestelle Greenwichpromenade

Greenwich Promenade – Walk to the Sechserbrücke

Berlin Reinickendorf – one of the most popular destinations in the district, the Greenwich Promenade, is located on the banks of Lake Tegler. For us, it is one of the local recreation areas that we visit more often and enjoy during a walk.

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Blick auf das Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt

Gendarmenmarkt Berlin – one of the most beautiful squares in the city

Berlin has many places that inspire me. One of the most beautiful squares in the city is probably the Gendarmenmarkt. The buildings on the square are really impressive and I keep discovering details that I haven’t seen before.

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Escape Room Berlin

Experience Sherlock’s dream in the Escape Room in Berlin

A new exciting adventure with the great master detective Sherlock Holmes lured us to the Escape Room Berlin. Was it going to be just as exciting as the other games we had played so far?

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Ringerdenkmal im Volkspark Rehberge

Green Wedding – the Volkspark Rehberge

Berlin is greener than you might think. This is due to the countless parks and green spaces that can be found throughout the city. We took a closer look at the Volkspark Rehberge in Wedding.

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Naturkundemuseum

The dinos are coming – from the Natural History Museum

You really should have seen the Natural History Museum in Berlin. Especially the big and small fans of dinosaurs are in the right place here.

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Eingang der Zitadelle Spandau

The Spandau Citadel – a visit to a historic fortress complex

For us Spandau residents, it is simply part of the cityscape, the Spandau Citadel. For Berlin visitors, the Renaissance fortress is one of the sights in the district of Spandau that should not be missed.

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Blick zum Schloss Charlottenburg

Visit to the summer residence of the Hohenzollerns in Berlin – Charlottenburg Palace

In the district of Charlottenburg stands one of the most beautiful palaces in Berlin. We took a little walk around the palace and enjoyed the beautiful weather in the palace park.

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Gedenkstätte Plötzensee

The Path of Memory – On the Road in the Charlottenburg-North Memorial Region

During a walk some time ago I discovered a sign on a lamppost that indicated I was walking along the “Path of Memory”. Although I had already walked this path dozens of times, I had never seen this sign before and could not really imagine what or whom the memory should apply here.

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Seifenblasen

Magical moments in the illusion theatre

In a side street of the Kurfürstendamm in the heart of Berlin is Ben Blu’s illusion theatre. It was rather by chance that we became aware of the illusion show in Berlin and spent a magical evening here.

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Großsiedlung Siemensstadt - UNESCO Welterbesiedlung

Do you know the „Langen Jammer“ and the „Panzerkreuzer“?

on the way in the large housing estate Siemensstadt

I’ve been living in Siemensstadt for over 25 years now, but I haven’t really paid much attention to the architectural history of my neighborhood. Sure, I have seen tourist groups walking along here from time to time and I also know the signs on some rows of houses. But there must first be celebrated 100 years of Bauhaus, so that I then also realize, I live not only in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I even live in a Bauhaus building by Walter Gropius!

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