From the bustling Schönhauser Allee in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, a staircase leads upwards, away from the city's noise. Those who climb these steps enter Pfefferberg, a place of Berlin's industrial history. Here, amidst restored 19th-century brick buildings, you will find the Schankhalle Pfefferberg.

For a long time, we considered Georgbraeu in the Nikolaiviertel to be a classic tourist trap—a big mistake! During our visit, we discovered an authentic brewery with excellent beer, hearty cuisine, and one of the most beautiful locations right on the Spree.

Vagabund Brewery is a fixture in the Berlin craft beer scene. Since its beginnings in 2011, the brewery has evolved from a small cellar brewery into an established name with a loyal fan base, to which we also belong.

In the Berlin district of Spandau, not far from the Citadel, you'll find Brauhaus Spandau. Initially a meeting point for Spandau locals, beer lovers from all over Berlin now come to enjoy a Havelbräu.

For true beer lovers, the Straßenbräu Berlin brewery is a must: here, the art of craft brewing meets creative variety that will delight every palate. Whether hop-accented IPAs, traditional stouts or experimental creations - this brewery offers an incomparable selection that will make every beer fan's heart beat faster.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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…

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!

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…

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The area on which the Humboldt Forum stands today is a place that reflects German history like no other. It was once home to the magnificent Hohenzollern Stadtschloss, the socialist Palace of the Republic and today the Humboldt Forum.

The Museum for Communication Berlin is located in Berlin-Mitte in the former Reichspostministerium. In this museum, I realized how rapidly technical development has progressed in recent years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

Since its foundation, the Lemke brewery has stood for well-brewed beers and a lively beer culture in Berlin. With several locations and a large selection of beers, Lemke has established itself as a permanent fixture in the Berlin brewing scene.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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…

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!!!!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.