This page serves as your guide to Berlin, a city that is always reinventing itself. I have explored its intriguing history and vibrant neighborhoods and discovered some hidden gems that you won’t find in a typical guidebook.
We’ll explore beyond the iconic Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building to discover quirky museums, street art, and remnants of the Berlin Wall. Have you ever heard of the Stasi Museum? It’s a chilling reminder of Berlin’s divided past. We’ll also explore the Museum in der Kulturbrauerei, where you can learn about the surprisingly vibrant heavy metal scene in East Germany.
Of course, every trip to Berlin is complete with indulging in delicious food. I’ll share my favorite spots to find the biggest schnitzel in the city and, maybe, the best burgers Berlin has to offer.
So, come along with me and experience the unique energy of Berlin. Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or just looking for an adventure, this page will inspire you to explore this captivating city.
Hopfenreich, one of the oldest Craft Beer Bars in Berlin
When I moved to Berlin, back in 2012, I was surprised about the variety of beers that I found in most spätis. But, after a couple of years, it became a little bit boring. This is why I decided to explore the craft beer bar scene in Berlin, and one of the first places I… Read More »Unexpected Berlin: H…
BrewDog DogTap: beers and burgers in Mariendorf
Fotostrasse goes further away from the city center in this week of the #52weeksofburgers challenge, to have some burgers at BrewDog Mariendorf. BrewDog is a Scottish craft beer brand that has venues all over the world, and since we are beer drinkers (and official burger eaters), we had to give it a try.
Son Kitchen: Tiger Balls at Kantstrasse!
This week of the #52weeksofburgers, Fotostrasse takes you to another Asian inspired burger; Son Kitchen. This little window on the wall at Kantstrasse caught our eyes a few times before for its simplicity in the street crowded with restaurants.
Burgermeister Kottbusser Tor: as good as the other one?
This week for the #52weeksofburgers challenge, Fotostrasse munches around Kottbusser Tor at the famous Burgermeister. A few weeks ago we went to the most famous burger place in Berlin, the Burgermeister at Schlesisches Tor, and we wanted to find out if their other venues are as delicious as that one.
In Neukoln, Bowie explored West-Berlin with music
If you listened to the album Heroes, from 1977, you know that there is a song in there called Neukoln. There David Bowie plays saxophone and explores an ambient piece of music to show how he saw West-Berlin.
Vagabund Brauerei – American Craft Beer in Berlin-Wedding
Vagabund Brauerei is a brewery founded back in 2011 as an alternative to the industrially produced beers that you can find in every späti around Berlin. There, you can taste five different locally produced beers with authentic flavors that make this place a craft beer bar that every beer lover has to visit in Berlin-We…
Tommi’s Burger: Juicy Burgers in Mitte
In this week of #52weeksofburgers Fotostrasse visits one of the most popular burger places in Berlin: Tommi’s Burger in Mitte.
Shiso Burger Kantstrasse: Wagyu burgers at Charlottenburg
We munch around Charlottenburg at Shiso Burger Kantstrasse on this week of the insane #52weeksofburgers challenge. Fotostrasse revisits the first burger place we went for the challenge, but this time we are trying out their real meaty burgers in their Kantstraße shop.