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.
Der Vegetarische Metzger: the best non-meats ever
Have you ever imagined how a vegetarian butcher shop would look like? This week we continue our vegetarian/vegan month and explore the surprising Der Vegetarische Metzger for the #52weeksofburgers challenge!
Cycling the Frame: When Tilda Swinton cycled by the Berlin Wall
Back in 1988, one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tilda Swinton took her bike and cycled around the Berlin Wall, together with the filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. What they created came to be known as Cycling the Frame, and it’s a beautiful and surreal document that shows a city scarred by a wall that cut it in half.
Ryong: The Best Vegetarian Burger in Berlin
Continuing our adventure with vegetarian places, this week we visit Ryong, a beautiful Asian inspired restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg. Fotostrasse never heard about Ryong before, but since we are doing the #52WeeksOfBurgers to try new things we couldn’t resist the peculiarity of this place that not only has vegetar…
Mengenlehreuhr on Budapester Strasse: Can you tell the time?
Hidden in plain sight, next to the Europa Center in Budapester Strasse, there is a clock that looks like it comes from out of space. Called Mengenlehreuhr, this clock is famous for being the first timepiece that measures time with lights, colors, and set theory. And I bet you will take some time to learn… R…
Vincent Vegan: double decker burgers and beyond!
March is the first themed month for our #52weeksofburgers challenge; we will try to visit vegetarian/vegan only places and see what they have to offer!
Grindhouse Burger: dry aged burgers in Prenzlauer Berg
Fotostrasse goes to Prenzlauer Berg to try some fancy burgers at Grindhouse Burger for our indulging #52weeksofburger challenge.
Burgers Burgers: locally sourced burgers but no salt
This week of #52weeksofburger, we went to Prenzlauer Berg to try the second burger of February; meet Burgers Burgers. We chose Burgers Burgers because we have heard very nice things about it, and it had some very nice reviews, but as you will see, it was nothing special.
Lager Lager: Our Favorite Craft Beer Bar in Kreuzkölln
Lager Lager is a craft beer bar almost hidden in a quiet street in the booming neighborhood that some people like to call Kreuzkölln. This is one of the many examples of how the craft beer scene in Berlin is vibrant and has experienced an excellent number of bars opening in town.