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.
The Soviet War Memorial in Alt-Hohenschönhausen
Hidden along the streets of Alt-Hohenschönhausen is a memorial that seems to have been long forgotten by people. This Soviet War Memorial is a grim reminder of the pain and struggles that the Red Army went through when it liberated Berlin from Nazism.
Our Favorite Places to Stay in Berlin
Since we live in Berlin, friends always ask us where to stay when they visit. We decided to test some hotels around the city, and this is the list of our favorite places to stay in Berlin.
Understanding the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the Heart of West Berlin
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is one of the most famous landmarks of West Berlin. Some people even call it der hohle Zahn, which means the hollow tooth in German due to its damaged shape. The damage is what makes this building so, and it was caused by air raids during the Second World War.… Read More &…
Background to Berlin: A NATO Information Service explaining everything about Berlin from 1945 to 1961
Sometimes, I go on YouTube and search for movies related to Berlin in any way. This is how I discovered some of the YouTube videos I have written about here, and this is how I found out about Background to Berlin. This NATO Information Service movie explains, in a little less than 30 minutes, the… Read More…
Tropical Islands: Swimming in a tropical paradise inside an aircraft hangar close to Berlin
If you want to escape the bleak Berlin winter, you should head for the beaches and rainforests inside an aircraft hangar close to Berlin. This place is called Tropical Islands, and we spent some time there and wrote why you should visit this weird and wonderful place an hour’s drive south of the German capital.
Check out the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin’s Treptower Park. It’s epic!
Most visitors to Berlin, even those curious about World War II history, miss one of the city’s greatest, most curious, and most impressive memorials, the Soviet War Memorial at Treptower Park. Treptower Park just might be the most impressive and important war memorial you have never heard of, demonstrating how a monume…
Neon Skies and Glowing Forests: The Unconventional Future of Berlin in Netflix’s Mute
In a future Berlin, an Amish bartender works in a bar with his girlfriend, and that is the story behind Netflix’s almost hit called Mute. Directed by Duncan Jones, Mute shows a Berlin in 2052 that looks and feels similar to the city where the director’s father, David Bowie, lived in the 1970s.
Berlin Techno: A Trip back in time to the Summer of 2009 with the web series After Hours
If you like Berlin techno, the web series After Hours might not be new for you. This documentary about Berlin’s techno scene premiered into the world back in 2009, on the long gone website 3min.de. After the site was gone, this music series disappeared from the internet but, this week, we found a page on… R…