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.
Why you need to visit the Olympiastadion Berlin even if you don’t care about sports
Olympiastadion Berlin is the largest stadium in Germany, and it has a, somewhat, dark history to it since it was originally built for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. That one where the Nazi Party decided to show what they were all about when it came to propaganda. Nowadays, the stadium is the home ground of…&nb…
Freibad Wernersee: The Abandoned Pool where a Hippo rests forever
Far away from the tourists that flock to Berlin is a neighborhood called Kaulsdorf. There, you will find the lonely hippo, Knautschke, after a famous hippo born in the Berlin Zoo in 1943. Knautschke has the entire Freibad Wernersee to himself, but I didn’t see him enjoying much of it when I was there. Maybe…&nbs…
The Bierpinsel: History and Future of Berlin’s Unusual Landmark
The first time I went to Steglitz was to visit a Primark since they only had one shop in Berlin, and the shop was in this part of the city that I had never been to before. That visit was in 2012, and it was then that my obsession with the Bierpinsel started.
52 Places to See in Berlin: One for each week of the year
A few weeks ago, I went to a bookstore to protect myself from the rain that was getting intense. Inside, there was an entire section with books about Berlin. Most of them are the same places to see in Berlin. Most of these places are common sense for travelers. Everybody knows them, and most books… Read Mor…
Mäusebunker: Exploring Berlin Architectural Brutalism in Lichterfelde
The Central Animal Laboratory of the Freie Universität, known as the Mäusebunker, is one of Berlin's best examples of Brutalist architecture. We visited the building at the end of December 2016 to see this strange-looking structure in the middle of Lichterfelde.
The Only Place to Find a Lenin Statue in West-Berlin
If you want to find a Lenin statue in West Berlin, you must walk between trucks and factories in the industrial park south of Neukölln. It feels like Lenin is left out of the city but, somehow, I believe that he is in the right place. Far away from the tourists and close to the… Read More »Unexpected …
Where to stay in West Berlin: My Stay at the Fantastic 25hours Hotel Berlin
It’s not that usual for me to stay in a hotel in Berlin but, after I had heard my friend André from Viagem Criativa talking about the best place to stay in West Berlin, I had to find an excuse to stay at the amazing 25hours Hotel Berlin. So, there I was for a few… Read More »Unexpected Berlin: History…
We Will Forget Soon: An Interview with Dario-Jacopo Laganá
A couple of days ago, I sat down with Dario-Jacopo Laganá in Mitte to talk about We Will Forget Soon, his project documenting the traces of the Red Army in Germany. I bought a copy of the book We Will Forget Soon, and we scheduled a short talk since I wanted to ask him some… Read More »Unexpected Berl…