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 Newly Found Original Berlin Wall that was lost in the woods in Schonholz
In 1999, local historian Christian Bormann found something that wasn’t supposed to be lost. Nine years after demolition began, he found a piece of the Berlin Wall, somehow forgotten in the woods between a train station and a supermarket. More than 80 meters of the original Berlin Wall, built in 1961, are standing there…
Understanding the Berlin Wall with Walled in! – The inner German border
Walled in! The inner German border is a computer animation produced by Deutsche Welle and the Berlin Wall Foundation to mark the 20th anniversary of the wall’s fall. The short movie describes the fortifications and how the border between East and West Germany was set up, and it’s an excellent resource for those who wan…
Where did Nick Cave live in Berlin?
After watching Nick Cave in Berlin in the Dutch documentary Stranger in a Strange Land, I started wondering where was the apartment where Bram van Splunteren interviewed the artist. This act of wonder became comprehensive research online, comparing Google Street View pictures with screenshots of videos. But, in the end…
Nick Cave in Berlin: Stranger in a Strange Land
In the 1980s, Nick Cave was living in Berlin when he was filmed for a Dutch documentary called Stranger in a Strange Land. Produced by Bram van Splunteren for the Dutch TV channel VPRO, you get a glimpse of the life of Nick Cave in Berlin even though some parts of the movie are voice-over… Read More »…
Best Berlin Books — A Christmas Gift Guide for Berlin Lovers
Most of the time, a book is the best gift you can give people. If that person loves Berlin, then we have something special for you. If you are looking for the best Berlin books, this article is for you. Below, we’ll be pointing out some of the best books we bought in the last… Read More »Unexpec…
Last Morning of Risiko, one of Berlin’s legendary bars from the 1980’s
Risiko was a legendary bar & club in the West Berlin of 1980’s, and Uli M. Schueppel did a short film about its last morning, all the way back in 1986. The footage captures and documents a little piece of Berlin history with a cover of Lost in Music by Anita Lane and Alex Harvey… Read More »Unexpe…
Escaping East Germany: Swimming Across the Spree into West Berlin in Video
It was August 21, 1988, and four people decided to risk their lives crossing the Spree River in an attempt to escape East Germany in the hope of freedom in West Berlin. Three men and a woman risked their lives, and watching it today made everything look like a distant event in the past, but that was Berlin at the time.
Berlin – The Inner Layer by Alex Soloviev
Alex Soloviev has a way of capturing life in the streets of Berlin. He shows how Berlin can be loaded with energy, and at the same time, he shows the tension behind everything that happens here.