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.
A Visit to an Abandoned Boat in the Spree River
You’ve probably seen an abandoned boat in the Spree river. It lays quiet between the Molecule Man sculpture and Badeschiff, and it has been there since 1996, when German bureaucracy showed Franz Günther Van de Lücht, the boat owner, that his dreams of cruising through the waters wouldn’t become a reality. But there is …
Neheimer Strasse Murals in Reinickendorf
The weather wasn’t great when I took my bike from Neukölln to Reinickendorf to take picture of the Neheimer Strasse Murals but it was worth it. The cloudy sky, the trees turning orange and all the colours of those murals made the pictures great and here I’m to tell you more about street art in… Read More &r…
Our visit to Schulenburg Park and its beautiful fountain in Neukölln
You can find the Von der Schulenburg Park in the southern part of Sonnenallee, in Neukölln. Known to the people who live around it as Schulenburg Park this green space in Berlin is one of the many hidden gems this city has that hide in plain sight. At least, this is how I felt when… Read More »Unexpec…
Everyday Berlin by Alex Soloviev
Have you ever wondered about the people you see on the subway? Who are these people, and where are they going? I’m unsure if Alex Soloviev had this in mind when he put together his short movie about Berlin called Everyday Berlin.
Berlin Ghost Stations: Potsdamer Platz 1989
When you watch the movie below about one of Berlin’s ghost stations, it’s hard to imagine that this place is Potsdamer Platz. Today, it’s one of the most visited subway stations in the German capital, but things were slightly different if you go back in time just a little bit.
Berlin Wall: One Year After it was built
The Berlin Wall was a scar still seen today in the German capital. It split the city into east and west, capitalism and communism, from 1961 to 1989. It united the country again when it fell and made Germany what it is today.
The Wolves are Back in Berlin with Rainer Opolka
In early August 2016, If you arrived in Berlin via Hauptbahnhof you would be greeted by a pack of wolves. Bronze and iron statues, some of them with more than 2 meters in height, would be looming over passengers with guns and Nazi salutes. A sign would tell you that the Wolves are Back. But why are these Wolves back in…
A trip back in time to the Summer of 1929 in Berlin
After the First World War, Berlin had this moment of glory during the twenties. Those years were so important to the city that some people call it The Golden Twenties, and they are right regarding the name. Because of this, this video from the Summer of 1929 in Berlin is special.