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.
Leninplatz Berlin: The Past of Platz der Vereinten Nationen
Like most places in Berlin, Platz der Vereinten Nationen used to be something different a while ago. Before 1950, this square was known as Landsberger Platz, but during communist times, it was renamed Leninplatz. I used to pass this part of what was once East Berlin daily on my bike commute to work back in… …
Relics of the Cold War: A Photography Exhibition in Berlin back in 2016
Even though the Cold War ended over 25 years ago, you can see its remains everywhere. The Berlin Wall, the most famous symbol of it, is easily found around Berlin, but this is not the only relic that still stands, and Martin Roemers is here to show us those decaying testaments of a world that… Read More &ra…
The 1936 Berlin Olympics: A Family Vacation Movie
In April 1931, two years before the Nazi Party came to power, the International Olympic Committee selected Berlin to host its summer games. The 1936 Berlin Olympics, known in German as Olympische Sommerspiele 1936, was the first games to be televised and radio broadcasted to 41 countries around the world.
Matthias Makarinus: Berlin as you have never seen before
Matthias Makarinus did it again, but this time, he used different techniques to show a Berlin you probably never saw before. His amazing video uses time-lapses, hyper-lapse, slow motion, and some tilt shifts to show you how amazing this city is. He does all that in amazing 4K resolution.
Second World War in Germany: The Battered Face of a Country
It was early June 1945 when LIFE Magazine published an article titled The Battered Face of Germany showing all the destruction caused by the Second World War in Germany. This article was published not long after the surrender of Germany where, today, we have the Russian German Museum in Karlshorst.
Working in Berlin: What Germany taught me about work
I can still remember the first time I was left alone in an office around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. It was late summer in 2013, and it was the first time I was really working in Berlin. I was excited about everything I was doing and on the first week there, I was left alone… Read More »Unexpected Ber…
Ai Weiwei commemorates Refugees with #Safepassage
You would have seen something spectacular if you had been around Gendarmenmarkt in early 2016. World-renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei turned the columns of Konzerthaus Berlin into something different.
Beyond the Tracks: Exploring the Nordbahnhof Park in Winter and its Surroundings
A friend of us from New York came to Berlin a few weeks ago and we wanted to show him something that most people don't visit here in Berlin. This is why we brought him to Nordbahnhof Park.