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 trip back in time to Prenzlauer Berg in 1993 with Hannes Stöhr
If you want to travel back to Prenzlauer Berg in 1993, this short movie from Hannes Stöhr might be one of the best ways to go there. A quick trip back into a neighborhood that was still somewhat divided between East and West Berlin. Called El Pistolero, this is a spontaneous short movie shot on… Read More &…
Neukölln Wind: A movie about a changing neighborhood
Imagine that you could find the spirit and the soul of a neighborhood. This is one of the themes behind Neukölln Wind, a movie about a changing neighborhood and how gentrification can change a place.
The African Quarter of Berlin
Our tour happened on a warm saturday afternoon at Seestraße. It was there that our tour of the African Quarter of Berlin started and it was there that we started learning about the connection between a piece of Wedding and Africa. Everything started more than a century ago when Germany’s short lived colonial past took&…
Anton Corbijn Berlin Retrospective
To celebrate Anton Corbijn’s sixtieth birthday, C/O Berlin is presenting a retrospective of his work encompassing around 600 photographs, including a lot of never-before-seen work. At Anton Corbijn Berlin Retrospective, you will be able to see the evolution of a self-taught novice to a celebrated video director and inf…
Surviving the Rubble: Berlin’s Struggle After 1945
Berlin 1945, the Second World War was over in Europe, but things didn’t look that good for the German capital. The Soviet Army had conquered a city reduced to rubble and under martial law. And the Red Army had Berlin just for them; the American, French, and British Army would only get there in a… Read More …
Life in Berlin in the 1930s
<div class=”aligncenter”><!– Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools –> <div class=”addthis_native_toolbox”></div></div> Watching this documentary about Life in Berlin in the 1930s is like entering a time machine straight into the past. T…
Where was Run Lola Run filmed in Berlin?
Lola Rennt, or Run Lola Run, is an amazing German movie with a simple premise. In the film, a woman, played by Franka Potente, must find 100.000 Deutsche Mark in 20 minutes, or her boyfriend will be shot. This woman is Lola, and she runs through Berlin trying to find the money to replace what… Read More &ra…
What can you do around Checkpoint Charlie?
When they visit Berlin for the first time, most people find time to visit the famous Checkpoint Charlie. This infamous border crossing between East and West Berlin is a classic tourist stop for people interested in the Second World War and the relationship between Communist Germany, the USSR, and the Allied Forces that…