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.
Dörferblick: One of the Tallest Mountains in Berlin that you never heard of
Dörferblick is an 86-meter-high mountain made of Berlin debris. Imagine that, after the Second World War, the city was filled with pieces of buildings and rubble… Where do you put all that? Dorferblick was one of these places. Those debris mountains are so common in Germany that they even have a name for Trümmerberg.
The Rosenstrasse Protest Memorial: Unyielding Women, Unbroken Spirits
Many people believed that it was impossible for Germans to resist the Nazi dictatorship, war propaganda and the deportation of Jewish people. However, a street protest in 1943 showed that resistance was possible and that it could be successful. Then the Rosenstrasse Protest happened.
Do You Read Me?! – The best place to buy magazines in Berlin
This shop in Auguststrasse is like a piece of heaven for every creative person in love with magazines. At Do You Read Me?!, you can find everything you always wanted to see and more. And when I say more, I mean it. You can spend a long time browsing through the magazines they have there… Read More »Un…
Vivian Maier at Willy Brandt Haus
Vivian Maier is a puzzle that many people are still trying to assemble. We know that she was born in New York, dedicated most of her adult life to caring for children, and loved photography. But we only know the photography part because John Maloof bought a bunch of boxes at an auction in Chicago,… Read Mor…
A video of Berlin Mitte in 1991
I love when I discover this short movie showing up how Berlin used to be in the past. And I just stumbled upon the one below that shows a Berlin Mitte in 1991. Everything looks so different and, at the same time, similar to what it is right now. The buildings, of course, look a… Read More »Unexpected …
Winter at the largest Soviet Memorial in Berlin
When we moved to Berlin in 2012, we knew nothing about soviet memorials. Nothing at all. And I believe this lack of knowledge made us even more curious about everything and anything Soviet. The first time I was around the Soviet Memorial in Treptower Park was less than six months after moving to Berlin. I… …
East German Watchtower on Potsdamer Platz
I accidentally stumbled upon the East German watchtower on Potsdamer Platz during that weekend when I followed the Lichtgrenze through Berlin. And this was one of the moments where I wondered if I would ever know everything I wanted about Berlin.
Siemensstadt S-Bahnhof: Berlin’s Abandoned Train Line
If you want to take the train the Siemensstadt S-Bahnhof, you are at the wrong place. Or you may be a little late, and when I say a little, it is more like 30 years late, but who cares about it now? It seems that nobody cares about the Siemensstadt S-Bahnhof nowadays.