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 Parliament of Trees: Where Nature Remembers the Berlin Wall
Close to the Bundestag is where you can find the Parliament of Trees against War and Violence. In German, this place is called Parlament der Bäume gegen Krieg und Gewalt and is a memorial for the people who died trying to cross the Berlin Wall.
Berlin Airlift: Surviving the Berlin Blockade
The first major international crisis of the Cold War happened in Berlin between April 1948 and May 1949, known as the Berlin Blockade. During these long months, the Soviet forces blocked the Western Ally’s railway, road, and water access to Berlin. And in response to the blockade, the Berlin Airlift came to be.
Bierfabrik: Brewing Beers in Marzahn
When it comes to beers, we like to try different things. We like to try something that you cannot find in the supermarket or the spots here in Berlin. This is why we always go to beer events, and this is how we managed to find a way to visit the guys at Bierfabrik here… Read More »Unexpected Berlin: H…
Berlin Summer: a Summer guide to the German Capital
Berlin is a different city in each season. We might love the winter in Berlin, but it’s in the summer that you can enjoy everything the German Capital offers. The standard procedure to enjoy Berlin Summer is simple: go outside and do something.
Chemiewerk Rüdersdorf: An Abandoned Chemical Factory close to Berlin
The Chemiewerk Rüdersdorf is a huge abandoned factory in Rüdersdorf, a small town close to Berlin. The factory started its life in 1899 as a cement factory, and through the years, it has produced bauxite, animal feed, and phosphates for farming purposes. All of this is in the past. This huge abandoned factory is standi…
Hüttenpalast – Cabins and Caravans in the heart of Neukölln
Hüttenpalast is an oasis in the middle of the madness that is Neukölln. The hotel is located almost on the corner of Weserstr and Hobrechstr in Neukölln, and it is the most adorable and unique hotel we’ve ever seen.
East German Watchtower on Schlesisches Busch
Normally people don’t go close to Schlesisches Busch looking for Cold War relics but this is what you are going to find there. Where the Berlin Wall used to stand, today, you can find the Badeschiff and Club der Visionäre, but a few years a go, this is where the border between East and West Germany… Read Mo…
Berlin 1945 in Video: the Destroyed German Capital
Everybody knows what happened in Berlin in 1945. We all know that Berlin was the Capital of Nazi Germany, and because of that, the city paid a high price for being the capital of a country going to war against half the world.