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Unexpected Berlin: History, Street Art & Schnitzel

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.

Lichtgrenze: Celebrating the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Lichtgrenze: Celebrating the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Berlin decided to celebrate the 25 years of the Fall of the Berlin Wall by bringing it back up for a few days. This time, the Berlin Wall would be made of white balloons filled with a light called Lichtgrenze. Nothing compared to the concrete and fear that used to exist before. And the first time… Read…

Hidden among suburban streets in the south of Berlin, there is an unexpected sight. To some people like me, it looks like an ancient burial ground from an alien like civilization, but the truth is even better since this is Lilienthal Park, a part of the memorial park to Otto Lilienthal, one of Germany’s aviation pioneers.

Lilienthal Park and the Fliegeberg

There is an unexpected sight hidden among suburban streets in the south of Berlin: Lilienthal Park. To some, it might look like an ancient burial ground from an alien-like civilization or some ancient tribe.

The last victim of the Berlin Wall

Chris Gueffroy: The last victim of the Berlin Wall

Not many people know who Chris Gueffroy was, but we thought somebody should mention the last person to be shot and to die at the Berlin Wall with all the Berlin Wall celebrations. Chris Gueffroy was the last person to be shot and killed while escaping to West Berlin across the Berlin Wall between Treptow and Neuköll…

Blu’s Berlin Legacy: The Enduring Impact of Cuvrystraße Murals

Blu’s Berlin Legacy: The Enduring Impact of Cuvrystraße Murals

In 2007 and 2008, the Italian artist Blu painted two massive murals on a lot at Cuvrystraße in Kreuzberg. One of the murals shows the torso of a man straightening his tie and wearing gold watches on both wrists connected by a chain. I call it the Golden Handcuffs.

The Berlin Wall Is Going Back Up for Two Days

The Berlin Wall Is Going Back Up for Two Days

Back in 1961, when the Berlin Wall was built, it went up overnight, literally. First, it was barbed wire. Then, the concrete walls, landmines, and watch towers came. This is how Berlin was split for almost 30 years until 1989, when a series of protests and too much bureaucracy caused the wall to come down.

Gozleme Restaurant: the Best Manti in Berlin

Gozleme Restaurant: the Best Manti in Berlin

Gozleme Restaurant is one of these places that we always walked in front of but never felt like we should go in. Now, we can say that it was a mistake to ignore this restaurant for so long. It was there that our love for Manti appeared. Every time we feel like eating another manti,… Read More »Unexpec…

When you are walking around Tempelhof, a concrete cylinder isn’t the first thing that crosses your mind as a place to visit. But the Schwerbelastungskörper is more than just a bunch of concrete and a really scary german name. The Schwerbelastungskörper is one of the few structures that survived to tell the story of Welthauptstadt Germania, the capital of the new german world that never survived the Second World War.

Schwerbelastungskorper: A Visit to the Concrete Monster

A concrete cylinder shouldn’t be on anyone’s list of things to do in Berlin. But the Schwerbelastungskorper is more than just a concrete slab and a terrifying German name. The Schwerbelastungskörper is one of the few structures that survived to tell the story of Welthauptstadt Germania, the capital of the new German wo…

Flussbad Berlin: Swimming in the Spree

Flussbad Berlin: Swimming in the Spree

Swimming in the Spree was not part of our plans when we moved to Berlin. But things could change shortly, and we are not discussing the Badeschiff. We are talking about swimming in the Spree. More precisely, we are talking about swimming in the Spree right where the Museum Island is.

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