Mitte

Berlin holds a unique title: the city with the largest number of backyards in all of Germany. They call these backyards Hinterhöfe in German. For many visitors, these historic pockets of urban life remain undiscovered, tucked away behind grand facades and vibrant streets. To truly understand the capital’s soul, you must venture off the beaten track and explore the intricate network of what we call Berlin Hidden Backyards. And this is what I'm here to help you out with.

Uncovering the Secrets of Berlin’s Hidden Backyards: Your Guide to Spandauer Vorstadt

Berlin (category)
6 min read
26/09/202529/09/2025

If you're a craft beer enthusiast visiting Berlin or a local like me, the Mikkeller Berlin Bar in Mitte is a must-visit. Located on Torstraße, this bar is the first German location of the well-known Danish microbrewery Mikkeller.

Mikkeller Berlin Bar: Discover Danish Delights in Mitte

Berlin (category)
4 min read
02/11/202403/11/2024

The Vivitar Panorama is a 35mm film camera that became a cult favorite in the 1990s. Known for its unique faux panoramic mode and budget-friendly price, it's perfect for capturing wide-angle shots. In the summer of 2022, I stumbled upon a golden Vivitar Panorama on eBay Kleinanzeigen for less than €10. After reading about it in a few blogs, I knew I had to buy it.

Lo-Fi Berlin Vibes: Shooting with the Vivitar Panorama and Kodak Gold

Berlin (category), Photography (category)
4 min read
02/09/202430/09/2024

If you love movies and find yourself in Berlin, a trip to the Deutsche Kinemathek, also known as the Berlin Cinema Museum, is an absolute must. Discover the magic of German film and television history at this extraordinary museum in Potsdamer Platz.

Berlin Cinema Museum: A Celebration of German Film & Television

Berlin (category)
5 min read
10/05/202410/05/2024

Welcome to the incredible David Hasselhoff Museum, nestled within the Circus Hostel in Berlin Mitte. This one-of-a-kind museum is a must-visit destination for all Hoff fanatics eager to pay homage to their idol. And people that like how weird Berlin can be from time to time.

From Baywatch to Berlin: Inside the David Hasselhoff Museum

Berlin (category)
5 min read
09/07/202301/08/2024

When you visit the Dussmann das Kulturkaufhaus in Berlin, you will step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Berlin Wall. On the third floor of this celebrated cultural department store, you'll find a distinctive piece of the Berlin Wall signed by former US President Ronald Reagan. Which we guarantee is not something you see every day.

The Reagan Berlin Wall at Dussmann das Kulturkaufhaus

Berlin (category)
4 min read
14/06/202310/11/2025

We have been living in Berlin for years now, and these battle scars we see everywhere caught us by surprise during our first months in town. Especially because the battles in and around Berlin happened over seventy years ago. Because of these scars and bullet holes, we always watch for the remains of the extraordinary fighting that occurred during April and May of 1945 in Berlin.

Echoes of History: Discovering WWII Battle Damage in Berlin

Berlin (category)
18 min read
04/06/202326/05/2026

This week Fotostrasse goes to Mitte and munches at the Supreme Burger for the #52weeksofburgers challenge. Supreme has excellent reviews, and we were a bit unsure about it since it seemed a bit aimed towards tourists, but to hell with it, and we happily gave it a try.

Best Burgers Places you can find in Berlin – the 2023 Edition

Berlin (category), Restaurants (category)
7 min read
15/05/202319/12/2023

Berlin is a city that loves to barbecue. With parks, beaches, and forests all within reach, there are many places where you can enjoy a good grill.

Barbecuing in Berlin: The Best Places to Grill in the City

Berlin (category)
4 min read
20/04/202321/07/2026

Fotostrasse and the Berlin Wall next to Topography of Terror

Everything You Need to Know about the Berlin Wall

Berlin (category)
18 min read
10/04/202312/08/2026

Berlin has plenty of tourist attractions. However, beyond the usual tourist hotspots, several hidden gems are waiting to be discovered, which is one reason why we keep writing articles here. One such gem is the location of an installation known as Kaninchenfeld or Rabbit Field.

Rabbit Field: Where rabbits used to cross the Berlin Wall

Berlin (category)
4 min read
11/03/202308/03/2025

The Flakturm is a former anti-aircraft tower used by the Nazis during World War II to defend Berlin from Allied bombings. If you are interested in the history of this place, Berlin Unterwelten offers tours of the structure, and it's extraordinary.

Our Favorite Places for the Best Views of Berlin From Above

Berlin (category)
8 min read
16/12/202230/05/2024

Panoramapunkt: A visit to the viewing platform on Potsdamer Platz

Berlin (category)
5 min read
16/03/202228/12/2023

Crowned with a golden statue above it, the Berlin Victory Column is one of the city must see sights and destinations. And it also has one of our favorite panoramic views of Berlin!

Siegessäule: The Berlin Victory Column in the middle of Tiergarten

Berlin (category)
11 min read
19/02/202218/11/2024

If you like unusual facts about Berlin, this article is for you since our goal is to talk a bit about the Eiergasse, Berlin's shortest street. But, as it happens to many things, there is more to this street than its title.

Eiergasse is Berlin’s shortest street

Berlin (category)
4 min read
12/02/202228/12/2023

The Berlin Wall Memorial, also known in German as Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer, is a mix of monuments and museums commemorating the city's division by the Berlin Wall and the people who died because of it. And we consider it to be the best place to learn about the wall and how it affected the city and the entire continent.

The Berlin Wall Memorial: A Visit to the Border Control on Bernauer Strasse

Berlin (category)
7 min read
15/09/202108/03/2025

On July 20th, 1944, a group of conspirators attempted to kill Adolf Hitler inside the Wolf's Lair military base in East Prussia. That was the day that Claus von Stauffenberg placed a bomb next to the Führer of Nazi Germany was intending to take over political control of Germany and try to make peace with the Western Allies.

The July 20th Plot: A Conservative Conspiracy Against Hitler’s Germany

Berlin (category)
16 min read
20/07/202120/07/2026

Fotostrasse's Guide To Brutalism In Berlin is a simple and easy way to explore the beauty of concrete in the German capital. From the weird shaped Bierpinsel in Steglitz to the battleship style construction of the Mäusebunker in Lichterfelde, Berlin has some of the best examples of Brutalism architecture in Europe; here guide you through some of the places.

Brutalism in Berlin: A Concrete Architecture Guide

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
9 min read
03/06/202129/07/2026

Moritz Israel sold his shares of the department store to buy the property where the Schloss Schulzendorf can be found. In 1889, the building you can see today started being constructed in a Renaissance style. The most distinguishing feature of the building, its tower, was build during this time and, for us, looks a bit out of place. Somehow, it seems like an old school medieval castle tower, and it doesn't follow the style of the rest of the Schloss.

The Queen’s Gambit in Berlin: Every location from the Netflix filming locations in Germany

Berlin (category)
10 min read
12/01/202131/01/2024

Marx and Engels Forum is a small public park in the heart of Berlin. Named after two of the most famous and influential German philosophers, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx, authors of The Communist Manifesto. The park was opened to the public in 1986. The statues found there used to have quite a significant location with the Palast der Republik, the German Democratic Republic's parliament, on its back.

From Controversy to Tourist Attraction: The Story of Berlin’s Marx and Engels Forum

Berlin (category)
4 min read
19/10/202013/03/2024

Most people that visit Berlin know the history behind the wall that divided the city during the Cold War. But there is another historic wall waiting to be discovered in the middle of the town. This is the Old City Wall of Berlin that witnesses the medieval past of the city.

The Rediscovered History of Berlin’s Old City Wall

Berlin (category)
3 min read
12/10/202026/05/2026