Discover Berlin’s history, culture, neighborhoods, and top sites with our blog. Find expert tips, itineraries, and unique activities for your visit.
Berlin is different from other cities. The mixture of old and new, tradition and innovation, history and future-focus – Berlin is constantly in a state of flux, a city on the move. “Paris is always Paris, and Berlin is never Berlin,” – French Culture Minister Jack Lang in 2001 You can feel it…
Berlin’s history has been constantly marked by change. Unlike capital cities like Paris or London, Berlin – in its current role as capital of a unified Germany – has only existed for a few decades over the last 200 years. Most recently Berlin was famously divided by the Berlin Wall, but dissolution and reformation of…
Do you have a link to Berlin through your family history that you would like to explore? For various political, economic and cultural reasons, people around the world have family history that goes back to Germany, and to Berlin. If that’s you, visiting your ancestral home is more than just a vacation. Tracing your roots…
Berlin is a unique and diverse city made up of a number of different neighbourhoods which each have their own character. From the grand neo-classical architecture and genteel cafes of Pariserplatz to the graffiti, craft breweries and co-working spaces of Kreuzberg, there’s an area to suit any visitor. But how to decide which are the…
Berlin has always been a melting pot for different cultures and nationalities, and has been home to Jewish people since the 1600s. From the intellectual boom of the enlightenment to the tragic events of the second world war, the Jewish community has experienced the city’s greatest triumphs and darkest moments. Thanks to its rich…
Berlin is a city unlike any other. Along with its people, it endured a great deal of suffering and change, particularly during the second world war and the subsequent Cold War. As such, there is no shortage of WW2 sights and places of interest for you to explore during your stay. At each, you will…
Looking for fun things to do in Berlin for your team of coworkers? Or maybe you’re arranging a trip for your university or special interest group? Whatever your tastes, Berlin has so many activities for groups on offer – but the most exciting things to do are not always easy to find! From exclusive…
There’s more to see in Berlin than one visit can possibly cover. Since you’ll be coming back for more anyway, why restrict yourself to the city limits! Some of the most worthwhile sights in the region are easily reached as day tours from Berlin, and we encourage you to include them in your itinerary.…
Berlin’s architectural history is like an onion, with hundreds of opportunities to peel back the layers of its tumultuous past. Each of these famous Berlin buildings is an icon, representing key eras and events that shaped the city. Want to explore Berlin’s architecture with an expert local guide? Take a look at our Private…
If one thing is sure, it’s that you could spend months in Berlin and not even scratch the surface of our immense, sprawling city. We think of it like an onion – each time you peel off a layer, you simply find another one to explore underneath. However, sometimes as much as you wish…
