History & Heritage
Explore Berlin’s Jewish sites, WWII landmarks, and family ancestry tours. Dive into the city’s rich history with expert insights.
Berlin ancestry tours usually begin with fragments. A name on a ship manifest. An address on the back of a photograph. A story a grandparent told once and never told again. Standing on the street those fragments describe can offer a different kind of understanding than reading about them at home. The building may be…
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…