Tag: Berlin
Computer Games Museum Berlin: an interactive experience
Nostalgia will hit you straight after entering the Computer Games Museum Berlin. More than 300 exhibits from the golden days of gaming await visitors in a highly interactive environment. However, I can...
Berlin river cruise: Should you book a Spree boat tour?
Sometimes, it's nice to feel like a tourist in the city you live in: that's what I've been thinking when I booked a 1-hour Berlin river cruise. After living in Berlin for...
Exploring Gropiusstadt, Berlin’s ambitious housing project
Featuring one of the tallest residential buildings in Germany, Gropiusstadt was one of the most ambitious projects of its era. Conceived by the famous Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius and materialized in the...
DDR Museum Berlin: touching the Cold War era
There's no lack of Cold War sites in Berlin. The city's turbulent history is omnipresent, and places like the famous Palace of Tears or the iconic Berlin Wall Memorial make it to...
Berlinale hotels: Where to stay during the Berlin Film Festival
If you already decided to travel to Berlin and watch movies in the Berlinale, you'll have to book accommodation sooner or later. Februaries in Berlin tend to be cold and hectic, and...
Berlin by bike: Suggested itinerary & how to do it
Exploring Berlin by bike is by far the best way to discover Germany's vibrant capital. Berlin's bike culture is a cornerstone of its identity, and cycling through Berlin is an immersive experience....
Tränenpalast: The Palace of Tears in Berlin
Located in one of the busiest railway junctions in Berlin, the Tränenpalast was once the epicenter of tearful farewells. The former border crossing at the Friedrichstraße station was the site of countless stories...
Berlin Wall Memorial guide: Cold War stories from the city’s past
The Berlin Wall Memorial is one of the must-see locations in the German capital. Located in Bernauer Strasse, once a no-man's-land of the formerly divided city, the memorial offers a unique insight...