Tag: Berlin

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...

The Wall – Asisi Panorama Berlin: photos & tips

Located next to the iconic Checkpoint Charlie, "The Wall - Asisi Panorama Berlin" is a unique art project. Austrian artist Yadegar Asisi (b. 1955) created a large-scale painting about the once-divided capital...

Dennewitzstraße 2, Berlin: A train through your living room

Due to its rich and diverse history, Berlin is a city full of unique and fascinating oddities. The title of this article doesn't intend to fool the reader. On the contrary, it...

Berlinale 2022: Thoughts, impressions & hopes

My fourteenth Berlinale was definitely the weirdest one. This year's edition was confirmed just a month before the festival's kick-off: running an international film festival during a pandemic is not an easy...

10 interesting facts about Berlin & where to stay

With more than 800 years of history and its status as one of the greenest capitals in Europe, Berlin is one of the most beloved destinations for travelers. However, as is always...

Berlin lost and found

Dear Barbara, Geography brought me to Berlin -or was it politics? What's really left of a city when you don't remember what brought you there? My memory fails me. It's been twenty years...

Farewell to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) – Recap 25

I still remember landing for the first time in Berlin Tegel. The year was 2000, and I flew from the Ellinikon International Airport, the former airport of Athens, that shut down in...

3 days in Berlin: The ultimate travel guide & itineraries

Berlin is one of the most vibrant metropolises in Europe. Moreover, the city's past continues to haunt contemporary life, and the turbulent 20th century has left its mark everywhere. Writing a travel...

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