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This outdoor theater is one of the most thoughtful—they regularly show indie films and organize small festivals based on relevant themes. Plus, it’s cheaper than many of the other Berlin Freiluftkinos.

So come early, reserve… read more

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The Modulor product line encompasses a long list of tools for creative endeavors. Designers, architects, product developers, sales promoters, trade show constructors, artists, fashion designers—basically anyone inclined to the do-it-yourself approach—… read more

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The rotisserie chickens at this ever popular free-standing kiosk in Kreuzberg are right up there with the best that Berlin has to offer. And at around 2 Euros per half chicken, the price can’t be beat either.

At any time of day or night… read more

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An intensive climbing experience on a mammoth 12,000 square meters of terrain. With 160 different tours they also offer a fun and challenging boulder section.

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It’s a rainy afternoon, and you’re about to curl up in bed with a good book. Be sure to check out this humanist paradise beforehand. The biggest branch of this Cologne-based bookstore sits right next to the Museumsinsel,… read more

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The Volker Diehl team has set their sights on curating “contemporary art with international relevance” at their new space in Charlottenburg. What this means, exactly, is that they bring a slice of the world to Berlin through… read more

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The Hemp Museum sorts out all the information regarding mother earth’s multi-purpose weed.

Not just for hippies and stoners; anyone interested in alternative raw material sources will appreciate the Hemp Museum.

You’ll be… read more

After Dark Berlin 4

This small, graffiti-faced bar that hugs the Oberbaumbrücke is an institution in the lively neighborhood around Schlesisches Tor. They have cake and a small selection of snacks, but really, it’s the atmosphere that keeps the regulars… read more

Food Berlin 5

Ah, Currywurst: the most famous of all Berlin dishes. It’s basically a sausage chopped up into bite-sized pieces, drowned in a ketchup-cum-curry sauce, doused in curry powder and served with a side of fries on a rectangular paper plate.

Curry 36… read more

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This is a no-bullshit steak and burger joint run by two New Yorkers who take their beef seriously. It’s a high-cred menu, one that has been honed down over their time in Prenzlauer Berg to only the items they do best.

From the selection of 17… read more

Escapism Berlin 5

Even a man-biting catfish can’t keep the sun-starved away from Schlachtensee, one of Berlin’s most beautiful lakes resting on the fringes of the Grunewald forest. At a mere 30 minutes away on the S1 line, Schlachtensee is certainly a… read more

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It may be a little difficult to find a real gem between 30,000 pieces, but if you do, you’ll get it for a great price. So take some time, grab a friend to get some advice and head on to Humana. And don’t forget: you’re not only doing… read more

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Another great outdoor movie theater. Freiluftkino Kreuzberg is on a prime piece of real estate—right behind Kunstlerhaus Bethanien, up the block from so many great cafes on Oranienstrasse, and just across the water from Bar25. Be… read more

Food Berlin 7

Burgers might be oft-associated with two golden arches but the arches of Schlesisches Tor hold a much greater prize! Burgermeister is an establishment that attracts beefy pilgrimages from all around the city. This humble shack is always heaving… read more

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The Bröhan museum is dedicated to Art Nouveau, Art Déco and Functionalism (1889-1939).

Exhibits are divided into two realms: arts and crafts, and fine arts.

Important designers from the period of 1889 – 1939 are represented by their… read more

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Located somewhere in the maze of baby carriages and organic supermarkets that has come to define Prenzlauer Berg—and just off a major arterial road on a quiet side street—lies Lunettes Selection, a small ’50s-inspired boutique that… read more

Food Berlin 8

In summer seasons this is Berlin’s most picturesque garden-restaurant. The equally charming atmosphere serves up French cuisine as it’s meant to be; no superfluous frou-frou or decorations, just simple, blissful food.

French staff, French… read more

Escapism Berlin 8

There is too much to tell about Wuensdorf and it’s long bunker/military history, but from 1939 to 1945, the underground headquarters of the German Wehrmacht was in Zossen/Wuensdorf.

The same area was the site of a Soviet military camp… read more

Food Berlin 9

There must be a million Vietnamese restaurants in Berlin, but this cozy establishment in the heart of Kreuzberg stands out from the rest. Sit either outside on the lively Skalitzer Strasse or choose instead to dine in the peaceful interior and… read more

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In a thematic exploration of Berlin’s developing art scene, the Berlinische Galerie houses work produced in the city since 1870. Chronologically arranged, the curation is always concise but not indicative. The building, built in the… read more

Food Berlin 12

Following the blow-up success of burrito chains in the U.S., Dolores champions the Tex-Mex specialty in Berlin and satisfies a once-sorely lacking void.

A dizzying array of well-prepared ingredients—like grilled fajita… read more

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One can find no better ambiance in which to endure a bit of pain. At Wax in the City you can get your spikes done without appointment. Pop in, lay down, and let the beeswax do its job. So easy!

Stuck in the City West and can’t make it… read more

After Dark Berlin 14

Sick place for sick people, Wayne’s World meets Frank N. Furter, 200 cocktails, they call it entertainment-chemistry or recreation-chemistry,, headaches can be included. Get prepared for a nightmare at Grossbeerenstreet.

Food Berlin 14

There are about three to four currywurst counters competing for the title of best currywurst in Berlin. The reigning cult champ is Krasselts.

Their menu is fine-tuned: currywursts, french fries and some pork-sticks—all city certified. Look at… read more

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One of the best sushi joints in town, though its outward Imbiss appearance may broadcast otherwise. The minuscule one-room space filled with bar tables and sumo star posters point to an unpretentious dining experience rather than the boom-boom-boom… read more

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Struggle through ever packed Hackesche Höfe and pay a visit to the LUMAS Editions Gallery in the second court – the place where photographic and digital art can easily be discovered and bought.


By offering its original and signed… read more

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Since its conception in 2000, C/O Berlin, International Forum for Visual Dialogues, has firmly established itself within the cultural landscape of Berlin-Mitte, near Museum Island and… read more

Food Berlin 18

This inviting Thai restaurant in town has impressive attention to detail,
from beautifully decorated plates and bowls to the colorful tunics worn by the
staff in the generous all-white space. The convivial mood derived here after eating proves its… read more

Escapism Berlin 20

The ‘Underground Man’ couldn’t hack his subterranean sanctuary in Dostoevsky’s ‘Notes from the Underground’, finally conceding that maybe living in a big dark hole wasn’t such a good idea after all. The Nazi’s, though, didn’t take any… read more

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Ankerklause is a tiny shack right on top of the Landwehrkanal. Or beneath a bridge. Or beside the Turkish vegetable market. However you want to classify this hidden bar, it’s still an unbeatable Kreuzberg haunt with a classic jukebox and… read more

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Berlin’s “Forüm for Fahrkultur” is the city’s biggest public collection of old- and young-timer cars. Opened in May 2003 at the cost of a cool 11 million Euros, Meilenwerk is located in a very slick renovated industrial… read more

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Architect Hans Poelzig designed the Kino Babylon and the surrounding apartment houses in an atmosphere of refined Expressionism as part of a 1920s project to revitalize the area surrounding today’s Rosa Luxemburg Platz.

The cinema’s… read more

Food Berlin 31

Delivering exactly what it promises, Cupcake is a sugary treasure trove that will enamour anyone with a seriously sweet tooth. These cakes are baked American-style which means enough sugar and butter to sink a battleship. Decadent but delicious.

The… read more

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Constantly abuzz, this trendy Mitte restaurant serves simple, fresh Vietnamese cuisine. The print menu is supplemented with changing specials written on blackboards, which come highly recommended.

Bowls of satay chicken with flavorful broken… read more

Escapism Berlin 39

The fact that they burn bodies in the basement aside, the Krematorium at Treptow is without doubt one of the most interesting architectural projects to come to fruition in Berlin. After the original crematory—built in 1913—was… read more

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Open since 2004, a rotating collection of photography situated in a former military casino in Berlin’s Charlottenburg neighborhood.

According to their Mission Statement, “the Helmut Newton Foundation is an international… read more

Food Berlin 44

Certainly one of the better steakhouses in Berlin. Sleek, atypical but comfortable interior, and a no-frills, no-fuss menu. White linens, shiny hardwood floors, and modern, blue-lit bathrooms round out the experience, while an outdoor terrace… read more

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The current Reichstag dome is an iconic glass dome constructed on top of the rebuilt Reichstag building in Berlin. Its distinctive appearance has made it a prominent attraction in Berlin. Designed by architect Norman Foster, it was built to… read more

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The Jewish Museum Berlin is dedicated to the narrative of Germany’s Jewish population: their early history, suffering and survival. The museum’s permanent collection contains a great fund of material, stories and knowledge concerning all… read more

After Dark Berlin 53

Maria am Ostbahnhof offers its club-goer a family atmosphere, for a really big family. The giant club, which consists of two separate halls, can accommodate 1,500 techno-dancing, drugged up, tripped out, for-the-love-of-the-club party goers.

DJ sets,… read more

Culture Berlin 54

Period rooms, each accounting for specific eras of German history, allow for you to pick the speed, tempo and order in which history arrives and the option of breezing past the dull bits—if there are any… The permanent… read more

After Dark Berlin 56

White Trash Fast Food is old-school Americana at its best. Super-kitsch—just see the golden Chinese lions guarding the entrance- -it’s also a veritable Berlin classic. White Trash is no hidden gem, or an overexposed hype magnet,… read more

Culture Berlin 59

In cooperation with different galleries, the exhibition space Schinkel Pavillon offers contemporary artists an opportunity to showcase sculptures and installations apart from the commercial galleries. The pavillon is located in the garden of… read more

After Dark Berlin 60

When it comes to escaping the heat of Berlin in the summer time, it’s essential you have your list of choice destinations for day and night. Don’t let the sweltering heat and the thought of lots of dancing bodies kill your club… read more

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The Badeschiff, created from a recycled river cargo container and floating on the river Spree, is one of Berlin’s most unusual swimming pools. Since its opening in 2004, it has become a true hot spot in town: deep blue swimming pool, wooden… read more

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Proof that good things can come in small packages, this flea market is one of Berlin’s best. Populated (product wise) with ‘50s and ‘60s design pieces, vintage knick-knacks and retro fashion pieces, it’s the sort of place where you can… read more

Culture Berlin 75

Mobile living units designed by Werner Aisslinger, placed on flat roofs by helicopters or cranes and connected to the building’s utilities, offer additional living space in big cities. Utopian loftcube living envisages self-contained rooftop… read more

Escapism Berlin 76

Ever wondered where all Berlin’s stolen bikes ended up? Running for almost a kilometre along the park (home also to one of the few remaining sections of the Wall in the city), this fleamarket has long been flexing it’s ‘alternative’… read more

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This temple of light and glass designed by Mies van der Rohe known as the Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery) houses an extensive collection of 20th century European painting and sculpture. Whether you come for the permanent… read more

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A landmark achievement by designer Erich Mendelsohn, the Einsteinturm’s construction ended in 1924 and is a building that art historians consider a primary example of the architectural expressionism movement of the era. The Einsteinturm is… read more

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Keirin specializes in refurbishing old retro track racing bikes, but also deal in road racing bikes and framesets. They’ve got a great selection of choice bike frames for track freaks, as well as a few complete bikes. They also specialize… read more

Culture Berlin 92

Nicknamed “the pregnant oyster” for its crustacean-like facade, this diverse museum regularly houses some very pearly exhibitions.

With a distinct focus on shining a spotlight on artistic and cultural movements within… read more

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Berlin’s main museum for contemporary art opened in the former railway station of Hamburger Bahnhof in November 1996, giving the National Gallery its first permanent home for its collection of contemporary art.

The… read more

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Mirroring the growth of its surrounding neighborhood, Ä, a locals spot at the epicenter of Neukölln’s bar scene, took only a couple years to establish itself as an arbiter of Neukölln-chic.

Stripped walls, mismatched vintage furniture scavenged from… read more

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When big-time brewers Berliner Kindl moved out of this red-brick behemoth in Neukölln you just knew it wouldn’t take long for the building to be reclaimed and repurposed Berlin-style. Now a multi-culti, multi-purpose home to a… read more

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The Buchstabenmuseum is a typographer’s wet-dream. An entire museum dedicated to the preservation of letters and characters, the museum has a plethora of industrial signs old and new. Opened in 2005, the museum is unique in that it is… read more

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As a response to the East Berlin building project on Karl-Marx Allee—known lovingly as the grand workers’ palaces—West Berliners decided to rebuild a bombed-out section of the city. In the northwest corner of Tiergarten, West Berlin city planners… read more

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If you find Mauer Park a little too try-hard-trendy and think Arkonaplatz is lacking a little scope then this old school indoor haven for the fleamarket purist is probably where you’ll find your refuge. Sprawling across three… read more

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Built out of an estimated 400,000 buildings worth of rubble and looming 80 metres above sea-level over west Berlin, Teufelsberg has more than earned its “Devil’s Mountain” moniker. Formerly a Nazi military education institution, the area then… read more

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The old amusement park was opened in 1969 as a the “Kulturpark Plänterwald,” and was, at the time, the only permanent amusement park in the German Democratic Republic. Visiting the park today, it’s hard to wrap your brain around the fact that the… read more

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Big cities usually have one big disadvantage: the streets are usually packed with cars. Berlin isn’t really an exception, although its better than Paris or Rome.

So why not discover the city on a scooter? It can be much more entertaining… read more

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Hear hear, now. This Kreuzberg party hub, located in an old post office, is in the business of throwing a good old-fashioned party.

Since its opening, Horst Krzbrg has pulled from its creative organizers solid nights of music and dancing and… read more

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Owned by Lido, Astra is Friedrichshain’s indie music central.