Welcome to the visitBerlin blog
This is where the editorial team of visitBerlin gives tips and personal recommendations from their city. Insider tips for events, discoveries from the neighbourhoods, news from Berlin: we have written down what we like.
Our series
Weekend tips in Berlin
TGIF! We have the best insider tips for city explorers, concert goers, exhibition visitors and sports fans on all 52 weekends.
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Preview
What happens this month? We have compiled the most important events for you. Read more
Top 11 Stories
Our favourite shops, the most extraordinary places and very special tips: We wrote down what we liked. Read more
New Openings
What's new in Berlin? New stores, restaurants, cafés and personal tips from the editorial team. There’s a lot to discover. Read more
Our newest posts
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11 Tips for Vegan Bakeries in Berlin
Whether for an extended breakfast or a quick snack in between. Our vegan tips for sweet delicacies, bread and more.
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11 tips for New Year’s Eve in Berlin
Everything you need to know about the celebrations at the Brandenburg Gate and many more tips for the turn of the year.
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These Christmas markets in Berlin are still open
11 tips for anyone looking for Christmas spirit after the festive season and in January.
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January in Berlin
The new year begins with great New Year's concerts, the International Green Week and sporting resolutions.
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11 top Berlin shops for last-minute Christmas gift ideas
Discover fabulous last-minute Christmas gift ideas this festive season from some of the best Berlin shops and boutiques.
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11 tips for great Christmas gifts from Berlin
Culinary ideas to give away and enjoy yourself. From pralines to popcorn, we have put together an overview for you. This makes giving…
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Top 11 tearooms in Berlin
An invigorating way to start the morning. A welcome pick-me-up on a long afternoon. And a social beverage, shared with friends. Tea is an…
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11 tips for Christmas Eve
For all those who like to be out and about on 24 December, want to meet people or simply want to immerse themselves once again in Berlin's…
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Top 11 Berlin shops for homemade Christmas gifts
Discover top Berlin shops for DIY gift ideas – with everything you need to make cute homemade Christmas gifts this Berlin Christmas.
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