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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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Top 11 Lakes for Swimming in Berlin
It's hot, really hot in Berlin. Who doesn't need to cool off? Whether you want to refresh yourself just after work or spend a whole day at…
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12 beautiful viewpoints in the neighbourhoods
All of Berlin's neighbourhoods offer great views of the city. Different angles, different heights, but always impressive.
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11 Tips for cinnamon buns in Berlin
Fresh from the oven, they taste especially good: fruity, vegan or original with cinnamon and icing, 11 tips for delicious cinnamon buns to…
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Top 11 Berlin Water Playgrounds
Want to cool yourself down? These water playgrounds in Berlin are the best places to have fun with the kids this summer.
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11 tips for favourite summer places in Berlin
Where is the most beautiful place in Berlin in summer? There are many answers to this question: at your favourite lake, in the park or on…
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11 Tips for the Special Olympics
This year, the Special Olympics will take place in Berlin for the first time. Thousands of athletes will compete in 26 sports at the Special…
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11 reasons why you've got to love the Berlin summer
When summer begins in the capital, it means it's time to get out of the house and enjoy it! Read here why you simply have to love the Berlin…
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11 Jazz Bars in Berlin
Jazz is alive and well in Berlin - and yet it has remained true to itself: While the international avant-garde meets at the big jazz…
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Top 11 cafés and restaurants with terraces in Berlin
Sitting outside & enjoying the sun: Finally, this is possible again after long gray winter days. The restaurants and cafés in Berlin are…
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