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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Top 11 children’s stores for Berlin Christmas shopping
Berlin Christmas shopping: explore the best children’s stores
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11 Reasons to look forward to winter in Berlin
Winter is in the air. Look forward to 11 ideas for winter in Berlin and let yourself be enchanted by Christmas markets, skating rinks and…
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11 tips for cosy hours by the fireside in Berlin
Good times by the fireplace: We will show you the most beautiful restaurants with a fireplace.
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Chocolate in Berlin: 11 ultimate tips for chocolate addicts
There are many myths surrounding chocolate: dark chocolate is healthier, it is good for the heart, provides energy, is aphrodisiac and makes…
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11 tips for streaming Berlinale films
Bring the film festival home: With our tips for great Berlinale films to stream, we'll help you pass the time until the festival in February…
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11 trend sports...
... which you should definitely try out in Berlin! Whether on land or in the water, outdoors or indoors.
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11 reasons to look forward to in the upcoming season
Berlin's theaters, operas and concert halls start the new season with a full program.
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11 tips from one city for all
Berlin is considered cosmopolitan, tolerant and multicultural: Here you are right on the pulse of the city's many different cultures.
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Made in Berlin: 11 top Berlin shops for local gifts and products
Discover top Berlin shops where you can pick up some of the best local Berlin souvenirs and specialities for you or a friend.
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