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
Rathenau Halls: Visions of a Berlin Engineer
Powerful stories from Berlin: This is how the Berlin engineer Emil Rathenau electrified the entire city.
E-Werk Berlin - powering up the clubszene
Stories that encourage: Germany's oldest preserved power station electrified Berlin's techno scene in the 90s.
The Madonna of Stalingrad: Icon of Hope
Powerful stories from Berlin: The Madonna of Stalingrad, which can be seen today in the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, is in many ways a…
The Humboldt Forum 572 years ago: A palace under water
Fascinating stories and personalities from Berlin that will embolden you. In the fourth part of our new series, we delve into the history of…
Christmas market alternatives & mulled wine to go
Although Berlin's Christmas markets are cancelled, you don't have to miss out on the Christmas spirit. The best alternatives.
Radio Glasnost - out of control
Strong personalities and stories that encourage. This time we introduce you to Radio Glasnost - and explain what it has to do with the…
11 plus 1 spectacular Berlin Christmas light displays
Christmas markets cancelled? No problem! Click here to check out how Berlin Christmas lights are bringing festive cheer to 2020
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra: We decide for ourselves!
Powerful stories and personalities from Berlin that will embolden you. In the second part of our new series, we introduce you to the Berlin…
Marlene Dietrich: Style Icon and Freedom Fighter
Strong personalities and stories that encourage: In the first part of our new series we introduce Marlene Dietrich.
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