Discover Berlin’s hidden history, forgotten places and unusual stories
I’m Chrissie Sternschnuppe, a multimedia historian, guide and the woman behind Bunker Girl.
Let me take you beyond the obvious. Into Berlin’s hidden places, forgotten histories and unusual stories.
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The Karl Marx Relief Hiding in Plain Sight
A relief of Karl Marx is hidden in plain sight in the center of Berlin. It’s easy to overlook, but here’s how to find it.
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The Festival of Lights in Berlin
The Festival of Lights is an annual event in Berlin, where the city’s landmarks are transformed into a huge light show. Here’s where and when it happens.
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Memorial to the Victims of the Terrorist Attack on CSD
Just two weeks after the terrorist attack on CSD in 2026, a new memorial to the victims has been erected. A rainbow-colored bench and a maple tree.
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On This Day in History
August 65 years ago
Günter Litfin is the first refugee to be shot and killed by border guards while attempting to swim from East Berlin to West Berlin.
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Hitler’s Bunker in Berlin
Hitler’s bunker in Berlin was located beneath a ballroom that was built as an extension to his official residence in 1935. Today, it is a parking lot.
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The Messedamm Underpass
The Messedamm underpass in Berlin is an iconic film location featured in many movies, including Hunger Games where there is far more action than usual.
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The Locations of the Flak Towers in Berlin
Berlin had three flak towers. They formed a triangle around the city center, and here are the locations of the flak towers today.
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Where Can I Find the Berlin Wall?
Parts of the Berlin Wall remain in the city. Some are in their original locations, while others are hidden Easter eggs. Here’s how to find them.
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The Bouldering Bunker at RAW Gelände
There is a cone-shaped bunker at RAW Gelände. Today it’s called Der Kegel, and both children and adults can climb its walls, both inside and out.
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Südgelände Park
Südgelände Park is a former rail yard where you can take your children on an adventure and see steam locomotives and the old railroad tracks.
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Dark Matter Berlin
Dark Matter Berlin is an alternative museum featuring light and sound installations that stimulate the mind. Here you can actively immerse yourself in light.
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This Is Where the Berlin Wall Fell
The Berlin Wall fell on November , at the border crossing on Bornholmer Straße. Today, it is a memorial where you can relive that historic evening.
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The Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park
The Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park is the largest of its kind in Berlin in terms of area. You feel small there, surrounded by propaganda and war graves.
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U-Bahn Diaries Episode 1
The first episode of the new video podcast, U-Bahn Diaries, is out. Watch it here or on YouTube.
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