Hidden history. Forgotten places. Unusual Berlin.
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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I Got Accused of Witchcraft at Berlin Dungeon (and Loved Every Minute)
Berlin Dungeon is an interactive theater with laughs and jump scares, with actors engaging the audience. It explores the spooky side of Prussia’s Berlin.
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The Uncomfortable Afterlife of Nazi Graves
Nazi graves spark a conflict between remembrance, legal obligations, and the desire to deny them honor. Here are two prominent Nazi graves.
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Photo booths in Berlin
Once upon a time, photo booths were a way to get a passport photo. Today, they’re an attraction in Berlin where you can take an analog selfie.
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October 77 years ago
The German Democratic Republic is established in the Soviet sector, and East Berlin becomes its new capital.
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East Side Gallery: From Gray Wall to Global Canvas
The East Side Gallery is an open-air gallery stretching over 1 kilometer, painted on the remains of the Berlin Wall from Ostbahnhof to Oberbaumbrücke.
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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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Inside Fichte Bunker: 140 Years of History
The Fichte Bunker has a long history from the Industrial Revolution to the Cold War. Today, the round building is a landmark in Kreuzberg.
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The Many Lives of Neue Wache
Over the past 200 years, the Neue Wache has had many roles, but one thing remains constant. It serves as a memorial to something related to war.
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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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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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