Mitte
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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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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 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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Looking for a place to cool off with your kids? The water playground in Weinbergspark is perfect for splashing around while you enjoy a picnic.
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The first episode of the new video podcast, U-Bahn Diaries, is out. Watch it here or on YouTube.
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There are remains of a demolished bunker in Tiergarten. However, the story about the WWII bunker is a bit of a mystery. This is what we know about it.
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Checkpoint Charlie is a tourist trap, but it is still an experience to see the historic border crossing where World War III nearly broke out in 1961.
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Nante Eck serves Bouletten and giant currywurst, typical Berlin dishes. You can also enjoy a tender Wiener schnitzel that fills half your plate.
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The Karl Liebknecht cornerstone memorial at Potsdamer Platz is more about Berlin’s turbulent history than it is about Liebknecht himself.
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Opening hours are short and the line is long, but they prepare your food quickly. So queue up for perhaps the best banh mi in Berlin.