Places
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Berlin has many beaches by the lakes. Some charge an entrance fee. The beach at Flughafensee is a hidden gem, and it’s free.
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The Bethlehem Church was blown up after World War II. Today, a sculpture called Memorias Urbana stands as an outline of the church on the church square.
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The Computer Games Museum has vintage computers, arcade machines, and gaming consoles. You can also play some of the games on their original devices.
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The gay victims memorial reminds us that tens of thousands of LGBT+ individuals were convicted and sent to concentration camps in Nazi Germany.
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Anhalter Bahnhof in Berlin was once one of the busiest train stations in the growing city. Today, it’s a reminder of the darkest period in Berlin’s history.
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The New Reich Chancellery was demolished after the war. However, in Berlin, you can still catch a glimpse of what may have been Hitler’s window.
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The Schwules Museum tells the story of the LGBT+ movement in Berlin and also features rotating exhibitions on feminism and queers in other countries.
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The flak tower in Friedrichshain is hidden under a huge hill. Few people know this, but one of the gun towers stands out from the hill. Here’s how to find it.
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In just 90 minutes at the Wannsee Conference, a decision was made that led to the murder of millions of Jews during World War II.
