culture
Five lesser-known museums to check out in Berlin
You’ve heard of the Pergamon, the Altes Museum, the Bode, right? With more than 175 different museums, Berlin is a culture-lover’s heaven. This also m...
How green is Berlin REALLY?
Berlin – like most German cities – is often praised for its ample green space. But how green is the capital city in reality? DW sat down with well-kno...
First Same-Sex Marriage Takes Place in Berlin
Germany celebrates it’s first same-sex marriage right after the new law comes into play which gives gay and lesbian couples the same rights as heteros...
Outdoor activities for young kids in Berlin
Visiting Berlin with your children? Not sure how to explore the city while still making it fun for them? Check out our three-part list of kid-friendly...
Miraculous Berlin Wall escapes (Part 1)
The Berlin Wall first went up in August 1961, after a record number of East Germans crossed over onto the Western side. The wall stayed for nearly thr...
Historic, chic, creative and totally cool – check out Berlin’s Scheunenviertel
Want to explore one of Berlin’s oldest and more interesting neighborhoods? Head to the Scheunenviertel!
A neighborhood of transformations
The Sch...
Best free architecture and cultural activities in Berlin
Want to get a sense of Berlin’s art, architecture and culture scene without paying the hefty admission fees? Check out these six free architectural an...
On a budget? Here are Berlin’s best free activities – local style
Want to visit Berlin on a budget? Check out these free activities to do in Berlin: local style.
Grill in the park
Summers are short in Berlin ...
Street artists display their work in Berlin’s newest free museum: The Haus
It’s no secret Berlin is a street artist’s paradise. Now they’ve found a new playground: an 80-room expanse that was a bank in its former life current...
Ten Curious facts about the Berlin Wall — Part 3
And finally part three of the three part series sharing the most curious facts about the Berlin Wall… Check out Part 1 and Part 2 to get up to speed!
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