Berlin tips

No generic lists.
Just places that capture the real Berlin.

BERLiN BLOGS

Filmpark Babelsberg

Filmpark Babelsberg

Phil Ernst

Most people think of Filmpark Babelsberg as a theme park. But right next door is one of the world's most important film studios. Discover why it's worth visiting, which attractions...

Filmpark Babelsberg

Phil Ernst

Most people think of Filmpark Babelsberg as a theme park. But right next door is one of the world's most important film studios. Discover why it's worth visiting, which attractions...

Holzmarkt 25

Holzmarkt 25

Phil Ernst

Holzmarkt Berlin is much more than a beer garden by the River Spree. Behind its restaurants, art, Kater Blau and laid-back afternoons lies a story of Berlin subculture, gentrification and...

Holzmarkt 25

Phil Ernst

Holzmarkt Berlin is much more than a beer garden by the River Spree. Behind its restaurants, art, Kater Blau and laid-back afternoons lies a story of Berlin subculture, gentrification and...

Monbijou Theater

Monbijou Theater

Phil Ernst

If you think theater means old-fashioned language, a stiff atmosphere, and endless yawning, you probably haven't been to Monbijou Theater yet. Between the River Spree, Monbijou Park, and Museum Island,...

Monbijou Theater

Phil Ernst

If you think theater means old-fashioned language, a stiff atmosphere, and endless yawning, you probably haven't been to Monbijou Theater yet. Between the River Spree, Monbijou Park, and Museum Island,...

Volkspark Friedrichshain

Volkspark Friedrichshain

Phil Ernst

Volkspark Friedrichshain is more than the Märchenbrunnen and open lawns. Between rubble hills, the open-air cinema, walking paths and Berlin childhood memories, there’s a surprising amount of city history here —...

Volkspark Friedrichshain

Phil Ernst

Volkspark Friedrichshain is more than the Märchenbrunnen and open lawns. Between rubble hills, the open-air cinema, walking paths and Berlin childhood memories, there’s a surprising amount of city history here —...

Gärten der Welt

Gardens of the World

Phil Ernst

When people think of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, one of Berlin’s most beautiful parks rarely comes to mind. Between cable cars, themed gardens, water, and surprising amounts of calm, Gardens of the World...

Gardens of the World

Phil Ernst

When people think of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, one of Berlin’s most beautiful parks rarely comes to mind. Between cable cars, themed gardens, water, and surprising amounts of calm, Gardens of the World...

Markthallen

Market halls

Phil Ernst

Berlin market halls are more than street food and weekend plans. Behind the brick, skylights and long hallways lies Berlin’s history: supply, Kiez, change — and the question of why...

Market halls

Phil Ernst

Berlin market halls are more than street food and weekend plans. Behind the brick, skylights and long hallways lies Berlin’s history: supply, Kiez, change — and the question of why...