Berlin Videos Locals Know
Alright, friends,
Berlin is a city full of stories. Some of them happen right on the street, others only reveal themselves once someone captures them on camera. From Berlin graffiti videos and rare historical footage to scenes from the city’s nightlife, these videos from Berlin show the capital from many different perspectives.
In this collection you’ll find Berlin videos about graffiti, culture, history, and unique places across the city. Some are well known, others feel almost like small time capsules.
If you want to dive deeper into the city, I highly recommend our Berlin Insider Tips 2026.
And if you really want to understand Berlin, these videos are a great place to start.
The Berlin locals recommend.
Kältehilfe Berlin
Around 40,000 people in Berlin are currently homeless – and the number is rising.
For more than 25 years, the Kältehilfe program of the Berlin City Mission has been saving lives by providing shelter and support for people living on the streets during the cold winter months.
Artist Collective
Rocco and his brothers is an anonymous artist collective from Berlin. The members have their roots in the illegal Berlin graffiti scene and are now considered some of the most well-known train writers in Europe.
Spiritual Letters – Paradox
To quote Paradox:
"I paint for freedom and awareness — you only paint for fame and status."
One of the most legendary Berlin graffiti documentaries ever made.
Berghain
The video begins with the sentence:
"Unfortunately we're not cool enough to get in — but we can animate Berghain instead."
A humorous look at what is probably the most exclusive club in Germany.
Berlin 1930
Real footage from Berlin in the 1930s, restored to 60 FPS and colorized.
What did life in Berlin look like before World War II?
These rare historical Berlin videos offer a fascinating glimpse into the city nearly a century ago.
1UP
When graffiti and photography create an underestimated but powerful combination.
This video gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at 1UP, one of the most famous Berlin graffiti crews, and graffiti culture in the 21st century.
One Crew – One Love – One Power
Berlin graffiti
Berlin is one of the most important graffiti cities in Europe. Hardly any other city is shaped as strongly by tags, pieces and murals as the German capital.
In this blog you’ll learn why Berlin graffiti is so closely connected to the city, which crews shape the urban landscape and where you can discover some of the most famous graffiti spots in Berlin.
What Is Berlin?
Find out what a quote from my mother has to do with my view of this city — and why Berlin feels so unique to me.
Check out our blogs on the history of Berlin.
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Lustgarten
The Lustgarten in Berlin combines centuries of history in the heart of Museum Island. Discover how a kitchen garden became a pleasure garden, military drill ground, political stage and Nazi...
Lustgarten
The Lustgarten in Berlin combines centuries of history in the heart of Museum Island. Discover how a kitchen garden became a pleasure garden, military drill ground, political stage and Nazi...
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Bebelplatz
Bebelplatz in Berlin combines magnificent architecture with one of the darkest chapters in the city’s history. Discover its story from the Forum Fridericianum and the 1933 book burning to the...
Bebelplatz
Bebelplatz in Berlin combines magnificent architecture with one of the darkest chapters in the city’s history. Discover its story from the Forum Fridericianum and the 1933 book burning to the...
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Berlin Tram
Why do trams in Berlin still run mainly in the East? Discover more than 160 years of Berlin tram history – from horse-drawn trams and the city’s division to the...
Berlin Tram
Why do trams in Berlin still run mainly in the East? Discover more than 160 years of Berlin tram history – from horse-drawn trams and the city’s division to the...
