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Winter in Berlin
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In der kalten Jahreszeit ist Berlin nicht dieselbe Stadt, wenn das Wetter einen spürbaren Unterschied zwischen drinnen und draußen macht. Aber es gibt ausreichend Gründe - und Wege - die Stadt zu erkunden, wenn das Thermometer fällt.
Grüne Woche 2013
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Berlin once again embraces a more conscientious approach to agriculture and the production of food thanks to its regular International Green Week 2013. From humble origins as a local market place in 1926, the Grüne Woche now welcomes 67 countries offering up some 100,000 global specialities for an audience of over 400,000 visitors.
Christmas Markets in Berlin
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Festive season has kicked off in the capital, which makes milling around Berlin’s huge selection of Christmas Markets an absolute must. With estimates ranging from 60 – 100 over the advent period, it’s best to hone your selection to avoid Glühwein fatigue. Thankfully, there are a couple of standout markets that manage to show the best of Berlin at Christmas time.
Messe Berlin and ICC
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Getting to the Messe Berlin and ICC (exhibition grounds and congress center) is very easy with Berlin’s excellent public transportation. Walk or take the bus two stops from the Minilofts to Hauptbahnhof (main train station), then transfer to the S-Bahn to the Messe Süd station. The entire trip, door to door, takes less than 30 minutes.
Tempelhof
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The former airport turned park and event center is extremely easy to reach from the Miniloft apartments. Walk three minutes to Naturkundemuseum U-Bahn, then it’s a quick 10 minute metro ride to Platz der Luftbrücke. Guests attending events at Tempelhof appreciate coming home to the lively restaurants and galleries of the Miniloft’s central location, and fashion week guests in particular appreciate our stunning modern design.
Fashion Week, Berlin Style 2012
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Berlin's fashion week kicks off the winter season and draws stylish ones from all over the world to chilly our chilly metropolis, a shiny event to brighten the end of January. There are four non-stop days of shows, with a focus on German and up-and-coming designers. The main runway is at Brandenburg Gate, with shows and parties scattered around the city. Catch Copenhagen's Wood Wood
Torstraße
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Die Torstraße ist laut, breit, schmutzig - und hat sich seit neuestem zu einer der aufregendsten Straßen Berlins gemausert. Im Kontrast zu ihren sterilen Markenherstellern im Süden und den niedlichen Kopfsteinflastercafes, die sich im Norden anreihen, beheimatet Torstraße kleine Galerien, Ramschläden, kleine Designerläden, trendige Bars (Trust Bar).
Berlin Fashion Week
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Berlin Fashion Week is almost upon us, providing an excellent reason to leave your toasty apartment for the icy streets of Berlin. And in heels! From January 18th-23rd, see shows by local and international labels like Lala Berlin, Kaviar Gauche and Schmitdtakahashi, and party with the beautiful people.
Wine and Art
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Wine and art: a natural pairing. While the free plastic cups of cheap red omnipresent at every gallery opening are always welcome, this weekend the VDP Prädikatsweingüter (German winemakers association) will offer up some classier vintages.
Christmas Markets
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We're already excited for Christmas in Berlin! Only one week left until most of the Christmas Markets open for the holiday season, bringing light and warmth to the dark Berlin winter days.