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What to do in Berlin: Tips for all kinds of visitors
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Berlin is a big city with a wide variety of things to do and places to visit for any kind of person. Sometimes, these things are not so obvious so, we have created a list of tips of interesting things depending on the kind of visitor you are. *Please, check every website for further information. The prices and times here could not be updated....
Platoon Kunsthalle
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
These are exciting times to be a creative in the capital, with Berlin currently sitting in that sweet spot of spaces, places and opportunities. A project that has outlets in Seoul and Berlin, Platoon Kunsthalle is one such space and a new way of approaching art in the city. Run through a communications consultancy, Platoon Kunsthalle is a space for artists and creatives - a multipurpose site that can host art projects, talks, concerts, shows and workshops.
Nordbahnhof
Thursday, October 1, 2015
These days Nordbahnhof is an odd part of town. It seems to just host an S Bahn station, a tram stop and a shiny Deutsche Bahn office. A closer look and a look back into the past highlight what a fascinating part of town this actually is. The inauspiciously named Nordbahnhof (North Station) was originally a huge and grand terminus station called...
P103 Mischkonzern
Thursday, October 1, 2015
It's funny when you know someone and then they reveal something about themselves that is totally unexpected. As part of our Frizz23 project we have been working with engineer Engür Sastimdur for many months, planning the electrics and so on. Recently we found out through another friend that Engür is something of a Renaissance man. Not only is...
Kochhaus.de
Thursday, October 1, 2015
The idea is pretty simple. You choose which meal from the great menu ideas you would like and Kochhaus delivers exactly the right amount of ingredients to you in your apartment. You cook it, eat it and you're not stuck with left over ingredients. Same-day delivery is available until 16.00 and delivery is from 18.00 – 19.00. You can also pop into...
Getting high in Berlin
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Berlin is a very flat city. This makes it ideal for walking and cycling, but it does mean it lacks the long views you would find in say Greenwich Park in London or from the Sacré-Cœur in Paris. There is something very human about wanting to rise up above the ground in a city and take a look around. Well, where there's a will there's a way. Here...
Berlin's Top Street Food Markets
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Berlin is a multiculti city where you can find all kinds of food in every neighborhood. It is not necessary to sit in a restaurant to have a delicious bite to eat. There are many small 'Imbiss' restaurants and street food trucks around Berlin. The best way experience what Berlin's vendors have to offer is to visit one of the many Street Food...Bambi Awards
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Since 1948, the Bambi Awards are presented annually by Hubert Burda Media.This 12th of November, we all have again a date with the oldest German media awards at the Stage Theater.With red carpet and lots of expectations, the celebrities will concentrate once more in the Potsdamer Platz, as they do during the Berlinale.The prizes are given to all...
Jazz Festival Berlin
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Berlin is well known for Techno music, but before Watergate and Berghain there was Jazz.There are lots of bars and clubs hosting jazz concerts and jam sessions in Berlin.Also, some festivals like theJazz im Park, the Xjazz festival or the Bergmanstraßenfest.One of the most important is Jazzfest Berlin, that this year will take place from the 5th...
Hauptstadt Trip city tours
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
A chance street encounter with Markus Wiehler and his trusty Trabant led to one of the undisputed highlights of our family's trip to Berlin. A talented acrobat, who defected from East Berlin whilst representing the GDR in Paris, along with 3 of his teammates, Markus skilfully wove his fascinating personal history into his 3 hour driving tour of...