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Must-see destinations.
Alexanderplatz
Monday, July 9, 2018
Alexanderplatz has been considered the center of Berlin since the Middle Ages. Learn about the history of the most touristic square in the city, which houses the Television Tower and the famous World Clock.
Outdoor cinema: Freiluftkino
Monday, May 28, 2018
Why not combine going to watch a movie in the cinema with enjoying Berlin‘s amazing summer evenings outdoors?
Boat trip: Berlin from the water
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
As we mention in our previous post: "Summer in Berlin: lakes and boats",, one of the tourist activities you can do during your trip to Berlin is a cruise through the river Spree.
What is it and how worth it is the Berlin Welcome Card?
Friday, May 18, 2018
The Berlin WelcomeCard is a ticket valid for all public transportation in the city. Along with the transport ticket, you will receive a Berlin WelcomeCard Guide, which comes in four languages, a map of the city and a map of the public transport network, as well as advice and suggestions for tours.
The Watchtowers of East Berlin
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
One of the main tourism attractions is the Wall of Berlin, but what happened to the Wall when it came down? Although most traces of the the Berlin Wall were removed in the years following German re-unification there are a number of locations around the city where it is possible to see, touch and learn about this once hated symbol of a divided city. This post is dedicated to the Watchtowers with a special thanks to the Berlin Wall Foundation (Stiftung Berliner Mauer) for the photos and information provided.
Checkpoint Charlie: a walk into the cold war history
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Why is Checkpoint Charlie a must-see in Berlin? Not because it is a beautiful place, but it has a lot of history!
Here you can check our tips to visit Checkpoint Charlie through a Cold War tour
Top 10 must-see places in Berlin
Monday, November 6, 2017
Our personal opinion about the top 10 sights in Berlin and why
5 reasons why you should visit Pariser Platz?
Monday, November 6, 2017
5 reasons why you should visit Pariser Platz, starting with the Brandenburg gate and its history