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Torstrasse Bars and Nightlife
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Few streets can lay claim to their own festival. But Torstrasse, located just a hop, skip and a stumble away from Miniloft, is not really your average street. With a dizzying mix of eclectic bars densely packed along what is sometimes a seemingly endless road, Torstrasse is the place to indulge your multiple drinking personalities, or hone in on a style that suits. In your face, Notting Hill.
Swing Dancing in Berlin
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Swing has been at the heart of Berlin life since the 1920’s. Back when Berlin was burgeoning as a hedonistic metropolis, the Charleston was an emblem of the anything goes decadence of the finer days of the Weimar. After the collapse and the rise of the Nazi’s, swing became a political battleground. It was the fuel of the Swing Kids, a counter-culture of 14-18 year olds based mainly in Hamburg and Berlin, who sort to define themselves by their love of jazz music and the accompanying dance.
Gaming for Grownups
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Gaming steps out of the cultural sidelines in our city, especially for grownups. With a strong embracing of all things digital, combined with a penchant for counter-cultures of all kinds, it’s no surprise you’ll find gaming options a-plenty in Berlin. And whether you are looking for the next gaming craze, or going back to your roots, you’ll definitely find something to tickle your metaphorical joystick. Here’s Miniloft’s roundup of some of the best gaming activities in Berlin.
Exploring the Afterlife in Berlin
Monday, December 29, 2014
Those coming to Berlin are always looking to find ways to explore the capital’s history. So why not extend that beyond the buildings to the people? The former residents of Berlin are as interesting as the place itself – leading to a new way of visiting the city, also known as “necrotourism”.
It's here! The tram is here!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
After many (many) years of planning, waiting, changing plans and building, the tram line along Invalidenstrasse has finally opened for fare-paying passengers. Until the Berlin Wall split the line in two, there was a good tram connection all the way down Invalidenstrasse, but it took the opening of Hauptbahnhof in 2006 to really kick-start the...
Homeless Veggie Dinner
Monday, December 15, 2014
Over the years, Berlin has implemented many community-facing initiatives to ensure the city as a whole can interact and benefit from shared experience. From the excellent bulletin board of Give Something Back to Berlin through to the regular meet up of the Homeless Veggie Dinner, it’s always cheering to see events that warm your heart as the weather turns cold.
Sophienstrasse Berlin
Friday, December 5, 2014
Tucked away in the ever more modern Mitte district, Sophienstrasse is one of those streets where you can get lost in the romance of old world Berlin. Named after the Prussian Queen Sophie Luise,the 19th Century influence still pervades the street, with a mix of interesting local shops and the Sophienkirche.
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Christmas Market
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
As the temperatures plummet, there is only one thing guaranteed to keep any Berliner’s heart warm this side of Christmas. The various Weihnachtsmarkt (aka Christmas Market) that spring up across the city mean you are never too far away from a glass of glühwein and a spot of arts and crafts. No exception is the sprawling Christmas marketat the...
Israeli Cafés and Restaurants
Monday, November 24, 2014
With a strong Jewish community and a flow of international visitors and residents, Berlin’s become a lot easier for those looking for Israeli food in the capital. From a younger, affluent generation’s obsession with hummus through to more established staples that have served the local community well, here’s a couple of our picks.
Abandoned Berlin
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Berlin is a city of development at the moment, but it is still marked by it’s emptiness. Whilst new builds and projects aim to fill some of the voids left by the last century and cater to the growing number of residents, the idiosyncratic nature of the city can be found in the buildings that stubbornly persist, dormant and abandoned.