Berlin blog
Our most recent articles with recommendations and the most up-to-date happenings in this vibrant city!
Alternative Berlin: Graffiti and Street Art Culture
Monday, November 10, 2014
Having recently profiled Songs of Berlin, as well as Creative Accesibility’s amazing tour, we’re all about getting the chance to see Berlin’s sites and sounds in new and thought provoking ways.
Flussbad Berlin
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
With countless lakes, public pools and even a floating swimming pool in the Spree, Berlin is not limited on swimming options. That said, an ongoing labour of love that’s recently been green-lighted for feasibility really seems too good to miss out on.
Miniloft's recommended Events November 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Miniloft's recommended Events November 2014
Berlin Balkan Beats
Friday, October 31, 2014
Yes Berlin is a city of techno, but there are other genres too if you want to dance. From cheesy discos and the wedding like playlists of Claerchens to drum and bass and of course a wave of electro in various guises and bpm, it’s more a case of what you can’t find here, rather than what you can.
Songs of Berlin
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
From the husky tones of Marlene to the yelps of David Bowie, Berlin is a city of sounds. And those sounds over the years have been just as important in defining the city as it’s art or literature. Experiencing the city through it’s songs is the idea behind Songs of Berlin – a group of tour guides who aim to use music to connect with your surroundings.
25 years since the fall of the Berlin wall
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
The fall of Berlin’s wall is fast approaching, and to mark the 25th anniversary since it’s initial demolition, the city is lining up a beautiful spectacular. From November 7th to November 9th, a temporary installation stretching the course of some of the inner city parts of the wall will provide a stunning visual reminder of how far Berlin has come.
Mushroom picking in Berlin
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Berlin is a pretty lucky city, with huge swathes of forest surrounding the city and punctuating Brandenburg. Exploring the forests around Berlin can not only provide you with some beautiful light and colour from the trees – but also treats on the ground.
Miniloft's recommended Events October 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Miniloft's recommended Events October 2014
Berlin Microbreweries
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Germany is a country famed for beer – but Berlin is undergoing a renaissance in smaller scale brewing. Although you can get your big name brews in the city, there are plenty of mcirobreweries and brewers introducing us to craft beer. The results are a lot different to your standard pils that has been brewed according to Germany’s age old purity laws – with character definitely trumping tradition. To that end, here are a selection of stops in Berlin where you can get a beer that definitely has a bit more bite.
Graphothek
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Art is best when it is experienced. To spend an afternoon wiling away the hours in front of a painting, drawing, sculpture or installation can – in the best of cases – create those special moments where you find yourself immersed in what’s in front of you.