Berlin Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. The world’s finest freebies

    30 November 2011

    It sounds too good to be true – but these top-class experiences wonʼt cost you a penny. From bike trips...

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  2. 10 essential stops for Europe first-timers

    20 September 2011

    We’ve come a long way since the emergence of the 17th-century ‘Grand Tour,’ when the wealthy (mostly Brits) finished their...

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  3. Top 10 Berlin experiences

    15 August 2011

    Fifty years after the rise of the Berlin Wall, and now 22 years after its post-Wall rebirth, Berlin is a...

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  4. Germany: travel books to read before you go

    25 July 2011

    This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s guide to GermanyTo get you in the mood for your trip, consider reading...

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  5. A perfect day in Berlin

    12 July 2011

    In Berlin the past is always present, and the present is on the fast-track to the future. Confident, sassy and...

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  6. Best places to get naked

    02 June 2011

    It’s not news to point out that the human body has been fetishized by advertising, consumerism, cinema, etc. There is,...

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  7. Meat-free travel: vegetarian hits and misses

    29 April 2011

    Here’s our pick of the perfect destinations for the best food without a face – and three for vegetarians to...

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  8. Mini guide to Berlin

    14 April 2011

    In the past 100 years alone Berlin has staged a revolution, headquartered fascists, been divided, then reunited – a past that feeds...

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  9. The best public art in the world

    01 April 2011

    Why wait in line at a gallery when these splendid works are on offer in the street? And they can...

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  10. Best bars to taste that local flavour

    15 March 2011

    Drinking with the locals isn’t hard in these 10 bars (although you’ll more than likely be drinking with a few...

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  11. 10 best places to experience music

    20 January 2011

    In an extract from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to the ten best places on the planet...

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  12. The world’s greatest bookshops

    16 November 2010

    Bookshops are a traveller’s best friend: they provide convenient shelter and diversion in bad weather, they’re a reliable source of...

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  13. The 10 greatest comeback cities

    01 November 2010

    Toss aside your preconceptions, and come with us on a tour of the greatest comeback cities in the world, with...

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  14. Top gay-friendly destinations

    22 October 2010

    Here’s our top ten list of gay and lesbian cities in the world.1. San Francisco, USA...

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  15. The best of secret Berlin

    01 October 2010

    Splashy signage? How gauche! Some of Berlin‘s finest bars, restaurants, shops and venues are hidden from view behind unmarked doors,...

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  16. 24 hours in 10 great cities

    27 July 2010

    If you’ve got a quick hit stopover, don’t just kill time in an airport – make the most of it...

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  17. The charms of Berlin's Scheunenviertel

    21 July 2010

    The Scheunenviertel, or Barn Quarter, is one of Berlin’s oldest and most charismatic neighbourhoods. Embark on an aimless wander...

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  18. How to see the Berlin Wall

    13 July 2010

    It is more than a tad ironic that Berlin’s most popular tourist attraction no longer exists.For 28 years, the Berlin...

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  19. Berlin's flourishing world of art

    13 July 2010

    Since the collapse of the Wall in 1989, Berlin has become a hotshot in the art world, boasting a flourishing...

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  20. Berlin itinerary

    08 June 2010

    This three day itinerary is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s Berlin Encounter, a short trip guide to the German capital....

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  21. Top 10 hedonistic city breaks

    25 May 2010

    Whether you want beach parties, packed-out clubs or sexy tango schools, surrender to the seduction of these party cities -...

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  22. Get your skates on: holiday-season ice-skating

    07 December 2009

    This winter, the world is your ice rink! We pick the top spots to get your skates on and...

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  23. O Tannenbaum: Germany's Christmas Markets

    25 November 2009

    If you like your Christmas shopping with a generous side of tradition (and a cup of mulled wine), take a...

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