Travel Stories

Berlin

- tips and advice
- destination practicalities
Everything you need to know before heading to Berlin
8 min read • Mar 29, 2022
Berlin has shaken off the trauma of the 20th-century and grown into one of the world's most liberal cities. Here's what you need to know before you arrive.
- history
- art and culture
How to do Berlin on a budget
7 min read • Feb 16, 2022
Many of Berlin's attractions are free, or cost very little, so you can enjoy Germany's vibrant capital – even on a tight budget.
- art and culture
- history
Where to see Berlin's best street art and celebrate freedom of expression
6 min read • Feb 11, 2022
Berlin is a vibrant hub for freedom of expression, and more street art is appearing all the time. Here are the best places to see street art in the city.
- art and culture
- history
From the Pergamon to the Bode, Berlin's best museums tell the story of Germany's history
7 min read • Jan 28, 2022
Read on for our guide to the best of Berlin’s over 200 museums, including our picks for art museums, history museums, contemporary-art galleries and more.
- shopping
- activities
Berlin's best flea markets for vintage lovers and bargain hunters
5 min read • Jan 17, 2022
From vintage postcards to secondhand clothing, Berlin's flea markets have everything a bargain hunter needs, plus atmosphere, live music and beers.
- public transport
- destination practicalities
The 8 best day trips from Berlin: history, nature, and plenty of fun
5 min read • Dec 2, 2021
From fun-filled water parks to historic palaces, there are many great ways to experience Germany without straying too far from Berlin.
- history
- art and culture
Why Berlin is the perfect city break with a teenager
5 min read • Oct 20, 2021
Choosing the right destination for a holiday with teens is tough, but Rhonda Carrier found Berlin to be the ideal place.
- public transport
- destination practicalities
Getting around in Berlin
7 min read • Aug 4, 2021
It can seem intimidating at first, but getting around Berlin is quick, efficient and relatively cheap. Here's our guide to transport in the German capital.
Berlin's best neighborhoods
5 min read • Jul 16, 2021
Built up from nothing several times during the past century, today Berlin is one of the most dynamic, exciting and thriving cities in Europe.
- tips and advice
- destination practicalities
Top 20 free things to do in Berlin
8 min read • Nov 26, 2020
Berlin is one of Europe's best-value cities, but stretch your budget even further by experiencing these top freebie attractions.
- history
- art and culture
How Berlin’s powerful history helps modern-day refugees tell their stories
6 min read • Nov 19, 2020
Lorna Cannon, founder of Refugee Voices Tours, explains how her guides share their stories of coming to Berlin as refugees.
- film
- art and culture
Explore the world of Netflix's Unorthodox in Brooklyn and Berlin
5 min read • Apr 29, 2020
The show's filming locations set the scene for a story of repression and self-discovery.
- food
- food and drink
Best places to eat in Berlin in 2020
7 min read • Mar 13, 2020
Berlin’s gastro landscape now tastier than ever before. Here are our recommendations for budget, fine and uniquely Berlin dining.
- local voices
- connections
Local’s guide to Berlin
4 min read • Mar 1, 2020
Writer Ryan Barrell was drawn to Germany's capital for its unparalleled art scene and vibrant culture. Here's his guide to exploring Berlin like a local.
- art
- art and culture
Explore Berlin’s secrets in its alternative museums and unusual tours
4 min read • Feb 7, 2020
World famous for its divisive wall, lively nightlife and street art, there’s a lot to like about Berlin. But its darker side of its history might be the most…
- festivals and events
- art and culture
The best cities in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve
7 min read • Oct 24, 2019
Struggling where to choose to spend New Year's? Wrap up warm and ring in the New Year at one of these European cities with the ‘wow’ factor.
- family travel
- connections
Where to travel with your tweens and teens
6 min read • Oct 4, 2019
Their independence is growing, so when you travel with tweens and teens be sure to think outside the box. Here are our suggestions to get the plan rolling.
- festivals and events
- art and culture
10 music festivals to book right now
8 min read • Sep 18, 2019
We’ve picked out ten of the best music festivals happening across the world between the months of September and March.
- art
- art and culture
Musical cities: where to go to find your jam
6 min read • Aug 16, 2019
From a smoky jazz club in Paris to the throbbing beats of Berghain in Berlin, we've got the perfect round up of dream destinations for your musical tastes.
- food
- food and drink
Alternative destinations to escape the crowds in Western Europe
6 min read • Aug 15, 2019
Western Europe's major attractions are impressive but also draw huge crowds; the magic of exploring the big sights can be quickly lost amidst long queues…
- food
- food and drink
Germany for first-timers
7 min read • Aug 13, 2019
Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…
- food
- food and drink
How to spend a perfect weekend in Berlin
5 min read • Aug 2, 2019
From the monument and museum-filled Mitte to creative Kreuzberg and the pristine Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin has something for everyone. If you’re spending a…