Another reason to relish the longer nights is nearly upon us. As if Berlin’s buildings and landmarks were not spectacular enough, the Festival of Lights will illuminate them in magnificent displays of colour and light. Contributed by local and international artists, the festival will also include a number of cultural events focused around the theme [...]
Everything is illuminated: Berlin Festival of Lights – 12th to 23rd October 2011
on October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Autumn in Berlin – sights to behold
on September 27, 2011 Leave a Comment
Trusty autumn is here again with her pleasant surprises. Though the temperature drops, there is still plenty to see and do in Berlin. It is arguably calmer and certainly more beautiful in autumn than at any other time. Here are some recommendations of how to while away the crisp and colourful days, and cosy up [...]
Berlin Wall Memorial site
on September 22, 2011 2 Comments
For visitors to the Berlin Wall memorial the first decision to make will be which direction to take it in. I think the majority of people start from the visitor centre at the corner of Gartenstrasse and Bernauer Strasse having arrived via Nordbahnhof S-Bahn. The only disadvantage is that you start from the spot where [...]
Thirst for Knowledge: a tour of the old Kindl beer brewery, Berlin
on September 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
We gather under the shadow of an impressive, looming old brewery – the former Kindl-Area in Neukölln – in an eerie, industrial wasteland that might feel intimidating if it wasn’t so familiar, so Berlin. As the nearby clock tower strikes four o’clock, we file punctually into the brewery to start the Berliner Unterwelten guided tour. [...]
Reichenberger Straße in Kreuzberg Berlin – the Kiez is alright
on September 5, 2011 2 Comments
Sandwiched between Görlitzer Park and the Landwehr Canal, Reichenberger Straße is a long, cobbled street flanked by magnificent trees, where the seeds of change have been planted and are beginning to bear fruit. Located in west Kreuzberg, the old Turkish quarter, gentrification has been slower here than in other areas such as Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer [...]
Free Classical Music in Berlin
on August 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
One of the best things about Berlin, especially in the summer, is that all sorts of open spaces get used for a wide range of performance including music. And what is even better is that quite a lot of it is free! This is quite appealing to us, as new parents, as it means that [...]
St.Gaudy Café- Berlin
on August 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
Berlin is justifiably proud of its cafés and the St. Gaudy Café is certainly up there amongst the best. So what is it that makes this one stand out? Firstly, it is more than just a place to grab a quick coffee and a cake. This is a place to get away from the bustle [...]
Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums), Berlin – 27th August 6pm to 2am
on August 11, 2011 Leave a Comment
Staying up late in Berlin need not involve nightclubs and all-night parties, although the Long Night of Museums is certainly a celebration of sorts. Berlin started the Long Night idea way back in 1997 – when just 12 museums were involved – and has grown into an extremely popular event with over 120 venues and [...]
The Fans Football Team in Berlin – Reasons to be Union
on July 29, 2011 2 Comments
Despite the fact that Berlin hosted the World Cup Final recently, as well as a sell-out opening game for the women’s finals, it does not come across as a football town. In fact many visitors remain convinced that Berlin only has one team. Which is strange when you consider that London often has five teams [...]
Berlin Music Week – 7th to 11th September 2011
on July 13, 2011 1 Comment
Popkomm, one the world’s biggest music industry meet-ups, and the Berlin Festival will this year form part of Berlin’s second annual Music Week event. A date for the diaries of industry professionals and music fans alike, the occasion will include a trade fair, conference and live showcases, finishing up with a two-day festival featuring world-famous [...]
