Things to do
HISTORY
Few places wear their history like Berlin – bold and brutally honest. Once so famously divided, today the city is defiantly united in its diversity. Berlin is a place where every painted wall tells a story. From the Tränenpalast’s palace of tears to the Holocaust Memorial, this city’s history can be bleak, but walk its streets and you’ll soon find the beauty in its grit, as well as the boundless imagination - and hope - in its present.
LANDMARKS
Step through the iconic Brandenburg Gate, then trace the city's storied past with a visit to the Reichstag – a bold fusion of imperial grandeur and cutting-edge design, where a spiralling glass dome offers sweeping views. Dive into the kaleidoscopic world of the East Side Gallery, a living artwork where graffiti and history collide. For something different, don’t miss the curious charm of the Museum der Dinge (Museum of Things,) a delightfully eccentric tribute to 20th-century design and everyday objects. Finish your day with a sunset stroll (or skate) of Tempelhofer Feld — a former airfield turned public park.
CULTURE
Ease into your day with a perfectly poured flat white, sipped in one of Mitte’s serene courtyard cafes. Make your way to Museum Island to dip into the Pergamon’s ancient treasures or simply admire the riverside grandeur. Flip through curated stacks of vinyl at Hard Wax, a legendary record store perched above the Spree or browse the covetable shelves of do you read me?! for indie mags and art books. As night falls, head to Kreuzberg art bar Red Rum, to sip cocktails surrounded by everchanging exhibitions, music and swathes of red velvet.
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