My Berlin Blog

In-depth reviews and articles about this unique city.

Urban Oases

Just mention the word Berlin and an image of cool cafés and bars springs to mind. Places where you can chill out and in the ...
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A Trio of Treats

My recent visit to Berlin was characterised by spontaneity. Unusually for me I had made no plans, except to meet up with friends. Nothing had ...
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Bringing the past to life FI

Bringing the past to life

Here is a tale of two exhibitions; one permanent, one temporary, one vast in scope and the other small but beautiful – or as the ...
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Magic Meals

Magic meals happen when everything comes together perfectly – the food, the vibes and the company. In Berlin you can easily find cafés and restaurants ...
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A Museum for Our Times

War is raging in Europe again and we feel helpless in the face of such terrible loss of life and devastation. Berlin has scores of ...
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An Enchanted Castle

Schloss Biesdorf, a fabulous Italianate-style villa with beautiful parkland, is my latest Berlin discovery. Rather like Sleeping Beauty’s fairytale castle, it has been restored to ...
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Cool Summer Culture

When the temperature rises, it’s good to escape the crowds and get out of the city centre. In Berlin, there’s a host of cool culture ...
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Cool tips for a hot day

In a Berlin heatwave, it’s easy to stay cool – in every sense of the word. If you look down on the German capital from ...
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Einstein

Einstein in Berlin

Albert Einstein’s Berlin years (1914-1932) were set against a backdrop of tumultuous times. The 20th Century had opened with great hopes, but soon developed into ...
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Charlotte’s Amazing House of Treasures

The Gründerzeitmuseum, tucked away in Mahlsdorf on the eastern edge of Berlin, is home to a unique collection of furniture, antiques and curios. Its name ...
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