My Berlin Blog

In-depth reviews and articles about this unique city.

Architecture Takes Centre Stage at Berlin’s Newest Forum

Last week, on a bitter winter morning, I set out across Berlin’s icy streets towards what is being billed as the German capital’s new ‘urban ...
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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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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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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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Berlin Blast

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Saturday NoonSong

Berlin loves Saturday lunchtime – there’s a sense that the weekend starts here. It wasn’t so long ago that the German school week didn’t finish ...
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Variety Show Time

Everyone wants to capture the spirit of ‘Cabaret’ in Berlin. The so-called ‘Roaring Twenties’ only lasted for a few short years in the German capital, ...
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Café Hopping

Meeting up with friends and hanging out in a genial café is what Berlin is all about. Here are four suggestions for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea ...
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