Berlin’s Olympic Stadium – 100 years of German history
Berlins Olympic Stadium is a resounding landmark of Nazi culture and of growing German resurgence. The building itself represents the changes in Berlin’s deep cultural history and so any visit to Berlin is not complete without a quick look around the grounds. Let Oh-Berlin pull you in…
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Berlin’s Top 10 Tourist Attractions – At a glance
What are the best Berlin attractions? To make sure you don´t miss any of the ´must sees´ in the city we have the definitive list of top ten Berlin tourist attractions. You will also be able to download our more comprehensive free Berlin pocket guide.
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Martin-Gropius Bau – Berlin´s premier art museum
Originally created under the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm I the Martin Gropius Bau has had a turbulent history from being used by the Gestapo to being badly damaged during the war. Today the Renaissance building stands tall once again having been restored to its former glory. Read more about one of Berlin´s leading exhibition spaces for contemporary art.
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KaDeWe – The largest department store in Europe
A trip to the KaDeWe department store is well worth a visit if only to cast your eyes on the famous food hall. But KaDeWe is about much more than just the finest selection of food from around the world it has the latest dazzling high fashion, a beautiful home furnishings department and even offers luxury beauty and spa treatments. Learn more about this renowned Berlin shopping institution.
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Architecture
Over the Berlin rooftops – A 360 degree view from the PANORAMAPUNKT
At a height of 100 metres PANORAMAPUNKT crowns the Kollhoff Tower in the famous Potsdamer Platz. The fastest elevator in Europe takes visitors straight to the viewing platform with some of the most impressive views over Berlin including a fascinating exhibition on the history of the Potsdamer Platz.
Districts
The Kastanienallee Avenue in Prenzlauer Berg – Portrait of a street, Chapter 1
I discovered Kastanienallee, an avenue with a certain fame for being modern, expensive and quite touristic, to the point where it is actually known as the “Casting-Allee”, by certain critics in reference to the almost catwalk nature of the area; a place to see and be seen.
On a budget
Berlin for free – Oh-Berlin’s top ten free destinations this winter
For those of you planning to visit Berlin this winter on a tight budget, we have compiled our top ten free winter destinations in the city. Our list covers indoor and outdoor activities, art exhibitions and Christmas attractions, walks, tours, and a taster of Berlin’s free nightlife to boot.
Opinions
The lowdown on Berlin customs so you can get with the programme
OK so you want to avoid making any major faux pas while in Berlin. Every city will have their local customs and so it´s good to know where you stand on them. To help you on your way here´s our cheeky guide with some handy tips on local etiquette.
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Do not have time for an long, drawn-out walk around a museum? But still want as much as possible about Berlin? Walking tours are also not your thing? Then the Historiale Berlin Museum is the only solution. Follow 775 years of Berlin’s history in only ONE hour via the amazing exhibits and wonderful displays that will provide you an interactive overview of the German capital.
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