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Berlin is a city with a bloody history: the centre of Hitler’s Third Reich, its population suffered greatly during the period of Nazi power and it was severely damaged during World War II. After its defeat it was shared between the Allies and eventually split into East and West by the Berlin wall, which remained divisive until 1989. Whilst the Germans have not forgotten this past, it has not prevented their capital evolving into one of the most vibrant and liberal cities in modern Europe; a destination for artists, musicians, tourists and students alike, it has an incredibly creative and trendy atmosphere. There is plenty to do for those interested in its history, its infamous nightlife, or both - here are just a few of the many places worth a visit!

Berlin - Culture & History

For those who want to absorb some of the city’s historical culture there is plenty to see. The central tourist area around Potsdamer Platz is home to the Reichstag, the magnificent parliamentary building, and to Brandenburg Gate which was first a gate to the city, then a crossing point of the Berlin Wall. Here you will also find some of the remains of the Wall, holding their place amongst the cafes and restaurants. Scattered around this area are explanatory plaques which provide guidance for those who don’t know much about German history. Close too is Peter Eisenmann’s Holocaust Memorial, a sprawling architectural monument to the murdered Jews of Europe, complete with an information centre beneath. For those who are interested in this part of German history the nearby Topography Des Terrors exhibition is very thorough, providing an exploration of the social, political and economic factors that contributed towards the Holocaust as well as the events during and after Hitler’s reign. Further East, bustling Alexanderplatz is worth a visit, if only for the TV Tower which towers 368m into the air!

Berlin - Art

It really isn’t an exaggeration to say that art is everywhere in Berlin, from street level where colourful graffiti leaps out at you from every edifice, to the more official exhibitions in the city’s many museums. Take Tacheles (Oranienburgerstraße) for example, a condemned building saved by artists in 1990 which has been used for numerous installations, as a shopping centre and as a nightclub ever since. One of Berlin’s famous Squat Bars, it combines music, sculpture, painting and an eclectic combination of furniture to create a must-visit spot - although the locals will complain it’s too commercial, it still epitomises the creative energy of Berlin perfectly. For those with more scholarly tastes, the Hamburger Bahnhof (Invalidenstraße) houses various contemporary art exhibitions including (currently) works by Bruce Nauman, Joseph Bueys and Andy Warhol, whilst the Modernist Museum Berggruen (Schloßstraße) has over 70 Picasso exhibits. For those interested in architecture the Jewish Museum, on Lindenstraße, is a must-see, with its unique ‘Star of David’ design making it a huge tourist attraction.

Berlin – Restaurants & Bars

Eating and drinking are leisurely pursuits in Berlin – drinking is permitted in public and there are impromptu bars set up all over the place. There are many great places to eat, too, but a few stand out above the rest. A priority for those who like exciting cuisine, Unsicht Bar is located on Gormannstraße and from the outside, is fairly nondescript. It’s in demand though and booking is essential. Inside, punters chose a food pathway (no specifics are given) before being lead by visually impaired waiters into a pitch black restaurant. Though it’s relatively expensive for Berlin, the experience is definitely worth it! For those on a more limited budget Monsieur Vuong, a lively Vietnamese restaurant, is just round the corner on Alte Schönhauser Straße. The food is great quality, especially the spring rolls! Other notable places include the ‘White Trash Restaurant’ on Schönhauser Allee which combines food, an eclectic range of live music, a tattoo parlour and a smoking cinema. Finally there are the Weinereis (there are three, all in southern Prenzlauer Berg). The concept is brilliant – punters drink as much wine as they like, and then pay what they feel they owe.

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