Berlin and Potsdam – Part 2

More to See and Do in the German Capital Berlin City Guide (Part 2) Part 2 of our Berlin City Guide, grouped by city areas. Also see: Berlin at a Glance for an alphabetical list. KURFÜRSTENDAMM AREA | Berlin’s Western Shopping Avenue Kurfürstendamm Often...

Berlin at a Glance

A Quick Guide to the German Capital In this part of our Berlin guide you’ll find an alphabetical list of what to see in the German capital. For more detailed information about a sight or attraction see the full guide. Some items have a direct link to more information...

The Reichstag in Berlin

The Historic German Parliament Building and How to Tour It Also see Christo’s Wrapped Reichstag (1995) below. I had a difficult time deciding whether to visit the Reichstag dome by day or by night. I solved the dilemma by doing both, and I can recommend that....

Berlin’s “Boulevard der Stars”

Berlin’s own “Walk of Fame” Although the Boulevard of Stars in Berlin is an obvious imitation of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Berlin version features a few added attractions that the Hollywood original lacks. Red-colored asphalt evokes the typical...

The Berlinale

Berlin’s International Film Festival for 2024 The Berlin International Film Festival, better known as the Berlinale, has traditionally taken place annually in February. The 70th Berlinale during the last week of February 2020 was the last one before Covid-19...