Berlin Local History

Following the ravages of World War Two and the division of East and West Germany symbolized by the Berlin Wall, Berlin has become the main focus of the enormous reunification project of Germany.

However, although the Wall no longer exists the economic divide is still there.

West Berlin is a sophisticated modern city with all the material benefits that that implies while East Berlin is a shabby mix of old decaying apartment blocks, cheap cars and poor telephone systems.

Berlin is now undergoing a massive rebuilding phase that will see it return to greatness on the worlds stage.

Berlin Attractions

Top Attractions

Berlin Shopping

Arkonaplatz - Mitte. A flea market with a wide range of goods and collectables. Sundays only.

Berlin Activities

Badeparadies - If you want to take a day off sightseeing then take the kids to this water park. 'Blub' has something for the whole family. Kiddies pools, water chutes even a wave pool

Berlin Restaurants and Bars

Berlin Restaurants

Brooklyn Oranierstreet 176. If you have a craving for American style sandwiches, cheesecake or brownies, this is the place for you. The food on offer here is good and very inexpensive.

Al Rai Grosse Hamburger Streett 20/21. If you want to sit and relax over your tea, then this is the place for you. They serve Arab specialities such as couscous and shish kebab which make a welcome change from the ubiquitous sausages on offer in the City.

Cafe Jolesch Muskaurstr. 1, Kreuzberg. This is a smokey, noisy restaurant which is very popular with locals. The are renowned for their desserts so if you have a sweet tooth this is the place to go.

Medici Lausitzer Strret, Kreuzberg. This is a very trendy restaurant serving neuve deutsche Kuche in sophisticated surroundings.

Berlin Bars & Clubs

Kurvenstar Kleine Prasidentstr. 3, Mitte. Nicely decorated retro 70's club with a bar at the front and a dance floor out the back. Popular with young locals who are into hip-hop, drum'nbass and triphop.

Ostgut Muhlenstr. Rummelsburger Platz. The venue for Laboratory gay fetish evenings on occasions but a good place for raves which often feature famous DJs

Eirschale Zenner Alt-Treptow 14-17. A very popular beer garden by the shore of the River Spree. The music played is rock and roll straight from the 1950's and 60's. So get out those blue suede shoes and enjoy the moment.

Mister Hi Goltzstr.39 A cool cocktail bar with some of the city's best bartenders concocting fabulous cocktails for their appreciative customers

Berlin Weekend Breaks

Top 10 things to do in Berlin for a weekend.

• Botanical Garden
• Berlin Zoo-Aquarium
• Egyptian Museum
• Berlin Cathedral
• Marzahn Recreational Park

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Berlin Tours

Looking for organised tours in Berlin?

• The Berlin Dark Worlds Underground Tour
• Jewish Day Tour Jewish Berlin