Insider tips Berlin

What are the insider tips for Berlin? Well, everyone knows the Brandenburg Gate, has been recommended a visit to the Berlin TV Tower or heard about the special feature of the Heckmannhöfe next to the Hackesche Höfe. Berlin is 891.8 km² in size, there is so much more to discover and some things are hidden or not so obvious. Often these little insider tips makes the difference. Have fun exploring!

Cherry blossoms in Berlin

Every year in spring, Berlin is transformed into a sea of pink blossoms. The cherry blossom is a real highlight that you shouldn't miss. But why are there so many cherry trees in Berlin? When is the best time to see them in all their glory? And where can you find the most beautiful spots for fantastic photos? Find out everything you need to know about cherry blossom in Berlin here.

The TV-Asahi cherry blossom avenue on the Berlin Wall Trail. A yellow rapeseed field can be seen in the background. People walk along the paths. The cherry blossoms in the foreground are clearly visible.

20. February 2026

History of the Friedrichstadt-Palast

Experience the fascinating history of the Friedrichstadt-Palast: from the legendary line-up of girls to the “Tropfsteinhöhle” (stalactite cave) of the old building to spectacular shows and film appearances such as The Queen's Gambit. With the EasyCityPass Berlin, you can also secure exclusive discounts on tickets!

Hausansicht Friedrichstadtpalast am Abend. Der Palast ist hell erleuchtet, die Straße ist leer ohne Autos und Menschen.

18. November 2025

Ice skating in Berlin

Discover the most beautiful ice rinks in the capital! Whether indoor, outdoor, or at the Christmas market—here you can find out where the best places to ice skate in Berlin are in 2025/2026. Perfectly accessible with the EasyCityPass Berlin.

A pair of black leather ice skates hangs on a hook in front of a dark wooden wall.

28. October 2025

Christmas markets in Berlin

You will find a Christmas market in almost every district of Berlin. Whether traditional, romantic, or alternative. This article provides an overview of the most important Christmas markets in Berlin.

A woman in a snowman costume plays a golden tuba. She has fairy lights around her neck and looks into the camera.

24. October 2025

Incredible facts about Berlin that few people know

Berlin is a city steeped in history, culture, and contrasts. But away from the well-known sights such as the Brandenburg Gate or the Reichstag, there are many exciting details that hardly anyone knows about.

View of Torstraße with the dome of Berlin Cathedral visible in the background. Two people with suitcases and luggage are walking across the street.

19. September 2025

Halloween In Berlin: All you need to know

Is Halloween a public holiday in Berlin? Where can I find the right Halloween costume? Where are there Halloween parties in Berlin? All your questions will be answered here!

Girl holding a large pumpkin with a black face drawn on it, girl wearing a spider costume

9. September 2025

Festival of Lights in Berlin

When the days get shorter again, the temperatures drop and summer in Berlin becomes a distant memory, it's time to make Berlin shine again. Many Berlin landmarks, historic sites, streets, squares, trendy neighborhoods are staged with light.

Festival of Lights Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, big red heart stands illuminated on Potsdamer Platz, in the background shine the Sony Center, DB Tower, Ritz Carlton Hotel

20. August 2025

Immersive museums in Berlin

Experience Berlin from its interactive side: with immersive museums. Become part of the exhibitions yourself and discover light installations, optical illusions, sound rooms, or digital worlds.

View of the room with 99 silver balloons. Mirrors on the walls and balloons on the ceiling. Purple color scheme.

Open-air cinemas in Berlin

Summer in Berlin is great. Even the movies are moved outside. The open-air cinemas are open from May and into September.

Kulturforum Potsdamer Platz, open-air cinema, open air, guests lying in deckchairs

Event Highlights in Berlin in June 2025

Event highlights in Berlin in June 2025June in Berlin is full of exciting events and cultural highlights - perfect for discovering the city with your EasyCityPass!

Experiment during the Long Night of Science. A man in a white coat holds a blue can in his hand to demonstrate a cold experiment. On the table is a blue balloon and other utensils.

DFB Cup final in Berlin

DFB Cup final in BerlinEvery year, soccer fans all over Germany look forward to a very special event: the DFB Cup final in Berlin's Olympic Stadium. What makes this final so special? And how can the experience at the Olympic Stadium be an unforgettable day? Here you will find all the important information about the traditional final.

The golden DFB Cup is on display in a showcase.

Experience Berlin from the water

Berlin offers numerous ways to explore the city, but a boat tour is undoubtedly one of the most impressive. With numerous rivers, lakes and canals, the capital offers unique perspectives for visitors and residents alike.

Bird's eye view from a drone shot of the Oberbaum bridge at sunrise. The sun rises in the background and breaks through the clouds. Warm light, calm Spree.

31. October 2024

35 years since the fall of the Wall: 7 personal stories

Berlin celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 2024. 7 personal Wall stories from our community review this special event from a very personal perspective.

View of the Berlin Wall at the memorial in Bernauer Strasse. The Wall is decorated with red, yellow and orange roses. In the distance, you can see a border tower peeking over the Wall on the right edge of the picture.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Ayfer, living next to the Berlin wall

Ayfer is 14 years old when she moves with her family right next to the Berlin Wall. From the third floor of the family apartment, she could watch the events unfold day in, day out. One story in particular has remained in her memory.

Analog picture. View of the border strip from a residential building. Lots of sand, wall, border tower, prefabricated building in the background. A person is riding a horse along the Wall.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Birgit, prospective travel agent

Birgit was in her early twenties when the Wall fell on November 9th. As a budding travel agent, she had a very special experience of that evening and the time after the fall of the Wall. Amazement, joy, uncertainty and an uplifting feeling of freedom.

Analog picture. View of June 17 in the direction of the Brandenburg Gate in November 1989. The street is completely full of cars from the East wanting to drive to the West.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Manuel, he was fast asleep

Manuel was just 12 years old and sleeping soundly when the Wall fell in Berlin. The first trip two days after the fall of the Wall was to the Lüneburg Heath to visit his aunt and grandparents.

Rust-brown stele with the Berlin Wall written on it is placed in the center of the picture. Potsdamer Platz station and a skyscraper can be seen in the background.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Matthias, switchman

While Matthias worked as a switchman in the dark of the Berlin night, the lights of Trabbis shone on the streets below - a night he will never forget.

Analog image. Matthias in overalls at work in a dark subway tunnel. He is crouching between the tracks and there are yellow devices in front of him.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Meike, Bitter orange marmalade

Meike is lying in bed with a fever when the legendary press conference with Günther Schabowski takes place on November 9, 1989. A week later, she travels to West Berlin and buys herself something very special with her welcome money.

Many jars of orange marmalade stand on a table. One glass is in the foreground and is the focus. Warm tones. You can still see the orange slices in the glass.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Reya, Fall of the Berlin Wall in Rostock

Reya is 15 years old, living in Rostock when the Wall falls in Berlin. Quite a long way away for a teenager who has completely different things on her mind. It took some time to understand the whole historical impact.

View of Rostock in black and white. You can see the church spire and a small skyline on the other side, with water between the viewer and the skyline.

31. October 2024

35 Jahre Mauerfall: Thilo, school kid in Berlin-Frohnau

Thilo lived about 200 meters from the Wall as the crow flies in the northernmost part of Berlin Reinickendorf. The border was a daily part of his life.

View through a gap in the Wall at the Berlin Wall Memorial. You can see the building of the Berlin Wall Memorial on the other side.

Summer pools within the Berlin S-Bahn ring

The thermometers are soaring, Berlin is glowing from the sun and everyone is heading to the outskirts of Berlin to cool off and spend the day in the shade. If you just want to cool off quickly and stay within the S-Bahn ring, there are 4 summer pools here where you can quickly jump into the water.

swimming pool, computer picture, bird's eye view, melon ring floating in pool, chair with red and white towel and parasol

Berlin and its beer gardens for EURO 2024

Berlin has 53 beer gardens and during the European Football Championship EURO 2024, the European Championship matches will be broadcast live in many beer gardens. We have listed here where you can cheer for your favorite team together with other soccer fans.

The extraordinary soccer clubs of Berlin

Away from the big stadiums and well known names, there are some soccer clubs in Berlin that are fascinating and remarkable in their own way. Let's take a look at three of these unique clubs and their unusual stories.

Soccer player stands with his yellow Adidas shoe on an orange soccer ball, which lies on the white line on the green soccer turf

Public viewing in Berlin at the European Football Championship 2024

Soccer pubs, beer gardens or the big event? Where is the best place to join in the celebrations and cheer? Berlin is ideally positioned for the sporting event of the year. We reveal the places in Berlin where you can experience EURO 2024.

Brandenburg Gate, European Football Championship 2024, green turf on the street, TV tower in the background

11 hidden view points to see Berlin from above!

The sky above Berlin! Discovering a city from a bird's eye view is always very special. In this article, we show you the unknown viewing platforms and vantage points to discover Berlin from above.

View of the TV tower from Park Inn, sunset

7. February 2022

Which famous movies were filmed in berlin?

When you think of Hollywood movies, you really only have the United States of America in mind. But many of our favorite blockbusters were also shot in Germany, or more precisely in Berlin. Find out here exactly which films and locations are involved.

Gendarmenmarkt, view of the French Cathedral, blue sky, a few white clouds

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