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Berlin

Summer season

Parks, cafés & ice cream

Isa Genzken

Gropius-Bau exhibition

April - May 2016

Maps Restaurants Cafés Nightlife

Sightseeing Shopping Events Hotels

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open on Mon, 11.4.

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Berlin Friedrichshain

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Worker’s paradise, student’s playground Worker’s paradise, student’s playground

Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

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The gentriﬁe

The gentriﬁed northd north

Berlin Kreuzberg

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Immigrants, anarchists and hipsters Immigrants, anarchists and hipsters

City Tours

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Guided walks, bike rides and drives Guided walks, bike rides and drives

River Tours

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Directory & Street register

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Maps & Index

City map

City map 61-6361-63

Public transport map

Public transport map 64-6564-65

Index

Index 6666

Transport

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Getting around by S&U Getting around by S&U

Basics

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Essential travel tips Essential travel tips

Sports in Berlin

88

All about Berlin’s top teams All about Berlin’s top teams

Galleries & Exhibitions

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Art special Art special

Culture & Events

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Roll up for theatre, shows and cinema Roll up for theatre, shows and cinema

Berlin Mitte

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The delights of the cit

The delights of the cit y centrey centre

Berlin Charlottenburg & The West

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Genteel western Berlin Genteel western Berlin

BERLIN BOXES

Scattered throughout the guide you’ll ﬁnd boxes with Scattered throughout the guide you’ll ﬁnd boxes with more information about these topics:

more information about these topics: Erasmus

Erasmus Student Student Network Network 66 West

West Berlin Berlin Revival Revival 3737

SYMBOL KEY

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T Child friendly Child friendly UU Facilities for the disabled Facilities for the disabled V

V Home delivery Home delivery EE Live music Live music N

N No credit cards No credit cards MM Nearest S/U-Bahn station Nearest S/U-Bahn station B

B Outside seating Outside seating GG Non-smoking room Non-smoking room S

S T Take ake awayaway RR Internet Internet W

W Wi-Fi Wi-Fi

Additional symbols for hotels Additional symbols for hotels

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P Air conditioning Air conditioning AA Credit cards accepted Credit cards accepted L

L Guarded parking Guarded parking HH Conference facilities Conference facilities F

F Fitness centre Fitness centre KK Restaurant Restaurant D

D Sauna Sauna CC Swimming pool Swimming pool

Dinner price guide Dinner price guide

The number of euro

The number of euro symbolsymbols in s in our restaurant, caféour restaurant, café and nightlife reviews indicates the approximate price and nightlife reviews indicates the approximate price level based on a main course with a glass of wine. level based on a main course with a glass of wine.

€€€€

€€€€ Expensive; more than €30 per person. Expensive; more than €30 per person.

€€€

€€€ Not cheap; €20-30 per person. Not cheap; €20-30 per person.

€€

€€ Middling; from €10-20 per person. Middling; from €10-20 per person.

€€ Cheap; less than €10 per person. Cheap; less than €10 per person.

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Foreword

As the 2015/2016 sporting season winds down – with As the 2015/2016 sporting season winds down – with some Berlin teams clear winners , others clear losers – the some Berlin teams clear winners , others clear losers – the weather and cultural scene are just gearing up for another weather and cultural scene are just gearing up for another busy tourism season. The events calendar is crammed with busy tourism season. The events calendar is crammed with memorable concerts and exhibitions, with the memorable concerts and exhibitions, with the Martin-Gropius-Bau displaying some exceptional works by artist Gropius-Bau displaying some exceptional works by artist Isa Genzken and

Isa Genzken and photographer Lee Miller.photographer Lee Miller.

Berlin is still a city in motion, nerve quite ﬁnished, and Berlin is still a city in motion, nerve quite ﬁnished, and the city centre is still the scene of huge building projects the city centre is still the scene of huge building projects as it has been for decades now and the Stadtpalast as it has been for decades now and the Stadtpalast reconstruction is coming along nicely... but no, the reconstruction is coming along nicely... but no, the much-delayed airport isn’t going to open up anytime soon. delayed airport isn’t going to open up anytime soon. Whatever you do this spring, remember to go sit in a park Whatever you do this spring, remember to go sit in a park at some point - and let us know your tips and

at some point - and let us know your tips and comments atcomments at berlin@inyourpock

[email protected]. Enjoy et.com. Enjoy Berlin.Berlin.

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CITY CARDS

Discounts are a welcome relief, so if you are planning Discounts are a welcome relief, so if you are planning to travel around town a lot and see more than one to travel around town a lot and see more than one museum, get a reduced rate card. Note that students museum, get a reduced rate card. Note that students and youths may get better reductions at museums and youths may get better reductions at museums using their student ID

using their student ID cards.cards.

BERLIN WELCOMECARD BERLIN WELCOMECARD

The

TheBerlin WelcomeCardBerlin WelcomeCard is a combined transport andis a combined transport and reduction card (museums, bike tours/rental, boat tours, reduction card (museums, bike tours/rental, boat tours, etc) valid for zone AB or zone ABC (which includes etc) valid for zone AB or zone ABC (which includes Potsdam and Schönefeld airport). Cards are valid for 48 Potsdam and Schönefeld airport). Cards are valid for 48 hours (AB €19,50, ABC €21,50), 72 hours (€27,50/29,50), hours (AB €19,50, ABC €21,50), 72 hours (€27,50/29,50), and 4 (€31,50/34,50), 5 (€35,50/40,50) or 6 days and 4 (€31,50/34,50), 5 (€35,50/40,50) or 6 days (€41,50/45,50). There’s also a 72-hour variety (€42/44) (€41,50/45,50). There’s also a 72-hour variety (€42/44) that includes free admission to the five Museumsinsel that includes free admission to the five Museumsinsel museums. Cards are sold online and from BVG ticket museums. Cards are sold online and from BVG ticket machines, tourist offices, S-Bahn offices, hotels and kiosk machines, tourist offices, S-Bahn offices, hotels and kiosks.s. The simi

The similarlarBerlin CityTourCard Berlin CityTourCard (www.citytourcard.com) (www.citytourcard.com) is a little cheaper, with restaurant, bar and club discounts is a little cheaper, with restaurant, bar and club discounts geared towards younger travellers; a 48-hour ticket costs geared towards younger travellers; a 48-hour ticket costs €17,50 for AB, €19,50 for ABC, and there are also 72 hours, €17,50 for AB, €19,50 for ABC, and there are also 72 hours, 4, 5, and 6-day tickets.

4, 5, and 6-day tickets.QQwww.berlin-welcomecard.de.www.berlin-welcomecard.de.

MUSEUM PASS BERLIN MUSEUM PASS BERLIN

50 museums, including the permanent collections of 50 museums, including the permanent collections of the

theStaatliche MuseenStaatliche Museen (state museums), can be visited(state museums), can be visited with the Berlin Museum Pass (€24/12, valid three days). with the Berlin Museum Pass (€24/12, valid three days). It’s for sale at the museums, tourism oﬃces and

It’s for sale at the museums, tourism oﬃces and online.online.

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Qwww.berlin-welcomecard.de.www.berlin-welcomecard.de.

Although Berlin is lodged

Although Berlin is lodged in the middle of the great in the middle of the great empty vastness of northeast Germany, it’s very well empty vastness of northeast Germany, it’s very well connected to the rest of civilisation by bus, train, Autobahn connected to the rest of civilisation by bus, train, Autobahn and air. Once in Berlin, you’ll wish that your home

and air. Once in Berlin, you’ll wish that your home town hadtown had such good public transport.

such good public transport.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Berlin’s integrated network of

Berlin’s integrated network of U-BahnU-Bahn ((UntergrundbahnUntergrundbahn,, underground trains),

underground trains), busbus, and, and StraßenbahnStraßenbahn (trams) run (trams) run by BVG and

by BVG and S-BahnS-Bahn and and RERE ((SchnellbahnSchnellbahn and regional and regional commuter trains run by DB) usually works like a dream. Just commuter trains run by DB) usually works like a dream. Just remember the number or colour and end station of the line remember the number or colour and end station of the line you want to use, and you’ll be navigating the labyrinth-like you want to use, and you’ll be navigating the labyrinth-like stations like a local.

stations like a local.

Most S/U-Bahn trains, buses and trams run

Most S/U-Bahn trains, buses and trams run every 5-15 minutesevery 5-15 minutes during the day. M buses and trams run every half hour at during the day. M buses and trams run every half hour at night; U-Bahn trains run every 15 minutes on weekend nights, night; U-Bahn trains run every 15 minutes on weekend nights, with N buses following their routes every half hour (starting with N buses following their routes every half hour (starting from Hackescher Markt) on weekday nights.

from Hackescher Markt) on weekday nights.

Tickets

Ticketscan be used on all BVG, S-Bahn and local RE traincan be used on all BVG, S-Bahn and local RE train services. Vending machines have instructions in English services. Vending machines have instructions in English and accept coins, often bank notes and cards too. Berlin’s and accept coins, often bank notes and cards too. Berlin’s AB travel zone contains nearly e

AB travel zone contains nearly everything; you’ll only needverything; you’ll only need an ABC-ticket for Potsdam and Schoenefeld airport.

an ABC-ticket for Potsdam and Schoenefeld airport. With an

With an EinzelfahrscheinEinzelfahrschein ticket (AB-zone €2,70, ABC €3,30) ticket (AB-zone €2,70, ABC €3,30) you can travel one-way for up to two hours with unlimited you can travel one-way for up to two hours with unlimited transfers; it’s cheaper to buy four tickets at

transfers; it’s cheaper to buy four tickets at once (once (Vier-Fahrten- Vier-Fahrten-Karte

Karte, €9). Buy a €1,60, €9). Buy a €1,60KurzstreckeKurzstrecke (short distance) ticket if (short distance) ticket if you want to travel up to three S/U-Bahn stops, or up to six you want to travel up to three S/U-Bahn stops, or up to six stops by bus or tram. If you anticipate a lot of travelling, get the stops by bus or tram. If you anticipate a lot of travelling, get the

Tageskarte

Tageskarte (day ticket, valid until 03:00 the next morning; (day ticket, valid until 03:00 the next morning; €6,90) or the

€6,90) or theseven-day passseven-day pass (€29,50). Groups of up to five (€29,50). Groups of up to five people are best off with a

people are best oﬀ with aKleingruppenkarteKleingruppenkarte (group day (group day ticket, €16,90). The multi-day

ticket, €16,90). The multi-dayBerlin WelcomecardBerlin Welcomecard (€18,50- (€18,50-38,50) is valid for transport and some attractions.

38,50) is valid for transport and some attractions. Before boarding the S- or U-Bahn, always

Before boarding the S- or U-Bahn, always validatevalidate youryour

ticket

ticket by punching it in the yellow or red machines nearby punching it in the yellow or red machines near the end of the platforms. On buses and trams, the machines the end of the platforms. On buses and trams, the machines are on board. Public transport uses the honour system, and are on board. Public transport uses the honour system, and there are regular checks by uniformed and plainclothes there are regular checks by uniformed and plainclothes

inspectors

inspectors. If you are caught without a valid ticket you’ll. If you are caught without a valid ticket you’ll be ﬁned €40 on the spot.

be ﬁned €40 on the spot.

BVG BVG

The

The Berliner VerkehrsbetriebeBerliner Verkehrsbetriebe run the U-Bahn, buses and run the U-Bahn, buses and trams. Their handy trip planner can be found at www. trams. Their handy trip planner can be found at www. fahrinfo-berlin.de.

fahrinfo-berlin.de.QQtel. +49 30 194 49, [email protected],tel. +49 30 194 49, [email protected], www.bvg.de.

www.bvg.de.

TAXIS

Berlin’s friendly and ubiquitous beige Mercedes taxis can be Berlin’s friendly and ubiquitous beige Mercedes taxis can be called or hailed on the street. They can also be found queing called or hailed on the street. They can also be found queing at S/U-Bahn stations and near nightlife hotspots. Not all taxis at S/U-Bahn stations and near nightlife hotspots. Not all taxis accept credit cards, ask when you book. Prices are the same accept credit cards, ask when you book. Prices are the same day and night; flagfall plus the first kilometre is €3,40; then up day and night; flagfall plus the first kilometre is €3,40; then up to 7km it

to 7km it’s €1,79/km, thereafter €1,28/km. W’s €1,79/km, thereafter €1,28/km. Waiting costs €25/aiting costs €25/ hr. For short hops hail a taxi already driving in the direction hr. For short hops hail a taxi already driving in the direction

you need to go and immediately ask for the

you need to go and immediately ask for theKurzfahrstreckeKurzfahrstrecke

tarriﬀ; €4 for 2km. By the way,

tarriﬀ; €4 for 2km. By the way,Funk Funk means radio. means radio.

CITY FUNK

CITY FUNK QQtel. +49 30 21 tel. +49 30 21 02 02, www.cityfunk.de.02 02, www.cityfunk.de.

FUNK TA

FUNK TAXI BERLXI BERLININQQtel. +49 30 26 10 26,tel. +49 30 26 10 26, www.taxifunkberlin.de.

www.taxifunkberlin.de.

TA

TAXI FUNXI FUNK K QQtel. +49 30 44 33 22, www.taxi443322.de.tel. +49 30 44 33 22, www.taxi443322.de.

WBT FUNK TA

WBT FUNK TAXI BERLXI BERLININQQtel. +49 30 26 10 26,tel. +49 30 26 10 26, www.funk-taxi-berlin.de.

www.funk-taxi-berlin.de.

WÜRFEL�FUNK

WÜRFEL�FUNK QQtel. +49 30 21 01 01,tel. +49 30 21 01 01, www.wuerfelfunk.de.

www.wuerfelfunk.de.

CYCLING

As long as it’s dry, getting around Berlin is really best done As long as it’s dry, getting around Berlin is really best done by bicycle. It’s a flat city, there are plenty of cycle paths and by bicycle. It’s a flat city, there are plenty of cycle paths and wide bus lanes for you to use and you see so much more wide bus lanes for you to use and you see so much more from the saddle than from the U-Bahn train window. Note from the saddle than from the U-Bahn train window. Note that cycling on the pavement is illegal and may get you that cycling on the pavement is illegal and may get you fined, even though everyone does it. Cycling across town fined, even though everyone does it. Cycling across town may take a while, though for €1,60 you can take your bike may take a while, though for €1,60 you can take your bike on an S/U-Bahn train too. There are dozens of

on an S/U-Bahn train too. There are dozens of bike rentalbike rental

places, most charging €10-12 per day. The urban bike places, most charging €10-12 per day. The urban bike trip planner www.bbbike.de can suggest low-traﬃc and trip planner www.bbbike.de can suggest low-traﬃc and cobbleston

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Basics

BASIC DATA

Population:

Population:Germany:Germany: 81,751,602; 81,751,602;Berlin:Berlin: 3,460,725 3,460,725

Longest river in Germany:

Longest river in Germany:Rhine, 1319km.Rhine, 1319km. The Spree is 403km.

The Spree is 403km.

Highest point of Germany:

Highest point of Germany:Zugspitze, 2962mZugspitze, 2962m

Highest point of Berlin:

Highest point of Berlin: T Teufelsbergeufelsberg, 114m, 114m

Highest natural

Highest natural point of point of Berlin:Berlin:

Victoriapark Kreuzberg, 66m Victoriapark Kreuzberg, 66m

Berlin’

Berlin’s terris territory:tory:900 square kilometers900 square kilometers

DRINKS & ALCOHOL

Germans like their beer, drinking about 107 litres per capita Germans like their beer, drinking about 107 litres per capita per year (down from 136 litres 15 years ago). Unfortunately per year (down from 136 litres 15 years ago). Unfortunately Berlin’s local brew, the slightly sour Berliner Weiße, is only Berlin’s local brew, the slightly sour Berliner Weiße, is only real-ly palatable ‘mit Schuss’, with a shot of sweet fruit sirup. ly palatable ‘mit Schuss’, with a shot of sweet fruit sirup. Cock-tails and long drinks of varying quality

tails and long drinks of varying quality and price are availableand price are available in a multitude of places. Non-alcoholic drinks often sipped in a multitude of places. Non-alcoholic drinks often sipped in Berlin include Apfelschorle, a refreshing mix of apple juice in Berlin include Apfelschorle, a refreshing mix of apple juice and sparkling water, and Club-Mate (‘kloob mah-tea’) ice tea, and sparkling water, and Club-Mate (‘kloob mah-tea’) ice tea, made with extract of the

made with extract of the South American maté plant, caﬀeinSouth American maté plant, caﬀeinee and tannins, and is popular with local hipsters as it comes in and tannins, and is popular with local hipsters as it comes in a screw top bottle so you can hiply tote it around (or drink to a screw top bottle so you can hiply tote it around (or drink to just

just belobelow thw the toe top lp label abel and and top top it uit up wip with wth wodka)odka)..

CRIME & SAFETY

Berlin is a relatively calm and safe place. Instances of petty Berlin is a relatively calm and safe place. Instances of petty crimes are low compared to other Western European crimes are low compared to other Western European cap-itals, though you shoulds still always keep an eye on your itals, though you shoulds still always keep an eye on your valuables and never leave bags, wallets and

valuables and never leave bags, wallets and mobile phonesmobile phones unattended. Just like anywhere else, be

unattended. Just like anywhere else, be careful when walk-careful when walk-ing in unlit streets late

ing in unlit streets late at night. Race-related hassles seldomat night. Race-related hassles seldom occur in

occur in Berlin’Berlin’s touristed s touristed central areas.central areas.

ELECTRICITY

Electrical current in Germany is 220v AC, 50 Hz via Electrical current in Germany is 220v AC, 50 Hz via stand-ard European round, two-pin sockets. Converters can be ard European round, two-pin sockets. Converters can be bought at the airport and large electronics shops, and bought at the airport and large electronics shops, and many hotels will have them at

many hotels will have them at the front desk too.the front desk too.

MONEY

Germany uses the euro (€). Banknotes come in Germany uses the euro (€). Banknotes come in denom-inations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Coins, inations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Coins, whose design depends on in which country they were whose design depends on in which country they were minted, come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 minted, come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and €1 and €2. Credit and debit card payment is cents and €1 and €2. Credit and debit card payment is possible in a wide range of shops, restaurants and nightlife possible in a wide range of shops, restaurants and nightlife venues, though always have cash on you for small payments venues, though always have cash on you for small payments just in

just in case. case. This guThis guide indicaide indicates whtes which plaich places do ces do not accnot acceptept plastic. ATMs can be found everywhere; those that charge plastic. ATMs can be found everywhere; those that charge for transactions clearly indicate the fee during the process. for transactions clearly indicate the fee during the process. Exchange oﬃces can be found at the major train stations. Exchange oﬃces can be found at the major train stations.

VISAS AND ENTRY

FORMALITIES

EU citizens can stay in Germany as long as they like, though EU citizens can stay in Germany as long as they like, though registration at a Bürgeramt office is officially required for stays registration at a Bürgeramt office is officially required for stays more than a few months. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong more than a few months. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Mexico USA and a few Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Mexico USA and a few others can enter Germany without a visa for a maximum of 90 others can enter Germany without a visa for a maximum of 90 days in any six month period. All other nationals need to apply days in any six month period. All other nationals need to apply for a German visa in advance. Note that there’s no passport for a German visa in advance. Note that there’s no passport control between Germany and the other 14 European control between Germany and the other 14 European ‘Schen-gen’ countries, and visas to any of these are valid for travel in gen’ countries, and visas to any of these are valid for travel in Germany too. All visitors need a passport that is valid for at Germany too. All visitors need a passport that is valid for at least fourth months from the date of arrival; EU citizens can least fourth months from the date of arrival; EU citizens can enter with a valid EU identity card too. Check the MFA website enter with a valid EU identity card too. Check the MFA website for the latest immigration details: www.auswaertiges-amt.de. for the latest immigration details: www.auswaertiges-amt.de.

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ERASMUS STUDENT

NETWORK

How do international students get to meet locals How do international students get to meet locals and the city during an academic exchange? The and the city during an academic exchange? The best way to do it is via the Erasmus Student Network best way to do it is via the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), one of the biggest interdisciplinary student (ESN), one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. It was developed to help associations in Europe. It was developed to help internationals during their stay abroad. ESN is present internationals during their stay abroad. ESN is present in more than 430 Higher Education Institutions in 36 in more than 430 Higher Education Institutions in 36 countries. The closest section to Berlin is the section countries. The closest section to Berlin is the section in Potsdam, where more than 20 volunteers care for in Potsdam, where more than 20 volunteers care for you. For information, see potsdam.esngermany.org or you. For information, see potsdam.esngermany.org or www.facebook.com/esn.lei.potsdam.

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Berlin Districts

Berlin is four times the size of Paris

Berlin is four times the size of Paris, and even though the, and even though the city consolidated its 23 districts into 12 in 2001, you’re still city consolidated its 23 districts into 12 in 2001, you’re still left with 23 self contained areas (Kieze) in which Berliners left with 23 self contained areas (Kieze) in which Berliners often find everything they need. Public transportation is often find everything they need. Public transportation is far-reaching and effective though, and you’ll grow to love it far-reaching and effective though, and you’ll grow to love it as you shuttle between the four areas with the most sights: as you shuttle between the four areas with the most sights: Charlottenburg

Charlottenburg, Tiergarten, Mitte , Tiergarten, Mitte and Kreuzberg.and Kreuzberg.

MITTE (MI)

Since reunification, Mitte has rightly snatched back the title Since reunification, Mitte has rightly snatched back the title of most-visited district from Charlottenburg. On and off the of most-visited district from Charlottenburg. On and off the boulevard Unter den Linden, whose trees Marlene Dietrich boulevard Unter den Linden, whose trees Marlene Dietrich once extolled in song, are baroque and classical monuments once extolled in song, are baroque and classical monuments to Prussian culture. The proximity of state libraries, the State to Prussian culture. The proximity of state libraries, the State Opera, Humboldt University, the old Arsenal (now the Opera, Humboldt University, the old Arsenal (now the German History Museum), Gendarmenmarkt, Museum German History Museum), Gendarmenmarkt, Museum Island, Berliner Dom, and the abandoned East German Island, Berliner Dom, and the abandoned East German Parliament building make for more talk, less walk tours. The Parliament building make for more talk, less walk tours. The architecturally humbler area of Mitte is the Scheunenviertel, architecturally humbler area of Mitte is the Scheunenviertel, whose layout looks as if 17th-century planners got whose layout looks as if 17th-century planners got interrupted during a game of pick-up sticks. It’s on these interrupted during a game of pick-up sticks. It’s on these streets that the casually chic saunter from courtyard gallery streets that the casually chic saunter from courtyard gallery to sidewalk café, pointing out directions to tourists seeking to sidewalk café, pointing out directions to tourists seeking out the latest hotspots or traces of the Jewish community out the latest hotspots or traces of the Jewish community that lived here from the late 17th-century until the mass that lived here from the late 17th-century until the mass deportations of the Nazi era.

deportations of the Nazi era.

CHARLOTTENBURG (CB)

If downtown to you means wide, traffic-filled streets, If downtown to you means wide, traffic-filled streets, crowds of shoppers, five-star hotels and tall buildings, then crowds of shoppers, five-star hotels and tall buildings, then Charlottenburg comes closest to fitting the bill in Berlin. Much Charlottenburg comes closest to fitting the bill in Berlin. Much of what was here was bombed in the war and built anew in the of what was here was bombed in the war and built anew in the 1950s. Th

1950s. The nexus of activity e nexus of activity is the knot where Kufürstendamm,is the knot where Kufürstendamm, Joachimsthaler Str, Bahnhof Zoo and Tauentzienstr. come Joachimsthaler Str, Bahnhof Zoo and Tauentzienstr. come together. Follow what becomes an increasingly silken together. Follow what becomes an increasingly silken ribbon down Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm) and the setting ribbon down Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm) and the setting becomes more genteel where you can’t see the buildings for becomes more genteel where you can’t see the buildings for the trees. Nearby but isolated from the hoi polloi is Schloss the trees. Nearby but isolated from the hoi polloi is Schloss Charlottenburg, the residence of King Friedrich I.

Charlottenburg, the residence of King Friedrich I.

TIERGARTEN (TG)

Tierg

Tiergarten is arten is both both a distra district and ict and the nathe name of tme of the 255 he 255 hectarhectaree park that began as the Great Elector’s hunting grounds in park that began as the Great Elector’s hunting grounds in the 1600s and became increasingly more civilised with the 1600s and became increasingly more civilised with landscaping in the 1800s. Traﬃc passes through it, doing a landscaping in the 1800s. Traﬃc passes through it, doing a dosey-doe around the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Slicing dosey-doe around the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Slicing though the park’s length is Str. des 17. Juni, which leads to though the park’s length is Str. des 17. Juni, which leads to the Brandenburg Gate at the eastern end. Just south of it are the Brandenburg Gate at the eastern end. Just south of it are the museums of the Kulturforum and Potsdamer Pl.

the museums of the Kulturforum and Potsdamer Pl.

KREUZBERG (KB)

Thanks

Thanks to to a a large large Turkish Turkish community community and and more more hippies,hippies, anarchists and alternative folks than you can shake a anarchists and alternative folks than you can shake a didgeridoo at, Kreuzberg feels neither East nor West. It didgeridoo at, Kreuzberg feels neither East nor West. It was the black sheep of West Berlin, left alone in its far-oﬀ was the black sheep of West Berlin, left alone in its far-oﬀ

room to play loud music and draw on the walls (literally, it room to play loud music and draw on the walls (literally, it was parked in a dead-end, cornered by The Wall). In 1987 was parked in a dead-end, cornered by The Wall). In 1987 social and economic frustration exploded into violence and social and economic frustration exploded into violence and vandalism during the traditionally political demonstrations vandalism during the traditionally political demonstrations of May Day. Every year since, the city prepares for a long of May Day. Every year since, the city prepares for a long night of stone-throwing and burning automobiles. May night of stone-throwing and burning automobiles. May 1st is essentially Kreuzberg’s way of reliving its 15 minutes 1st is essentially Kreuzberg’s way of reliving its 15 minutes of fame. The rest of the days are marked by backgammon of fame. The rest of the days are marked by backgammon at the men’s clubs, café-sitting on the Landwehrkanal, at the men’s clubs, café-sitting on the Landwehrkanal, and ambling down the popular drags Oranienstr. and ambling down the popular drags Oranienstr. and Bergmannstr. Two major museums, the House at and Bergmannstr. Two major museums, the House at Checkpoint Charlie and the Jewish Museum, are planted in Checkpoint Charlie and the Jewish Museum, are planted in the staid parts of the district.

the staid parts of the district.

PRENZLAUER BERG (PB)

On a low hill northeast of Mitte, ‘Prenzl’ Berg’ is an old On a low hill northeast of Mitte, ‘Prenzl’ Berg’ is an old working-class district in the former East Berlin that came working-class district in the former East Berlin that came through the war relatively unscathed. The best places to through the war relatively unscathed. The best places to soak up the atmosphere are Kollwitzpl, Helmholzpl. and soak up the atmosphere are Kollwitzpl, Helmholzpl. and along Kastanienallee (all near U-Bahn Eberswalderstr.). along Kastanienallee (all near U-Bahn Eberswalderstr.). Prenzlauer Berg’s few attractions include the Vitra Design Prenzlauer Berg’s few attractions include the Vitra Design museum and a 19th-century brewery

museum and a 19th-century brewery complex that is nowcomplex that is now the Kulturbrauerei culture centre. A good time to visit is the Kulturbrauerei culture centre. A good time to visit is Saturday when the eco-market is open on Kollwitzplatz, or Saturday when the eco-market is open on Kollwitzplatz, or Sunday when everyone sits outside being cool and eating Sunday when everyone sits outside being cool and eating breakfast all

breakfast all day.day.

FURTHER AFIELD

Districts mostly known for their restaurant and nightlife Districts mostly known for their restaurant and nightlife scene are Schöneberg (SB), the centre of gay Berlin, and scene are Schöneberg (SB), the centre of gay Berlin, and Friedrichshain (FH), ﬁlled with creatively tattered and Friedrichshain (FH), ﬁlled with creatively tattered and tattooed students. Berlin has green spots galore, and after tattooed students. Berlin has green spots galore, and after Tiergarten the

Tiergarten the most popular most popular getaways are getaways are the the GrunewaldGrunewald forest and lake Wannsee, in the southwest district of forest and lake Wannsee, in the southwest district of Zehlendorf (ZD).

Zehlendorf (ZD).

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Sports in Berlin

Berlin is without a doubt the German

Berlin is without a doubt the German capital of sports - thecapital of sports - the city has no less than six professional sports teams, playing city has no less than six professional sports teams, playing ﬁve exciting spectator sports: Hertha BSC and FC Union ﬁve exciting spectator sports: Hertha BSC and FC Union play football, the Eisbären is an ace ice hockey team,

play football, the Eisbären is an ace ice hockey team, Alba isAlba is Berlin’s renowned basketball club, the Füchse play handball, Berlin’s renowned basketball club, the Füchse play handball, and volleyball is taken care of by the BR Volleys. Their and volleyball is taken care of by the BR Volleys. Their home matches attract huge numbers of visitors to Berlin’s home matches attract huge numbers of visitors to Berlin’s stadiums; last season alone 2,4 million tickets were sold stadiums; last season alone 2,4 million tickets were sold for their events. In addition to this, Berlin’s streets regularly for their events. In addition to this, Berlin’s streets regularly host huge sports events such as the public viewing festivals host huge sports events such as the public viewing festivals during major sports events abroad, and the city also hosts during major sports events abroad, and the city also hosts countless amateur sports

countless amateur sports matches.matches.

Despite being rivals, Berlin’s six professional sports Despite being rivals, Berlin’s six professional sports collaborate to improve the circumstances for professional collaborate to improve the circumstances for professional sports in Ber

sports in Berlin, promoting Berlin’lin, promoting Berlin’s image as s image as an internationalan international sports event destination.

sports event destination.

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The homhome e matmatcheches s of of BerBerlilin’s n’s pro pro teateams ms are are eaeasy sy toto visit: you don’t need to understand German to be visit: you don’t need to understand German to be able to follow a match and unlike in other European able to follow a match and unlike in other European countries, sports matches in Germany are quite countries, sports matches in Germany are quite peaceful events, meaning it’s no problem to bring peaceful events, meaning it’s no problem to bring the whole family to the stadium for an afternoon or the whole family to the stadium for an afternoon or evening of fun. Finding out about which matches are evening of fun. Finding out about which matches are playing where can be problematic for visitors however playing where can be problematic for visitors however as the club websites are not all available in English, and as the club websites are not all available in English, and some make it difficult to find the upcoming playing some make it difficult to find the upcoming playing dates. In the club details here we have listed all home dates. In the club details here we have listed all home matches for the following months, though always keep matches for the following months, though always keep an eye on the club websites for changes or additional an eye on the club websites for changes or additional matches.

matches.

Hertha BSC Hertha BSC

Local football team Hertha BSC’s dream season continues, Local football team Hertha BSC’s dream season continues, leaving the fans clad in blue and white ecstatic! Hertha is leaving the fans clad in blue and white ecstatic! Hertha is currently in third place with a solid defence and a great currently in third place with a solid defence and a great oﬀence with Salomon Kalou and Vedad Ibišević - with oﬀence with Salomon Kalou and Vedad Ibišević - with Vladimír Darida orchestrating close behind them. I

Vladimír Darida orchestrating close behind them. It’s goingt’s going to be exciting, with the Champions League ﬁrmly in sight to be exciting, with the Champions League ﬁrmly in sight and it’s almost certain that they’ll

and it’s almost certain that they’ll play in the Europe Leagueplay in the Europe League next year.

next year.

Berlin’s oﬃcial English-language sports website Berlin’s oﬃcial English-language sports website www.berlin-sportmetropole.de has information about www.berlin-sportmetropole.de has information about all the teams, venues and tickets; ticket booking site all the teams, venues and tickets; ticket booking site www.ev

www.eventimsports.de sells tickets entimsports.de sells tickets for all for all matches.matches. Enjoy cheering for Berlin!

Enjoy cheering for Berlin!

ALBA BERLIN �BASKETBALL� ALBA BERLIN �BASKETBALL�

Also known as the Albatrosse, Also known as the Albatrosse, Berlin’s basketball club is Berlin’s basketball club is Germany’s most successful, Germany’s most successful, and has the largest fanbase; and has the largest fanbase; home matches easily attract home matches easily attract 10,000 spectators. Since going 10,000 spectators. Since going pro in 1991, Alba has won the pro in 1991, Alba has won the German League 8 times and the German League 8 times and the German Cup 7 times, and was also the first German German Cup 7 times, and was also the first German team to win an international title with the 1995 Korac team to win an international title with the 1995 Korac Cup. After their heartbreaking exit in the Eurocup Cup. After their heartbreaking exit in the Eurocup against nemesis Bayern Munich they are still active in against nemesis Bayern Munich they are still active in the Bundesliga and on course for the playoffs - but at the Bundesliga and on course for the playoffs - but at 14 points behind leader Brose Bamberg it will be an 14 points behind leader Brose Bamberg it will be an uphill battle. Alba slam-dunk their way to victory at uphill battle. Alba slam-dunk their way to victory at their home

their home Mercedes-Benz-Mercedes-Benz-Arena:Arena: 9 Apr, 18:30: Telekom Baskets Bonn 9 Apr, 18:30: Telekom Baskets Bonn 16 Apr, 18:30: Crailsheim Merlins 16 Apr, 18:30: Crailsheim Merlins

24 Apr, 17:00: Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt 24 Apr, 17:00: Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt 1 May, 17:00: Giessen 46ers

1 May, 17:00: Giessen 46ers

In May: possibly more Beko BBL Playoﬀ matches In May: possibly more Beko BBL Playoﬀ matches

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QI-4, Mercedes-Platz 1 (Mercedes-Benz-Arena),I-4, Mercedes-Platz 1 (Mercedes-Benz-Arena), Friedrichshain,

Friedrichshain, MMS/U Warschauer Straße, tel. +49S/U Warschauer Straße, tel. +49 1805 57 00 11, www.albaberlin.de. Tickets €8-65. 1805 57 00 11, www.albaberlin.de. Tickets €8-65. BR VOLLEYS �VOLLEYBALL� BR VOLLEYS �VOLLEYBALL� Berlin’s professional Berlin’s professional volleyball team volleyball team orig-inates in the western inates in the western district of district of Charlotten-burg, but plays home burg, but plays home matches at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Prenzlauer matches at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Prenzlauer Berg. The BR Volleys have been particularly Berg. The BR Volleys have been particularly suc-cessful since the late 1990s, winning the German cessful since the late 1990s, winning the German Bundesliga title five times. Their upcoming home Bundesliga title five times. Their upcoming home games are:

games are:

9 Apr, 18:30: CV Mitteldeutschland 9 Apr, 18:30: CV Mitteldeutschland April: several other possible matches. April: several other possible matches.

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QAm Falkplatz (Max-Schmeling-Halle), PrenzlauerAm Falkplatz (Max-Schmeling-Halle), Prenzlauer Berg, tel. +49 1806 99 11 12, Berg, tel. +49 1806 99 11 12, www.berlin-recycling-volleys.de. Tickets €13-16.

volleys.de. Tickets €13-16.

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EISBÄREN BERLIN �ICE HOCKEY� EISBÄREN BERLIN �ICE HOCKEY�

Originating in 1953 in East Originating in 1953 in East Germany’s Dynamo sports Germany’s Dynamo sports club, the ‘polar bears’ is Berlin’s club, the ‘polar bears’ is Berlin’s popular professional ice popular professional ice hockey team. They won the hockey team. They won the national Deutsche Eishockey national Deutsche Eishockey Liga 7 times, more than any Liga 7 times, more than any other team, and also bagged other team, and also bagged the European Trophy in 2010. the European Trophy in 2010. Their

Their home home matches matches at at the the Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz-Arena-Arena are true familyfests, with a festive, good-humoured are true familyfests, with a festive, good-humoured atmosphere. The season started very well, but it’s atmosphere. The season started very well, but it’s deﬁnitely over for the Eisbären as they messed up deﬁnitely over for the Eisbären as they messed up their 2:0 lead by losing 3 games in a row to Cologne’s their 2:0 lead by losing 3 games in a row to Cologne’s Haie... better luck next season.

Haie... better luck next season.QQI-4, Mercedes-PlatzI-4, Mercedes-Platz 1 (Mercedes-Benz-Arena), Friedrichshain,

1 (Mercedes-Benz-Arena), Friedrichshain, MMS/US/U Warschauer Straße, tel. +49 30 97 18 40 40, www. Warschauer Straße, tel. +49 30 97 18 40 40, www. eisbaeren.de. Tickets €18-46.

eisbaeren.de. Tickets €18-46.

FC UNION BERLIN �FOOTBALL� FC UNION BERLIN �FOOTBALL�

FC Union is the working man’s football team for FC Union is the working man’s football team for Berlin, originating in East Berlin in 1966 and a feared Berlin, originating in East Berlin in 1966 and a feared counterpart for the GDR’s state-influenced Dynamo counterpart for the GDR’s state-influenced Dynamo club. Union is still fiercely independent, based in club. Union is still fiercely independent, based in their charming

their charming An An der der Alten Alten FörstereiFörsterei stadium. Thestadium. The club has resisted all commercialism, with a club club has resisted all commercialism, with a club anthem sung by punkrock legend Nina Hagen, and anthem sung by punkrock legend Nina Hagen, and a stadium uniquely par

a stadium uniquely partly owned by passionate fans.tly owned by passionate fans. Nicknamed

NicknamedEisern UnionEisern Union (iron union), it had (iron union), it had a tougha tough time in the 1990s, but has had more success in the time in the 1990s, but has had more success in the national competitions since the early 2000s. The national competitions since the early 2000s. The new trainer, Lewandowski, has introduced a more new trainer, Lewandowski, has introduced a more oﬀensive style of playing, and Union is enjoying a oﬀensive style of playing, and Union is enjoying a solid season. solid season. 17 Apr, 13:30: FC Heidenheim 17 Apr, 13:30: FC Heidenheim 29 Apr, 18:30: VfL Bochum 29 Apr, 18:30: VfL Bochum 15 May, 15:30: SC Freiburg 15 May, 15:30: SC Freiburg Q

QAn der Wuhlheide 263 (Stadion An der AltenAn der Wuhlheide 263 (Stadion An der Alten Förster

Försterei), ei), Köpenick,Köpenick,MMS Köpenick, tel. +49 30 656S Köpenick, tel. +49 30 656 68 80,

68 80, www.fc-uniowww.fc-union-berlin.de. Tickets €14-43.n-berlin.de. Tickets €14-43.

FÜCHSE BERLIN �HANDBALL� FÜCHSE BERLIN �HANDBALL�

“The foxes’, Berlin’s “The foxes’, Berlin’s handball team, is part handball team, is part of an old West Berlin of an old West Berlin sports club, and now sports club, and now plays home matches plays home matches in Prenzlauer Berg’s in Prenzlauer Berg’s Max-Schmeling-Halle, Max-Schmeling-Halle, named after the boxing named after the boxing legend who was world legend who was world champion heavyweight champion heavyweight between 1930-32. The between 1930-32. The Füchse compete in the upper third of the Bundesliga Füchse compete in the upper third of the Bundesliga table but are not really a contender for a title - perhaps table but are not really a contender for a title - perhaps the recent European title win of the German national the recent European title win of the German national team will inspire them!

team will inspire them! 17 Apr, 15:00: HSG Wetzlar 17 Apr, 15:00: HSG Wetzlar 8 May, 17:15: Rhein-Neckar

8 May, 17:15: Rhein-Neckar LöwenLöwen 18 May, 19:00: SC Magdeburg 18 May, 19:00: SC Magdeburg

29 May, 15:00: Frisch Auf Göppingen 29 May, 15:00: Frisch Auf Göppingen

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QG-1, G-1, Am Am Falkplatz Falkplatz (Max-Schmeling-Halle),(Max-Schmeling-Halle), Prenzlauer Berg,

Prenzlauer Berg,MMS/U Schönhauser Allee, tel. +49 30S/U Schönhauser Allee, tel. +49 30 44 30 44 30,

44 30 44 30, www.fuechse-berlin.de. Twww.fuechse-berlin.de. Tickets €12-50.ickets €12-50.

HERTHA BSC �FOOTBALL� HERTHA BSC �FOOTBALL�

Berlin’s main football team plays home matches at Berlin’s main football team plays home matches at the impressive Olympiastadion, Germany’s second the impressive Olympiastadion, Germany’s second largest stadium, built for the 1936 Olympic Games largest stadium, built for the 1936 Olympic Games and renovated for the 2006 World Cup. Hertha was and renovated for the 2006 World Cup. Hertha was founded back in 1892 and is know as the ‘Alte Dame’, founded back in 1892 and is know as the ‘Alte Dame’, the old lady, witnessing its glory years between 1926 the old lady, witnessing its glory years between 1926 and 1931 when it

and 1931 when it reached the German Championshipreached the German Championship ﬁnals 6 times, winning it t

ﬁnals 6 times, winning it twice. Hertha’wice. Hertha’s doing very s doing very wellwell at the moment, positioned 3rd, with new coach Pal at the moment, positioned 3rd, with new coach Pal Dardai turning the team’s fortunes around with solid Dardai turning the team’s fortunes around with solid defence, great tackling and a very

defence, great tackling and a very good pass accuracy.good pass accuracy. Keep an eye on the two forwards Vedad Ibisevic and Keep an eye on the two forwards Vedad Ibisevic and Salomon Kalou who work very well together and just Salomon Kalou who work very well together and just try to follow Vladimir Darida who covers over 13km per try to follow Vladimir Darida who covers over 13km per match!

match!

8 Apr, 20:30: Hannover 96 8 Apr, 20:30: Hannover 96

23 Apr, 15:30: FC Bayern München 23 Apr, 15:30: FC Bayern München 7 May, 15:30: SV Darmstadt 98 7 May, 15:30: SV Darmstadt 98

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QOlympischer Olympischer Platz Platz 3 3 (Olympiastadion),(Olympiastadion), Charlottenburg,

Charlottenburg, MMS Olympiastadion, tel. +49 1805S Olympiastadion, tel. +49 1805 18 92 00, www.herthabsc.de. Tickets €15-89. 18 92 00, www.herthabsc.de. Tickets €15-89.

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SLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BERLIN SLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BERLIN

Ukrainian artist Oleg Farynyuk photographs subjects Ukrainian artist Oleg Farynyuk photographs subjects using old techniques, especially the wetplate method using old techniques, especially the wetplate method which was invented in 1851 and was the ﬁrst time photos which was invented in 1851 and was the ﬁrst time photos could be shot with short exposure times. At the gallery could be shot with short exposure times. At the gallery and shop you can view the

and shop you can view the resulting high-quality photos,resulting high-quality photos, and have one made.

and have one made.

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QSlow Photography Berlin, Christinenstr. 15, tel. +49Slow Photography Berlin, Christinenstr. 15, tel. +49 152 17 55 00 74, www.slow-photography-berlin.com. 152 17 55 00 74, www.slow-photography-berlin.com.

SAMMLUNG BOROS SAMMLUNG BOROS

A former bunker holds the private art gallery of A former bunker holds the private art gallery of advertising executive Christian Boros and his wife, who advertising executive Christian Boros and his wife, who live on top of the absurd structure. It’s full of wonderful live on top of the absurd structure. It’s full of wonderful contemporary art, including a tree by Ai Wei Wei and contemporary art, including a tree by Ai Wei Wei and a runaway popcorn machine that is slowly ﬁlling up a a runaway popcorn machine that is slowly ﬁlling up a room. T

room. Tours only, book well ours only, book well in advance.in advance.

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QReinhardstraße 20, tel. +49 30 27 59 40 65,Reinhardstraße 20, tel. +49 30 27 59 40 65, www.sammlung-boros.de.

www.sammlung-boros.de.

KÖNIG GALER

KÖNIG GALERIE, STIE, ST. AGNES. AGNES

A strikingly brutalist 1967 church in Kreuzberg has been A strikingly brutalist 1967 church in Kreuzberg has been transformed into a modern art gallery for Johann König, transformed into a modern art gallery for Johann König, the bare concrete walls forming the perfect

the bare concrete walls forming the perfect background forbackground for though-pro

though-provoking arvoking art.t.

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QSt Agnes, Alexandrinenstraße 118-121, tel. +49 30 26St Agnes, Alexandrinenstraße 118-121, tel. +49 30 26 10 30 80, www.johannkoenig.de.

10 30 80, www.johannkoenig.de.

Berlin’s museum and gallery world is constantly in flux, and Berlin’s museum and gallery world is constantly in flux, and perhaps now more than ever. Several large museums are perhaps now more than ever. Several large museums are closed for lengthy renovations that will last until the end of the closed for lengthy renovations that will last until the end of the decade, and the contemporary art scene is on the move, with decade, and the contemporary art scene is on the move, with artists fleeing the rising rents in the Mitte district

artists ﬂeeing the rising rents in the Mitte district for atelier spacefor atelier space in outlying districts and galleries regrouping in new cultural in outlying districts and galleries regrouping in new cultural nodes like Potsdamer Strasse. On this page we highlight a few nodes like Potsdamer Strasse. On this page we highlight a few of Berlin’s many excellent galleries and exhibitions.

of Berlin’s many excellent galleries and exhibitions.

BERLINISCHE GALERIE BERLINISCHE GALERIE

After lengthy renovations, the Berlinische Galerie recently After lengthy renovations, the Berlinische Galerie recently reopened, exhibiting the city’s excellent collection of local reopened, exhibiting the city’s excellent collection of local art from 1880-1980.

art from 1880-1980. Until 24 August there’Until 24 August there’s an exhibition ofs an exhibition of remarkable works by painter Bernhard Martin (1966); this remarkable works by painter Bernhard Martin (1966); this artist from Hannover paints extravagant pictorial narratives artist from Hannover paints extravagant pictorial narratives which always seeks visual resources appropriate to the which always seeks visual resources appropriate to the theme, often alluding to artists of the

theme, often alluding to artists of the past.past.

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QAlte Jakobstraße 124-128, tel. +49 30 78 90 26 00,Alte Jakobstraße 124-128, tel. +49 30 78 90 26 00, www.berlinischegalerie.de.

www.berlinischegalerie.de.

C/O BERLIN C/O BERLIN

Recently rehoused in the historical Amerika-Haus near Recently rehoused in the historical Amerika-Haus near Zoologischer Garten, the C/O gallery presents changing Zoologischer Garten, the C/O gallery presents changing exhibitions of

exhibitions of fantastic photographyfantastic photography. The current . The current 'Genesis''Genesis' exhibition of striking nature photos by S

exhibition of striking nature photos by Sebastião Salgado isebastião Salgado is not to be missed.

not to be missed.

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QHardenbergstr. 22-24, tel. +49 30 284 44 16 62,Hardenbergstr. 22-24, tel. +49 30 284 44 16 62, www.co-berlin.org.

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Transport

Basics

Basics

Sports in Berlin

Sports in Berlin

Galleries & Exhibitions

Galleries & Exhibitions

Culture & Events

Culture & Events

Berlin Mitte

Berlin Mitte

Berlin Charlottenburg & The West

Berlin Charlottenburg & The West

BERLIN BOXES

BERLIN BOXES

SYMBOL KEY

SYMBOL KEY

Foreword

Foreword

COVER STORY

COVER STORY

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