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From Schönefeld Airport to the old Friedrichstadt-Palast: How jazz legend Louis Armstrong sold 18,000 tickets in the GDR in a single day in 1965

Happy Holiday Season! Here Are the Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Berlin for 2026

Discover Berlin: Insider Tips for Your Perfect Weekend

In 1966, the Beatles wanted to perform in Berlin, but the concert never took place—exactly 60 years later, their global hits are now coming to the Meistersaal for a breathtaking tribute show

The oldest “Berlin” in the world is in Schleswig-Holstein

The Berlin tower where liquid lead fell 38 meters through the air and became ammunition

Built for 3,500 people, around 12,000 sought shelter in this Berlin bunker at the end of the war; 84 years later, it is a museum that is open to visitors.

Discounts for The Jury Experience Berlin: Here’s how to save on tickets for the interactive courtroom drama where you deliver the verdict

Halloween in Berlin: The 15 Spookiest Events and Activities in the City

In 1960, West Berlin radio stations removed an Elvis hit from their programming for being “too sentimental”; 66 years later, the Meistersaal honors the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with a tribute concert

In 1705, Queen Sophie Charlotte died at the age of 36, and her husband named his Berlin palace after her; 321 years later, it still bears that name, and you can visit it

In 1900, Berlin’s greatest female photographer was born. Eighty-two years after her murder, we set out to trace her footsteps in the capital.

From Schönefeld Airport to the old Friedrichstadt-Palast: How jazz legend Louis Armstrong sold 18,000 tickets in the GDR in a single day in 1965

Happy Holiday Season! Here Are the Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Berlin for 2026

Discover Berlin: Insider Tips for Your Perfect Weekend

In 1966, the Beatles wanted to perform in Berlin, but the concert never took place—exactly 60 years later, their global hits are now coming to the Meistersaal for a breathtaking tribute show

The oldest “Berlin” in the world is in Schleswig-Holstein

The Berlin tower where liquid lead fell 38 meters through the air and became ammunition

Built for 3,500 people, around 12,000 sought shelter in this Berlin bunker at the end of the war; 84 years later, it is a museum that is open to visitors.

Discounts for The Jury Experience Berlin: Here’s how to save on tickets for the interactive courtroom drama where you deliver the verdict

Halloween in Berlin: The 15 Spookiest Events and Activities in the City

In 1960, West Berlin radio stations removed an Elvis hit from their programming for being “too sentimental”; 66 years later, the Meistersaal honors the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with a tribute concert

In 1705, Queen Sophie Charlotte died at the age of 36, and her husband named his Berlin palace after her; 321 years later, it still bears that name, and you can visit it

In 1900, Berlin’s greatest female photographer was born. Eighty-two years after her murder, we set out to trace her footsteps in the capital.

Butter Lindner began in 1950 at a weekly market in Berlin-Schmargendorf—76 years later, the long-established company, with about 40 stores, is returning to its original name

The creator of the Tiger Duck has died: Janosch passed away at the age of 95 in Tenerife

Berlin today: only 8 degrees and gray: The DWD expects ground frost again overnight into Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 1 degree

Berlin on Tuesday evening: Alexanderplatz Tunnel closed starting at 7 p.m. and A115 closed starting at 9 p.m. – here’s how to get around via the B1, A103, or above-ground routes

Deutschlandticket to become more expensive starting January 1, 2027: 66.80 euros per month, 801.60 euros per year—S-Bahn subscription customers must give their consent by November 30

On New Year’s Eve 2025, the old Aldi store in Johannisthal opened for the last time—and on Monday, November 2, a modern new building will open at the same location

Starting January 1, 2027, Berlin taxis will no longer be allowed to wait for passengers at BER: Pre-booked rides will remain permitted, according to the Senate Administration.

Call it a night before midnight in Prenzlauer Berg: Why Berlin’s former trendy neighborhood now winds down at 9:30 p.m. instead of 5 a.m.

In 1978, David Bowie had two legendary concerts filmed, but the footage disappeared—in 2027, it will be presented as an immersive experience at a world premiere by Brett Morgen in Berlin

Emerging in 2001 from the mysterious cinematic world of David Lynch, the iconic Parisian club Silencio will open in three days at the former Watergate in Berlin—initially through May 2027

Opened in 2003 as a small toy store, Steppke grew into a beloved neighborhood institution—after 23 years, it will hold its final Christmas sales before closing for good.

The Forum Steglitz opened in 1970 at Schloßstraße 1; today, Berlin’s second-oldest shopping center is fully leased, and Mister Spex will move in in early 2027

Butter Lindner began in 1950 at a weekly market in Berlin-Schmargendorf—76 years later, the long-established company, with about 40 stores, is returning to its original name

The creator of the Tiger Duck has died: Janosch passed away at the age of 95 in Tenerife

Berlin today: only 8 degrees and gray: The DWD expects ground frost again overnight into Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from 5 to 1 degree

Berlin on Tuesday evening: Alexanderplatz Tunnel closed starting at 7 p.m. and A115 closed starting at 9 p.m. – here’s how to get around via the B1, A103, or above-ground routes

Deutschlandticket to become more expensive starting January 1, 2027: 66.80 euros per month, 801.60 euros per year—S-Bahn subscription customers must give their consent by November 30

On New Year’s Eve 2025, the old Aldi store in Johannisthal opened for the last time—and on Monday, November 2, a modern new building will open at the same location

Starting January 1, 2027, Berlin taxis will no longer be allowed to wait for passengers at BER: Pre-booked rides will remain permitted, according to the Senate Administration.

Call it a night before midnight in Prenzlauer Berg: Why Berlin’s former trendy neighborhood now winds down at 9:30 p.m. instead of 5 a.m.

In 1978, David Bowie had two legendary concerts filmed, but the footage disappeared—in 2027, it will be presented as an immersive experience at a world premiere by Brett Morgen in Berlin

Emerging in 2001 from the mysterious cinematic world of David Lynch, the iconic Parisian club Silencio will open in three days at the former Watergate in Berlin—initially through May 2027

Opened in 2003 as a small toy store, Steppke grew into a beloved neighborhood institution—after 23 years, it will hold its final Christmas sales before closing for good.

The Forum Steglitz opened in 1970 at Schloßstraße 1; today, Berlin’s second-oldest shopping center is fully leased, and Mister Spex will move in in early 2027








































