Julian Entrup-Galindo, Author at Secret Berlin

A tattoo lover, people person, and writing enthusiast with a soft spot for the subcultures of our big cities. Where the bass beats and the ink flows, I’m in my element. Always on the hunt for the next party, the city’s most hidden spots, and its best stories.

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Just 2 minutes from Hackescher Markt, an optical illusion unfolds across two dimensions.

The view through the window makes your eyes pause for a moment. When you step inside, you feel as though you’ve stepped right onto the page of a graphic novel. All the walls, tables, chairs, and decoratio...

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This Berlin landmark towers 85 meters high—a place that conceals 1.4 million cubic meters of dark history!

On September 14, 1869 —the 100th birthday of the naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, after whom the park is named—construction began in Berlin’s Wedding district on a completely new kind of recreational pa...

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In Prenzlauer Berg, hidden behind a thick wall of ivy for the past 26 years, you’ll find one of the most neighborhood-friendly bars in the Scandinavian Quarter

Anyone looking for genuine neighborhood charm in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg will end up on Kopenhagener Straße sooner or later. This is where the Kohlenquelle is located—affectionately called “Koppe” by reg...

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18,500 apartments for over 50,000 people: Between vision and chaos—Here’s what’s really behind Berlin’s most famous concrete neighborhood

Do you know the story behind one of Germany’s most famous large-scale housing developments? Gropiusstadt in the Neukölln district continues to shape Berlin’s cityscape to this day. The area was built betw...

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This 18th-century East Prussian dish was once invented as an inexpensive way to use up leftovers; it became a classic in the GDR and delights all of Berlin today.

Do you actually know where one of the most popular dishes in German home cooking really comes from? Königsberger Klopse are a true perennial favorite on Berlin menus, but their history takes us back to 18...

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Hidden away in the heart of Berlin, beneath the historic S-Bahn arches of Hackescher Markt, has been one of the city’s oldest Irish pubs since 1992—a pub that has been named the best in the world three times

If you’re in the mood for a fresh pint of Guinness, hearty fish & chips, and genuine Irish hospitality, there’s hardly any way around the historic S-Bahn arches at Hackescher Markt. The Kilkenny Irish...

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Spanning 960 square meters of projection surface, an immersive light spectacle unfolds just outside Berlin—in the historic bathhouse of the Beelitz Sanatorium.

A historic site is being transformed into a digital experience space. After standing vacant for a long time, the historic bathhouse at the Beelitz Sanatorium is awakening from its slumber. Starting in Sep...

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Just 1.5 hours from Berlin, you can discover this idyllic lakeside town with a beautiful harbor village that reminds one of Norway

A day in Rheinsberg feels like a mini-vacation for the soul. This idyllic little town in northern Brandenburg enchants visitors with its glistening waters, majestic architecture, and rich cultural history...

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Probably Berlin’s greenest hidden gem: This secluded café with jungle vibes transforms a historic location into a green oasis where dogs are also warmly welcome

Anyone strolling through the historic halls of the Alte Münze in Berlin-Mitte will quickly stumble upon a hidden gem of the capital’s dining scene: Café The Greens – Coffee & Plants. This unique conce...

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With coffee, cake, and cuddles, this special neighborhood café in Charlottenburg—with its six velvet-pawed residents—enchants not only cat lovers

The cat café “Zur Mieze” in Berlin’s Charlottenburg district is a popular retreat for cat lovers and coffee enthusiasts. Since its opening in 2015, this charming spot near the Wilmersdorf neighborhood has...