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.

Culture Visit Berlin

Germany’s first municipal crematorium is now a 6,000-square-meter cultural district—here in Wedding, history and the present come together

Nestled in the heart of Berlin-Wedding , the silent green cultural quarteris one of the capital’s most fascinating cultural venues. Where silence and mourning once reigned, creative life now thrives. The...

A place of superlatives and hope: On the outskirts of Berlin, covering an area of 16 hectares, lies Europe’s largest animal shelter—home to around 1,300 animals looking for a home

When people think of a traditional animal shelter, they usually picture cramped kennels and dreary hallways. In Berlin’s Falkenberg neighborhood, however, visitors are greeted by a completely different sc...

Things to do Wellness & nature

Right next to its larger neighbor: The idyllic beach at Kleiner Müggelsee feels like a vacation far away from Berlin

Anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a day will find a true natural gem in picturesque southeastern Berlin: the Kleiner Müggelsee in the Köpenick district. While the larger Mügg...

Food & drink Visit Berlin

Hop on board and raise a glass! At this bar in Berlin, you can enjoy your gin and tonic in a nostalgic train compartment from the 1920s.

Anyone looking to explore Berlin’s nightlife is usually searching for that special something off the beaten path. Hidden away in the vibrant Schöneberg district is a fascinating venue that combines sophis...

Culture Things to do Visit Berlin

From the Mirror Pond to Fairy-Tale Motifs: Why the Historic Schulenburgpark Is a True Neukölln Hidden Gem

Anyone lookingfor relaxation in Berlin’s green spaces usually thinks of the Tiergarten, Tempelhofer Feld, or Volkspark Friedrichshain. But off the beaten path, on the southern end of Sonnenallee, lies a t...

Food & drink Visit Berlin

Beer, gin and tonic, or Aperol Spritz? Every Berliner should know about and visit these 9 awesome bars in Friedrichshain

Friedrichshain often has a reputation asa tourist party district, since bars and clubs line the streets here like nowhere else. But despite this stigma, F’hain alsohas plenty of great venues to offer tha...

Food & drink Visit Berlin

Not just in New York: At this Berlin pub, fans can drink just like in their favorite series, “How I Met Your Mother”—and even Jason Segel has been a guest here

MacLaren’s Pub in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district is a real magnet for TV series fans and night owls. Anyone who walks through the door of the pub on Boxhagener Straße is instantly immersed in the world...

Escapes Things to do Wellness & nature

Just a 90-minute ride away by regional train lies Germany’s largest aquarium for native freshwater fish—featuring huge display tanks and 40 different fish species

Just under a two-hour drive from Berlin, the Müritzeum in Waren (Müritz) awaits in the Mecklenburg Lake District —a true highlight for families. Anyone looking for an eventful day trip that combines natur...

Food & drink Visit Berlin

Spicy jollof rice, cold beer, or sweet pistachio ice cream: These Berlin food festivals in August are simply mouthwatering!

Summer slump? Not when it comes to Berlin’s food scene. Alongside new openings and the usual everyday culinary madness, there’s always something new on the menu. And since summer is festival season, ther...

Escapes Things to do

Just 90 minutes away—the perfect summer getaway from Berlin! Here you’ll encounter Barbary macaques roaming freely and zoom down a steep summer toboggan run

In the mood for a spontaneous day trip with the whole family that combines real adventure, nature, and unforgettable moments of joy? Just about an hour and a half’s drive north of Berlin lies a true recre...