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.

Escapes

Just a 2-hour train ride from Berlin lies a 438-hectare lake in Brandenburg with crystal-clear water and an island where wild camping is legally permitted

In the middle of the sparkling waters of Lake Gudelack, right at the gates of the Three-Lakes Town of Lindow ( Mark), lies a very special treasure of Brandenburg’s natural landscape: the island of Werder....

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Just under 2.5 hours from Berlin lies an enchanting port city on the Szczecin Lagoon—with its own castle, untamed nature, and far removed from mass tourism

Deep in northeastern Germany, where the Uecker River gently flows into the Szczecin Lagoon, lies a town that combines tranquility, history, and unspoiled nature like no other: the seaside resort of Uecker...

Things to do Visit Berlin

Cast off this weekend! The Tempelhof Harbor Festival offers maritime flair with music, good food, and fireworks

Are you in the mood for some Hamburg flair again? Sitting by the Elbe beach, taking a stroll around the Alster, and enjoying the sun with an Aperol in hand? Well, then you’d actually have to hop on a trai...

Culture Escapes

Just under two hours from Berlin stands a castle over 1,000 years old, which is one of the few preserved bishoprics in Brandenburg

On the edge of the Fiener Bruch, in the western part of the present-day state of Brandenburg, stands a structure of extraordinary historical significance—Ziesar Castle. As one of the best-preserved mediev...

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Just 2 hours from Berlin, you’ll find the Paris of the North—a dreamlike Hanseatic city in Poland, right on the border with Germany

Just a two-hour trip northeast from Berlin takes you across a border that is barely noticeable today, landing you in a city that, like few others in Europe, combines Prussian rigor with French esprit and P...

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Just 90 minutes from Berlin, this 300-year-old Baroque town on the lake offers a direct connection—where unique urban architecture meets the idyll of Mecklenburg

Neustrelitz is a city that captivates its visitors not only with its idyllic location in the Mecklenburg Lake District, but above all with its extraordinary history and architecture. As the former royal s...

Culture Escapes

Just a 1.5-hour train ride from Berlin, this 300-year-old palace garden awaits you—a dreamy masterpiece blending Baroque and Lenné-style landscaping

Nestled in the idyllic lake landscape of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania lies a horticultural gem: the Neustrelitz Palace Garden. The city of Neustrelitz was founded in 1733 after the old residential palace...

Culture Things to do

Just 1.5 hours from Berlin, this 750-year-old castle in the Brick Gothic style entices visitors with a 30-meter-high tower and a vibrant cultural center

Southeast of Berlin, nestled in the idyllic river landscape of the Oder-Spree district, lies a place where Brandenburg’s history remains alive. Beeskow Castle, situated directly on the banks of the Spree,...

Music Things to do

In the heart of Berlin, Skrillex transforms the 8,000 m² Kraftwerk into a spectacular weekend festival featuring 70 artists from various genres

Berlin is on the verge of a cultural upheaval that is redefining the boundaries between club culture and avant-garde art. The CONTRA Festival, which celebrates its premiere at the end of May 2026, is the...

Food & drink Visit Berlin

A cult favorite at Schlesisches Tor: For 20 years, Berlin’s most famous burger joint has been housed in an old restroom kiosk

Anyone standing at Berlin’s Schlesisches Tor subway station beneath the elevated U1 line looks up at a small, octagonal building made of green cast iron. What is now a pilgrimage site for foodies from all...