Moritz Klein, Author at Secret Berlin

After moving back and forth between Berlin, Munich, and Vienna many times, I know our major cities like the back of my hand. When I’m not reporting on the latest events in Berlin, I work both independently and collaboratively on art projects such as “Schmalk Magazine.”

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Just 2 hours from Berlin lies a Renaissance castle where the Danish princess once loved to spend her time. The castle is surrounded by an enchanting heathland landscape

Are you looking for an exciting day trip away from Berlin’s urban jungle? Then pack your backpacks this coming weekend, because the idyllic town of Annaburg in beautiful Saxony-Anhalt is just waiting for...

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Just 45 minutes from Berlin, you’ll find this fantastic “lost place,” which was used as a filming location for the Netflix series “Dark,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Homelander” because of its mystical atmosphere

The Rüdersdorf limestone quarry is arguably one of those places around Berlin that feels somehow unreal. We’ll tell you why this mix of abandoned site, open-air museum, and bizarre alien landscape belongs...

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An 85% solar eclipse will take place directly over Berlin in August. Everything you need to know about this major celestial event—and why you’ll have to wait another 109 years for the most spectacular one

On August 12, 2026, a fascinating astronomical highlight awaits us above the rooftops of Berlin. The moon will pass in front of the sun, treating us to a deep partial solar eclipse. The cosmic shadow...

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Just 30 minutes from Berlin, you’ll discover secluded forests of the Mark and authentic literary settings in the footsteps of “Bahnwärter Thiel.” This is the home of Nobel Prize winner Gerhart Hauptmann

On this self-guided tour, we’ll follow in the footsteps of Gerhart Hauptmann and “Railroad Guard Thiel.” The trail takes us through the pine forests of the Mark Brandenburg, along old railroad tracks, all...

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Just 40 minutes from Berlin, you’ll find life-size dinosaurs (including a 27-meter-long Brachiosaurus!) and a petting zoo with 650 animals. Zebras, alpacas, flamingos, and antelopes…

You’ll find the ultimate family outing right outside the capital. The Germendorf Animal and Dinosaur Park attracts explorers of all ages. Spanning 69 hectares, the amusement park offers everything your he...

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Just 40 minutes from Alexanderplatz, Berlin’s most romantic festival gave everyone goosebumps: Hundreds of glowing water lanterns drifted across the lake in one of Berlin’s most beautiful parks

On July 24 and 25, Berlin experienced the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life at Britzer Garten. The Water Lantern Festival Berlin 2026 was the perfect blend of a relaxed get-togethe...

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This weekend, hundreds of water lanterns illuminated Berlin’s most romantic lake at a festival that was just voted the best cultural festival in the U.S.

On Friday and Saturday (July 24 and 25), the Water Lantern Festival transformed the large lake in Britzer Garten into a magical sea of lights. Hundreds of floating water lanterns created an incomparable a...

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The Brothers Grimm grossly underestimated the scope of their Berlin project, so much so that their work wasn’t completed until more than 120 years later. Where Jacob and Wilhelm lived and which places still commemorate them today

Who doesn’t know the world-famous fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm? Many places in Berlin commemorate them, most notably the Fairy Tale Fountain in Volkspark Friedrichshain. But did you know that the lin...

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Just 50 minutes from Alexanderplatz, you’ll find the legacy of the Humboldt brothers. This Renaissance palace, redesigned by Schinkel, was the childhood home of the famous Berliners

Hidden in the heart of Berlin’s Tegel district lies a fascinating piece of Prussian history. Tegel Palace, widely known as Humboldt Palace, is an outstanding architectural monument and served as a childre...

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Just one hour from the Brandenburg Gate, you’ll find Berlin’s oldest tree (900 years old!), which was named by the Humboldts and once provided shade for Goethe. It stands between the lakeshore and mystical sand dunes in the forest

A natural paradise awaits you in northwest Berlin. The Tegeler Forest in the Reinickendorf district attracts walkers, families, and nature lovers all year round. At picturesque Lake Tegel , you’ll find de...