Sandy Al Assi, Author at Secret Berlin

Lifestyle editor with a great passion for art, culture and gastronomy. Whether it's city guides with the best things to do or the latest events in your city - you can rely on my words! With a keen sense for everything that makes life more beautiful, I invite you to rediscover your city through my texts.

Culture

In 1906, Europe’s largest department store, spanning 112,000 m², stood here—120 years later, the Berlin site is home to a shopping mall with a legendary techno past

When you stroll through Berlin, you sometimes get the feeling that, amid all the modern buildings, you can still hear the whispers of the past . Impressive architecture greets us at almost every corner, a...

Culture

Exactly 103 years ago today, on October 8, 1923, Tempelhof Airport opened as a simple airfield—since 2010, the site has been a vast recreational area for all Berliners.

Tomorrow marks the 103rd anniversary of the opening of Tempelhof Airport. On October 8, 1923, what was then known as “Tempelhofer Feld Airport” officially began operations, laying the foundation for one...

Germany’s first shelter for homeless children, with 41 living and sleeping spaces, opened in Berlin following an investment of 23 million euros

Something new arrives in the capital every day. From famous sportswear brands from the U.S. to huge new supermarkets —Berlin’s shopping scene is constantly expanding. But the city has more to offer than j...

Culture

Berlin’s Art Scene: An Overview of the Best Current Exhibitions

Let’s be honest: Exhibitions in Berlin are a dime a dozen! Whether , galleries, or exhibition spaces—the capital’s cultural scene has an incredible amount to offer. That’s why an overview of the curr...

Culture

In 1802, this forgotten Berlin neighborhood was named after Queen Luise; it had a population of around 300,000 in 1900 and disappeared completely from the map just 20 years later

From trendy sushi restaurants and free museums at historic schnapps distilleries in Kreuzberg to modern restaurants with a turbulent past in Mitte —these two Berlin neighborhoods have a lot to offer. But...

Food & drink

Mild evenings, good food, and great company: 7 restaurants with patios where you can enjoy sitting outside

As soon as the temperatures rise, there’s hardly anything better than spending long evenings outdoors —ideally with good food, drinks, and a terrace right in the heart of the city. From hidden courtyards...

“One Last Chance for Sunshine”: Up to 22 degrees in Berlin today, rain moving in from Saxony-Anhalt overnight—and on Friday, temperatures will drop to just 13 to 15 degrees

Anyone planning a walk, an al fresco lunch, or a bike ride today should definitely seize the opportunity: Wednesday, October 7, is bringing Berlin what is likely to be the last dry and mild fall day for...

Food & drink Top news

After 5 years, Continental Europe’s first M&M’S Store—spanning over 3,000 m² across 3 floors and once home to the world’s first M&M’S Café—will close at the end of the month.

New openings and closures—in Berlin, both are part of everyday life. From exciting new arrivals to regrettable goodbyes , the capital is constantly on the move. While you’ll be able to welcome the famous...

Culture

In 1880, Berlin opened the largest train station in continental Europe—80 years later, nearly the entire building was demolished; today, only the entrance remains

Buildings that are now merely a shadow of what they once were—there are plenty of them in Berlin, and many have fascinating stories behind them. For example, only fragments remain today of what was once t...

Food & drink Top news

69 new rental apartments are being built in Berlin-Friedrichshain—including a new 1,400 m² Aldi Nord store on the ground floor, set to open by early 2028

Berlin continues to grow, and we love all the new openings and exciting additions that come with it. From a new Wild West-style Edeka E-Center to the comeback of one of Berlin’s most famous delicatessens:...