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.

In a few days, we can expect the largest and closest full moon of the year to Earth – almost 30,000 kilometers closer than the average moon

This year we have already been able to observe some spectacular celestial events - from the to the to the , and the list goes on. Another full moon doesn't seem like anything special at first. But this one is differe...

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Clubbing instead of flying: Markets, parties & a new club will be set up at this former airport from spring 2026!

Berlin's club culture is unique in the world. Renowned clubs such as , , Sisyphos, or - and the list goes on and on - ensure unforgettable nights every weekend. But techno in Berlin is no longer confined to closed ro...

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Berlin’s “techno bunker”: the vaults of an old 1920s department store became a legendary club where Jeff Mills and Juan Atkins played

It was only on October 1, 2025 that Dimitri Hegemann, founder of the legendary Tresor Club and West German music promoter, received the . This award recognizes his contribution to making Berlin's club culture known wor...

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This Berlin club looks like an abandoned, illegal squat – but its “ruin garden” is the secret

The Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery are some of the capital's most famous sights. But for fans of dark beats, there is something equally worth seeing in Berlin: the . The rule h...

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A hidden “wonderland” in the industrial park: this Berlin club is a huge 72-hour village with its own lake and beach

If you fancy a party at the weekend, the capital is the place to be. In the Mecca of the music and techno scene, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to clubs - places that not only offer space to dance and party,...

A whopping 30,160 euros rent: The Mokka-Milch ice cream bar in Berlin has been refurbished and is now looking for a new tenant – but is it economically viable?

In GDR times, when the city was still characterized by industrial buildings that have now been , the Mokka-Milch ice cream bar was considered the place to be. It was one of the most popular meeting places in East Berl...

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From thermal power station to techno cathedral: how a GDR monument became not only Berlin’s most famous club, but also a global icon of the techno world

Berlin's club culture - a phenomenon in its own right. It has long been known not only in Germany, but worldwide. Music has the city's culture , and the capital is the undisputed number one in the in particular. Fr...

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A labyrinth in an old apartment building: this Berlin techno club looks “normal” from the outside, but is a wild house party on several floors

The city that never sleeps. The city that is known worldwide for its music and its . The Mecca for all those who are addicted to deep, dark beats. Berlin dominates nightlife like no other metropolis. People travel fro...

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Few people know where the forgotten birthplace and grave of Marlene Dietrich, one of the greatest Hollywood icons of the 20th century, is located in Berlin – we’ll tell you!

Berlin is a hotspot for internationally renowned personalities. It hosts major festivals, , and the most legendary parties in such as - to which Spanish pop icon . But many famous faces also come directly from the...

Rosalía releases new song “Berghain”: Inspired by the Berlin cult club – and even sings it in German

Famous and infamous all over the world: and nightlife fascinate people from all over the world. In addition to renowned clubs such as or , one place in particular stands out - Berghain, whose name has long enjoyed leg...