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.

Things to do

Hidden in the heart of Kreuzberg is a children’s world featuring 150 animal sculptures, a 14-meter-long water course, and a giant ark—admission is free

Want to take the kids to a really cool play area again but need some new ideas? From a special swinging experience in a magical forest of lights to a free farm for children, teens, and families offering p...

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For two days, the “City of Blood” Bleedeasy pop-up bar will be open in Kreuzberg, featuring photo spots, free drinks, and the chance to win a 3-month streaming subscription

Are you already in the fall mood and still looking for a new series for a cozy night in? Then you shouldn’t miss the latest Hulu Original series, “City of Blood,” which premiered yesterday. The eight-part...

Food & drink

At this sushi restaurant in Kreuzberg, you can get an all-you-can-eat deal for under €11 in September if you come as a group of three

While the city’s dining scene isn’t exactly getting any cheaper, new deals keep popping up that are easy on the wallet. And we’re not just talking about any old spots: Whether it’s a 39-euro menu at a Mic...

Confirmed by Deutsche Bahn: For three months, from June through September 2027, no S-Bahn trains will run through Berlin’s Central Station.

Gas prices are currently high, and there will also be restrictions on the A111 between Berlin and Brandenburg over the next two weeks. So things aren’t easy for drivers right now—and as we now have to rep...

Culture Visit Berlin

Since June 2026, Neukölln has been home to Germany’s largest Shree Ganesha Hindu Temple, built in the South Indian Dravidian style with a 17-meter-high tower and 200 sculptures

Berlin is constantly changing—and almost every day there are new places, exciting additions, and surprising developments to discover. Whether it’s New Yorker and an XXL REWE opening at the Mall of Berlin...

Food & drink

In a hidden courtyard near Kotti, you’ll find a community café that offers vegetarian and vegan dishes on a donation basis every day, as well as free showers

Prices are rising everywhere—whether it’s at the gas pump or when eating and drinking. Sure, Berlin has plenty of great spots and cafés, but many of them now surprise you with steep prices that can quickl...

More than €40 million is being invested in one of Berlin’s largest malls—with a popular discount store and an XXL supermarket set to open in September

What’s going on in the city right now? From Maurizio Cattelan’s first major solo exhibition at the Neue Nationalgalerie to a free museum dedicated to Berlin’s oldest schnapps distillery —there’s still ple...

For the next 2 weeks, traffic on the A111 between Berlin and Brandenburg will be restricted—only 1 lane will be open, and several interchanges will be closed.

First, the drastic rise in gas prices over the weekend, and now roadwork on the A111 between Berlin and Brandenburg. Drivers, we’re sorry to bring you this news—but after all, we want you to always be wel...

Things to do

This secondhand department store in Lichtenberg offers fantastic bargains, such as tea sets for €3, as well as a 30% discount for people with low incomes

Our daily lives are getting more and more expensive. Just this past weekend, gas prices skyrocketed across Germany. Especially on a tight budget, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to balance daily life...

Gas prices in Germany rose by up to 18 cents for diesel over the weekend, and E10 reached a new all-time high in the nationwide daily average

We’re now seeing almost every day that the cost of living is constantly rising. Whether we’re grocery shopping, having a drink at one of the city’s nice bars, or dining out —in many places, we now have to...