Berlin Things to Do

Treptower Park was designed in 1880 and is nowadays split in two by the Puschkinallee which runs through its centre. One side of the park contains the imposing Soviet Memorial and the Archenhold Sternwarte, an observatory with... more

This place has developed into a relatively off-the-wall mix of nightclub and seventies-style restaurant. The cuisine is international; sushi and spring rolls sit happily next to pizzas and rump steaks. With such an unusual conc... more

This observatory was founded in 1896, in the heyday of astronomy. Its major claim to fame is having the largest telescope in the world, a 21 metre mammoth built by Friedrich Simon Archenhold, after whom the observatory is named... more

A long, narrow ribbon of green between the built-up districts of Schöneberg and Wilmersdorf, Volkspark Schöneberg is a haven for sun-lovers in the summer, and for sledgers and ice skaters who flock to the frozen-up ponds and la... more

Situated on the Zitadelle in the historic neighborhood of Spandau, this theater showcases a range of musical and theater performances throughout the year. Here you can find some of the city's best operas, orchestra ensembles, d... more

Trädgår'n (The Garden) is called Brädgår'n (The Lumber Yard) by those in Gothenburg, who don't like the look of the place. And the large building does bear a strong resemblance to a pile of planks, but it is a very popular part... more

Newly renovated, Nivå has a modern, fresh look. It gets loud and crowded on weekends, though the music is low until 11p. On Wednesday nights popular club Soul Train takes over, with DJs in costume. The kitchen offers ordinary S... more

Idyllically located next to the beautiful Wannsee, this popular beer garden is the perfect place to relax on a warm summer evening. It's almost worth coming here alone for the magnificent views over the lake. But it's well wort... more

With its modern glass facade and elegantly sloping roof, the Berlinale Palast appears to be the perfect home for the Berlin Film Festival. Once inside, however, it is immediately evident that the building was conceived as a mus... more

The Islamic cemetery on Columbiadamm was officially opened in 1866 by the German Emperor. Yet the oldest graves date back to the 17th century and commemorate ambassadors and high ranking officials from the Ottoman Empire. These... more