Germany
Techno temples and stadium anthems
Berlin runs on music — from the legendary club scene to arena tours at the Mercedes-Benz Arena and stadium shows at the Olympiastadion. It is affordable, open all night and refreshingly relaxed.
Where it is in Germany
At a glance
The unmissables
The East Side Gallery — the longest surviving stretch of the Wall, painted by artists.
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Museum Island and its five world-class collections.
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A summer evening in a canal-side beer garden in Kreuzberg.
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Berlin rose as the capital of Prussia and then the German Empire, was shattered in World War II, and split by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989.
Reunification turned the scarred no-man's-land into a canvas for artists and clubs — which is why so much of its nightlife lives in former factories, power plants and bunkers.
Sliced sausage with curried ketchup — the definitive Berlin street snack.
Berlin perfected the modern döner; a late-night staple after the club.
Meatballs in a creamy caper sauce, a comforting local classic.
Nightlife, street food and venues on your doorstep.
Central and well-connected for sightseeing between shows.
Close to the Mercedes-Benz Arena and the big clubs.
Everything above is the teaser. The downloadable guide goes deep — the stuff locals know and first-timers miss, ready on your phone offline.
…and much, much more.
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