#24hCityTrip: the best of Berlin in 24 hours

 

And here is our new favorite, Berlin Definitely! the most creative and alternative of the European ones We were invited there by the Berlin tourism office On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The program includes a photo rally, gastronomic discovery, and lively evenings in various bars and clubs. trendy, atypical places, And many more... 4 days of total immersion with my friend David, a blogger at voyagerloin.com and about a dozen international bloggers. The adventure #BLN25YearsLater Start!

Berlin is one fascinating city, An exciting, young, modern, cosmopolitan city, open to the world, rich in a turbulent history, which continues to attract many travelers every year. Berlin is contrasted and one can still notice the scars of that dark era when Berlin was divided in two by the wall of shame. Today, the division has given way to a new cultural, artistic, musical era putting the German capital at the forefront of the scene, and its reputation is unrivaled!

We had already visited the capital in April for our Europe trip with InterRail and we had only flown over Berlin while touring the main tourist sites like the The Bundestag, the island of museums, the Brandenburg Gate, the Charlottenburg castle, etc… Admittedly these are must-sees in Berlin, but not only that. This time we immersed ourselves in the Atypical, authentic, trendy Berlin, lost in the alleys of the old Soviet zone, where at every street corner one marvels at works of art street art spectacular works by the greatest artists, where the old factories that line the the Spree They are transformed into galleries, restaurants, bars, clubs, beaches and new-generation concept stores, and where you can meet a cosmopolitan, welcoming and warm-hearted population. At times, you feel like you are in Notting Hill (London), at some point in time Williamsburg (NYC), or in the Navigli (Milan), and even in the countryside in some places! Berlin the sexy It will never cease to surprise and amaze us!

With this new #24hCityTrip section, we present you our top picks, our best addresses, and our unusual discoveries to see and experience in Berlin in 24 hours!

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Ah the breakfast, This is one of our favorite moments on a trip! This is where we plan our day, we pull out the guides, scribble on the plans, and we have fun getting ready to go. See you at Mundvoll, a restaurant in the Kreuzberg district at 48 Waldermarstrasse. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing; you feel like you’re in a neighborhood café with its wooden benches, retro furniture and vintage posters. DIY decoration. It feels like home!

 

Direction East Side Gallery Discovering the last section of the Berlin Wall, which is one kilometer long and is classified as a historical monument since 1992. One of the main tourist attractions of the capital, which attracts many tourists every year to see the remains of this dark era and also to admire the remarkable work of the 120 artists from 21 countries who repainted the wall, bringing a colorful and cheerful touch to this sad symbol of division, thanks to their expressive works. the reunification of the two blocs and freedom.

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After this beautiful discovery of the East Side Gallery, head to Checkpoint Charlie to learn a little more about Berlin during the time of the wall… It was one of the things during the Cold War. border posts making it possible to cross the wall that divided the German capital between the West and East sectors. Don't miss the chance to visit the museum that explains this period in detail. (method of escape, videos, photos, installations, etc…), a year after the construction of the wall by the Dr Rainer Hildebrandt, a human rights activist. Just steps from Checkpoint Charlie there is a beach equipped with sun loungers and stands where you can enjoy the local specialty: the Currywurst. Music, sun, a break by the pool – the atmosphere is perfect!

Information:

– Kochstraße metro station (U6)

– Website Checkpoint Charlie museum

 

 

Are you a little hungry? We’ll take you to an atypical restaurant  »The Osseria«  in which you can discover and taste traditional dishes served at the Cold War era in the East district. A real treat! Take the time to explore the restaurant and admire the kitschy decor with its vintage items on display; you feel as if you have returned 30 years into the past!

Information:

– From Métro Checkpoint Charlie, line U6 direction U Kurt-Schumacher-Platz and get off at U Oranienburger Tor, take tram 12 direction Pasedagplatz and get off at Gustav-Adolf-Str

– Website of Restaurant Osseria

– Excellent value for money! (meal: 8-13 €) 

 

Having a great time with our bloggers and @Berlinagenten at a #BLN25YearsLater themed gastro-rallye pic.twitter.com/MtS6TMFDoB

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 Enjoy the spacious spaces at Mauerpark and discover this living, relaxing space where families and friends gather to have a picnic, enjoy the great outdoors, and enjoy the oldest festival every Sunday. Berlin flea market. You’ll find all kinds of stands here: food, drinks, local specialties, and tons of vintage items for sale! This park is located in the Prenzlauerberg district at 55 Gleimstraße. You can also visit it in the evening and stop by the bar/restaurant Mauersegler Located at the entrance of the park. The atmosphere is pleasant and friendly. You can enjoy beer, long drinks, cocktails but also grilled meats and other delicious specialties Prepared over a barbecue! All for a ridiculously low price compared to those practiced in France!

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Return to the neighborhood of Kreuzberg to get lost in its many streets while discovering works of art street art. Take the time to immerse yourself in the atmosphere; it’s a unique place… You’ll find skaters, punks, hipsters, artists, musicians, office workers, a veritable mix of styles… Head to the bar-beach-restaurant Sage, located at 18-20 Köpenicker Straße, which runs along the Spree. The opportunity to sit in the sun on a sun lounger and enjoy a cocktail while taking in the original, unusual and relaxing setting of the site. Former industrial buildings have been transformed into a new-generation complex with a quirky, urban and contemporary decor. Very trendy in Berlin!

Information:

– U Schlesisches Tor metro station (U1) then walk up Köpenicker Straße (lots of street art along the way)

– Website of Bar-beach-restaurant Sage

– The prices are interesting (beer: 3 €; cocktails: 6 €)

– Girls… You’ll also find the Zalando factory/outlet store there!

– Passionate about street art? Take a look at these specialized blogs to learn more about the works, the artists and the history of street art in Berlin: andberlin.com (Thanks David!) + everytrail.com (plan/location of works) + vankersavond.com + gadventures.com
A big thank you to Dan & Audrey, adoptive Berlians, for their many and valuable advice! You can find them on their blog: uncorneredmarket.com

 

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Return to the city center towards the Tiergarten to visit the surroundings of the famous Port of Brandenburg, from the Reichstag Palace, the government district, the avenue Unter den Linden, the Holocaust memorial, and the largest park in Berlin that was once a hunting reserve. You can visit it glass dome which overcomes the Bundestag by obliging you to register on it Parliament website. Don't miss a chance to take a little walk in this Beautiful green park, You’ll forget that you’re right in the heart of the capital! Depending on your timing, you can also make a detour to one of the 5 museums of the famous « Island of museums » !

 

 Take the direction from Alexanderplatz, the nerve center of East Berlin, Passing by the majestic Berliner Dom, a Protestant church with remarkable architecture and imposing style. Don’t miss a visit to the hall of the Radisson Blu admire the giant cylindrical aquarium! Once there Alexanderplatz At sunset, you can admire the most beautiful panoramic view of the capital by taking a height of more than 200 meters in the giant sphere located at the top of the Television Tower. This square in Soviet style is located the universal clock Urania, built in 1969 and designed by Erich John to read the Time zones of the main cities of the world. At the time, it was the meeting place for East Berliners.

Information:

– Visit the Sea Life center and take the elevator that runs through the aquarium: Website

– See the aquarium in the lobby of the Radisson Blu Berlin: 3 avenue Karl-Liebknecht-Straße

– Visit the Television Tower and admire the panorama from the top: Reservation of tickets

 

 

 

Hop, we're heading to the bar-restaurant for dinner Gagarin, a good Russian restaurant located in the Prenzlauer Berg district, about fifteen minutes by metro from Alexanderplatz (U2 to U Senefelderplatz, then walk). You can go there at different times of the day to have a drink on the beautiful terrace, enjoy a hearty brunch (buffet for 10 €!) This popular restaurant offers a multitude of good small dishes! Have a light lunch and save some room for dessert in another restaurant!

 

Return to Kreuzberg at the restaurant Wise For this time, enjoy an excellent dessert accompanied by a glass of wine and get into the mood for the beautiful and long night of celebration that lies ahead! After seeing the beach bar complex and the neighborhood during the day, live the night to the fullest; it’s a complete change from everything else!

 

Let’s start the party! I’m not going to teach you anything by telling you that Berlin is one of the world’s capitals of partying and music! And there are plenty of places to go out in Berlin… Here are two places that we particularly loved: RAW temple, an old industrial complex located right next to the Warschauer metro station, which brings together many bars and clubs with different styles (electro, techno, house, hip hop, minimal, drum n bass, etc…). We recommend that you first head to the electro club. Suicide Circus before one o'clock in the morning, otherwise beware of the crowd that forms a queue! There is a large hall and an outdoor area so that you can breathe a little. The music is excellent! 

Then you can go to the Kreuzberg side Club of Visionaries, Our favorite establishment! The setting is exceptional… This bar-club is located on the edge of a small river and a large wooden terrace on several levels offers a breathtaking view of the river and the surrounding countryside. Remarkable view of the lush environment We no longer believe we are in Berlin, but we are in the middle of a campaign! The music is excellent and the atmosphere is perfect 🙂 Note that you can visit the Club der Visionaere during the day to have a great time in this magnificent setting…

In the same area you can also enjoy the frenzied nights of the Watergate, from Chalet and of White Trash.

You can continue the evening by trying to get into Berlin’s most exclusive club, the Berghain… A myth! We didn’t even try to go there, risking an hour-long queue and being turned away! Even the Berliners don’t really know what the best method is for getting into the holy of holies. This club has a reputation for welcoming partygoers who go there on Friday night and leave on Monday morning! We were advised to go there in the middle of the morning around 10:30… That’s normal…

Information:

– Club der Visionaere – Website – Am Flutgraben 1

– Watergate – Website – Falckensteinstraße 49

– Chalet – Website – In front of the Silesian Gate 3

– White Trash – Website – Am Flutgraben 2

– Berghain – Website – At Wriezener Bahnhof 

– RAW Temple + Suicide Circus – Website – Revaler Straße 99

Return to Michelberger Hotel, a very beautiful establishment with original, fresh, contemporary decor, Design, which will appeal to fans of conceptual hotels We had a large room with a mezzanine with an atypical layout. The breakfast is excellent, I highly recommend it! There are many evenings scheduled with DJ sets and other musicians who come several nights a week to create a great atmosphere. Don’t miss the fabulous mojitos prepared by Antoine, one of the hotel’s bartenders!

Information:

Warschauer Straße 39/40
10243 Berlin
Tel.: +49 302977859-0
E-mail: reservations@michelbergerhotel.com
Website of Michelberger Hotel

               

 

 

Another alternative to staying in a hotel is renting apartments from private individuals. This phenomenon has been growing in popularity in recent years and this type of accommodation allows you to feel at home and immerse yourself more fully in the city. The prices are quite reasonable, and it’s even more so if you’re traveling with others! If you’d like to renting an apartment in Berlin I recommend you, among other things, the Only-Apartments website, which has a wide selection of quality apartments 😉

A big thank you to the entire team of the PR department of the Berlin Tourism Office, as well as to all the partners who have been involved in this blogtrip, for giving us the opportunity to experience this unique and unforgettable experience… #BLN25YearsLater!