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Welcome to Berliln if it's
your first time and
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You made it!

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MEET THE TEAM
EVA LE COZE
Eva was born in France, her family is Polish, she grew up in Lisbon and now she is studying
Economics & Management in London. Nationality is a tricky question for her and she just
can’t wait until Globe Trotter Passports become a thing. In the meantime, her ‘boring’ ID
was enough to let her in the spectacular city of Berlin. Walking around the capital? Easy.
Capturing its essence? Impossible. She’s not a journalist or a seasoned writer but she is a
history fanatic and hard-trained scientist. She hopes her rigorous passion shines through
her reviews enough for you to book your own Berlin flight tomorrow.

JIAWEI DU
A beauty from the east is who Jiawei is. Nine months ago this travel enthusiast packed her
whole life, except her mum and puppy, into a suitcase and moved to sunny Liverpool for her
bachelors degree. Whilst studying English at Uni she longs to travel the world, experience
new cultures and meet amazing people. In her first year at Uni she travelled to 9 different
countries, went to China TWICE and became a true Scouser, all whilst juggling her
university work. Leaving home at an early stage of life allowed her to truly find herself and
made her believe that there’s a place out there where her heart resides.
(written by MR. RL)

ELOINA HAINES
In one month 21 years ago: Eloina was born, she got her first passport and her dad
completed travelling to every country in the world. Now it’s her time.
Eloina is a performance artist and stage manager from London. She was slowly making her
way around the globe until she fell in love with Berlin, Berliners and the performance scene
there. She loves it so much she is moving there for good.
Catch her on a stage near you whilst on your travels!

SARAH JAY
‘Crazy Sarah’ from Merseyside loves talking too much. When she’s not talking, she’s

paddleboarding. She’s about to graduate in English Language and Literature from

University of Sheffield. Sarah’s time in Berlin has varied from a techno party on Friday to a
classical concert on Saturday. She also loves a cheeky late-night kebab, which she ends up
buying without fail. The best thing about Berlin for her is the street art and inner-city lakes.
The worst is the U-Bahn trains and her severe lack of German language skills.
AURÉLIE KNECHT
After graduating from European, Social and Political Studies at UCL, Aurélie is about to
embark on a Master s degree in Urban Design. She has three passions in life: pistachio
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baklava, music, and walking around Berlin in Birkenstock. She fell in love with the German
capital because it allowed her to live her passions freely. Berlin is so culturally rich and
diverse, and of course, she could not resist the Biergarten.

ZIRU LI
As she struts through the city streets, looking effortlessly cool always, Ziru makes the city look
just as good as her through the gaze of her camera lens. Just finished her first year studying
Social Sciences in UCL, she landed on Berlin, the 8th yet the best city on her 2019 travel log.
This food blogger seeks only the best food in Berlin and makes people drool from her food
reviews. She ll surprise you with her colourful healthy fruit bowls in the morning and her
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hardcore language ability that ensures her solo trip to Weimar. Other than culinary exploration,
she can always be found in one of the 170 museums with her notebook and annual pass.

DASHA OMELCHENKO
Dasha is about to begin her third year studying History at UCL, but originally comes from
Russia. She can usually be found behind the camera rather than in front of it. Dasha can
power through the unforgiving heat of Berlin s city centre in jeans and not break a sweat.
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After knocking back a glass of white wine or three, this lady is not afraid to venture
outside the German capital and into the wilderness of Dresden. Her passion for kebabs
has followed her all the way to Berlin.

NATALIE PETERANNA
Walking out of Queen Margaret University with a First Class degree in Ba Hons Film and
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Media, Natalie was up for a new challenge. The token Scotswoman was proud to teach her
international colleagues words like slainte and aye . But she was prouder to leave this
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programme with acht new friends. She arrived with a thirst for culture, comedy and
currywurst. Despite having sampled plenty of each, Berlin leaves a hunger that cannot be
satisfied. Stay tuned for a sequel… coming to a beer garden near you.

BLAISE SALES
Blaise has just completed a degree in English at King s College London. This September
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she ll be moving up to York to do a master s in Medical Humanities. In her spare time she
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likes reading, Yoga and doing face masks with Jiawei.

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THE
GUIDE AT
A GLANCE
01   INTRODUCTION
02 HISTORY
03 LANDMARKS
16 GALLERIES MUSEUMS
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33 DINING
46 BARS CLUBS
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55 ENTERTAINMENT
65 LAKES PARKS
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71 SPORT WELLBEING
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80 SHOPPING
83 EXCURSIONS
91 TRANSPORT
93 SURVIVAL GUIDE
 Berlin Travel Review
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THE GUIDE FOR BERLIN

INTRODUCTION
What do you think when you hear the word, “Berlin”? 

Do you think of the pictures taken at the iconic Brandenburg Gate (p.05)? Does

your mind conjure up skyscraper views from the TV Tower? Perhaps you think of

the Berlin Wall? Or how its destruction represented a new era of freedom for

the capital city of Germany? 

The reality of Berlin is beyond the imagination of any individual. It is a

culmination of history and the future. A drastic clash between previous

oppression and current liberties. Now, the threat of gentrification has catalysed

a powerful resistance to preserve this beloved city. 

Berlin is characterised by the unique personalities of each district. From the

iconic landmarks in Mitte, the luscious greenery of Tiergarten, the relentless

graffiti of Kreuzberg, the stunning beaches in Nikolassee, to the lakes on the

outskirts of the city. Every area has something exclusive to offer locals and

visitors alike.  

Lastly, it should be noted that this guide reflects the interests of nine

individuals. We were drawn here from all over the globe for different reasons.

Some of us wanted complete immersion into the complex history of this city,

others wanted to explore contemporary culture in galleries and performance

spaces. Some of us just fancied some currywurst. 

But the fact we all ended up here is not a coincidence. There is truly a piece of

Berlin for anyone who wants it. It is simply a city that is open to all. 

Waiting in the departures lounge, Berlin will leave you with two questions; Why

did it take me so long to get here? And how soon can I come back?

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HISTORY
Today, everything in Berlin reminds us of its long and complicated history. New exhibitions

and memorials are created, but the old ones are preserved. Little pedestrian details signal

the city’s turbulant past: the stumbling stones dotted across the city’s pavements

commemorate the victims of the Nazi regime, and the double row of cobblestones that

streaks over the city marks the spot of the infamous Berlin Wall. Let us take you on a
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temporal tour to see how Berlin evolved into the city we know it as today. 

1157- The Askanian Albrecht “the 1918-  The Weimar Republic is 1945- The Battle of Berlin results in an

bear” founds the principality of proclaimed in Berlin, along with its unconditional surrender of all German

Brandenburg. On the swampy banks of new, democratic political system. Yet forces. The city is in ruins, with many

the Spree, two settlements called in he beginning, this regime is people left homeless. Approximately 6
characterised by murder, violence
Cölln and Berlin are built around what million Jews die as a result of the
and hyperinflation.
is now Nikolaiviertel. The history of Holocaust. The exact number of victims

the twin cities begins.  of the Nazi regime is never to be

1926-1928– The ‘Golden Berlin’
known.
expands geographically. Berlin’s
1307- The two towns form an alliance
cosmopolitan culture becomes a huge
to become Berlin-Cölln. The city 1947- Europe, Germany and Berlin are
hub for the creative community.
grows and thrives until the 19th divided between the Americas who
 
Century despite epidemics, the Thirty wish to impose their liberal political
1933–  The Nazi party comes to power,
Years’ War and Napoleon’s model through the Marshall Plan and
and the situation in Berlin descends
occupation.  the Soviets who try to expand their
into chaos. Many of Berlin’s citizens
communist influence towards the East. 
are persecuted by the Nazi
1713- A slew of significant rulers government.

including Friedrich Wilhem I (1713-40)   1948-49- Stalin commands the Berlin

and Friedrich II (1740-86) oversee the 1938- Demolition starts in the city to Blockade in order to make the Allied

city’s transformation into a make way for the gigantic Assembly forces who occupy West Berlin

sophisticated cultural center. Prussia hall that is part of Hitler’s capitulate. However, airlifts are

industrialises rapidly and scientific megalomaniacal Germania project. organized and Stalin’s plan fails. 

invention is booming which leads to The ‘Night of Broken Glass’ leaves

many Jewish businesses destroyed 13 August 1961- Many East Berliners

striking health improvements. 
and Jewish men arrested throughout
flee from the GDR regime. This ‘brain
Germany and in Berlin.
1871- Otto von Bismarck is appointed drain’ becomes so harmful to the
 
Chancellor under Kaiser Wilhelm I and government that a physical wall is
1939– A conference in Berlin takes
proclaims the German Empire on 18 erected. At first, the border is marked
place, where leading psychiatrists
January 1871, with Berlin as its capital. by barbed wire but it quickly evolves
and directors of asylums discuss the
The city prospers, yet political into an intraversable boundary. 
Action T4 programme of killing
developments in Europe are moving
mentally ill, disabled and homosexual
towards WWI. 1989- With a surprise announcement,
people.
broadcast on television, Germans can

1914-  The First World war results in “as of now, immediately” leave the
1942–  The Wannsee Conference takes

huge costs for Germany. By 1918 the country. That same evening, thousands
place in this suburb of Berlin where

price of the war goes up to 146 Nazi officials discuss ‘the Jewish rush to the border and the cheering

million marks per day in comparison question’. crowds force open the border barriers.

to 26 million marks at the beginning. The wall is down!

The German Empire doesn’t survive

the war and the political system has 1990- Germany is reunified and the

to be changed. Sovietic government is suppressed.

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BRANDENBURGER TOR
Built between 1788-91, the former city gate is arguably Berlin’s most

iconic landmark. It is topped by the Quadrigo of Victory, based upon

the model of the Propylaea in Athens.

Having undergone several renovations, this magnificent neo-classical

structure originally stood as an emblem of peace crowned by the

Goddess of peace Eirene. During Napoleon’s occupation in 1806, the

little Frenchman moved the Goddess and her four-horse chariot to the

Louvre where only he could admire it.

On its return in 1814, the Quadriga transformed into a symbol of

Prussia’s military victory over France. The goddess became Victoria and

was decorated with a wreath of oak leaves, the Prussian eagle and the

Iron Cross on her lance. Originally called Quarrée, the square at the

end of Unter den Linden was renamed Pariser Platz. In this way, Victory

will forever be looking down at Paris.

Only a short walk from the Reichstag (p.12), Tiergarten and the Jewish

Memorial (p.15), this vast and symmetrical square acts as the starting

point for most tours. Embarking on a tour is strongly recommended for

those wishing to learn about the many events the Gate has witnessed:

from military parades to celebrations of the Third Reich, from

destruction and division to reunification and peace once again.

by Eva Le Coze 

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