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Into the labyrinth

Since its inception in April of this year, Salon – Zur wilden Renate’s mysterious indoor labyrinth has become the stuff of Berlin myth, best described as a journey “from ass to soul”.

Nov 18, 2011 by Joseph Pelan in The Best of Berlin (1 Comments)

The Tränenpalast used to house the border crossing for the GDR via train or U-Bahn. In September, the ‘Palace of Tears’ reopened with a hands-on historical exhibition that’s free of charge to visitors.

Oct 7, 2011 by Nicole Dieter in The Best of Berlin (1 Comments)

Moabit’s most wanted

From imperial assassins to Nazi resistors to RAF terrorists, the JVA Moabit has been home to some of Berlin’s baddest, boldest and deadliest outlaws.

Jul 11, 2011 by Nicole Dieter in Visiting

Prayer-o-Mat

The heathens of Berlin could probably do with a little salvation. Helpfully, the Arminius Markthalle is hosting a prayer booth that will read you your choice of one of 300 prayers. From German standards to Voodoo!

Feb 17, 2011 by Karen Sofie Egebo in The Best of Berlin

The haunted sanatorium of Beelitz

Built in 1898 and designed by architect Heino Schmieden, Beelitz was Kaiser Wilhelm II’s response to skyrocketing tuberculosis rates. Now it lays plagued by its haunted past.

May 5, 2011 by Titus Chalk, Jacob Henze in Visiting (1 Comments)

The Green City Tour

ON YOUR BIKE! This is one tour that will show you that you don't know Berlin as well as you think you do: from mobile farms to button-making, it reveals the ins and outs of local sustainable-living projects.

Jul 12, 2010 by Karen Howley in Lifestyle

Sage Restaurant: techno fancy

Ahhh, the “club restaurant”. Berlin has its fair share, from Felix to Tin Tin. Sage Restaurant - spawn of Sage Club - opened a year ago. Has it lived up to the initial hype?

Jun 7, 2010 by Françoise Poilâne in Reviews