Insider Tips
Still open: The best English bookstores in Berlin
The city’s world-class English-language bookstores remain open despite lockdown. We round up the oldest, the newest and the best of the bunch. Read more
Jan 25, 2021
Ice bathing in Berlin: How to swim like a Viking this winter
From cold showers to your first icy dip, let us be your guides to one of the city’s favourite winter pastimes. All you need is a towel, warm clothes and a freezing-cold lake. Read more
Jan 21, 2021
January books: Three great reads to start the year
New translations, essay collections and and exciting debut novel – here are the books to warm up your life this month. Read more
Jan 18, 2021
Our favourite books for December
Our books editor rounds up the new releases every book lover should get their hands on. Read more
Dec 10, 2020
November’s best books
Our books editor rounds up the novels and non-fiction pieces that you should be picking from the shelves this month. Read more
Nov 19, 2020
It’s nine years late, but BER airport is finally here
Germany’s newest airport opens on Halloween. From food options, retail therapy and where the first flights are heading, we round up the facts. Read more
Oct 30, 2020