Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum is a sobering and essential historical site located just outside Berlin. It was one of the first concentration camps established by the Third Reich and served as a model for all others. Today, it stands as a place of remembrance and education. What to expect at Sachsenhausen Camp Visiting Sachsenhausen is … Read more
“The Wall Asisi Panorama” (Die Mauer) creates a hauntingly realistic artistic simulation of life in Berlin during the 1980s. Created by artist Yadegar Asisi, this 360-degree installation transports you back to a fictitious autumn day in the Kreuzberg district, directly facing the death strip. It is not a traditional museum but an immersive visual experience … Read more
Madame Tussauds Berlin is one of the most famous attractions in the capital, located just a few steps from the iconic Brandenburg Gate. It offers visitors a chance to walk the red carpet and mingle with wax figures of the world’s most recognizable celebrities, sporting heroes, and historical figures. What to expect at Madame Tussauds … Read more
Sitting grandly across from the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) and the Lustgarten park, the Altes Museum is instantly recognizable by its eighteen monumental Ionic columns. It was built to house the Prussian royal family’s art collection and make it accessible to the public. As part of the Museum Island complex, it is a UNESCO World … Read more
The Museum of Photography is a unique institution that brings together two major collections under one roof: the Helmut Newton Foundation and the Collection of Photography of the Art Library (Kunstbibliothek). Located just steps from the Zoologischer Garten station, the building itself is an architectural gem from 1909. For many visitors, the main draw is … Read more
The DDR Museum (Deutsche Demokratische Republik Museum) provides a unique, hands-on look at life in the former East Germany. Located on the banks of the River Spree in the heart of Berlin, it moves away from traditional “look but don’t touch” exhibits. Instead, it invites visitors to open drawers, rifle through cupboards, and interact with … Read more
The German Spy Museum offers a fascinating journey through the history of espionage, from ancient biblical scouts to 21st-century cyber-surveillance. Unlike traditional dusty museums, this institution relies heavily on interactivity. It features over 1,000 exhibits across 3,000 square meters of exhibition space, using state-of-the-art multimedia technology to bring the world of agents and secret services … Read more