If you are in Berlin and are planning to explore beyond, the usual tourist spots, you’re in the right place! However, in this guide, we’ll take you off the beaten path and reveal some hidden gems, and some alternatives to the more conventional experiences in Berlin that will make your visit to Berlin even more unforgettable.
1. Street Art Tour
Berlin’s street art scene is famously vibrant and if you are an art and creativity fan you should see it. Head out on a walking tour of places like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain and you’ll see colourful murals and graffiti filled streets. Get under the covers and discover the stories behind the art and find out about the artists who continue to contribute to Berlin’s ever fluttering urban art landscape.
2. Visit Berlin’s Alternative Cultural Hubs
There was an alternative culture in Berlin. Traverse the world of RAW-Gelände – once railway engineering yard, cultural hotspot today. Abundant clubs, bars and venues that show live music; art exhibitions; and other cultural events are scattered throughout this vast area. YAAM is another must visit beach bar and venue centered on reggae and African music. Dive into Berlin’s alternative life and emerse in the city’s special atmosphere.
3. Enjoy Berlin’s Parks and Gardens
Saving some time in Berlin’s parks and gardens will really make you feel like you’re escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Go cycle or rollerblade in the park that’s Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport, now park (but only one with a lawn that used to be an airport runway). Lo and behold, one of the gardens of Schloss Charlottenburg, a very beautiful Palace by the lush greenery. By serving as a tranquil retreat and place to connect with nature, these green spaces are within the arms reach of the city.
4. Discover Berlin’s Food Markets
Visit thefood markets in Berlin and indulge in their culinary delight. Kreuzberg’s Markthalle Neun is a foodie favorite, and this.injective food hall is home to a big assortment of fresh produce, street food, and local delicacies. Visit the Turkish Market à Neukölln and taste the Middle Eastern delicacies and have a look around at the shop stalls there. Besides being a feast for the taste buds, these markets are a chance to enter into Berlin’s multi-cultural atmosphere.
5. Explore Berlin’s Underground Bunkers
Fun for the whole family, delve into Berlin’s history by looking into its underground bunkers. Berliner Unterwelten museum has guided tours through the hidden tunnels and shelters used during World War II. Find out about the city’s turbulent past and what role it played during the war. For history enthusiasts, these are very interesting tours that tell more than you think Berlin’s history.
6. Take a Bike Tour
Experience Berlin a little differently by going on a bike tour. Rent a bike on your own or join a tour group to explore the city’s many diverse neighborhoods and must see landmarks. Explore Berlin Wall by bicycle and through Tiergarten (the city’s largest park). Find hidden corners, hidden local spots that you might not walk by. They say you can see more of Berlin on a bike, and you do, and you can freely move on the open road too.
Conclusion
When someone is looking to travel beyond your normal tourist attraction, Berlin has the alternative scene to spare. Berlin is full of things to do, no matter if it’s street art, alternative culture, nature, food, history or just looking for the unusual — Berlin has it. Explore the way it really works – far from the beaten track.
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