About Berlin 3

from About Berlin 3

by Berlin International University of Applied Sciences

unexpected encounters!

Who is this 1.lady???

>>If you have visited Mauerpark regularly, you might have recognized this lady<<

“She handed me a piece of paper. It was a drawing of a girl that looked a lot like me. The girl was facing a mirror that she was holding and her face was distorted. It was very disturbing.” — Hannah, 22 years old.

“There were holes all over my face in the drawing, I have Trypophobia, so that was very scary for me to look at.” — Jared,16 years old.

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“Is it really a coincidence or is there meanings behind these drawings!?” — Micheal, 35 years old.

The anonymous Hacker!?

“Ding”... You have received a text message from an unknown number...

It’s a link...

Do not click on it!>>Multiple people have experienced being hacked by clicking on random links that have been sent to them<<

To keep your information safe and secure avoid any unknown texts or links that may have been sent to you while you were at the park!

Bread addicted crows

These bread loving creatures would pester you if you have any type of bread on you.

Their behavior can include + Head pecking + Hovering above you or shitting on you

Share your experience on social media

#HOMESHIT-FREE #Mauerpark

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Mauerpark edition

MALIN MOSSBERG

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Save the restaurant dates for a rainy day.

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Mitte

a city filled with so many interesting and different people, it’s likely that at some point you’ll come across someone that you fancy. Once it becomes time for an outing, you may wonder what you could possibly do that won’t bore your date.

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Well, the heart of Berlin is certainly the perfect place to win a heart. However, to impress a resident of Berlin, you’ll have to think outside of the box to avoid the common dinner and movie date. Since you’re here, you’re in luck!

Galleries

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Sprüth Magers

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Thrift, secondhand, and vintage shops are very popular in Berlin. Mix and match outfits for each other or look for unique pieces.

Hit Hackescher Markt

- Oranienburger Str. 18, 10178 Berlin

Seriously. From bars to “Späti-hopping,” Berlin has it all. Grab a bottle of wine and sit in the corridors of Museumsinsel.

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If all else fails, hop onto a train from either Alexanderplatz or Friedrichstraße! Ride the train to any part of Berlin, and hop off when you are ready to explore new areas.

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Monbijou Park Oranienburger Straße, 10178 Berlin

Lustgarten Unter den Linden 1, 10178 Berlin

Reichstag Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin

The parks in Berlin are perfect for picnics. Always green and clean, consider laying down blankets and snacks in a relaxing spot. Disposable cameras and frisbees are also very useful!

Photo by Martin Lostak on Unsplash

Viel Glück!

SAM MILLIGAN

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PrenzyThe Baby Frenzy

Since the baby boom of 1990, a few areas in Berlin,

Prenzlauer Berg for example, has been populated heavily by young families. In addition to being the ideal neighbourhood for artists and students, this particular Kiez is great for kids. From the trendy children’s shops to the museums, you can’t run out of activities here!

Kids, Prenzlauer Berg is a must visit!

MACHmit! Museum for children

Featuring large play areas and a variety of children ‘ s books, this museum was opened to the public in 2003. It is an odd but exceptionally entertaining and conventional location for both the children and their parents. Before Covid hit, the kids were able to enjoy a 7 metre high climbing frame with safety net, the Eliaskirche ‘ s original church organ and so much more.

In addition to a really cool, safe and engaging play area, Prenzlauer Berg also offers enchanting green parks great for family time and even par -

Hardly anyone expects to see a field of green in a city center, but Prenzlauer Berg offers these decent sized pockets of joy to breathe in a bit of fresh air. It is a pity that in some of these parks, pets are not allowed.

NINA AHEBWA

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Karlin’sguidefor yogastudents

What is the sole meaning of being a Prenzlauer Berg-ian? The answer is mindfullness. How can you reach it cheaper? Urban yoga in kiez Karlin, located in the hinterlands of Prague.

This detour is not for the ordinary. You must firstly become one with the trash and the homeless in order to reach your thousand euro flat just across the street.

A journey to reach Prezlauer Berg-ian ch’i

For starters, the Bitilasana next to the metro will do. A cow is easily mistaken with a local resident. Blendage is a key to survival.

Sadly, there are no bagel or graffiti poses, but you might as well just park yourself in front of a painted wall with some bagels.

Performing the Mrtsana in the old Karlin barracks is highly advanced as you will become one with the corpses of young drunk souls, lying on the concrete ground after a long rough night.

JAN LOEBL

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7 placesto hide from deranged people

You are wearing colourful clothes and you smile at strangers in an attempt to make conversation. Ohoh. Did you forget your whereabouts? It’s Kreuzberg, not Fredrikstad.

Of course, the strangers you approached call the Polizei on you (and it’s Kreuzberg, the Polizei are already present). Run for the hills! Or better yet – run for Markthalle Neun.

When you’re at Eisenbahnstraße 42/43 – ptrooo stop running! This indoor market is

- tional food vendors and shops, and

with people.

It’s the perfect place to blend in and escape your horrible destiny with the Polizei. And if you got hungry sprinting for your life – get yourself some food that is to die for.

Eager young DJ incoming! Making your way towards Neukölln, the typical young DJ approaches you – eager to show their talent and convince you to hire them. Take a deep breath and relax.

Naturally, I’m standing by to help you out of this one too. If you manage to carry yourself to Hobrechtbrücke by the Landwehrkanal, you will be safe. Either pay a visit to Pavillon am Ufer, or hit up one of the

beer drinking hipster groups and pretend to be native. The DJ who of course followed

loose sight of you in the crowd – and

else to bother.

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Notorious psycho killer Klaus von Blutdurst is lurking around the corner, licking his bloody knife. This is no surprise, seeing that you’ve gotten lost in the nightmare of Köpenicker Straße. Fear not! Your life isn’t totally spoken for. It depends on your dripfactor in the sneakers department. Overkill shoe store is in Köpenicker Str. 195A and ready for rescue.

Let the smell of leather and suede guide

Buy them and step out of the store dope as f ***. Now Klaus got nothing on you. Give him a killer pose before you let your fly shoes fly you to a safer street. However, if your wallet is going through dark times – relax and try to blend in while grabbing some fries at Burger Meister.

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Desperate drug dealer in Görlitzer Park considers you a potential buyer and just won’t let you go? Not up for a joint today? No worries. Everyday can not be a trip to the Milky Way – we understand. Once the dealer looks away (to scout for Polizei),

quickly slip into Voo Store (if you are loaded) or the Collect Boutique in Oranienstraße. Buy a furry coat and an enormous hat. By the time his glance returns, you will be unrecognisable and on your way. Just keep on walking!

Dusk is falling, and the night wrestlers in Wrangler Straße are crawling out of their fox-holes. Where to go when approached by strangers in the dark and mutants in the park?

My apartment in Oppelner Straße. Unfortunately, I do not feel like having guests over. You could try knocking on my door, but I doubt anyone will open. Better start running…

TIDE LAURA STENSENG-MOLVEN

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From 1976-1979 late music legend David Bowie lived, worked, and thrived in Berlin. He gave the world Low, Heroes, & Lodger, three albums that act as odes and closures to his turbulent life in the then still separated city. He moved to get away from the vapid drug scene in LA, and was barely known in Berlin in the early years, so he enjoyed clubbing in SO36 and roaming around museums and shops in the punk district.

REHMAT ZAFAR

Iggy Pop moved to Berlin on Bowie’s request, the pair lived, worked and partied together (again, SO36). They enjoyed life in the city very much, and Berlin remembers the former Stooges band member fondly.

rst all girl punk rock band Mania D. from their first show together in in 1979. The band got together when Eva Gößling and Beate Bartel met Gudrun Gut in SO36. Other members came and went, but Mania D. and their hypnotic punk synth music still booms through clubs in Kreuzberg.

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electronic musician, Canadian born artist Peaches took Berlin by storm. She moved to the city in the late 90s and played shows sporting “hairy armpits, a tank-top and hot pants, screaming obscene and feminist slogans” (Thomas Evans, Berlin in Stereo). Albums like Fatherfucker (2003) & Impeach My Bush (2006) are just some of the albums produced and played in Kreuzberg’s major festivals and venues such as Festsaal Kreuzberg, SO36, & Kreuzberg

Painted hot pink and wearing their iconic full skirt reading “Don’t Fattoush-Size Me”, Lebanese born drag queen Cupcake whisked away the Miss Kotti 2018 title at Kreuzberg’s SO36. Cupcake represents a new generation of drag in Berlin – diverse, bold and political as ever.

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Image sources top to bottom: green tape via https://www.pinterest.ch/pin/263953228140423661/ Peaches - http://berlininstereo.com/peaches-interview/

Disco ball via https://partytimerental.com/rental-catalog/production/disco-mirror-ball/ David Bowie by Masayoshi Sukita - cover of heroes

Mitte Street-Style

Are you a person who loves fashion? Do you have a particular style and do you follow fashion trends? Or you don’t know what to wear at all and you just wear whatever you pick from your closet? Or maybe you love making weird combinations with your clothes every day?

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Are you the type of person who loves fashion and combining your clothes in different ways? I also love to experiment, but in the end, my personal style can be categorized as quite classic. Mitte is the epicenter of Berlin where everyone goes to see and be seen. Undoubtedly Berlin is the fashion city of the whole Germany. The city is known for its culture and underground clubs and parties. Mitte especially is full of shopping stores ranging from global corporate chains to many independent vintage boutiques and second-hand stores. Many people dress to impress but no one will ever judge the way you have dressed. If you just walk around in Mitte, you can notice many different people with many different styles. Some of them are following the fashion trends and others prefer casual relaxed looks.

Dress however YOU want!

No one will judge the way you dress.

You can notice that here most of the people wear backpacks when they go out of their houses. That’s why Berlin can be described as a backpack city. You can also see that black is the primary color of people’s outfits. It is not seen as a funeral color and you can freely wear it every single day and it will not be strange. Moreover, people here are big fans of sneakers. The fancier the sneakers are, the better it is. If you love sneakers you will be able to find many different stores offering special ones. People are not enslaved by brands. They do not like to show off so much, but rather to wear clothes that are rarer and unique. You are able to walk around as you want and no one will say anything which is quite impressive and because of that, there is no pressure in Berlin on the way you dressed up.

Your

Style?MILA NIKOLOVA

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Why is Schoneberg

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In this magazine, the personality of the district is highlighted. Vibrant colors with strong contrast. A calm district and yet so expressive. Living a quiet life while being so loud in expressing itself.

SA perfect balance some might say?

When you are being creative, you have no awareness of your surroundings, except for the one you are in.

Schoneberg is a canvas for its habitants. A place which does not lack space, a place that is embraced by people.

If Schoneberg was a character, it would be a deer. Shy and reserved animal, creative and peaceful

at the same time. Schoneberg is also the biggest gay district in Berlin. People want to be heard in this area, and one of their tools for that is street art.

When walking in Schoneberg, you can feel peace and see expression. That is what Schoneberg is

.. all about.

In Schoneberg, peace and quiet is easy to find. It is a colorful district thanks to its street art and openminded people. The area is big and spaced out, which is a quality for claustrophobic people!

Racist art? No thanx. It seems that people living here... care. There is a sort of respectful energy in the area which I believe is one of the reasons

.. for Schoneberg’s peacfulness.

Schoneberg might be the scale for you.

The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strenght. - Marcus Aurelius

LINN KUITUNEN

A Day in the Life of Mandy Fields

A Day in the Life of

James Marmen

Image source: https://www.guterkauf.com.de

Hi fabulous people! My name is Mandy, I am 24 years old and I have been living in Berlin for the past two years now. I live in a renovated loft near Boxhagener Platz and I am a full-time Instagram influencer.

A day in my life differs from day to day. I usually wake up around 7 AM and start off my day with some yoga followed

by a protein bar and açaí bowl. After that from around 8 to 10 I like to check my instagram comments, my dm’s, any business e-mails that I may have received while asleep, and I reply to those. And from 10 to 11 is me-time! I usually read a self-help or vegan lifestyle book while having a healthy snack, like some carrots and hummus or a smoothie.At 11 AM I take a jog around the neighborhood with my friend. We do this until 12 AM. From then on, it’s serious work time. On this particular day I have to post some content about this hair vitamin that I am being paid to promote.

I get ready, do my hair and make-up and start taking pictures of myself with the hair vitamins bottle. After this, I am truly exhausted and in need for a coffee so I put on my cute Prada shoes and walk to my favorite coffee shop for a matcha latte with soy milk, my regular. After that I walk around some more and take some photos and

videos for my Instagram story. That was it for my work day. Now, it’s time to order some food at this fabulous vegan Indian restaurant that just opened and catch up on some New Girl. My favorite! Before I know it it’s 10 PM which means bed time! I take off all my make-up, do my 10-step Korean skincare routine and hop into bed. And that was a day in my life! Please don’t forget to follow me on Instagram: @mandysworld_“From 10 to 11 is me-time!”

Hello everyone. My name’s James, I am 46 years old and I live in Berlin, Germany. I came to Germany in the 1980’s. I am currently living in a tent, right past the Oberbaumbrücke. To describe a day in my life is not easy. Every day is different, it’s never really the same. Especially in a city like Berlin. But I’ll try to break down what I do on an average day.

Usually I wake up late, around midday, and drink what’s left of the beer. They let me take a shower at Weißes Kreuz, opposite of the Ostbahnhof. They also have a closet there with fresh underwear and army shirts – the shirts are really good. I spend most of the day just hanging around on the streets, we usually have a cigarette and talk about how much Berlin has changed.

Most of us are in this situation not by choice. Anyone can end up on the street, I myself am

an old punk who just got out of jail for setting a police station on fire. I did this because I felt like I had beentreated unfairly. Others ended up here because of unemployment, loss of their houses, their wives leaving them and taking their children with them. It can be anything really.

Some think politically, see their way of life as a memorial against fascism and capitalism, others don’t care.

The most exhausting thing about living on the street is that you can never sleep well. Everywhere you will always be driven away at some point. Tomorrow everything is cleared here. The public order office comes by at 8 P.M. with the police and a container to dispose of our things.

This is how most days go. We move from place to place, sleep wherever we can and eat and drink what is available. It’s not easy, but it’s the reality.

It's not easy, but it's the reality.

DANIELA AIVAZIAN

A Day Planned Out in

Prenzlauer Berg

Tips for your favorite local expert, millionaire, popular, fashionable and expert travel guide.

Picnic at Mauerpark

Set up a cute little picnic at this gorgeous park and spend some quality time with some friends, take cute insta worthy photos and drink some sparkly wine. Enjoy the sun if you’re lucky, and connect with nature.

Let’s pretend we’re in a rom-com

Time to wake up!

You’re probably hungover and over-slept from all that partying with your new neighbors last night, time to hit the streets and grab your favorite overpriced yet delicious coffee and a croissant from Zeit für Brot in Weinbergsweg.

Let’s go shopping!

You might be a bit tired from wandering around this beautiful neighborhood, now it’s time for some retail therapy at Kastanienallee’s trendy shops. You might even find a cute outfit for a date night plan.

After that yummy breakfast, we have a cheaper activity to do next. Head over to Antiquariat die Geisterschmiede and get lost in a book labyrinth. You will look super interesting and mysterious reading those books, you will definely feel like the main character.

Hit the Farmer’s Market

Okay, you’ve done your reading for the day. Now, let’s go buy some delicious seasonal fruits and veggies at Kollwitzplatz, get yourself some fresh flowers and some snacks to take to the park as well.

End the night with wine

Since there is no possibility to enjoy the bars and nightlife in Berlin for now, head to Vinoteque Schmidt and treat yourself with a nice bottle of wine to take home. Watch your favorite movie, put on a skincare mask and order a pizza. Rest, for tomorrow is a whole new day in beautiful Prenzlauer Berg.

MARIANA ORTIZ

I have been living in Steglitz

I went through tunnels, acrossfor over 10 years now and

bridges and streets and Iup until a few months ago I

explored a lot of great houseshave never explored the area

with beautiful architecture. Ivery well. The highlight of

was so amazed by the adven-Steglitz is the long shopping

ture I was experiencing rightstreet Schloßstraße, but also

here in Steglitz!

a special thing you can find in

Steglitz is the Teltow lake!I even started greeting people

on passing boats and elderlySo I went on a bicycle ride on

couples walking by just toa sunny Sunday to explore

express how happy I was.

this lake and to see if Steglitz

holds up to its stereotype.I started from the City parkIf you are new in Berlin, Steglitz might be one of the last Kiezes you will hear about. And if you are from Berlin, then most likely Steglitz is just that

boring Kiez in the west side of the city. Let me prove you wrong and tell you a short story about my greatest adventure here in Steglitz.

Steglitz, a beautiful place by the lake that has a lot of family friendly picnic spots.

From there I followed the road next to the lake and little did I know how long it actually is.

Finally I reached the end of the road, so I hopped of my bike an sat by the water to enjoy the view. 10 minutes later, I turn to the right to reach over to my bag and there I see a big sign that says “You have reached the

border of Berlin”. Oops,where am I now? Lost in theinteresting Steglitz?Or not?

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SARAH MAHMOUD

29WHERE TO FIND THE BEST

TiER Bar

GLÜHWEIN IN NEUKÖLLN

It’s one of the best kept insider tips, known for its creative cocktails, cheerful enviroment and stylist atmosphere. TiER Bar was the first one to bottle their special Glühwein and to sell it, among other cocktails to go.

https://www.facebook.com/TiERBAR

Address: Weserstraße 42, 12045 Berlin

Ratzeputz

This second bar is known for its cozy vibes, frosty craftbeer and its famous Sunday night Quiz. In the cold season, they serve special Glühwein “mit Schuss” to keep you also warm inside.

https://www.facebook.com/ratzeputzbar/

Address: Weserstraße 182, 12045 Berlin

Address: Weserstraße 20, 12045 Berlin

Zum Krokodil

One of the best pastimes in winter is drinking Glühwein with friends or family. This is usually made from red wine, which is heated up and spiced with cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, orange and sugar. Sometimes it is also served “mit Schuss”, which means with a shot of rum or another liquor.

https://de-de.facebook.com/TiERBAR

“Glühwein” literally means “glowing wine” and is served at the Christmas markets or also at your lo-cal, is always a good option for supporting the small businesses in your area. Here we suggest three of the best places to go in the district of Neukölln.

For all the non alcohol drinkers, Zum Krokodil is famous for their exclusive alcohol free cocktails. They serve you antioxidant, purely organic and vitalizing Glühwein. And even your alcohol drinking friends won’t miss a thing.

ELISA ROBLES

https://www.facebook.com/zumkrokodil/

31Perfect itinerary to charge batteries

for creative souls

3. Berlin-Spandauer Schifffahrtskanal Water calms down. You can n seat sit hhere on the bench, enjoy the sound of the water, drink your coffee and think about your life.

Hi, I`m a freelancer-vampire. Don`t worry, I`m not a real vampire. I`m a normal freelancer who works at night. Only because of my eye rings people see me as a vampire. As a creative soul, I understand that I need to be alone from time to time and take inspiration from my surrounding to recharge my batteries. Moabit is the perfect place for someone like me. Let me walk you through my favourite itinerary.

Grab a cup of coffee at “Exclusive coffee”

1. “Sellerpark”

Enjoy nature in peace

2. Architecture Enjoy diverse buildings

KATSIARYNA HORBAVA

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Where to

KREUZBERG101

find THE best

cocktail K inKreuzberg?

Kreuzberg is a district of Berlin, Germany. It is part of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough located south of Mitte.During the Cold War era, it was one of the poorest areas of West Berlin, but since German reunification in 1990 it has become more gentrified and known for its arts scene.

Schwarze Traube

Schwarze Traube is a speakeasy-style cocktail wunderkind in Kreuzberg run by Atalay Aktas, who’s something of a Berlin legend after his magnificent cocktails won him Germany’s Mixologist of the Year Award in 2013. Black wallpaper with gold details and trimmings make up the interior of the bar where guests can sip perfectly blended concoctions from antique glassware. There is no set menu and instead, visitors tell the bartender what they’re in the mood for to receive their own tailor-made drink.

Schwarze Traube, Wrangelstraße 24, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 23135569

Wuergeengel

Würgeengel gets its name from Luis Buñuel’s absurdist masterpiece film The Exterminating Angel, in which a group of bourgeois dinner guests find themselves unable to leave a fancy dinner party. This other-worldly opulence certainly translates into the bar’s every detail as its well-dressed staff serves guests reasonably priced cocktails in candle-lit leather booths. The bar’s menu features classic cocktails and a decent wine list with a small selection of food available from the Gorgonzola Club next door.

Würgeengel, Dresdener Str. 122, Berlin, Germany, +49 30 6155560

Limonadier

Limonadier embodies its simple slogan ‘we love good drinks’ in a rather lavish way. Its stylishly designed interior and dapper, knowledgeable staff makes this spot an impressive cocktail joint with a lengthy menu and its own homemade tonics. With warm lighting and a relaxed atmosphere, this bar is a favourite among Kreuzberg locals.

Limonadier, Nostitzstraße 12, Berlin, Germany, +49 170 6012020

HASANCAN AKMAN

Bright side of

Spandau

Craft Beer

Havelbräu has been developed since 1994 when the term craft beer was not even invented.

Florida-Eis

has been available in countless delicious varieties since the spring of 1927.

Zitadelle

is a fortress, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau.

Biking-Tour to Denmark

In Spandau is a part of the international Berlin-Copenhagen cycle route runs through Spandau. On the banks of the Havel, the popular bathing area “Bürgerablage” takes you through deep green forest over the small Henningsdorf, which today almost belongs to the “Berliner Speckgürtel”. It continues through places like Velten and Oranienburg into Mecklenburg-Vorpommern up to Warnemünde, from where one then crosses over to Denmark.

Culture

there were numerous music events, art markets, exhibitions and workshops. You can find out more from “Neue Urbane Welten” and “Neustadtoasen”. In the “Kladower Hof” there is a great jazz jam session every first Friday of the month (try the homemade meatballs), the “Gärtnerei Guyot” regularly offers events such as comedy evenings and its legendary parties among connoisseurs .

KEVIN LEE

Boat-Rowing

If you want, you can also rent a rowboat or pedal boat here at “Bootshaus Kladow” and go to the two small islands in the middle of the “Glieni”. Anglers also get their money’s worth here, because the lake is one of the richest in fish and species in all of Berlin.

Weihnachtsmarkt

romantic Christmas market right in the lively old town of Spandau. Here you can find Glühwein, Grünkohl, Cracking sausages and come to the numerous stands where you are guaranteed to find a suitable last minute Christmas present.

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NEUKÖLLN AS A MUSIC INFLUENCE

Berlin has always been well known for being an artistic residency.

David Bowie and Iggy Pop moved there in the late ʼ70s, after deciding to escape from LA in search of a healthier and more stable life. What they didnʼt realize was that they were entering the heroin capital of Europe.

These territories created an area mainly populated by workers from Turkey, “Gastarbeiters” that were brought to Germany to help rebuild the country.

This eventually made them feel self-isolated since they were living in a city that was only using them for labor.

During this time period, Berlin had an air of danger and intrigue as it was scarred by a war and a wall that split the country in half.

Bowie was highly influenced by Berlin, where he wrote “The Berlin Trilogy”, which consists of three consecutively released studio albums: Low, Heroes & Lodger. In his album “Heroes” we see the song called Neuköln, the neighborhood from south Berlin, which was located between the American Military base at Tempelhof and the Berlin wall in Treptow.

Although Bowie didnʼt live there, he traveled there repeatedly. This cultural situation impacted and inspired Bowie.

In this song, we hear Bowieʼs saxophone performance, which sounds like a foghorn echoing through the cold streets of Neukölln during a foggy, early winter morning. It has also been said that it resembles or imitates a muezzin call.

Bowie clearly saw Neukölln from a melancholic perspective and as a

during the Cold War.

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side district is now buzzing with new energy such as quirky hangouts, after-hours parties and keeps attracting fresh creatives minds.

Nowadays we still see a big Turkish influence in Neukölln. There are plenty of events like the Turkish market in Maybachufer which is open on Tuesdays and Fridays. There is definitely a big culinary exchange which makes the experience great.

“IF WE CANʼT WRITE HERE, WE CANʼT WRITE ANYWHERE”

Neukölln as an inspiration.

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Go walking around Neukölln and youʼll get the best gastronomic experience for a very low budget!

YAIZA EGUIAGARAY

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A SMALL GUIDE TO REINICKENDORF

Dear reader, welcome to Reinickendorf! Are you planning to move here? Or are you just visiting this amazingly mysterious Kiez? Whatever your purpose is, this guide will help you discover the most important aspects of your choice!

Did you enjoy your refreshing walk? Nice, you might have probably realized there’s nothing else left to do. Don’t panic. Find a bench, sit down, close your eyes and find yourself.

Reinickendorf is known to be the best place in town to find your inner peace. The lack of distractions surely helps this process.

While finding youself, never start walking in a random direction. Sooner than you realize, you might end up in one of the many unexplored corners of Reinickendorf and get lost forever.

First, you might want to take a nice walk around Schäfersee, this will make you feel like a brand new person! Water, nature, green, trees: the perfect mix into a relaxing perfect day!

Ignore the screaming kids and don’t get too close to the swans. They will come around you pretending they want cuddles. They don’t.

At some point you will have to stop the conversation you’re having because of a sudden loud noise. Don’t worry, it’s just a massive plane flying two meters above your head. No panic: it can’t touch you! Another big trouble is the famous angry fox. This is probably the most frightening

mystery of Reinickendorf. You will need to pay attention while walking close to bushes at night. Nobody sees it, but everyone can hear it. The angry fox enjoys scaring people for no reason. It’s aggressive, cruel, and always looking for a fight. Keep your eyes open!

MARCO MANCINI

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How to Experience Prenzlauer Berg Like a True Hipster

4. things to visit/do

A lot of parks: If you are a sit on the grass and chill type of person, Prenzlauer Berg has a famous park called Mauerpark. On Sundays, there is also a Fleamarket at Mauerpark where you can buy things from chairs and tables to fresh great food they make there.

There are countless amazing vegan restaurants. If you want to have a real hipster experience, then you should for sure explore the vegan cuisine in Prenzlauer Berg. There is no need c restaurants, just take a walk around the neighbourhood, y something you like!

Eco market at Kollwitzplatz: For over 10 years there has been an organic market at Kollwitzplatz (Okomarkt at Kollwitzplatz) that has great

quality things you can buy every Thursday. The market offers amazing vegan food, as well as fresh produce to take home.

Second hand shops and eco boutiques: in this neighbourhood you can find great second hand shops as well as eco-friendly boutiques. The clothing is of very good quality and best of all eco-friendly!

As you may know, Prenzlauer Berg’s residents are known for being hipsters! Everything you can find in this Berlin Kiez is eco-friendly, a lot of vegan restaurants, even the boutiques have eco clothing you can buy. These are some things that made residents of this neighbourhood known for being hipsters.

These things are great, and if you love this way of nitely visit Prenzlauer Berg!

-Photos from shutterstock

DARA GAJIC

WHERE TO ENJOY YOUR TAKEOUT FOOD IN NEUK FOLLN!

- ble and delicious restaurants. If you want to explore the Kiez a bit after purchasing your meal this guide will be of great help!

https://www.timeout.com

If you have some money left to spend you can visit one of many markets in Neukölln. Just make sure they are actually open the day you want to visit them.

Do you want to take a stroll in nature and escape the busy city life? Visit the Britzer Garten! You have to pay a small entrance fee but it is definitly worth it.

Tired from walking around all day? Find a place to sit down and unwind. Neukölln has a variety of parks where you can enjoy your food in peace. There must be one that suits your taste.

https://www.visitberlin.de/en/tempelhofer-feld-tempelhof-field

check out if you want to grab a drink: HeartSpace Coffee – Urbanstraße 70a Two Planets – Hermannstr. 230

Markets:

Ketori Coffee – Weserstr. 202

Turkish Market – Maybachufer 113 open on Tue and Fri

Fashion Flea Market Kranoldplatz open every second Sunday between May and October

https://www.visitberlin.de/en/britzer-garten

Still room for dessert?

Ice cream place: Summertime Ice Cream – Weserstr. 45

Bakeries: Croissanterie – Pannierstr. 55

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Yörem Baklava – Hermannstr. 74

ENJOY YOUR MEAL!

EVELYN FUCHS

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If you miss standing in a never-ending line to get into Berghain, you can queue in the endless line to enter Hellweg.

Surely what ever yone misses the most is having your dreams crushed by Berghain’s bouncer Sven Marquardt. Going to his private address one is assured to get rejected in the same manner as when tr ying to enter the club.

Reaching a sugar high from eating a whole bag of marshmellows is almost as intense as consuming drugs in Berghain.

B E R G H A I N

Not having a rave on Sundays you can fill the day with going to church and praise God instead of techno.

If you crave the pounding bass of the famous speakers of the club, you can visit the pillaring of one of Berlin’s many construction sites.

The world famous club – Berghain – is closed due to the pandemic. This has left a existential void for the masses of techno worshippers. The following is a guide on how to fill this void.

FIE BYSTRUP

Berliners of Kreuzberg

_Gotta Meet Em All Scarface (31)

Anthony a.k.a Scarface is Kreuzberg’s most wanted, who rules the entire district. He is into everything illegal. Scarface

The best way to know a place is by knowing the people who live places.’ Kreuzberg is the best place to start exploring Berlin, the capital city of Germany. It’s the dark region of Berlin known for its art, dance, history but most importantly, the out-of-box people.They are very accessible, diverse, and unique. Let’s meet a few people from Kreuzberg to know the place better.

is quite passionate about unique and expensive cars. It’s

If you see someone with scars riding antique cars, it’s Scarface.

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discount on calling him Wayne – as he is a die-hard Batman fan. He is not very honest and often fools foreigners. The whole day, he sleeps tight, so you can only spot him at night, it’s Buffy.

Toodles (23)

She moved to Berlin in frustration of Tom giving more attention to Jerry. She got quite some moves and can teach you a few. at Prinzipal Cocktail Lounge. If you like a dancer, this cat is your answer, it’s Toodles.

Britney (24)

She is a pickpocket, known for taking away anything that shines. Beware, and keep your valuables close when in Kreuzberg. One can spot her in the markets of Kreuzberg.

If you lose a pound, it’s evident that Britney was around.

Spark (17)

walls of Kreuzberg. He skates to travel around the city with headphones on.

it’s Spark.

Hans (35)

Hans is a jolly-foodie and the kindest person in the town. He, along with his boyfriend, works at a little yet famous Kebab shop called Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap.

He enjoys a beer with his boyfriend and his peer, it’s Hans.

CHINMAYA CHAITANYA

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PIDGY

Journal of Prenzlauer Berg pigeons

HATCHING OUT

Residential area caused Basic Pigeon a sense of alienation. That’s why he founded a journal that focuses on diversity.

Words and illustration Aino Aittasalo

BASIC PIGEON, 34

Marketing director, founder of PIDGY

“Some years ago, I inherited a tworoom flat from my parents. It’s on the first floor of an apartment building in Prenzlauer Berg.

Downstairs there’s a kindergarten, and from my kitchen window, I can see children playing and fooling around all day until their parents come and pick them up.

They say PB is the neighborhood for families in Berlin. I even once heard a nickname for the district ‘Pregnant Hill’. I think that’s pretty accurate.

I do enjoy living in PB, it offers pretty much everything for everyone. It has a fun-loving vibe, pigeons are very down-to-earth, and I like being surrounded by nice pigeons.

However, for a long time, I couldn’t help but feel a strong sense of alienation when most of the pigeons I passed by on my Sunday walks were the same age as me, with small children or at least a partner.

I even felt a bit unmanly and embarrassed in a neighborhood where everyone else seemed to stroll around with a stroller. I began to wonder why haven’t I achieved things in my life that seem to happen to most pigeons around reasonably easy?

Even the last pigeons in my inner circle began to mate and have children. I, on the other hand, had some busy years working in a marketing agency. I sought others’ approval by overperforming in everything, and that’s when the loneliness began to haunt me. I also began to develop a drinking problem. Often I found myself standing in front of the kitchen window. It was disruptively quiet in that bachelor’s box.

Was I too focused on the neighborhood stereotypes that I couldn’t see the diversity of pigeons there? Was it, after all, my own identity crisis? Was my only chance to move to a district considered more suitable for singles?

I decided running away wasn’t an option. I set up a peer support group and quickly found out I wasn’t alone with my thoughts. It changed my life. I began to see my future as optimistic. I have received a massive amount of contacts from pigeons struggling with similar feelings, and it has been empowering. Together we’ve pondered our own role in society and what kind of dreams we have for life.

A few months back, we got an idea to set up a monthly journal alongside our peer support activity that shares relatable stories of different pigeons living in Prenzlauer Berg. It aims to abandon stereotypes and generalizations and focus on reforming diversity in our beloved neighborhood. That’s the lifeblood of the PIDGY Journal.

After years of pondering and anxiety, I no longer think being single or without children in PB would be a problem. Life feels good right now like this here.

It was vital for me to find something that makes life interesting instead of focusing on what was missing. I found my purpose through PIDGY and peer support work”.

AINO AITTASALO

MY REALITY

Beneath the surface

*nocapmag does not take any responsability for anything

1. the kulturforum spot is a classic in berlin. with tons of ledges, double set, handrail, stairs and smooth marble floor, it is a must go easy acces with s/u/m.

3. 52.31149n 13.2434o fernsehturm, berlin

founded in 2009, civilist is an independent skateshop located in: brunnenstrasse

9 they also have their original brand and collaborated with nike sb or vans. go support your local skateshop.

2. with 1–3steps a ledge and a handrail, the spot is really easy to skate. super easy access with s/u across the street and supermarket a minute away. recommended for a chill session.

3. around the fernsehturm is one of biggest spots in mitte. skateble for all levels with tripple sets, different stairsets, ledges, smooth floor and rarely security. it’s super chill vibes with easy access and food places all around.

1. 52.508958n 13.366846e matthäikirchplatz,10785 berlin

4. 52.3122n 13.2425e volksbühne, berlin

5. 52.5192n 13.4156e alexa center, berlin

titus is a bigger chain of shops, they have a bigger store down at karl-liebknecht-str. 9 2 minutes away from alexanderplatz. they also occasionally have events like cool bowl sessions in the store.

with their huge store inside alexa mall, blue-tomato has everything from skate to snowboard for everyone.

4. 2 minutes away from rosa-luxemburg platz station, you’ll find a really nice 5 set and high rail in front of volksbühne.

2. 52.3053n 13.2506e jannowitzbrücke, berlin

5. only 5 minutes away from fernsehturm behind the alexa mall you’ll find a dozen of ledges and a really nice flatspot. easy acces from jannowitzbrücke as well and nice food places nearby.

scan the code to get an original authorisation signed by the supreme emperor of the universe to do whatever the hell you want whenever the hell you want!

AUGUSTIN GRASDEPOT

“Tired of City Stress? Need some fresh air?”

Lately Finn has been feeling

- ing force of Berlin is motivating but sometimes you need a break from it mentally. Feeling like you can no longer breathe propthe

need to escape to the green lung of Berlin. He thought of

thing that came to his mind was Wannsee.

As he arrived in Wannsee by taking the train he went to the harbor

the lake and boats already had a

Enjoy peace and privacy. Have a seat on a bench and relax.

washed over Finn.

(1) Max Liebermann, 1923

Finn discovered hiking paths through preserved natural areas at the lake shore and its small beaches.

If you are interested in art or enjoy beautiful gardens, then have

a look inside Max Liebermann’s sommer villa, you might be

interested in its art exhibition of Liebermanns’ work.

(2) Max Liebermann, 1918

Next Finn took the bus over the bridge that leads to the Wannsee island. He took a walk around the lakeshore and enjoyed the view.

surrounded by fresh air and water,

your mind.you walk through the forest reaches and could help your mental state. Especially when your urban environment has

You can breathe again and clear out your thoughts. Take a break and sit down somewhere.

As you walk through the garden you immediatly calm down and nd yourself in a place of calmness. Afterwards you can sit down in the cafe and enjoy the view of the garden and lake. Finn found a spot in the cafe after visiting the exhibition. He ate his cake in peace. Now he was satisfied.

Sources: Image (1): https://www.museothyssen.org/en/collection/artists/ liebermann-max/artists-granddaughter-her-governess-wannsee-garden Image (2): https://pixels.com/featured/the-garden-of-the-artist-inwannsee-max-lieber-mann.html

LAURA NELSON-HOMIAH

From underdog to king on the block...

KATHARINA CSALI

Moabit has worked up a bit of a reputation as one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Berlin — but are these rumors reality?

The huge jail in the middle of the neighborhood might suggest so. The Kleiner Tiergarten park is a

meeting point for drug dealers. But things are starting to change and get a fresh face around this neighborhood. The new generation is determined to walk a different path. A young community of creatives, singers and social justice fighters is taking over the scene.

Take a peek into Moabit

This is the Z/KU in the heart of Moabit. It’s a center for art and urbanism. This is where the up and coming feeling of the neighbourhood can be found... Young people, families of all kinds of backgrounds come together here. Whether you want to make a new

have a relaxing picknick with your family or just a beer

with your mates — this is the place for you.

Z/KU hosts many concerts and creative events as well, which will help you to blend right in with the cool kids of the neighbourhood.

Why 21?

My mates told me that back in the days when Berlin was still split in East and West side, Moabit had the post code 21... Now that may have changed, but it left behind a certain mindset in the residents of this neighbourhood. 21 isn’t just an old post code... It stands for belonging to this area, staying true to it and expressing the energy it gives you to create yourself.

Friedrichshain =

Soviet Architecture + Techno

Friedrichshain is located in the east of Berlin. Historically, during World War II Friedrichshain was one of the parts of the city which was almost destroyed so in the postwar times when it was part of East Berlin, dominating part of the architecture was rebuild by the Soviet Republic and it still strongly reminds us of the Soviet-era Moscow Boulevards. With time Friedrichshain experienced gentrification, a change of character in the neighborhood. It turned out to become one of the most trendy districts of Berlin with clubs, bars, and cinemas, however, the architecture of the district was not touched. These two facts created an interesting contrast between the appearance of the region with its conservative and rational architecture and its life.

Fox, Anthony. “Inside Secretive & Hedonistic World Of Germany’s Most Iconic Nightclub.” Don’t Die Wondering, 11 July 2020, www.dontdiewondering.com/germany-most-iconic-nightclub/.

Kim, Ella, et al. “Berlin’s Techno Mecca: Berghain.” ATRAVELthing.com, 5 Mar. 2019, www.atravelthing.com/berlins-techno-mecca-berghain/.

One of the great examples of this contrast is a nightclub called “Berghain”. Located in the heart of Friedrichshain, this place represents the whole concept of the region and its exclusivity. Berghain is located in a building with classic, old-fashioned, and Soviet architecture inside of which is located one of the toprated techno clubs in the world. Just like Friedrichshain, the nightclub itself includes a lot of different layers and hidden places that are not for everyone. Both Berghain and Friedrichshain have complicated structures, strong character, and confronting qualities and

that is what makes Friedrichshain so special and unique.

ANNA PIRUYAN

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION : WEDDING

The guide of a broke artist.

So you are in Berlin to showcase your artistic, hipster outlook and that’s great. But how can you do that when the prices of Mitte or Prenzlauer Berg frighten you to your core? This is the introduction to the Cinderella story of Wedding.

AGOSTINA PANARITI

Food and drinks

Don’t have money to be a pub crawl? Go to a Späti, take a “Sterni” beer for 90 cent or if you want to be 40 cents fancier, get a “Berliner Kindl”. The little modest tables are great to chit-chat, and hey, maybe you can learn a few words. After drinking a couple of beers you are probably in need of some food, and without squinting too hard you will find several options around the corner. Turkish food is the way to go of course! The spinning Döner meat and the grilling vegetables are quickly sniffed by the nose of an empty stomach. Lahmacun are the perfect student deal aka Turkish pizza can be found at Örnek for 1 euro (“1.50 alles komplett – mit salat”). This place is basically a landmark, loyal clients come and order 50 Lahmacun which might make your cue that much longer. If meats aren’t your thing, a warm steamy Falafel will bring a smile on everyone’s faces.

Living

After you are settled in your WG, with your weird Rave DJ roommate and in need to furnish your empty room, Wedding has the perfect solution. Why go to IKEA when you can just roam the streets to find other people’s stuff that they don’t want anymore. Pans, mugs, office chairs, the world is your oyster! Better yet, go to another Kiez such as Mitte or Prenzlauer Berg for fancier alternatives as well. Fit as many art magazines in your bike basket and get inspired. If free things feel too good to be true, there are the flea markets. Not the good ones with stands, the ones laid down in the ground with a turkish man yelling “1 Euro 1 Euro 1 Euro!” like it’s some kind of auction to buy a crooked pot. The experience is one of a kind and if you get something for cheap or even free it somehow makes it much nicer than it actually is (in your eyes). Look at how much money you saved, money that you will spend at Boesner or Modulor for art expensive art supplies anyway.

Activities

So entertaining yourself and your other broke artist friend is essential. After all you need to get out of the laptop screen, take in some fresh air and engage your body to movements (let’s not forget we are still young!) As tempting as clubs may be, the surroundings are great to explore. Rent a cheap bike or even get your feet working with some comfortable shoes. For even more spice you can follow the waterway from Panke, to Nordufer to Plötzensee. Google says it is a former borough of Wedding, now a part of Mitte but we will just

ignore that for now. It is a wonderful spot to take a swim during summer, or winter if you are brave. Either way, it will be a great few hours.

Reminder: Don’t party too hard and get your assignments and briefings finished in time.

Street Artin Coronatimes.

What is there to see? Schöneberg is constantly changing: beautiful facades of buildings, top fancy shop windows to look at and potential “blank” canvases that attract attention. This district is full of living art, sometimes classic as graffiti, sometimes striking as a huge mural on the wall of a house or as a piece of adhesive art in a trash can. You have to keep your eyes open!

FIORELLA BERNUY

Schöneberg Edition

Berlin for Newbies Magazine

Urban art portrays the rebellion inherent in

While COVID-19 has rule 2020, we enter 2021 with a lot of possibilities to explore what Berlin has to offer. You just need a good pair of shoes and the will to discover the street art of Schöneberg and its surroundings.

This big building to the left is an art gallery turned street art museum called Urban Nation, established in 2017, it’s responsible for the majority of urban art in the city. We encourage you to check their website: urban-nation.com.

graffiti, the awareness of social ills and the unifying function that bright colors and motifs can have on a neighborhood.

Nafir, 2017 Schöneberg by Itmost in Berlin, 2016

Bicicleta Sem Freio, 2016 Steinmetzstraße 24. Photographer unknown

In this lively part

of Schöneberg,passers-by quicklybecome galleryThe majority of urban art can be found in the Schöneberg, specially in Bülowstraße street, one of the hot spots for street art in the city. By just walking around, you are able to find little gems of street art. Luckily, Berlin is a city full art, so every year new artists from all over the world leave their footprints on the district.

visitors. It’s easy to imagine that you’re in the middle of an openair exhibition with the amount of street art in the area.

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Although you may not feel like

prefer to binge-watch another seriesscroll down your Instagram or Twitter timeline for hours, you will feel better after trying a physical activity. And not only for your looks but for every aspect of your life. Mentally, you will be much better and feel motivated to do whatever you have to do. Socially, you will know people if you like to do sports with others, and if that is not the case, your relationships will improve due to your overall better physical and mental state. Okay, okay, enough crap for today.

Wedding’s Health

Wedding’s

If you are looking for a functional training with a professional but prefer doing sports in group, check the group trainings by Steven Bindseil. Everyday at Tangastraße 1.

Try the streetworkout machines at Schillerpark.

If you are into swimming, but do not want to freezee at Plötzensee, you have to try indoor swimming at Kombibad Seestraße — Halle und Sommerbad.

Move your hips at Tanzräume Berlin. From salsa or bachata to the newest urban latin rhythms.

ÀLEX VILLAMAYOR-VILLAR

doing sports, but the majority of us do not know where to start; going for a run or a walk if you are not into it might be boring after a week or even two days, but we have got precisely what you are looking for. If you live around the corner and need a change in your life, this is meant for you. Easy and straightforward: All the outdoor and indoor locations, activities, and ideas you need to know to make the change in your life happen.

High Intensity Interval Training Routines for burning a lot of calories in less than 30 minutes. HIIT is the upgraded cardio

and SDSD-Club Berlin, a martial arts club.

Redlightdance Wedding.

reasons Plötzensee. It might be one of the most beautiful natural spots in Wedding and Berlin. In summer you can enjoy the lake, which is turned

into an urban beach, and become the new Franziska Hentke. During the rest of the year you can take part in the Yoga classes that occur every weekend.

Another great open-air spot for practicing Yoga when the weather is good enough is the Volkspark Rehberge; Maya Healing Movements will teach you how to do it. Moreover, if you are a family with kids, there are other activities that won’t disappoint you.

Enjoy and relax at THERAPIUM.

ABOUT BERLIN 3 - Wedding

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During the time when Berlin was divided, the site of the park was the border strip of the Berlin Wall and the area was off limits from 1961 to 1989. After reunification the no-man’sland became a public park.

Mauerpark was officially opened exactly five years after the Wall fell on 9 November 1994. Its reconstruction work was overseen by landscape architect Gustav Lange.

“The Wall was an edifice of fear. On November 9th, it became a place of joy.”

Horst Köhler

A place of joy, this is what Mauerpark is today. The park is named after the memorial of the Berlin wall witch used to run across it.

It is absolutely amazing to think that now the wall in this park is a place where people meet, make art and express themselves, but not too long ago a wall just like that one was the cause of devision and sufferance.

The graffiti hall of fame is often mistaken for the actual Berlin Wall, but in a way is not a bad thing. It is as if the wall went trough a process of reclamation. First of all by the Berliners and shortly followed by artists from all over the world. These people continue to change this small space and contin-

ue doing so everyday with an amazing variety of styles and concepts.

Mauerpark has a lot more to offer than graffiti. In fact, this place brings joy to everybody.

Whether you want to do some shopping in the flea market, or listen to some music at the karaoke, eat some food from the many stands, or even buy a beer from the screaming guy with the bike horn that only speaks Bavarian... If you hate all of this you can just come and find your little piece of grass to sit and enjoy the sunshine.

So... come and enjoy this amazing place!

SOFIA REGHELLIN

Staying in

Mitte during the lockdown?

Mitte is known for being in, you know, the middle of Berlin. Because of this, you can find a lot of activities, even when almost everything is shut down. So for your first stop, you’re going to the Checkpoint Charlie. Achtung! Don’t forget your mask. Observe the architecture around it and take some photos.

ANTONIA C. FLORES

Moving on, make your way to, obviously, the Brandenburg Gate. You don’t want to miss one of the most famous places in Berlin. And the best part: you don’t have to worry about it being closed... And it’s free!

I got you!

You’ve already walked a good distance, so maybe it’s time to get some food. What about something sweet at Rausch Schokoladenhaus? It’s said to have the best chocolates and you can also have waffles! But remember, just on the go, no place to sit there for now.

A one-day pit stop in Mitte and you don’t know what to do while in lockdown? Don’t worry! You can still visit some touristic places during your stay.

After you’re composed again, it would have been great if you could have gone to the Museum Island to visit some museums (duh!) Sadly, almost (if not all) are closed. However, there’s still the Lustgarten for you to relax for some time. Pay attention! You may witness one or more performances. After all, Berlin is the city of artists.

Be careful!

I know it’s hard sometimes to travel around without knowing what’s exactly open and what’s not during a lockdown. So, in order to help you make your experience a little easier, let me guide you through some cool places you can visit whilst in Corona times.

Good luck!

I know you didn’t have luck with the museums because they’re closed. But you know what’s not? The churches! You can still have a good look at the architecture of the past visiting the Zionskirche. You can only take pictures, it’s not necessary to say your prayers (forgive me lord). But thinking about how things are going, maybe asking for this pandemic to be over isn’t a bad idea.

By now, I think you have enough of walking around, maybe it’s time to head back to your lodging. Grab a few beers from the nearest supermarket and enjoy the last minutes of the day drinking alone. (Nobody will see you cry, it’s okay.)

Next time hopefully you’ll visit other places.

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ARCHITECTURAL ANOMALY IN STEGLITZ

Bierpinsel

Both a beer, and a pinsel... huh?

“ probably

This is going to look like a tree!” said Ralf Schüler to his wife and co-architect Ursulina Schüler-Witte, on some rare sunny day in Berlin. Ursulinas eyes must have glimmered with excitement. “And can we also make it look like a Starlater, the Bierpinsels ‘menace’ still looms

Wars alien prison tower?”. Nearly fifty years over the busy mainstreet of Steglitz.

Most people still wonder what purpose this strange building serves in the landscape of Schlostraße, among its shopping malls and restaurants. Fact is, it serves none, at least not right now, as I am writing this.

Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany, once asked in one of her visits in the neighstands in such great contrast to the standard

borhood “Is this a spaceship?”. The building

Steglitz look, that many could never get quite used to it. The locals even nicknamed it the ‘Bierpinsel’, for some weird reason.

“Is this a spaceship?”

-Angela Merkel

The building was originaly meant for a small host of cafes and restaurants. Yet, due to a constant change in owners, nothing stuck, and the building was left untouched.

The structure was made in a

futuristic spirit, yet many, including myself, oftenly mistake it for a brutalist work.

While it might not have restaurants or cafes to present at the moment, or anyfamous places such as the Botanischer

thing else for that matter, it is still one of Steglitz’s main touristic attractions, aside

Garden and the späti that sells banana flavoured Club-Mates next to the s-bahn.

“I don’t understand this thing” said one Steglitz resident admiringly as he stopped to stare at the strange huge object, a routine he took a liking to and is doing on daineighborhood” says another local. In my

ly basis nowadays. “This used to be a pretty

own opinion, if you have by any chance the time to drop down at Steglitz, which you most likely won’t, I can whole heartedly recommend that you come to witness this graceless wonder, this purposesles beauty, the Bierpinsel.

where future meets dissapointment

“This used to be a pretty neighborhood.”

- Steglitz resident

YUVAL EYTAM

https://www.3d-ring.de/pedestrians of Schlossstraße.

https://urbanophil.net/

родливый UGLY

unembelished, unmarked, authentic

MARZAHN

Art in the prefabricated blocks

Gallery “M” is the studio and exhibition space of the Neue Kunstinitiative. The concept of the intitiative is to design art by Marzahners for Marzahners. Art here is a communal project that shows that Marzanhn is much more than pre-fabricated buildings.

Marzahn is home to the International Garden Exhibition and the park Garden of the World.

Did you know that Marzahn is the former biggest prefabricated housing estate in Europe?

Marzahn is surely far from the superstitions. The “tough” former communist Kiez is now a quite and green place.

work f or the h appin ess of people

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dogwouldlove it!

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The “Degewo-Skywalk” is a 70 m viewing platform on the roof of a 27 floors prefabricated building. Despite the relative large distance to the center of Berlin, you can easily see Berlin in his wholesome uniqueness, including the TV tower, Berlin Cathedral and the Brandenburg back-country.

Up in t he sky

wunderschön

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IRINA MADAN

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Nowadays second hand is getting more popular but I still remeber the days, back in high school, when some kids got bullied because they bought worn clothing. Itʻs a good thing that people are getting aware and buy more used clothes than fast fashion. But I have to admit some stores are really pricy (not all of them). Now letʻs go thrifting! I will show you some of the nicest thrift stores in Mitte.

The second one is the Pick N Weight Store, located at Hackescher Markt. It has a cozy vibe with nice music and a lovely interior! They sort everything by color, itʻs an eye candy. But this store is one of the priciest second hand stores in Berlin. Come with a high budget.

Photo by PicknWeight

Adress: Münzstr. 19 & Alte Schönhauserstr. 30, 10178 Berlin

Photo by Humana

Adress: Alexanderstr. 7, 10178 Berlin

educe

Humana, located at the iconic Alexanderplatz. Itʻs a huge store and they have an immense selection. From basic T-shirts to fancy fur jackets! With patience and a good eye, you will

Photo by Trish Tells

Adress: Oranienburgerstr. 87, 10178 Berlin

The third and last one on the list is again a Humana, located at Hackescher Markt. But this one is a smaller store. Well organized and has more focus on vintage clothing. Thatʻs why itʻs more expensive than the first Humana mentioned.

NOMI-KIM KÖDER

Abandoned Spreepark

URBAN LEGEND LOST IN TIME

THERE ARE RUMOURS

Today Spreepark could easily be called “The Land of Unfulfilled Dreams”. A lot of people are returning to it just to revive the old memories although this is illegal because the park is off limits.

There is a rumour that a woman got chased down by the guard dogs and got her hand stuck in the fence. This lead to one of her fingers get amputated.

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Another rumour circulating around the park is that a 90-year-old woman jumped onto the Ferris wheel in a nostalgic attempt to enjoy the park, when the wind suddenly moved it and she got stuck in there. The fire brigade rescued her.

Whether these stories are made up or not, they definitely serve to keep trespassers away.

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Breaking the veil of silence: Current updates on the biggest entertainment park of 2000ʼs.

RICH PAST

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1969 marked the opening of “Kulturpark Plänterwald” the only amusement park available at that time in Germany. Many people flocked to see the wonders it had to offer. Located in Treptow-Köpenick district of Berlin, just north of Plänterwald, this location proved to be the perfect place for it. Due its success it received funding from the senate and changed name to “Spreepark GmbH”.

Later on the years, Norbert Witte, the director of the Amusement Park sought to gather funds in order to modernize the establishment given the fact that it attracted over 1.5 million people each year and wanted to add more to its success.

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ILLEGAL FUNDING?

GRAND REOPENING?!

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Norbert Witte went bankrupt in 2002. Out of business and starving for money, he moved to Lima, Peru with his family, trying his luck over there. His attempt to run a Lunapark was also a fail. Debts raised to 11 million Euros.

In order to get back the finances, Norbert and his 20-year-old son started smuggling cocaine to Europe. The illegal business turned to prison when they got caught with 180 kg of cocaine in a merry-go-round called “The Flying Carpet” on their way back in Berlin.

In 2003 Norbert got sentenced to 6 years in prison in Germany and his son got himself 20 years in Peru.

Latest news tell that the park is currently undergoing a transformation. The goal of this is to turn Spreepark into a public park for all residents and guests of Berlin. This project will make the current attractions and rides of the Amusement Park part of the artistic scenery.

It is being rumoured that the heritage protected Egg- House (Eierhäuschen) will be rehabilitated and turned into a restaurant with a beer garden and a jetty.

The “Grand Reopening” is scheduled to happen in 2022 but with all the travel and pandemic restrictions currently in place this will prove a challenge.

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ARINA CAPANU

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Day by day the sun is drowned in tears that cry for pain renewed. Night by night the fear around, for hope now lives in very few.

brücke

A SYMBOL OF

Separation & Unity

A Cold War landmark of division between East and West from 1961 to 1989

Nowadays the bridge unites the area of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain

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Dividing bricks, souls full of doom. Long lost meaning to be found. Cross the way, undo the coup. A bridge to find yourself unbound.

Fly away where nothing binds you. Do not stray on vengeful ground. Cross the bridge right through & through. For life’s too short to go around.

Freedom is what love is too: built for all and by all crowned. Walk away from past that’s true to future quest much more profound.

CAMILA CASTILLO

ONE. On February 1, 1872, the

innkeepers Peter Joseph Linke,Philipp Jaeger, Ernst Baumbach,Franz Specht and Fritz Schmiedel, the merchant Heinrich Mestern, the bank director Otto Swoboda and Bernhard Heßleinfounded the Vereinsbrauerei Berliner Gastwirte zu Berlin AG at Hermannstrasse 214 on the corner of Rollbergstrasse in Rixdorf.Put the letters with numbers into the secret word, in the according box with the number under the headline.

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Over the next four decades, Berliner Kindl grows steadily and resumes its place as one of Berlin‘s leading brands. For Berlin‘s 750th anniversary, a special beer is brewed and called “Jubiläums Pilsener”. It receives so much acclaim that it remains and is now the number one Berliner Kindl.

TWO. Their goal was to brew bottom-fermented beer. In northern Germany, the production of bottom-fermented yeast was difficult at the time, as it required an ambient temperature of between 4° and 9° C, but the development of refrigeration equipment was not yet advanced.

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the 750th pilsener called?

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In order to make the brand symbol more contemporary, a redesign competition was launched in 1907, which was won by the painter Georg Räder. Since then, the golden boy in a mug has been the brewery‘s trademark .

In the early 1890s, production began of a special beer in the Bavarian-Munich style called Berliner Kindl. This soon enjoyed great popularity and led to the two hundred thousand hectoliter mark being exceeded. The beer’s name referred to Munich’s heraldic figure, popularized in the 19th century under the name Münchner Kindl, and possibly also to the Münchner Kindl brewery named after it.

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KRISTOF REVILAK

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