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Whether you are traveling for business, culture or for leisure, The Must in Berlin magazine will help you make the most of your visit in the German capital. In this Summer issue, we will underline the rich cultural heritage and hospitality of Berlin, which can be explored on the pages featuring its superb palaces, historical landmarks, museums and art galleries. Perhaps you will wish to take a stroll in Tiergarten or one of the numerous parks of the greenest of all European capitals, do a boat tour on the Spree River or the Landwehrkanal before going to one of the most famous hairdressers in the world? Our shopping sections will give you the very best addresses that Berlin has to offer in terms of luxury and refinement, from the latest collections of haute couture, jewelry and watches, shoes or accessories. Berlin has one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best choices in terms of gastronomy, so we will take you to celebrated restaurants and bars for a unique and unforgettable tour around town. Every desire, however exotic, has its answer in Berlin. To better complement your practical shopping or dining experience, do not forget to get advice from a Clefs Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Or concierge of your hotel.

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Contents

Editorial 3 Clefs d’Or Concierges 7 24 Hours In Berlin 11 Sightseeing 10.00am Well-Being-Beauty 25 11.00am Art And Culture 29 Art galleries Museums

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n behalf of Les Clefs d’Or Germany, I would like to welcome you warmly to Berlin. Berlin is a young, up coming city with an omnipresent past and it has become a benchmark in the fields of art, fashion, design and music. But, Berlin’s real richness lies in the mixture of cultures and its future-orientated spirit. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Berlin’s top hotel industry are more than delighted to show you the city with their eyes and perception, making sure to fulfill every wish and making even the impossible possible. We are very much looking forward to your visit at our concierge desks. Sincerely yours,

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The network of the Golden Keys existed before the concept of the Internet was even fathomed: The union of the Golden Keys refers to the association of Concierges working in the German luxury hotel industry and as such, is also part of the international professional association U.I.C.H. – Les Clefs D’Or with 45 member associations worldwide. The German Association was founded in 1952 in Bad Homburg and is divided into seven sections with a total of 180 active and 70 passive members. Always “on the forefront” and very familiar with the “own” city, the Concierge of the Golden Keys is able to provide the most current and reliable recommendation for each guest’s wish. His expertise does not end on the city limits, but continues through his contact with colleagues around the world. This network is constantly maintained and developed through regular meetings and professional trainings in different countries. Recently we met in Argentina, and other con-

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ferences are planned in Dubai and Berlin. The members of the German section meet every two years to share experiences and for further training. The next national conference is themed “Building Bridges - Sharing Values” and will take place at the end of August 2016, in Hamburg. Among the most important tasks of the Golden Keys, in addition to promoting young talents, is the transfering of values that are part of the tradition and history of the association. Differently expressed, they are here to have the present and future shake hands. Thanks to the founding of the German-wide “Hans - Muderlak - Concierge Academy”, which organises interesting seminars and excursions for young professionals, a possible shortage of aspiring Concierges in the future is already being prevented today. For further questions and information, please contact us at any time.

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24 Hours in Berlin

Luxury experiences in Berlin: Exclusivity in the German capital: culinary delights, high culture and luxury shopping

rom haute cuisine to haute couture, from modern to high-end culture, Berlin has long since become an Eldorado for luxury connoisseurs from all over the world. In the German metropolis, visitors can indulge in both their cultural or culinary but also shopping in the noblest atmosphere. Undoubtedly, Berlin is one of the most interesting places in the world. Its amazing views, among the many other attractions, make it a popular and magnificent European destination. Although known as a global city and as a cultural center, plus for its impressive education, science, cultural heritage, fashion and entertainment, the city’s hospitality remains among its primary highlights, attracting visitors from all over the world. It wouldn’t make much difference if it’s your first or hundredth visit to Berlin, you still would have some new places to discover with many secrets to be revealed, and beautiful, intriguing locations to explore. There are plenty of historical sites to look into and for inquisitive mind, there are many rewards to be gleaned from spending time in the city. Berlin is a place built on history – from the city’s initial founding to the turbulent social and political upheavals that have occurred over time. For some of Berlin’s worthto-visit, take a look at our suggestions, and we are pretty sure you’ll find some of these places fascinating!

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Sightseeing In Berlin 12

Alexanderplatz Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin - Mitte

“Germany’s largest square”

lexanderplatz is one of the most famous squares in Berlin and certainly the largest. Named after the Russian Czar Alexander I, who visited the capital of Prussia in 1805, “Alex” became a traffic hub when a train station was established there in 1882. The construction of the Central Market Hall (1886) and Tietz department store between 1904 to 1911 transformed Alexanderplatz into one of the main shopping areas of Berlin. It was even made famous in 1929 by Alfred Doblin’s classic novel “Berlin Alexanderplatz.” Alexanderplatz took on its present form in the 1960’s after it had been largely destroyed in World War II. During this time, it was converted into a pedestrian zone with traffic being diverted round it via a four lane street. Also during this time the former Centrum department store was built as well as the Alex Passages and the Berliner Fernsehturm (Berlin TV Tower). After German reunification occurred, an ur-

ban design contest was announced, whose winning design (Hans Kollhoff) called for the demolition of much of today’s buildings, thus providing room for the construction of 13 high-rise buildings. However, it has not yet been determined as to whether and how the project will be realised. One thing, though, is certain: until further notice, Alexanderplatz is still the largest urban square – in all of Germany.

Bebelplatz

Bebelplatz 1, 10117 Berlin - Mitte

“Between Cathedral and a chest of Drawers”

ebelplatz is one of the most beautiful squares in the capital. This is partly due to the surrounding buildings but is also due to the fact that is located on the magnificent boulevard Unter den Linden. In 1947, the rectangular, fully paved square was named after the founder of the SPD, August Bebel. Bebel Platz was created in 1740 as a result of the demolition of old Berlin’s city fortifications. The

13 Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

new space was meant to be the centre of Knobelsdorff ’s planned Forum Fridericianum, which was going to include an opera house, an academy building and the royal city palace. However, the original plan could not be fully realised. Only the opera house was built (1741-43) and so the site was named Opernplatz, meaning Opera Square. Since the late 18th Century, the Catholic St. Hedwig’s Cathedral (1747-73) has been located behind the Staatsoper, which is still there. On the west side, the “chest of drawers” otherwise known as the Royal Library (1775-80) was located, which today belongs to the Humboldt University. The Old Palace, which is also used by the Humboldt University, is found there as well. On 10 May 1933, Bebelplatz made history but in a rather inglorious manner. It was the site of the infamous “book burning” organised by the Nazis, in which important works of world literature, including works by authors such as Heinrich and Thomas Mann, Erich Kästner, Stefan Zweig, Heinrich Heine, Karl Marx and Kurt Tucholsky, were thrown into the flames. Since 1995, a subterranean monument by Micha Ullmann has commemorated this incident. On display is a library embedded in the ground with empty shelves, which can be seen in the middle of Bebelplatz through a plastic sheet.

Berliner Dom Am Lustgarten 1, 10178 Berlin - Mitte

“A church for the Hohenzollern family”

ith its magnificent dome, the Berlin Cathedral is definitely one of the capital’s crowd pullers. Located in the northern area of the Spree Island, many of the buildings that were previously located here date all the way back to the 15th century. In the 19th century, the ruling family of Germany, the house of Hohenzollern, was living right next door in the Berlin Castle and they thought that Schinkel’s rather modest domed cathedral no longer corresponded to the image they wanted to project of their family. King Frederick William IV thus decided that a magnificent cathedral should be built. The cornerstone of this beautiful cathedral was laid in 1894 and the inauguration ceremony took place in 1905. During World War II, the cathedral suffered heavy damage. Only in 1975 did the GDR begin restoring it. The restoration was finally completed four years after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1993.

Tourists can see the ministry church and its impressive cupola along with the baptismal and matrimonial chapels, the imperial staircase, the Hohenzollern crypt with nearly 100 coffins dating back four centuries and the Cathedral museum. Visitors can also go up to the top of the dome to have a remarkable view of the centre of Berlin.

Botanical Garden Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8, 14195 Berlin - Steglitz

“Garden Architecture Greenhouses and Europe’s only Botanical Museum”

With 22.000 types of plants, Berlin’s Botanical Gardens rank among the three most important botanical gardens in the entire world. Created between 1897 and 1910 according to the plans of the architect Alfred Koerner, the Botanical Gardens’ 43 hectares are a wonderful place to take a stroll. The Botanical Gardens consist of three areas: the park-like arboretum (collection of woody plants and roses), the exhibition area showcasing plants from around the world in their geographical context and the collection of 1.500 types of plants, which have been systematically categorised. There is also 3.000 square metres large garden with a focus on smelling and touching various kinds of plants for our guests who are visually impaired or who are in wheelchairs. Fifteen greenhouses are located in a geometrical arrangement on the eastern edge of the park, including a tropical greenhouse built in 1907 which is 25 metres high and 1.700 square metres large – one of the largest in the world and a superb example of 19th century glass and steel architecture. Located on Königin-Luise-Straße, the Botanical Museum was created on the basis of the former Royal Herbarium. In addition to its comprehensive scientific collection of plants, it is also Europe’s only museum that is purely botanical in nature. Besides the numerous plant species found in the museum, the plants associated with the tombs of the Egyptian Pharaohs can be studied here.

down in 1989 the Brandenburg Gate has now come to symbolise German unity. In addition, this gate made of sandstone is one of the finest examples of German classicism. Built according to the plans of Carl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791, the Brandenburg Gate is modelled on the Propylaeum of Athens’ Acropolis. On both sides, there are six Doric columns supporting the 11 meter-deep transverse beam, which divide the gate into five passages. In 1793, a quadriga designed by Johann Gottfried Schadow was placed on the gate, which points to the east in the direction of the city centre. In light of a decision made by the Berlin Senate, since October 2002 the Brandenburg Gate has been closed for traffic, including buses and taxis.

Checkpoint Charlie

Friedrichstraße 43-45, 10969 Berlin - Kreuzberg

“The best-known border crossing and a favourite setting for spy thrillers”

t is the scene of several thrillers and espionage novels ranging from James Bond’s “Octo-pussy” to “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold” by John le Carré: Checkpoint Charlie. Starting on 22 September 1961 at most famous East German-West German border crossing, allied soldiers registered members of the American, British and French armed forces before their trip to East Berlin. Here foreign tourists were able to inform themselves about their stay. Because of its role as a transition point for the members of the Allied forces, the Friedrichstraße border checkpoint in October 1961 was the scene of the socalled tank stand off.

East Side Gallery

Mühlenstraße 1, 10243 Berlin - Friedrichshain

Brandenburger Tor

“An open air gallery created from the Berlin Wall which is more than a kilometre long”

Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin - Mitte

“A symbol of unity”

hile the only remaining city gate of Berlin formerly used to represent the separation of the city between East and West Berlin, since the Berlin Wall came

n East German Trabant car, which appears to be breaking through the concrete. Honecker and Breschnew locked in a kiss of brotherly, socialistic love. With

Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

the East Side Gallery, a segment of the Berlin Wall has been turned into the longest open air gallery in the world. The Kunstmeile, or art mile in English, located along the banks of the river Spree in Frie-drichshain and 1,316 metres long is also the longest segment of the Berlin Wall that is still standing. Right after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Gallery was painted by 118 artists from 21 different countries. Using various artistic means, the artists commented on the political events that took place in 1989 and 1990 in over 100 works of art found on the eastern side of the wall.

Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

Gendarmenmarkt 10117 Berlin - Mitte

â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Ensemble Full Of Harmonyâ&#x20AC;?

any Berliners believe that the Gendarmenmarkt is the most beautiful place in Germany and indeed in all of Europe. Well, however that might be, it really is a must-see for all visitors to Berlin. This is the case because the Gendarmenmarkt is a beautiful example of an architectural ensemble full of harmony and it

includes both the French and the German cathedral as well as the Concert House. Built in 1688 according to plans by Johann Arnold Nering, the square was originally called Linden-Markt and later on Friedrichstädtischer Markt and then Neuer Markt. However, after being used from 1736 to 1782 by the military for sentry duty and housing their horses, it came to be known as the Gendarmenmarkt. After 1777, the square was developed uniformly according to plans by Georg Christian Unger. Severely damaged in the war, the square was rebaptised “Platz der Akademie” in 1950 on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Academy of Science. In 1991, it got its original name back. Numerous restaurants, businesses and hotels are located around the Gendarmenmarkt.

Hackesche Höfe

Rosenthaler Straße 40/41 10178 Berlin - Mitte

“Berlin courtyard at Hackescher Markt”

ince the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Hackesche Höfe have developed into the central contact point for both Berliners and people visiting Berlin. Lavishly restored, these courtyards are located in the historic Scheunenviertel” or “barn district” in the Spandau suburb of Berlin-Mitte. The Hackesche Höfe represent the largest, enclosed courtyard area of Germany and were put under a preservation order in 1972. The courtyards located across from the Hackeschen Market were opened on 23 September 1906. As is the case in many of Berlin’s courtyards, the building complex consists of offices, businesses, factories (especially in the first courtyards) and flats. When the Hackesche Höfe were being renovated in the 1990’s, this concept was successfully implemented again. Today, the eight courtyards between Rosenthal and the Sophienstraße provide 27,000 m2 for 40 industrial enterprises, cultural institutions and flats. All around the courtyards are located numerous bars, restaurants and clubs and thus the area has become one of the coolest places to go when it comes to nightlife.

Kaiser Wilhelm

Gedächtnis-Kirche Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin – Charlottenburg

“A symbol of reconciliation”

he protestant Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is a memorial to peace and reconciliation. And it also stands for the will of the Berliners to rebuild their city during the period after the war. This is seen by the fact that the church not only consists of the ruins of the church which was destroyed during World War II but it also includes contemporary church architecture. It is thus a living contrast between modernism and history. The neo-Romanesque church meant to glorify the first German emperor was built between 1891 and 1895 and was designed by Franz Schwechten. After the church was destroyed in a bombing raid in 1943, the ruins, which served as a testament to the horrors of war, were going to be demolished in 1956 so as to make room for a new structure. However, the people of Berlin protested fervently in favour of integrating the ruins into the new church. The modern structure was built between 1959 and 1961 and was designed by Egon Eiermann. The church consists of honeycomb-like concrete elements, in which glass blocks can be found. Inside the octagonal nave of the church, the coloured glass blocks produce an intense blue light and meditative calm. The memorial hall in the old tower is a place reminding visitors of the horrors of war and destruction.

Madame Tussauds Berlin Unter den Linden 74, 10117 Berlin - Mitte

“A collection of waxwork figures”

et yourself be whisked off into a star-studded world with our interactive exhibition of fascinating waxwork figures – get up close to your favourite celebrities! Hollywood stars, sporting heroes, famous figures from the past and present... Get close to style icon Rihanna or music legend Lady Gaga – and discover over 90 other fascinating figures from history, sports, and politics!

Neue Synagoge Berlin Centrum Judaicum Foundation

Oranienburger Straße 28/30, 10117 Berlin - Mitte

“A synagogue serving as a link between the past and present”

“bet-ha-knesset,” that is, a synagogue, is not only a place for praying but also for coming together, teaching and learning. The New Synagogue on Oranienburger Straße with its Centrum Judaicum Foundation is now one of the most important sites of Jewish life in all of Germany. The New Synagogue was once the largest and most magnificent Jewish place of worship in Germany and, at the same time, it showcased the confidence of the established Jewish middle class of Berlin. The Moorish-style building was built between 1859 and 1866 based on plans by Eduard Knoblauch. With its refined steel construction of the galleries and roof and clever interior design, it represented an important engineering and architectural achievement. In the great nave and the galleries, there is room for up to 3,000 worshipers. A highly visible large golden dome crowns the building and the front entrances which is magnificently decorated with ornamental brick front is flanked by two towers which also have gilded domes. During the pogrom night of 1938, the synagogue was spared from major damage due to the courageous intervention of the district’s police superintendent but it was severely damaged in World War II by Allied bombing. When they blew up the synagogue’s main room in 1958, the only things that remained were the parts of the synagogue located closest to the street. In May 1995, the synagogue was reopened along with the permanent exhibition “Open the gates.”

Nikolai Quarter Nikolaikirchplatz 10178 Berlin - Mitte

“The old Berlin”

he Nikolai quarter, known to Berliners as the Nikolaiviertel, is the oldest residential area of Berlin. With its mediaeval lanes and numerous restaurants and

bars, it is one of the favourite destinations for visitors to Berlin. In the Middle Ages, a trade route went through this area. Artisans and merchants settled at the junction of river and road. Circa 1200, the St. Nicholas church was built, a late Romanesque stone basilica. The church developed round a settlement with two main areas: Berlin, which was a somewhat larger settlement locate east of the river Spree and Colln, which was situated directly across from Berlin on the western shore. Until the Second World War, the district was characterised by inns, stores, farms and small businesses. Artists such as Kleist, Hauptmann, Ibsen, Casanova, Strindberg or Lessing either lived or stayed here. The area, however, was largely destroyed by bombing in 1944 and for a long time it laid in ruins. Only between 1981 and 1987, in the run-up to the 750th anniversary of Berlin, did reconstruction work begin. The landscape of ruins was rebuilt by the architect Günter Stahn. Based on historical models, the houses and streets were recreated as accurately as possible, so that the illusion exists that one is actually visiting a piece of old Berlin.

Potsdamer Platz 10785 Berlin - Tiergarten

“The old heart is beating again”

he Potsdamer Platz is the old heart of Berlin serving as a junction between the old city centre in East Berlin and what was formerly the new West Berlin. Together with Leipziger Platz, which is connected to it in the west, it lies directly in front of the former Potsdam city gate and the former customs and excise wall of Berlin. Up until the Second World War, Potsdamer Platz was located in front of the same train station bearing the same name. It also was home to many intersecting tram and bus lines and, in fact, the first traffic light on the continent and was one of the busiest squares in Europe. During the war, Potsdamer Platz was almost completely destroyed and it spent more than 40 years in a state of slumber as the city’s wasteland located between East and West. After reunification, however, Germany had the unique opportunity here of completely rebuilding a city district in the centre of a city. The architects Heinz Hilmer and Christoph Sattler won the competition for rebuilding Potsdamer Platz/Leipziger Platz. Their concept was based on the model of the “European city,” which consciously decided against having dense

Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

high-rise buildings. In 1993, construction began on the DaimlerChrysler headquarters based on a master plan drawn up by the architects Renzo Piano and Christoph Kohl Becker. The construction work was carried out by international star architects such as Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers and Arata Isozaki. At the biggest construction site in Europe, a new urban centre arose from scratch in a period of just five years. Helmut Jahn’s Sony Center was completed in 2000 and has a futuristic aesthetic in contrast to the DaimlerChrysler headquarters. In early 2004, the elegant Beisheim Center opened at Lenné-Dreieck .

Reichstag

Platz der Republik 1 11011 Berlin - Tiergarten

“Parliament and mirror of German history”

he Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament, is the most famous landmark in Berlin. On 9 June 1884, Kaiser Wilhelm I needed three attempts to lay the foundation-stone. It is said that, while he was using the tool, it cracked. The Kaiser did not like the Reichstag. He only reluctantly agreed to the plans of architect Paul Wallot and barely approved of his plans for a heavy stone dome. Because the Reichstag would then be even higher than the City Castle. In 1894, after ten years of construction, the

Reichstag was completed and its dome towered above the City Castle after all. Kaiser Wilhelm II, who was now in power and who was Kaiser Wilhelm’s grandson raged against this “pinnacle of bad taste.” But what could he do? It’s simple: He ended up discrediting the architect, referring to the Reichstag as the “Reich’s monkey house” and preventing the inscription “To the German people” (“Dem Deutschen Volke”) from being inscribed on it, which was added only in 1916. Yet, the Parliament building remained and, from that point onwards, it has reflected the turbulence of German history. On 9 November 1918, Deputy Philipp Scheidemann proclaimed from the window the creation of a republic. On 27 February 1933, under mysterious circumstances that still have yet to be explained, the Reichstag caught on fire, destroying the chamber and the dome. The Reichstag fire served as a pretext for the Nazi regime to persecute their political opponents. After being destroyed in the war, it was rebuilt between 1961 and 1971 in a simplified form without the dome, which was blown up in 1945, according to plans by Paul Baumgarten. After German reunification, the German Bundestag decided to use the building as a seat of Parliament again. Between 1994 and 1999, the Reichstag was redesigned and expanded by the British architect Sir Norman Foster as a modern Parliament building while retaining its extensive, historical dimensions. The accessible glass dome, which initially generated a lot of controversy, has since become one of the landmarks of Berlin. Since 1999, the German Bundestag has been convening in the Reichstag building. Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

Siegessäule

Großer Stern 1, 10785 Berlin - Tiergarten

“The Victory Column is one of the best known symbols of Berlin.”

olden Lizzie,” as it is known in Berlin slang, was originally designed by Heinrich Strack and was built between and 1864 and 1873 at Königsplatz (today’s Platz der Republik). It has now been put under a preservation order. The reason for its being built was Prussia’s victory in the German-Danish war in 1864. In the course of a few years, two additional victorious wars were added: the German war of 1866 against Austria and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1. These three victories are commemorated by the three original segments, onto which a bronze sculpture was placed. During the era of National Socialism, the Victory Column increased in size to a total height of 67 metres. Between 1938 and 1939, in preparation for the future capital of the Reich “Germania,” the Victory Column was moved to the middle of Tiergarten. After surviving the war largely unscathed, the Victory Column was restored to its previous state that existed during the end of the 19th century. The 8.3 metre high bronze sculpture weighing 35 tonnes, which was created by Friedrich Drake, represents Victoria wearing a helmet and holding a laurel wreath in one hand and, in the other, a staff bearing an iron cross.

The victory goddess Victoria from Roman mythology is analogous to the Greek equivalent of Nike. Her eagle helmet also lets Victoria appear as Borussia, the female personification of Prussia. The viewing platform offers a wonderful panoramic view of Berlin.

Tiergarten

er than the 210 hectares of Hyde Park. At the end of the 17th century, Elector Friedrich III created from a former hunting preserve a “pleasure park for the people.” Over the course of time, the park was redesigned according to several models – including a plan created by the famous landscape architect Peter Joseph Lenné who transformed Tierpark between 1833 and 1838 into an English style park.

Straße des 17. Juni 10785 Berlin - Tiergarten

Zoologischer Garten / Zoo Aquarium

“From the hunting grounds of the nobility to Berlin’s green lung”

hat Central Park is to New Yorkers and Hyde Park to Londoners, the same holds true in regard to what Tiergarten – the green lung of the metropolis – represents to Berliners. Located in the city centre, next to attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, it is even larg-

Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin - Charlottenburg

“Germany’s oldest zoo”

wo elephants made of Elbe Sandstone that are lying down and supporting two heavy columns. Further-

more: a curved roof, decorated with golden, East Asian painting and imaginative carvings. The Zoological Garden already makes clear through its main entrance, the Elephant Gate, which was built in 1899, that it is an unique place to see. It is Germany’s oldest zoo and its collection of round 16,000 animals including about 1,500 various species is the most important animal collection in the world. The zoo also includes a predator, a hippo and a nocturnal animal house as well as the largest aviary located in Europe. The zoo’s aquarium, which can also be visited separately, contains biotopes for sharks, piranhas and fish from coral reefs. The efforts of the famous scientist Alexander von Humboldt and the African explorer Lichtenstein Martin Hinrich, as well as the horticultural director Peter Joseph Lenné, led to the creation of Zoological Gardens in the middle of the nineteenth century. After a construction period lasting only two years, the zoo, which was designed by Lenné, opened its doors in 1844. The first animals in the zoo were those belonging to King Friedrich Wilhelm IV who donated them from

the menagerie and the pheasant house located in Tiergarten. Over the course of time, the site and its facilities were expanded and rebuilt on several occasions. Out of 3,700 animals, only 91 survived the Second World War and a large part of the zoo was destroyed as well. Today, the zoo is one of Berlin’s most popular attractions. In 2009, more than 3 million people visited Zoological Gardens. Various tours are offered such as “Architecture at the Zoo” and “Let`s go to South America.”

Texts and photos by: Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH / VISIT BERLIN

Health & Beauty The German capital is a metropolis of international health tourism

nly in Berlin visitors can combine culture, lifestyle and health consciousness so perfectly. Tourists are increasingly investing in health during their leisure time. Berlin can provide medical experts from all specialities as well as internationally-renowned hospitals such as the Deutsche Herzzentrum (German Heart Centre) or the Universitätsklinik Charité. Many hospitals have international facilities catering specifically to patients from abroad and offering top-class medical treatment in Berlin. As well as the excellent quality of medicine, foreign patients enjoy a unique choice of health coaching, relaxation packages, city spas and beauty treatments – and the spirit of a metropolis to feel good in. Capital of Health for patients from all over the world Berlin’s success as a health capital reflects a 300-year tradition as a healthcare and scientific centre. More than a dozen Nobel Prize winners have worked here. Russian visitors, visitors from the Arab world, the United States, as well as neighbouring countries appreciate the excellent medical care, which offers good value for money and transparent invoicing. Even the most demanding requirements can be met on a health and city break in Berlin: After the private jet lands, a limousine service takes visitors to the clinic. Patients are then welcomed at reception and escorted to a room of five-star hotel standard. A comprehensive medical check-up can be performed within a few hours. The doctors use state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and perform fitness tests on the patient. Interdisciplinary medical teams assess the results and provide advice on prevention. Then it’s on to see another medical expert: for instance, advice for couples wishing to conceive or a whitening treatment by a VIP dentist for a brighter smile. Visitors can stay in one of the 27 five-star hotels. The luxuriously appointed hotels offer excellent service. With their spacious pools, sauna complexes and massage treatments, the spas are true temples of well-being.

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UDO WALZ

Udo Walz is a hairdresser – no more, no less, and he is a phenomenon.

y now he is as renown as his clients from all over the world, and a longtime institution in Germany, constantly in motion, disciplined and hard-working, perpetually committed to beauty – though modest and discreet. Nobody can be safe from his quest for « the perfect head » : young, old, famous, unknown, female or male.

Udo Walz does believe in the human beauty, even after 45 years with scissors and comb in hand. His rough façade with its designer stubble hides the qualities of a sweet-tempered and adorable man, trusted by his clients, grounded with both feet on this earth, who works 12 hours a day, and has coiffed more than 200,000 heads and who feels responsable for his over 90 employees.

Udo Walz: Kempinski Plaza, Uhlandstrasse 181/183, 10623 BERLIN +49 (0)30 882 74 57, www.udowalz.de

All this makes him so desirable to the rich and the beautiful of this world: Claudia Schiffer, Noami Cambell, Marlene Dietrich, Catherine Deneuve, Placido Domingo, Romy Schneider, Wolfgang Joop, Maria Callas, Demi Moore, Jodi Foster, Sabine Christiansen, Andie McDowell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Barbara Becker, etc...

For Arab princesses or the American First Lady, the visit at Udo Walz, or the visit of Udo Walz to their Hotel Suite is as much a « Must » as for Carolyn Murphy, the topmodel of Estée Lauder, the Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, or the Oscar winner Charlize Theron who comes regularly to the salon, when she is in Berlin.

Spa de Rome “Swimming in gold” the unique Spa de Rome

reviously a jewel vault is now the 800-square-metre spa of the Rocco Forte Hotel de Rome on Berlin’s Bebelplatz. Built in 1889 with around 400 deposit boxes for jewels, gold and cash, the space is now an oasis of calm and relaxation in the heart of the city.

Nowadays, however, this vault is home to what are probably the most secure hand towels in the world, and is a very special place for experiencing a manicure or make-up session. And an unusual location for small receptions for up to 10 people, or a romantic candle-lit dinner for two.

During the renovation, the original details of the former bank were deliberately left intact, such as a striking green safe door with a large, golden handle. At the other end is a heavy, fifteen-centimetre-thick, anchored steel door, which offers a clear view of a former vault room with four large brass wall cabinets in which securities and stocks were deposited in the days when the building was a bank.

At the turn of the last century, the well-off people of Berlin would store their valuables here. Now, guests enjoy a 20-metre pool. The wonderful interplay of colour with the golden Bisazza mosaic gives visitors the impression they are swimming in gold and luxuriating in the past. The black marble tiles on the wall and floor were kept in the same format as the bank’s deposit boxes.

SPA DE ROME: Behrenstraße 37/10117 Berlin +49 (30) 460 60 90, www.hotelderome.com

Art & Culture 180 museums and collections, 440 galleries...

useums and memorial sites are especially popular with visitors from Germany and abroad: tourists make up 85 per cent of museum visits. The share of non-Berliners at memorial sites is even higher at 90 per cent. Berlin’s great sights are scattered over the city, calling up inspiring views and dramatic stories from the most recent to the most ancient past. The capital’s architecture is marked with historical significance, from the French Huguenots presence of Französiche Dom to the Prussian military regime hailed at the Brandenburger Tor or the Siegessaüle. The Topography of Terror brings shades of the brutal nazi years while the East Side Gallery explores the still living memories of divided Berlin. The newly restored Neues Museum presents classical art when the Neues Nationalgalerie is dedicated to the art of the XXth Century. After the reunification, the influx of artists has meant a twenty-five year boom in creativity in the capital. Today, every corner of the city is riddled with art, in some shape or form. And despite Berlin’s economic woes and dramatic history, creativity and cultural richness continues to flourish. A walk in any neighborhood will uncover an abundance of art galleries: in Charlottenburg to the west, one finds the older, more distinguished establishments. Eastwards, from Potsdamerplatz to the gentrified Prenzlauerberg in the former East, one discovers top-tier establishments that have in recent times, congregated along the Potsdamerstrasse area into the East, where areas around Rosenthalerplatz and Augustrasse offer the art-hungry visitor rich rewards.

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Art galleries CHARLOTTENBURG / WILMERSDORF Camera Work Kantstr. 149, 10623 Berlin

Galerie Anselm Dreher Pfalzburger Str., 80 10719 Berlin

Galerie Barthel + Tetzner Fasanenstr. 15, 10623 Berlin

Bourouina Gallery Carmerstr. 11, 10623 Berlin

Galerie Brennecke Mommsenstr. 45, 10629 Berlin

Galerie Brockstedt Mommsenstr. 59, 10629 Berlin

Galerie Buchholz

Fasanenstr. 30 10719 Berlin

Galerie Diehl Niebuhrstr. 2 10629 Berlin

Galerie Fahnemann Fasanenstr. 61 10719 Berlin

Galerie Guido W. Baudach Carmerstr. 11 10623 Berlin

Galerie Kornfeld Fasanenstr. 26 10719 Berlin

Galerie Max Hetzler Goethestraße 2/3 10623 Berlin

Galerie Max Hetzler Bleibtreustraße 45 10623 Berlin

Galerie Michael Haas Niebuhrstr. 5 10629 Berlin

Galerie Art Richter Kurfürstendamm 188a 10707 Berlin

Galerie Michael Schultz Mommsenstr. 34 10629 Berlin

Galerie Springer Berlin Fasanenstr. 13 10623 Berlin

Galerie Stolz Goethestr. 81 10623 Berlin

Galerie Ulrich Fiedler Mommsenstrasse 59 10629 Berlin

Galerie Zandi Mommsenstr. 57 10629 Berlin

Galerie Eigen + Art Auguststr. 26 10117 Berlin

Galerie Kamm Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 43 10178 Berlin

Galerie Kicken Berlin Linienstr. 161 A 10115 Berlin

Galerie MartinMertens Linienstr. 148 10115 Berlin

Kunsthandel Wolfgang Werner Berlin Fasanenstr. 72 10719 Berlin

Zellermayer Galerie Ludwigkirchstr. 6 10719 Berlin

Mehdi Chouakri Edison-Hรถfe Invalidenstr. 117 10115 Berlin

Galerie Nagel Draxler Weydingerstยง r. 2/4 10178 Berlin

MITTE / FRIEDRICHSHAIN Argus Fotokunst Marienstr. 26 10117 Berlin

Buchmann Galerie Berlin Charlottenstr. 13 10969 Berlin

Capitain Petzel Karl-Marx-Allee 45 10178 Berlin

Contemporary Fine Arts

Galerie Neu Lininenstr. 119 abc 10115 Berlin

Galerie Poll Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str. 9 10178 Berlin

Galerie Rasche Ripken Linienstr. 148 10115 Berlin

Galerie Thomas Schulte Charlottenstr. 24 10117 Berlin

Gerhardsen Gerner Holzmarktstr. 15-18 10179 Berlin

Am Kupfergraben 10 10117 Berlin

CWC Gallery Auguststr. 11-13 10117 Berlin

Dittrich & Schlechtriem Tucholskystr. 38 10117 Berlin

Galerie Bastian Am Kupfergraben 10 10117 Berlin

Galerie Berlin Auguststr. 19 10117 Berlin

Galerie Deschler Auguststr. 61 10117 Berlin

Heinz-Martin Weigand Gallery Charlottenstr. 3 10969 Berlin

Johnen Galerie Marienstr. 10 10117 Berlin

Kow Berlin Brunnenstr. 9 10119 Berlin

Kuckei + Kuckei Linienstr. 158 10115 Berlin

Kuttner Siebert Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 16 10178 Berlin

Lorch + Seidel Contemporary Tucholskystr. 38 10117 Berlin

Neugerriemschneider Linienstr. 155 10115 Berlin

Sprüth Magers Berlin Oranienburger Str. 18 10178 Berlin

Galerie Zink Linienstr. 23 10178 Berlin

PRENZLAUER BERG Aedes Pfefferberg Christinenstr. 18 10119 Berlin

Akira Ikeda Gallery Schönhauser Allee 176 10119 Berlin

Galerie Konrad Fischer Lindenstr. 35 10969 Berlin

Galerie Jochen Hempel Lindenstrasse 35 10969 Berlin

Galerie Johann König Dessauer Straße 6-7 10963 Berlin

Galerie Nordenhake Lindenstr. 34 10969 Berlin

Galerie Wagner + Partner Strausberger Platz 8, 10243 Berlin - Friedrichshain

Klemm’s Prinzessinnenstr. 29 10969 Berlin

Daniel Marzona Friedrichstraße 17 10969 Berlin

Meyer Riegger Friedrichstr. 235 10969 Berlin

FRIEDRICHSHAIN / KREUZBERG Alexander Ochs Galleries Besselstr. 14 10969 Berlin

Chert Skalitzer Str. 68 10997 Berlin

Circus Obentrautstr. 21 10963 Berlin

Carlier-Gebauer Markgrafenstr. 67 10969 Berlin

Galerie Berinson Lindenstrasse 34 10969 Berlin

Galerie Crone Rudi-Dutschke-Str. 26 10969 Berlin

Galerie Gebr. Lehmann Lindenstrasse 35 10969 Berlin

Galerie Gregor Podnar Lindenstr. 35 10969 Berlin

Niels Borch Jensen Lindenstr. 34 10969 Berlin

Peres Projects Berlin Karl-Marx-Allee 82, 10243 Berlin - Friedrichshain

Schwarz Contemporary Sanderstr. 28, 12047 Berlin - Neukölln

Soy Capitán Prinzessinnenstr. 29 10969 Berlin

Tammen & Partner Galerie Hedemannstr. 14 10969 Berlin

Taubert Contemporary Markgrafenstr. 68 10969 Berlin

Galerie Barbara Thumm Markgrafenstr. 68 10969 Berlin

VW Veneklasen Werner Rudi-Dutschke-Str. 26 10969 Berlin

Galerie Barbara Weiss Kohlfurter Str. 41 10999 Berlin

Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

MEETING WITH ARTIST

STEPHAN ACH We met with photographer Stephan Ach during a several weeks stay in Berlin, and asked “the most latin of all Germans” a few questions. You live between Barcelona, New York, Mexico and Colombia. Why did you come back to Berlin? Looking for new inspiration in the homeland? Not only Berlin is a very important center of the art world but after so many years I am looking forward to feel the central European spirit again, feel the roots where I come from. I am looking forward to be part of the big city of Germany and be inspired by its people, museums galleries and modern architecture

You made your career in fashion shooting the most beautiful women on earth, yet the inspiration for your art is nature... Can you explain? There is no ambiguity between my fashion world and my world of art. In both worlds I am fascinated by beauty and perfection. Grasping the wonderful moments of beauty itself and condense the different elements together into a new perfection deepens my understanding of life. The interaction of creating a new world, in a two dimension world, it is a very awarding experience. It is a reverse process: in fashion photography I invent a reality or a moment or a story over the object to promote. In art photography I find or take a part of reality and transform this reality to a parallel reality, to an imaginary trip. The most important for me is the play between imagination and reality. While the world of fashion is directed to the outside, (it’s purpose

Born in Germany to a family of theatre actors, Stephan was exposed to the

tography of Munich in 1982, he had compiled an extensive portfolio that

art world from early on, experiencing the fantasy, adrenalin and eccentrici-

landed him in the fashion world.

ty of the stage. During his time at art school, his preference for the lens over the brush led him to discover his true talent — photography as a form of ar-

In the year 2000, he decided to explore cinematography and enrolled in the

tistic expression. By the time he graduated from the School of Art and Pho-

New York Film Academy, complementing a lengthy career that has not only

Stephan Ach: www.stephanach.com

is to sell, the effect of an fashion image has to be imminent), the world of art in nature is quiet, timid and inwardly directed.

life,” and having the chance to see behind the curtain of reality, is a wonderful experience.

An art picture, hanging on someone’s wall, needs to have an energy with a longer and profounder meaning.

Art pictures are more like philosophical disputes, more a conversation within myself.

Our visual world presents us always with one reality. But there are many perspectives and different angels to it.

This contrast is the fascinating momentum for me.

For me being brought up in a world of theater I was exposed to the natural fact of different realities from early on. In one moment my parents were my parents and the next moment they were someone else on stage. Being a child I was first surprised but soon found out that there is a magical world behind all this. Transition and different realities accompanied me from early on. So, simultaneity and the possibility of different views are substantial parts of my photography. Being by myself in nature and getting in touch with the “magic of

Your art belongs to the personal collections of major players of the art market, like Fernando Botero Jr. Bosco Sodi or El Maestro Sergio Hernandez. What do you feel you have in common that they obviously recognize? Maybe I sensed a part of reality or I grasped a moment that these artists themselves experienced. At the end of the day, a great part of our life is to get touched by special moments, visions or emotions that enrich and enchant one’s life. As Nietzsche said: enchantment is the requirement for art. Maybe I achieved this momentum.

taken him through the fashion world, but also to share his artistic

revealed amid blurred and hazy visions of apparent calm that

vision of what he calls “the magic of life.”

arouse the senses and induce the spectator to find meaning in the imprecise.

Stephan Ach explores the world in search of the unknown; that which exists behind our visual reality. His photographs capture

Stephan Ach has exposed in galleries and art fairs around the

fleeting moments that reflect a magical experience; “realities

world, Miguel Marcos-Barcelona, ARCO-Madrid, MACO-Mexico,

that I don’t look for, but that find me,” he describes. In a search

ART WEEK - Miami. His work can be found in some very recog-

for imbalance and uncertainty, only trace elements of reality are

nized collections internationally.

Museums MUSEUMSINSEL BERLIN

Alte Nationalgalerie, Altes Museum, Bode-Museum, Neues Museum, Pergamonmuseum

ituated in the very heart of the city, the Museumsinsel Berlin is one of the country’s major sights, attracting hundreds of thousands of guests from all over the world each year. This unparalleled museum ensemble was the cradle of today’s Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and is where it showcases its magnificent collections of art and cultural artefacts spanning several millennia from Europe and the wider Medi- terranean region. In 1999 UNESCO announced that it recognized the Museumsinsel Berlin as a place of world cultural heritage for being ‘a unique ensemble of museum buildings illustrating the development of modern museum design over the course of more than a century’. The initial plans for the construction of the Museumsinsel Berlin were driven by the humanistic ideals of the Enlightenment that prevailed in the early 19th century. Various ‘star’ architects of their day, such as Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Friedrich August Stüler, were instrumental in shaping the island in the river Spree, the city’s historical birthplace and its current urban heart. Their masterworks of Neo-classical architecture continue to lend the Museumsinsel Berlin its unmistakable character. The opening of what is now known as the Altes Museum in 1830 under the reign of Friedrich Wilhelm IV, marked the start of the Museumsinsel Berlin becoming a ‘sanctuary of art and science’. There after followed a succession of new buildings: the Neues Mu- seum (1843–1855) the (Alte) Nationalgalerie (1867–1876), the Bode- Museum (1897–1904, known originally as the Kaiser Friedrich-Muse- um) and finally the Pergamonmuseum (1910– 1930). After the Second World War, the thousands of objects in the collections belonging to the state of Prussia were either strewn over countless sites, many of them unknown, or had been destroyed; the buildings themselves were severely damaged. Following the reunification of Germany, the collections of former East and West Berlin were merged, and work gradually began on the renovation of the museum buildings to meet the demands of modern, visitor-oriented standards, which lie behind today’s ‘Masterplan Museumsinsel’, which forms the overarching framework for the redesign of the Museumsinsel Berlin as a whole.

Alte Nationalgalerie Museumsinsel

Bodestraße 1-3 10178 Berlin - Mitte

he idea of establishing a cultural and educational center across from the Berlin Palace dates back to the time of Friedrich Wilhelm IV, who dreamt of creating a “sanctuary for art and science” on the site. The basic architectural concept for the Alte Nationalgalerie – a temple-like building raised on a plinth decorated with motifs from antiquity – came from the king himself. The building was designed by Friedrich August Stüler, a student of Schinkel who also designed the Neues Museum. It was complet-

ed after Stüler’s death by another of Schinkel’s students, Johann Heinrich Strack. The initial im- petus for the construction of the Nationalgalerie was a bequest to the Prussian state in 1861 from the banker and consul Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Wagener, whose collection featured works by Caspar Da- vid Friedrich, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, painters from the Düsseldorf school, and history painters from Belgium. The bequest came with the stipulation that the paintings were to be publicly displayed in a “suitable location”. Just one year later Stüler received the commission to draw up plans for the building. After ten years of construction the Nationalgalerie ceremoniously opened on 21 March 1876 for the birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I, becoming the third museum on the island in the Spree. The building suffered direct hits on several occasions during the aerial bombardment of the Second World War, sustaining heavy damage particularly after 1944. The collection itself had gradually been evacuated with the war’s onset. Among other places, it was stored in Berlin’s anti-aircraft towers near the zoo and in Friedrichshain, as well as in the salt and potash repositories in Merkers and Grasleben. After the war’s end the building was quickly though provisionally restored; parts of it were re-opened in 1949. The second floor was made accessible to visitors one year later. During the division of Germany, the 19th-century paintings that had survived the war in Western zones of occupation were housed in the Neue Nationalgalerie, starting in 1968, and in Schloss Charlottenburg’s Gallery of Romanticism from 1986. After the fall of the Berlin wall, the growing collections were united in their original building, now called the Alte Nationalgalerie, on Berlin’s Museumsinsel. Accommodating the collection meant repairing the damage the war had wrought to the building as well as adding new rooms. The architectural firm HG Merz Berlin was entrusted with this work in 1992. In March of 1998 the Alte Nationalgalerie was closed for renovations. The museum was finally re-opened in December 2001, marking its 125th anniversary.

Altes Museum Museumsinsel

Am Lustgarten 10178 Berlin - Mitte

arl Friedrich Schinkel’s Altes Museum, completed in 1830, is one of the most important buildings of the neoclassical era. The monumental arrangement of eighteen Ionic fluted columns, the expansive atrium and sweeping staircase that invites visitors to ascend to the top, the rotunda adorned with Antique sculptures on all sides as a place to collect one’s thoughts and an explicit reference to Rome’s Pantheon: such signs of architectural refinement had previously only ever been seen in buildings designed for royalty and the nobility. The inscription on the portico reads: ‘Friedrich Wilhelm III has dedicated this museum to the study of all antiquities and the free arts, 1828’. Today the museum houses the Antikensammlung, showcasing its permanent exhibition on the art and culture of the Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans. The Münzkabinett complements this sweeping overview of classical antiquity with its display of ancient coins.

Photo Wolfgang Scholvie

Bode-Museum Museumsinsel Am Kupfergraben 10117 Berlin - Mitte

he concept of the museum, which was originally called the Kaiser- Friedrich-Museum, can be traced back to Crown Princess Victoria of Prussia, who published her ideas in a memorandum in 1883. It was Wilhelm von Bode who finally put these ground-breaking ideas into practice. In 1897, construction work began at the northern tip of the Museum Island on a museum that was to be devoted to the Renaissance, designed by Eberhard von Ihne. Once complet-

ed, the museum would bear the name of Empress Victoria’s deceased husband, Kaiser (Emperor) Friedrich, who died in 1888. When the Kaiser-Friedrich-Museum opened in 1904, painting and sculpture, considered at the time as the ‘high arts’, were for the first time presented side by side on an equal footing with each other – a presentation strategy that differed radically from that of traditional museums. The building was badly damaged in the Second World War and underwent several stages of restoration between 1948 and 1986. In 1956 it was renamed the Bode-Museum after its first director and spiritual founder. German reunification also brought with it the merging of the previously separated collections under the auspices of the Staatliche Museen zu

38 Berlin, with the decision soon being taken for the museum to undergo an extensive overhaul to bring it up to date with modern museum and conservation requirements. After extensive renovation work, the museum building reopened to the public in autumn 2006. Contrary to the original concept, it now principally houses the Sculpture Collection and the Museum of Byzantine Art. The display of sculptures is enriched by some 150 works from the collection of the Gemäldegalerie, which has been located at the Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz since 1998. With its collection of coins and medals, the Münzkabinett is also housed at the Bode-Museum, where it presents its chronicle of human history forged in metal.

Neues Museum Museumsinsel

Bodestraße 1-3 10178 Berlin - Mitte

he opening of the Neues Museum marked a key chapter in the history of 19th-century art, museum design, and technology. De- signed by Friedrich August Stüler and built from 1843 to 1855, the building suffered severe damage during World War II, after which it was left as an abandoned bombsite. Emergency measures to secure the structure were only taken in the 1980s. Painstaking restoration work got under way in 2003 and was undertaken by the offices of the British architect David Chipperfield. The building’s façade

and interiors were carefully preserved, the scars of the war were not patched over but rather incorporated into the restoration of the landmarked building. What emerged was a restored historical building that is simultaneously a modern museum. Chipperfield thus managed to lend this extraordinary building and former ruin a unique and wholly authentic splendour. The museum reopened its doors to the public in 2009 and combines geographically and thematically related exhibits pooled together from three separate collections at the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin: the collection of Egyptian art from the Ägyptisches Mu- seum und Papyrussammlung, of prehistoric objects from the Mu- seum für Vorund Frühgeschichte, and of classical antiquities from the Antikensammlung. This joint exhibition featuring exhibits of unparalleled breadth and diversity allows visitors to trace the development of prehistoric and protohistoric cultures, spanning from the Middle East to the Atlantic, from North Africa to Scandinavia.

Pergamonmuseum Museumsinsel

Bodestraße 1-3 10178 Berlin - Mitte

he Pergamonmuseum was designed by Alfred Messel; its construction was overseen by Ludwig Hoffmann and lasted twenty years, from 1910 to 1930. A smaller building initially stood on the same

Akademie Der Künste Pariser Platz 4 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Cultivating a Rich Artistic and Cultural Tradition

ohann Wolfgang von Goethe, Karl Friedrich Schinkel, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Max Liebermann, Käthe Kollwitz, Ricarda Huch... the long list of members and honorary members of the Berlin Akad- emie der Künste (Academy of the Arts) features many important names. Rooted in this tradition, today the Akademie still seeks to sustain the rich cultural heritage and promote new artistic trends in Germany. The origins of the Akademie go back to the 17th Century. Founded in 1696 by Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg, who later became Prussian King Frederick I, the “Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture”was based on models in Rome and Paris. Some 100 years later, the Akad- emie organized its first public art exhibitions. It became a public forum for art and culture that played a key role in the modernization of Prussia. After the Nazis shut down the Akademie in the 1930s, it was reborn a few years after the end of the war. In 1950, the Deutsche Akademie der Künste was refounded in East Berlin. The West followed with the founding of the Akademie der Künste in 1954. A few years after the Wall came down, the two academies joined forces. So now the Akademie der Künste has its main location in the heart of Berlin right on Pariser Platz, just a few steps away from the Brandenburg Gate. It is a public corporation supported by the German government and organizes numerous concerts, recitals, theatre and dance performances, film and radio presentations, exhibitions and symposia. Another venue with the Young Academy and electroacoustic music studios is located at Han- seatenweg 10 in Berlin Tiergarten.

site for just few years before being torn down. It housed the important excavation finds unearthed by the Berlin museums, such as the frieze panels from the Pergamon Altar, reclaimed from the earth in digs that lasted from 1878 to 1886. Inadequate foundations, however, soon resulted in the building becoming structurally unstable and it had to be demolished. The new, larger Pergamonmuseum was built as a three-wing complex. The museum now houses three of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin’s collections: the Antikensammlung, Vorderasiatisches Museum, and the Museum für Islamische Kunst. The impressive reconstructions of massive archaeological structures – the Pergamon Altar, Market Gate of Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and Processional Way from Babylon, and the Mshatta Facade – have made the Pergamonmuseum famous throughout the world, with the result that it is the most visited museum at the Staatliche Museen and in Germany as a whole. Since 2013, the Pergamonmuseum has been undergoing staggered renovation work, devised by the Ungers architectural practice, as part of the Master Plan Museumsinsel. During the current stage of renovations, the hall containing the Pergamon will close on 29 September Altar 2014 and will remain closed to the public for five years, due for reopening in 2019. The South Wing of the Pergamonmuseum, featuring the Market Gate of Miletus, the Ishtar Gate and Processional Way from Babylon, and the Museum of Islamic Art, remains unaffected and will be open to the public during this time.

Bröhan-Museum Schloßstraße 1a, 14059 Berlin - Charlottenburg

The beauty of everyday items

he Bröhan Museum is a specialist and epoch museum with international orientation, displaying objects d’art from the periods Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Functionalism (1889 -1939). In addition the arts and crafts, some pieces from visual art genres are on display here. Furniture, table settings, vases, pictures, carpets and sculptures are joined together in room ensembles. An authentic impression of living spaces during the art nouveau, art deco and functionalism period are created. Focal points of the Bröhan Museum are works by French and Belgian art nouveau designers, representatives of the German and Scandinavian art nouveau era, and ensembles of French art deco. The museum houses an extensive collection of porcelain from important production houses, as well as metal and glass objects, ceramics, silver, furniture, carpets, graphic art and paintings by important artists of these epochs. Special exhibitions focusing on specific topics or artists are held several times a year.

Brücke - Museum Bussardsteig 9, 14195 Berlin - Zehlendorf

Expressionism in the Grunewald

t the Grunewald’s edge, the carryings-on are tranquil. Single-family homes and villas define the landscape in the small side streets; to the forest, it is only a small stone’s throw. The piny fragrance, which fills the air here, reminds of the last Baltic See holiday. Who in this idyll would suspect one of worldwide most-renowned collections of the Brücke artist collective? The Brücke Museum then surfaces also very unexpectedly at the end of a small street, behind it, nothing more than forest. The location of the museum, in its close vicinity to nature, congenially mirrors one of the “Brücke” principles again: the connection to the natural environment. The small museum holds a ke artists – around 400 paintings, thousands of drawings, aquarelles and graphic works. It is a museum to “always visit then and again”: carpeted floors dampen one’s steps; in an almost private atmosphere, one can take in the expressionist images’ effects. Large glass windows bring the nature into the exhibition rooms; a choice of armchairs invite for comfortable viewing of the artworks or for peering out into the environment. And as a follow up to the art experience, the close Grunewald invites to an experience of nature.

DALÍ - The exhibition at Potsdamer Platz Leipziger Platz 7 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Come into my brain

alvador Dalí is seen as one of the most ingenious and eccentric artists of modern times, and he loved to stage both himself and his art in the most spectacular fashion. With over 450 exhibits from worldwide private collections, this museum offers a uniquely comprehensive overview of Dalí’s virtuosity and highly experimental mastery of almost all art techniques.On display are drawings, illustrated books, various objects and sculptures, reports, texts, and film sequences. Dalí himself once invited his audience to “come into my brain”. The Dalí Scouts offer almost hourly public tours into the artist’s magnificent world of imagination.

Deutsche Bank Kunsthalle Unter den Linden 13-15 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Art for spaces and space for art

lmost everything you find here was created specifically for the exhibition hall of the Deutsche Bank KunstHalle: commissioned works by international artists – mostly sculptures and space installations, but also paintings and drawings. Imi Knoebel, Wangechi Mutu and Phoebe Washburn are just some of the well-known artists, who have shown their pieces here in the past. The exhibition programme is complemented by topical expositions with works by famous artists like Camille Pissarro, Paul Klee or Piet Mondrian. The exhibition hall at the Deutsche Bank KunstHalle is located on the ground floor of the sand stone building of

the Deutsche Bank, constructed in 1920. Following the design of American architect Richard Gluckmann, a clearly structured 510 sqm gallery was built here as a joint-venture project of Deutsche bank and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

DDR Museum

Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1 10178 Berlin – Mitte

FDJ, stasi, trabants, prefabricated high-rises – experience everyday life as it was in the old GDR in this unique museum

he GDR museum is one of the newest and most visited in Berlin. For a good reason: it is the only museum that deals exclusively with life in the former German Democratic Republic, while at the same time offering an objective perspective of the topics ‘stasi’ and ‘wall’, as well as various aspects of every-day life during that period. The permanent exhibition takes its motto ‘history to touch and feel’ quite literally: visitors enter a 1:20 scale model of a typical GDR prefabricated high-rise estate, and will need all their wits about them. Information and exhibits are stowed away and hidden in drawers, closets and behind doors. The exhibits can be touched and used, the kitchen still has the cooking smells of way back then, and a trabi is available to take visitors on a virtual tour of the area. What remains of the 40 years of life in the GDR? The exhibition offers, in addition to exhibits on and about the ‘Wall’ and ‘stasi’ memorials, a third and very important component: dealing with the former GDR in a purely scientific way. In cooperation with historians and under the scientific leadership of Dr. Stefan Wolle, the museum has set itself the task of preserving an important aspect of German cultural history, and providing insights for younger generations. Visitors are invited to expand their knowledge, rethink clichés, and to experience history with all their senses. Most of the exhibits from every-day life were donated to the museum by private households. Since its extension in October 2010, the GDR museum now provides almost double the experience, exploring a number of new aspects of GDR life. If the first section of the exhibition concentrates on everyday life in the GDR, the new exhibition takes a look behind the “bureaucratic smokescreen,” affording a glimpse into the structures of GDR misrule. The focus of the exhibition is provided by the SED – the Socialist Unity Party – exploring topics such as the state, economy, NPA, brother states, ideology, opposition and the Stasi. The appearance of happiness and normality projected by the SED is unmasked as an attempt to blind the visitor to the reality. The doubts regarding this appearance grow with every draw and panel opened and unique interactive elements show just what pressures and influences made up everyday life in real existing Socialism.

Deutscher Dom Gendarmenmarkt 1-2 10117 Berlin – Mitte

The history of parliamentary democracy in a baroque Church

he German Cathedral (Deutscher Dom) on Gendarmenmarkt was built between 1702 and 1708 by architect Martin Grünberg. Destroyed in a fire in 1943, the dome was rebuilt in stages between 1982

and 1996, and now houses the permanent exhibition on parliamentary democracy of the German Bundestag. The exhibition ‘Wege - Irrwege Umwege’ (Roads - Meanderings - Detours) illustrates the historical development of the liberal parliamentary system in Germany on five floors. It focuses in particular on those eras in German history, during which the foundations for political order in the Federal Republic were laid. Displays, documents, photographs and timelines provide an in-depth overview of parliamentary decision-making processes, and the function and methods of representative bodies. Visitors gain valuable insights into the creation, development and work carried out by the political parties in Germany.

Französischer Dom

Berlin. The building continues to serve the congregation and is regularly used for worship, organ meditations, various concerts, lectures, exhibits and events. You can enter the impressive structure on the Gendarmenmarkt from both sides. On the side facing the square you will come upon the stairwell where you can climb the 284 steps to the viewing balustrade around the tower, offering panoramic views of the Gendarmenmarkt and Berlin’s historic city centre. The Französchischer Dom is also home to an old library and the archives of the French parish which are open to students and researchers.

Deutsches Historisches Museum Unter den Linden 2 10117 Berlin – Mitte

Gendarmenmarkt 5 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Historic building on Gendarmenmarkt offering spectacular views of Berlin

he Französischer Dom was built between 1780 and 1785 wall to wall next to theFranzösische Friedrichstadtkirche (French Church of Friedrichstadt). Both buildings are often collectively referred to as the Französischer Dom. The sanctuary was designed by the architect Cayart as a haven for the Huguenots, French Protestants seeking refuge in

2,000 years of German history

he Deutsches Historisches Museum Berlin (DHM) is the official national history museum of the Federal Republic of Germany. The museum’s objective is to present German history from its beginnings to the present day in terms of its international impact as well as its regional diversity. In permanent exhibitions, more than 8000 historical objects on 7,500 m2 tell stories of political events, confrontations and also of social, economical and philosophical developments. On its two floors, the

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extensive collection provides multimedia information points and educational offerings for a deeper understanding of the exciting and eventful history of Germany in a European context from its very beginnings to current times. The fascinating architecture of the annex building, constructed by the Chinese-American master architect I. M. Pei, houses ever changing exhibitions on four floors with a total of 2,700 m2.

Deutsches Technikmuseum

Trebbiner Straße 9 10963 Berlin - Kreuzberg

he German Technology Museum offers a comprehensive insight into technical cultural history in Germany. With its 26,000 m2 of floor space, the Technical Museum is one of the largest in Europe and carries on the tradition of other famous technology museums, which used to welcome visitors in Berlin before World War II. Even its location at the ‘Gleisdreieck’ (railroad junction) is of historical importance: this is where the freight train station was once located, the rail operations headquarters with two freight depots, and the factory premises of the ‘Gesellschaft für Markt-und Kühlhallen’. The museum is an interac-

tive venue for learning and hands-on experience, with exhibitions on practically all branches of technology, including traffic, communications, production and energy technology, and inland and high sea navigation, space and aeronautics. The museum also houses one of the world’s largest railway collections in historical locomotive depots, and features a museum park with brewery and various mills. Many areas within the museum offer interactive displays for visitors of all ages. A ship navigation simulator, for example, offers the opportunity to try your hand at guiding a ship into a harbour.

Georg-Kolbe-Museum Sensburger Allee 25, 14055 Berlin - Charlottenburg

An artist’s home turned museum

visit to the Georg-Kolbe-Museum promises a very different kind of artistic experience: the former residential building with the late artist‘s studio, and the garden with sculptures by Georg Kolbes has been opened to the public. Georg Kolbe (1877-1947) willed in his testament that his house should be opened to visitors as a showcase of his life’s

work. Now the many objects he created in his life can be experienced in their original surroundings for the first time. A café, where you can relax after your visit has been added, and special exhibitions with works by contemporary artists round off this very special venue. Aside from the sculptures and graphics by Kolbe, the complex consisting of his former residence, his studio and his garden is an impressive example of architectural and landscaping styles of the 1920’s.

the available exhibition space. Today, the Nationalgalerie’s Hamburger Bahnhof division is one of the largest and most significant public collections of contemporary art in the world.

Haus Am Checkpoint Charlie Mauermuseum

Hamburger Bahnhof

Museum für Gegenwart – Berlin Invalidenstraße 50-51, 10557 Berlin - Mitte

The Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart – Berlin presides over a comprehensive collection of contemporary art, which it presents in a variety of exhibitions.

he museum’s name refers to the building’s original function as one of the first terminal stations of the rail system in Germany. It opened as the terminus of the railway line between Hamburg and Berlin in December 1846. The building’s late Neoclassical style was conceived by the architect and railway pioneer Friedrich Neuhaus. It set an architectural precedent for the subsequent designs of Berlin’s train stations through the second half of the 19th century. Today it is preserved as the city’s only train station remaining from that time. Despite several renovations to the building, the Hamburger Bahnhof could not keep pace with the increasing volume of traffic on the rails, and it closed in 1884. Over the next twenty years it would be used for residential and administrative purposes before it was finally re-designated as an exhibition hall in 1904, fittingly as a museum of transport and construction. The hall behind the entrance was added to accommodate this museum. The east wing of the cour d’honneur was built in 1909, and construction of the west wing began in 1914. Even amidst the turbulence of the First World War, the wing was finished by 1916, establishing today’s view of the building from Invalidenstraße. In 1943 however, during the Second World War, the building sustained severe damage. In the subsequent division of Germany, it remained unused for decades, located as it was in the no-man’s land between East and West Berlin. In February 1984, the Hamburger Bahnhof was absorbed into the administration of West Berlin’s Senate and was partially restored to coincide with the city’s 750-year anniversary. The Bahnhof premiered the exhibition “Journey to Berlin” in 1987, marking the first time it had been used as a museum in over forty years. One year later, the Senate transferred oversight of the building to the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Years later, after lengthy reconstruction by architect Josef Paul Kleihues, the Hamburger Bahnhof reopened on 2 November 1996 as a museum of contemporary art, the “Museum für Gegenwart”. The museum expanded significantly to accommodate the Friedrich Christian Flick Collection, presented to the museum in 2004 as a long-term loan. The former dispatch warehouses located behind the main building were renovated by the architectural firm Kuehn Malvezzi and connected to the historical building via a passage. The resulting structures, which became known as Rieckhallen, nearly doubled

Friedrichstraße 43-45 10969 Berlin - Mitte

The Berlin Wall - history and events

he Haus am Checkpoint Charlie Museum is one of a kind. A Berlin institution, there is simply no other museum quite like it as a chronicle of the Cold War Years and the extraordinary and highly ingenious escape attempts made by GDR citizens to reach the West. Checkpoint Charlie was the best known border-crossing of the Cold War days. Its famous sign YOU ARE NOW LEAVING THE AMERICAN SECTOR situated here became one of the iconic images of political and territorial division marked by the Berlin Wall and can now be seen exhibited in the museum. The Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie opened on June 14, 1963, as an exhibition on the Berlin Wall. Throughout the years it was constantly extended in its effort to chronicle the historical and political milestones which the divided city was experiencing including the confrontation between the Soviet and US tanks at Checkpoint Charlie in 1961. Many of the exhibits which can be seen in the museum resulted from the solidarity shown to escapees such as the hot-air balloons, the escape vehicles with special concealments, and the one-man submarine.

Haus Der Kulturen Der Welt John-Forster-Dulles-Allee 10 10557 Berlin – Tiergarten

Forum for the contemporary arts and current debates

he Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures) is located in Tiergarten in the former Congress Hall and is a forum for the contemporary arts and current debates. It provides a platform for theatre and dance performances, film presentations, literature readings, conferences, exhibitions and series of events. Berlin’s most international venue! The building was constructed in 1957 by the American architect Hugh Stubbins as a contribution to the International Architecture Exhibition. The convention centre, which was co-funded by the U.S. government, is a symbol of German-American friendship and is there for enabling the free exchange of ideas. The distinguishing, architectural feature is the roof that opens up in two directions and which appears to be free-floating. However, on account of building damage, parts of the roof collapsed in 1980 and it was not until 1987, on the 750th anniversary of Berlin, that the building was fully restored to its original state. In 1989, the Congress

Hall became the House of World Cultures and since then it has presented various forms of art from all regions of the earth. As part of the 750 year celebration in 1987, the Carillon, which is located next to the building and is the largest in all of Europe, was inaugurated. It is popularly referred to as the “pregnant oyster.” The four slender towers are covered by a tent under which a carillon of 68 bells is suspended.

Jüdisches Museum Berlin Lindenstraße 9-14 10969 Berlin - Kreuzberg

he Jewish Museum is quite possibly one of the most exciting examples of contemporary architecture in Berlin. Opened on 9 September 2001, the form and style of the museum reflect a complex concept consisting of ciphers, codes and philosophical themes. The zigzag-like Jewish Museum is based on a design by American architect Daniel Libeskind and, on account of its rugged, almost windowless outside, it resembles a shattered Star of David. In addition to the exhibition rooms, the interior contains the windowless Holocaust Tower. Outside can be found the Garden of Exile, where pillars have been set up on a sloping level, thus reflecting the isolation and disorientation of life in exile. The main axis, known as the “void,” cuts a swathe through the various departments of the museum, thus highlighting the emptiness of, or perhaps better expressed, that which is no longer visible in Jewish history. Since January 1999, the Jewish Museum has been open to the public and, although it was initially still “empty,” nevertheless it was met with great interest on behalf of the public. In September 2001, the permanent exhibition was opened, which focuses on the history of German Jews.

Kulturforum

Matthäikirchplatz 4-8 10785 Berlin - Tiergarten

A forum for the arts The Kulturforum is – beside the Museum Island – the most important centre for arts in Berlin. In addition to the Neue Nationalgalerie, the Gemäldegalerie and other museums, the Philharmonic and the State Library are located here as well.

Neue Nationalgalerie The Neue Nationalgalerie contains an exclusive collection of modern art. But the flat glass building, whose roof is supported by only eight columns, also hosts special exhibitions of international stature. In those cases, the permanent exhibition is thus closed.

Gemäldegalerie In the Gemäldegalerie, there is an extraordinary collection of European painting. After reunification, stocks of art were assembled from the two parts of the city and were put on display in the newly constructed building, complementing the existing museum buildings and thus coalescing into a harmonious ensemble.

Kunstgewerbemuseum At the nearby Kunstgewerbemuseum, whose building was built between 1978 and 1985, there is a collection of art spanning the Middle

Ages through the Renaissance, Baroque and all the way to Art Nouveau and our present age. Here there are impressive exhibits of religious objects, furniture, clothing, jewellery and furnishings, which all serve to document the history of style.

Kupferstichkabinett (Museum of Prints and Drawings) The Kupferstichkabinett is the largest graphic print collection in Ger- many – and one of the four most important in the world, with more than 500,000 graphic print works and approximately 110,000 drawings, aquarelles, pastels and oil sketches. Illuminated hand written documents out of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, graphic illustrated books, sketchbooks, topographic images and printing plates provide a view into 1,000 years of art, culture, and printed history. To

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KW Institute for Contemporary Art Auguststraße 69 10117 Berlin – Mitte

Young international art in a former margarine factory

stablished in the early 1990s in a dilapidated former margarine factory, the KW Institute for Contemporary Art in a very short time into a center for young international art has developed. You do not have their own collection, but are as a laboratory in which the young can develop further international art exhibitions, artist studios and events are part of the regular program. Is impossible to imagine from the Berlin event calendar but above all, the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, which presents every two years under a new motto artistic ideas in the week and at many other locations in Berlin.

Martin-Gropius-Bau Niederkirchner Straße 7 10963 Berlin – Kreuzberg

International art in historical building

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he Martin-Gropius-Bau is Berlin’s main exhibition hall and is one of the world’s leading exhibition venues. The building, which until 1989 was directly located at the Berlin Wall and once housed the Museum of Decorative Arts, is named after the man who built it, the great uncle of the famous Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius. The imposing building was built in 1881 in the style of an Italian Renaissance building. The impressive atrium serves as the center of the museum’s exhibitions. Mosaics with allegories from different ages and coats of arms of various German cities decorate the spaces between the windows. During the last weeks of the Second World War, the building was hit by bombs. Reconstruction of the building began in 1978 after it had been put under a preservation order in 1966. The building was restored once again at the turn of the millennium, before the millennium exhibition “Seven Hills” was shown. Today, the Martin-Gropius-Bau serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions of international standing.

the treasures of the Kupferstichkabinett belong masterpieces of Botticelli, Dürer, Albrecht Altdorfer, Matthias Grünewald, Bruegel d. Ä., Rembrandt, Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Adolph Menzel. Further collection highlights include works from Classical, Modern, Pop Art, Conceptual Art and Minimal Art, by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol.

Memorial To The Murdered Jews Of Europe Cora-Berliner-Straße 1 10117 Berlin – Mitte

Musikinstrumenten-Museum Conceived by Hans Scharoun, the Musical Instruments Museum (Musikinstrumenten-Museum) hosts a collection of over 750 instruments from the 16th century all the way to our present day. One special event is the presentation of the Wurlitzer organ from 1929 during tours of the museum. Sometimes, it can also be heard when silent films are being shown, and at special concerts.

The Holocaust memorial at the Brandenburg Gate

lose to the Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Berlin, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is also found. It is a memorial that is a stele-field which can be approached and walked through from all sides,

serving as a central place for remembering and reminding people of the Holocaust. On an area of about 19,000 m2, the New York based architect Peter Eisenmann set up 2,711 concrete pillars – so-called steles – of varying heights to create a grid-like structure. The terrain is smooth yet unevenly inclined. Visitors can enter the structure from all four sides and thus the wave-like shape of each side is perceived in a different manner depending on where one is. The extraordinary design, which was revised several times, represents a radical approach to creating a monument. The memorial is also complemented by a well-designed underground information centre, which was also designed by Eisenmann, possessing an unique form of architecture which encompasses 800 m2, where visitors can learn about the victims of the Holocaust and the various places of horror.

Museum Berggruen Schloßstraße 1, 14059 Berlin - Charlottenburg

Picasso, Klee & Co.

he Berggruen Museum in the Western Stüler Building opposite Charlottenburg Palace presents masterpieces from the classical modernist period. The museum’s focal point is one of the most important private collections in the world: Heinz Berggruen, a German collector and art dealer, left his art collection featuring masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Georges Braque, Paul Klee and Henri Matisse to Berlin, the city of his birth, as a ‘gesture of reconciliation’. An exhibition entitled ‘Picasso and his time’ displays paintings, sculptures and drawings over three floors. More than 100 exhibits of Picasso’s work form the centerpiece of the collection. All facets of his work are represented: beginning with a drawing from his student days in 1897 and ending with works he painted in 1972, one year before he died. His Blue and Rose periods are also represented along with his Cubist and Classicist phases.

Museum Für Naturkunde Invalidenstraße 43 10115 Berlin - Mitte

World’s biggest dinosaur skeleton

isitors are greeted in the entrance area by the head of a giant dinosaur that appears to be looking through the wall. The dinosaur exhibition has recently been completely redesigned: the interactive multimedia display now shows life as it was 150 million years ago in Tendaguru, East Africa. The heart of the ‘Evolution in Action’ exhibition is the world’s biggest dinosaur skeleton, a Brachiosaurus Brancai that stands 13.27 m high. Look through the Jurascopes to see the dinosaurs virtually come to life before your eyes. For the first time ever, visitors can also see the famous original Berlin example of the prehistoric bird Archaeopteryx Lithographica. Other sections of the permanent exhibition cover the origins of the solar system, minerals, fossils, preservation and preparation techniques, and much more besides.

Museum Für Fotografie - Helmut Newton Stiftung / Sammlung Fotografie der Kunstbibliothek Jebensstraße 2, 10623 Berlin - Charlottenburg

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Helmut’s nudes and other photos

he photographs of Helmut Newton in the neo-Classical building of what was formerly an army officers’ casino. Since 2004, the museum has presented temporary exhibitions on the life and work of Helmut Newton, one of the most important fashion and portrait photographers of the 20th century. Newton loaned a vast col-

lection of photographs to the museum for exhibition. The exhibitions examine various aspects of Newton’s complex, innovative and provocative works. The Helmut Newton Foundation also shows work by other artists and photographers who enter a dialogue with Newton’s work. The museum’s Imperial Hall, which has been restored and converted, also holds special exhibitions featuring photographs from the 19th century to the present day from the art library’s photography collection.

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Museum für Asiatische Kunst

Museen Dahlem - Kunst und Kulturen der Welt

From Chinese porcelain to Japanese painting

Lansstraße 8, 14195 Berlin - Zehlendorf

Internationally acclaimed cultural history collections

he Dahlem complex consists of several cultural history museums: in addition to the Ethnological Museum and Museum of Asian Art, it also includes the Museum of European Cultures and the Junior Museum. The museum ensemble brings world-class collections of non-European art and culture together under one roof. Plans for the museum complex were drawn up at the beginning of the 20th century, but the ensemble was not actually built until the 1970’s. Upon completion of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin’s Mitte district, the non-European collections are to be transferred here from Dahlem.

he works of art and cultural artefacts at the Museum of Asian Art are as diverse as the various Asian cultures themselves. The museum houses one of the most important collections worldwide of art from the Indo-Asian cultural region dating from the 4th millennium BC to the present day. Key focal areas include early Indian sculpture and Silk Route art, as well as art from China, Japan and Korea on display in individual galleries and as part of an academic collection. Also notable is the acclaimed Turfan collection, named after the first of four royal Prussian expeditions along the northern Silk Route (now Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China) between 1902 and 1914: the highlight is a full-scale reconstruction of a quadratic temple decorated with the original murals from Cave 123 in the Kucha oasis.

Schloss Charlottenburg Spandauer Damm 20-24 14059 Berlin - Charlottenburg

The most magnificent palace in Berlin

he Charlottenburg Palace is one of the landmarks of Berlin. The largest and most beautiful royal palace still standing in the capital, Charlottenburg was erected as the summer residence of Sophie Charlotte, the first queen of Prussia, who was also the namesake for the palace and the surrounding district. Subsequent generations of the royal family expanded and remodeled the palace according to the taste of their time. As a result, the palace contains interior decoration reflecting several architectural styles: the old palace, with its magnificent baroque state rooms and the famous porcelain cabinet, and the new wing built by Frederick the Great in 1742. The famous palace gardens contain the mausoleum of Queen Louise, the Belvedere with its world-renowned collection of KPM porcelain and the new pavilion. Due to construction work as part of the overall restoration plan, the new wing at Charlottenburg Palace is expected to remain closed until the end of July 2014.

Ethnologisches Museum From dugout to tomahawk

he Ethnological Museum (Ethnologisches Museum) in Berlin Dahlem is one of the largest and most important of its kind world-wide: with its 500,000 objects from around the world as well as large stores of audio material, photographic documentation and film material, the museum documents art and culture of the world beyond Europe. The exhibition ‘Art from Africa’ is an absolute must-see, and the touring exhibition has been recognised with numerous awards. Another highlight of the museum is the great ‘South Sea Exhibition’ with scale models of boats and houses of Oceania, which capture the reality of island living in the South Sea very authenticallly – and to the delight of the youngest visitors: some of the houses and boats can be entered for an even more realistic feeling! Texts and photos by: Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH / VISIT BERLIN

AlliiertenMuseum: Clayallee 135 – Outpost, 14195 Berlin +49 (0)30 81 81 99 -0, www.alliiertenmuseum.de Täglich außer montags von 10.00 bis 18.00 Uhr

DAS ALLIIERTENMUSEUM IN BERLIN-ZEHLENDORF

he Allied Museum tells the history of the Western Powers in Berlin. The buildings are located in the center of the former U.S. sector and originally housed the cinema and the library of the U.S. garrison. With a permanent exhibition and regular special exhibitions, the Museum honours the dedication of the United States, the United Kingdom and France to Berlin and Germany from 1945 to their withdrawal, in 1994. The focus lies on the history of the Berlin Airlift and the Cold War era. Among the most prominent exhibits is a restored segment of the Berlin espionage tunnel, built by American and British Intelligence Service in order to tap the lines of Soviet communication in East-Berlin.

The Museum also deals with everyday life in the American, British and French sectors. In the open-air area some of the Museum’s outstanding large military objects are exposed like, for example, a British “Hastings” aircraft from the time of the airlift, a railroad car from the French military train, and the original famous guardhouse of Checkpoint Charlie on Friedrichstrasse.

Shopping

Everyone knows about the shopping meccas of New York, London, Paris, Milan and Tokyo. But what about Berlin? Could Berlin stage a remake of the famous shopping scene from Pretty Woman where Julia Roberts strips the shelves of the luxury boutiques?

es, it could. And Julia Roberts would probably have an easier job of it here, because all of Berlin’s must-see clothing, watch and jewellery stores are located in the West on the ultra-chic Kurfürstendamm, and in the East between the Friedrichstrasse and Französiche Strasse. The list of exclusive boutiques in Kufürstendamm and around reads like a who’s who of the great and the famous. You’ll find Bovet, Bruno Cucineli, Bücherer, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hermès, Jundef, La Perla, Louis Vuitton, Maybach, Mulberry, Prada, The Corner East, Versace, Valentino, Wempe, Zilli and Zewi here. Absolutely not to be missed is Berlin’s top department store and largest in Europe, which is a must for shopping: the Kaufhaus des Westens, “KaDeWe”. Near by, the “Bikini Berlin” is known as Germany’s first concept mall. If you are looking for shopping opportunities on the East part of Berlin, which go far beyond the standard, you must go to The Corner, known as Berlin’s “most tasteful concept store.” In the glamorous Galeries Lafayette you will fulfill all wishes – from an elegant French tie to expensive champagne. Nearby is Quartier 206, where hip labels like Lala Berlin, or Helmut Lang, but also Gucci, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent display their goods between marble, glass and mirrors. The newly opened “LP12 Mall of Berlin” on Leipziger Platz 12 connects old shopping traditions between Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse, right where the famous Wertheim department store stood in 1897.

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Alpina Horological Smartwatch

The bridge between Silicon Valley and the Swiss watch industry

he Alpina Horological Smartwatch is the synthesis of high-tech innovation and traditional Swiss watch craftsmanship. There is no digital screen on the Alpina Horological Smartwatch. Instead, the beautiful laser cut hands on the watch dial display information in analog form.

The Alpina Horological Smartwatch represents the bridge between Silicon Valley and the Swiss watch industry. Powered by MotionX速, the Alpina Horological Smartwatch is capable of bi-directional communication with iPhone and Android apps.

The Alpina Horological Smartwatch retains its natural sporty beauty and delivers the benefits of the quantified self without ever having to recharge a battery. The 100m/330ft water-resistant Alpina Horological Smartwatch supports the following functionalities:

The MotionX patented sensor-fusion engine tracks activity and sleep patterns with high accuracy. Activity and sleep information is presented in real-time on the Swiss Horological Smartwatch using beautiful traditional analog dials. The Swiss Horological Smartwatch synchronizes automatically with applications on Apple and Android smartphones. On the iOS and Android apps, simple and easy-to-understand graphics highlight how much one has moved and slept during the day, week, or month. This data will assist users to better understanding themselves, and along with appropriate goal setting and intelligent coaching, will improve their well-being. Better sleep and a more active lifestyle are widely recognized as simple, but effective, positive behavioral changes.

Always-on time & date MotionX速 activity tracking Sleeptracker速 sleep monitoring Sleep c ycle alarms Get-Active alerts Adaptive coaching 2+ years batter y life

Find a retailer or order on the webstore at www.alpina-watches.com

Alpina Watch International S.A.: 8 Chemin de la Galaise Plan-les-Ouates, CH-1228 Gen竪ve - Switzerland +41 (0)22 860 87 40, www.alpina-watches.com

Bulgari Lvcea

Sculptures Of Light

54 Inspired by the inextricable link of light and time, LVCEA, the new gem of Bulgari watches sparkles ever brighter

hining ever brighter each year, Bulgari reveals a creative extension of the luminous LVCEA collection: as LVCEA has become one of the most beloved signature collections around the world, Bulgari presents new features for the line inspired by the eternal link of light and time. With radiance, LVCEA strikes that perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. As the flagship timepiece of Bulgari’s women’s watches, it encompasses each characteristic of the Bulgari personality.

With powerful lines and a sensual design, the sheer mastery of LVCEA’s artisanal craftsmanship is testament to the metalworking capabilities of the renowned Italian jeweller. The V-shape links that factor into the name and construction of the LVCEA bracelet took lithe inspiration from Serpenti, the iconic line of serpentine pieces that has become a trademark symbol of Bulgari identity. The distinctive coils of the bracelet are balanced by an opulent, round case, a harmonious reconciliation that

is modelled after the complexity of the contemporary woman. Meanwhile, LVCEA’s “every day and evening” appeal has rendered it into a favourite of celebrities on the red carpet or on the street, as the watch is notably as soft and smooth as it is strong and sophisticated. Honouring Bulgari’s Roman past, the LVCEA was created to pay tribute to the ancient sundial, in a design that captures the power of light, or “luce” in Italian. The luminosity of LVCEA’s round case features a sundial face – complete with Roman numeral hour-markers and hands – to wind history with modernity, and clasp function to design. Heralding its true and colourful high jewellery spirit, Bulgari has set a lucent gemstone into the crown of every LVCEA timepiece. In a cabochon cut of noble purple, this twist on winding a watch adds the classic dash of Bulgari audacity. To dress the crown sets an exquisite diamond, a glamorous recollection of the beauty of woman.

Bulgari: Kurfürstendamm 190-192, 10707 Berlin +49 30 8857920, www.bulgari.com

Cartier Daring experience and inventiveness: the history of Cartier watchmaking is a reflexion of a unique state of mind

he Ballon Blue watch is round on the top and round underneath, but if you look closer, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see that the shape is somewhat more complex: a watch that seems to fit the rist weightlessly as if the two were already acquainted.

The Ballon Bleu watch surprises. The winding mechanism is decorated with a sapphire cabochon, around which the dial orbits, and is more imposing than ever before due to a precious metal arch. With soft curves reminiscent of a pebble and a case that is rounded on both sides, the style is somewhere between classic and futuristic. The Roman numerals, displaced by the winding mechanism, stray from their usual path.

Cartier Joaillers: KurfĂźrstendamm 188, 10707 Berlin +41 (0)30 8867060, www.cartier.de

eauty of the day and beauty of the night, the Baignoire watch is stylishly suitable for all occasions. Its streamlined silhouette, uncompromising look and simple design offer flawless elegance…

Beauty of the day, the Baignoire watch chooses its time. Either left bank and delicate, with its small model on leather or satin, now right bank and charismatic, with its stylish large model. Beauty of the night, the Baignoire watch offers evening versions that dazzle with the radiance of all-gold or diamonds.

A charming and original oval shape created in 1912, the spirit of the Baignoire collection is, above all else, an unequivocal name that evokes a simply flawless design. In 1956, the curved oval bracelet-watch had already become a Cartier classic like the Tank and the Santos models. Further developed in 1968 in an extended or oversized version, it inspired numerous creative variations. It was only later, in 1973, that the model was officially baptised the “Baignoire”. A past worthy of an heiress, whose timeless allure is still being revisited even today.

Richard Mille Tourbillon Rm 27-02 Rafael Nadal

atchmaking must be consistently challenged, both technically and artistically. With the RM 27-02, Richard Mille presents a new uncompromising caliber that reinterprets the art and methods of watch design in the 21st century.

It is in the run-up to the 114th French Open, where emblematic Richard Mille partner Rafael Nadal will be vying for his tenth title, that the Swiss Jura brand is unveiling its new manual winding tourbillon caliber dedicated to tennis. Following research by Richard Mille’s engineers into NTPT® carbon—a material with remarkable mechanical properties and excellent resistance to micro-cracks—the brand is unveiling the very first skeletonised baseplate known as “unibody”, in which the caseband and baseplate have been fused into a single piece, removing the need to attach the two components together. This structure, inspired by the chassis of racing cars, enhances rigidity and resistance to impacts when used in watchmaking. A major watchmaking and technological breakthrough machined at ProArt, the unibody baseplate is a technical feat that requires in-depth knowledge and mastery of micro-machining new materials—a concept that Richard Mille has nurtured since the very beginning. The sculptural baseplate supports the bridges in grade 5 titanium, which are highly original in terms of their three-dimensional construction, their finishes (beveled, shot-blasted and satin-brushed by hand) and the complexity of their titanium and carbon composition. These bridges support an impressive mechanical heart capable of running for over 70 hours without detriment to its regularity thanks to a rapidly rotating barrel that delivers constant power from the beginning to the end of operation.

Such innovations are not limited to the heart of the watch, as demonstrated by the categorical absence of compromise on the case. Dressed in black and white, it inevitably catches the eye with its unique appearance. Working with North Thin Ply Technology, Richard Mille’s engineers have developed a highly original material known as TPT® quartz, composed of hundreds of layers of quartz filaments piled on top of each other. These fibers are exceptionally resistant to high temperatures and are characterized by extreme strength and transparency to electromagnetic waves. No thicker than 45 microns, the silica layers are inserted between layers of NTPT® carbon by an automatic positioning system that changes the orientation of the fibers between each layer by 45°. Heated to 120°C in an autoclave similar to those used to make aeronautical components, the material is then ready for machining at ProArt. During this phase, the various layers of TPT® quartz and NTPT® carbon are revealed at random, ensuring that each machined component is as unique as the heart of the baseplate, which is machined using the same process. The bezel and solid case back in NTPT® carbon/TPT® quartz are then attached to the unibody baseplate using 12 spline screws in grade 5 titanium. A sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment adds the final finishing touch to this unique combination. Like the RM 006, RM 008 and RM 012 tourbillons, the RM 27-02 belongs to the elite circle of Richard Mille watches destined to leave their mark on their era. With a production run of just 50 models, the RM 27-02 is a rare product reserved for those closest to the brand. As usual, Rafael Nadal will carry out the ultimate approval test by wearing this new caliber in his international matches.

Richard Mille: http://www.richardmille.com/watch/rm-27-02/

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Cartujano España in Berlin A Leather Flower In 2015

he origin of the name “Cartujano” comes from the Carthusian monks in Jerez – Andalucia, who were taking care of one the most beautiful and pure horse breed: the Cartujano.

When the 4th generation of the Fluxà shoemaker family – based in Mallorca and creator of brands like Lottusse or Camper – decided to restore the Cartujano brand, the idea was to reinforce their commitment and vocation to the manufacture of luxury leather goods in Spain and to be proud of this passion and leather know-how. Cartujano itself is a tribute to Spain and the whole Spanish culture. Cartujano products are based on quality and authenticity. Leathers selected from the best and most prestigious tanneries in Europe and the expert contribution of the workshops in Inca-Mallorca, Men’s shoe and Goodyear welt, Elda -Alicante, women shoes- and Ubrique -Andalucía, bags and small leather goods-, give life to a collection of boots, shoes, bags and Accessories, all with personality.

The “Heritage” collection gathers together designs from the countryside and the equestrian World. Its maximum expression is the Cartujano boot, made in Majorca using the Goodyear Welted method – a triple-stitch construction – a traditional process involving more than two hundred tasks that make it highly durable, while easily maintained. The “Contemporary” Collection offers modern yet current designs. The Spring-Summer 2015 Collection carries on the traditional boots and proposes new heels for women (platform, stiletto, loafer and flip-flop); the must this season is the black and red Cobra material, a tribute and wink to the Ferias atmosphere in Andalucía. For men, the “Galope” sneakers and “Trote” loafers arrive on stage. The classic Derby Oxford or the Monk strap are also now available. New bag styles for this season, like the bucket ladies bag in 2 sizes, the cap-pack for men or the “Cartridge holder”: a unisex bag inspired from a hunting bag in a pure brown leather without lining, a Cartujano masterpiece!

Cartujano España Kurfϋstendamm 26a, 10719 Berlin, GERMANY +49 (0)30 889 23 674, www.cartujano.com

Schuh Konzept The shoemaker of the stars

erlin has not only star chefs and star designers, it has also a star shoemaker.

Important personalities such as politicians, celebrities of the show business and respected fashion labels have been trusting the competence of this specialist for many years.

Udo Robakowski, the founder of Schuh Konzept, is specialized in the repair and care of high quality shoes. Udo Robakowski repairs the most noble shoes as only very few in Europe are capable of doing. May it be a protective sole for the Christian Louboutin shoes or a leather sole on a pair of John Lobb, his special sense for fashion makes every repair look like a facelift for your shoes.

Shoe labels at Schuh Konzept: John Lobb, Church, Allen Edmonds, Cheany, Carmina, Tim Luis, Cravatti, Gratiano & Girling, Scho Shoes, Robert Clegerie, L’Autre Chose, Emma Hopes, Armani, Wellstone

Repair of luxury shoes

Schuh Konzept: Kurfürstendamm/Eingang, Bleibtreustraße 24, 10707 Berlin +49 (0)30 31508067, www.schuhkonzept.de

Cosmetics for shoes

Cashmere Pur Cashmere Pur Handels GmbH: Schlüterstr. 51, 10629 Berlin +49 (0)30 8838618, www.cashmere-berlin.de Montag bis Freitag 11-19 Uhr, Samstag 11-16 Uhr

The boutique is like its name, fine, elegant, feminine and timeless; quite small but full of light and beautifully wallpapered. It offers an extensive collection of the world’s finest cashmere brands. Fine cotton

shirts, a few dresses and in Winter slippers, coats and blankets are also available. The owner and cashmere expert Marion Herkenrath will serve you personally and most professionnally.

British Clothing British Clothing: Schlüterstraße 51, 10629 Berlin-Charlottenburg +49 (0)30 88 71 21 84, www.british-clothing.de Montag bis Freitag 11-19 Uhr, Samstag 11-17 Uhr

The British clothing style is restrained and classic, the Italian colorful and expressive. When both come together, it becomes exciting - as with British Clothing. The store offers clothing for demanding individuals, with an emphasis on fine fabrics, excellent

making and naturally that certain flair! Enjoy knee-socks in every color imaginable, cashmere sweaters, suspenders, vests and suits; all to be worn of course with the mandatory umbrell

Rooks & Rocks Rooks & Rocks offers tailored fashion – now in Berlin!

he new store in Berlin Charlottenburg brings tradition and fashion trends together. High-quality fabrics and the most exact fit are being combined with personal preferences. Men need unique pieces, to show their personality.“ A man is more than his collar size“ says Simon Schmidt, who with Rico Albert runs the Hamburg Eppendorf and Großen Bleichen stores. Whether a 1920’s style checkered tweed or a classique in grey, you will always get highly qualified consulting service from our team – and to fullfill the wish of any of our clients is our first priority with the guarantee of a perfect fit. Best friends in school, today they have become partners in business and they bring not only a cool understatement into the German capital but

also their passion for fashion, that lasts, beyond all trends and fashion movements. Viktor Lis is leading the Berlin base of the label and looks forward to all his new clients: „Berlin and fashion are just inseparable. Our mission is to dress men well, no matter for which environment, work or casual wear – to dress them perfectly according to traditional values of custom tailoring. „The Berlin people are very open, and even sometimes extravagant, so I am very curious to receive our first requests.“ Our Berlin store of course will offer classiques for the office as well as wedding essentials. One thing is mandatory! Your suit shall fit!

Rooks & Rocks: Uhlandstrasse 20-25, 10623 Berlin, Galleria Passage, Große Bleichen 21, 20354 Hamburg, Curschmannstraße 13 20251 Hamburg +49 (0)30 52 68 51 60, www.rooks-rocks.com

Dinner

Berlin remains gastronomic capital of Germany

n recent years, Berlin has attracted top, innovative chefs to what has become a gourmet metropolis. Berlin boasts more than 15,000 dining establishments, offering everything from gilded curry wurst to luxury restaurants. A total of fifteen restaurants in Berlin were awarded at least one of the coveted Michelin stars: ten were awarded one star and five were awarded two stars. Two restaurants were given this honour for the first time this year. Eleven other restaurants were awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for offering high-end cuisine at a good price. The German capital inspires its visitors with its lively restaurant scene and creative chefs who love to experiment. The city sets culinary trends and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something new to discover beyond the world of Michelin-star dining. Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street food markets are one currently popular option.

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Mandragoras: Walter-Benjamin-Platz 8, 10629 Berlin +49 30 817 239 87, www.mandragoras.berlin

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Mandragoras Hellenic chic and casual restaurant Greek inspired - Berlin made

andragoras was established in 1980, in Thessaloniki, and was one of the most successful high-class restaurants in town for more than 30 years. In 2012 this historical restaurant moved its concept to Berlin, and finally from the beginning of 2015 in Berlin Charlottenburg two steps away from the Ku’Damm. The Chef-Sommelier Vasileios Tasioupolos spent more than 20 years abroad and have worked in several Michelin starred restaurants in France, Greece, Italy and Germany. With his culinary and wine experience, and also his passion, he is the soul of this exceptional restaurant. The Restaurant Mandragoras offers “fusion” Greek Mediterranean cuisine based on three characteristics: fine ingredients, fresh preparation and creativity. The restaurant offers also a great wine list of inter-

national and “new generation” wines from Greece. Whether for a business lunch or a romantic dinner, Mandragoras reinterprets traditional Greek cuisine with a new inspiration coming from the international experience of the Chef. Aioli sauce with a touch of wasabi, ceviche of sardines marinated in saffron and mastic tree resin from the island of Chios, crab au gratin, low temperature vacuum-cooked lamb cheek, stewing for 26 hours or Josper charcoal-oven mix-grill, every Greek recipe is revisited for a unique tasting experience. In a rustic-chic décor, the staff attends to you with the famous Greek hospitality and the most personable attention. Vasileios Tasioupolos will also wholeheartedly cook special dishes for guests with allergies, particular desires or needs.

Brasserie Le Paris: Kurfurtsendamm 211, 10719 Berlin +49 (0)30 88 70 46 55, www.brasserie-le-paris.com

Plat du jour: Every day from 12:00 to 18:00 we serve a different Plat du Jour accompanied with a soup or a salad for only 9.50 €

Brasserie le Paris

fter 20 years, it seemed time to reopen the legendary Brasserie Le Paris in Institut Français with a new breeze in the kitchen and the wine cellar. Every day, you can experience French Cuisine from 9.50 € with the quickly served and delicious Plat du Jour or à la carte from an array of entrées or main dishes proposed daily by our Chef. In every case, you will experience refined and sophisticated French specialties made

with the freshest produce in authentic fashion. Why not try it with a glass from our large selection of excellent wines, and let yourself be transported by the typical ambiance and the French, relaxed style of our Brasserie Le Paris? The Brasserie Le Paris offers French Cuisine of the highest standard, homemade with the freshest produce.

Fischers Fritz: Regent Berlin, Charlottenstraße 49, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 2033 6363, www.fischersfritzberlin.com

Fischers Fritz The Gourmet-Restaurant at Regent Berlin Chef de Cuisine: Christian Lohse

mpeccable service and an intimate atmosphere: At the Gourmet-restaurant “Fischers Fritz” at the Regent Berlin Chef de Cuisine Christian Lohse offers high class fish and seafood specialties. The Fischers Fritz’ menu is an artistic and modern approach to French-inspired cuisine, featuring exquisite fish and seafood delicacies. Subtle yet sophisticated, they complement the restaurant’s atmosphere of balance and class. Simple creations distinguished by the high quality of fresh produce have made Regent Berlin’s gourmet restaurant a place of pilgrimage for gourmets. For the seventh consecutive year, Regent Berlin’s Fischers Fritz restaurant has earned two stars from Michelin, the French guide to fine dining. Chef de Cuisine Christian Lohse has maintained his crown as Berlin’s 2 Michelin-starred Chef, for his classic French cuisine with a contemporary twist. In fall 2007, Lohse’s dedication to his craft and relentless pursuit of perfection has placed him firmly at the forefront of Berlin’s culinary world, when he became the first Berlin chef in 13

years, who merits 2 Michelin Stars. A private dining room for up to 15 persons is the perfect location for a business lunch as well as for an intimate private banquette. The restaurant with its unique view on the historic Gendarmenmarkt and an exclusive atmosphere is open for dinner from 6.30 to 10.30 pm. Regent Berlin’s Fischers Fritz may count itself among the proud owners of a lobster press from the French silver manufacturer Christofle – a high-class one-of-a-kind masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and creative design. The preparation itself is a work of art: the lobster meat is prepared ready to serve by chef de cuisine Christian Lohse and his top notch kitchen brigade, however, the pressing procedure and lobster mousse preparation are reserved for the waiting staff.

Grill Royal: Friedrichstrasse 105 b, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 288 79 288, www.grillroyal.com

Grill Royal Surf ’n’ Turf in the Friedrichstraße

RILL ROYAL had to be: the organisers Boris Radczun and Stephan Landwehr were looking for a restaurant in which they could meet friends and enjoy excellent food. There should be steak and fish on the menu, Krug champagne and plenty of space. There was no place which offered a good alternative to Berlin’s club scene and which didn’t belong to the league of classic restaurants. Directly by the River Spree, between the Admiralspalast, the Berliner Ensemble theatre and the Friedrichstadtpalast, they totally converted the basement of an old East German building.

The atmosphere: warm, spacious, open. Dark wooden flooring, IKORA lamps from the sixties, elegant wooden

fixtures, rare granite and pillars with handcrafted smoked mirrors divide the room in which interesting and unusual objects, even including a complete motorboat, provide a real James Bond atmosphere. The special thing about it: the presentation of meat and fish in huge display fridges, the open kitchen, the spaciousness and the elegant atmosphere. The culinary inspiration for the Grill Royal came from the classic grill restaurants of the grand hotels. On the menu: Surf ’n’Turf. Short grilled meat and seafood which can be chosen before grilling. Side dishes and different sauces can be ordered separately. Pasta, salads and desserts are also on the menu.

La Mano Verde Restaurant: Kempinski Plaza, Uhlandstr. 181-183, 10623 Berlin +49 (0)30 827.03.120, www.lamanoverde.com

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La Mano Verde Europe’s Number 1 in Vegan and raw food Haute-Cuisine

ean-Christian Jury, owner and executive Chef of the restaurant underlines that “he does not cook vegan out of ethical principles but out of conviction that it is better for our health”. His goal with La Mano Verde is to create a tasty, healthy alternative and try to change the way people think about food,

by developing more and more creative vegan food. Vegan Cuisine at the Berlin Ku’damm: The location of La Mano Verde, in Berlin’s best bourgeois neighborhood Ku’damm, places it outside the usual vegan food circles. Guests are businessmen instead of

hipsters, famous hairdressers rather than health-food shop owners, shoppers at Hermes instead of organic-food fanatical moms, and a large roster of German and international stars like Anton Corbijn, Woody Harrelson, Rachel Mcadams, Robin Wright, or Herbert Grönemeyer and Hanelore Elsner...

Les Solistes By Pierre Gagnaire: Hotel Waldorf Astoria, Hardenbergstrasse 27, 10623 BERLIN +49 (0)30 81 40 00 24 50

Les Solistes by Pierre Gagnaire

ierre Gagnaire’s culinary credo „Look to the future with respect to the past“ has come home at Waldorf Astoria Berlin’s “LES SOLISTES”. With a life-long passion for innovative gastronomic approaches, star chef Gagnaire creates a culinary experience that reflects the spirit of Berlin and the character of the world’s best hotels. Roel Linterman is Gagnaire’s Chef de Cuisine of “LES SOLISTES” at Waldorf Astoria Berlin. Similar to the meaning of the restaurant name, the lead artist here is accompanied by an entire orchester of experienced chefs that all lend their own individual notes to the solovision of Gagnaire in play at “LES SOLISTES”. The fine-dining restaurant was awarded a Michelin star and 16 Gault Millau points in November 2013.

Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer: Adlon Kempinski, Under den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 22 61 19 60, www.lorenzadlon-esszimmer.de

It is my passion to create emotions with my style of cooking. I want my guests to have a fun and unique dining experience that pleases all the senses. Hendrik Otto Two-Star Michelin Chef

Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer

he Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer effortlessly combines contemporary haute cuisine with the Adlon’s long-standing tradition of excellence and a dash of culinary ingenuity, thus creating an ambience to suit any occasion. The restaurant’s unique atmosphere and special charm along with unobstructed views of the famous Brandenburg Gate make it a wonderful choice for a perfectly relaxed, extraordinary dining experience.

Under the tutelage of Michelin-starred Executive Chef Hendrik Otto, the restaurant aspires not only to create a multi-sensory

experience over and over again, but also to impress and astound gourmets with excellent dishes and creative fare made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. The principal ambition is to serve guests in an almost family-like atmosphere, and to inspire a passion for an endless variety of flavors and aromas. Guests can dine on superb culinary delights paired with superior wines and feel totally pampered and indulged – almost as if they are in the comfort of their own dining room.

Pauly-Saal: Jüdische Mädchenschule, Auguststr. 11-13, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 3300 6070, www.paulysaal.com

Pauly Saal Restaurant in the Former Jewish Girls’ School in Berlin

tephan Landwehr and Boris Radczun, the team behind the Grill Royal, opened their new restaurant, the Pauly-Saal, in the former Jewish Girls’ School. Berlin’s golden years of the 20’s and 30’s serve as the inspiration here. The sophisticated decor and the German cuisine of the era are reinterpreted: the focus is not on the dictates of individual dishes, but on food for several people. It’s about all things braised, sautéed, salted or marinated. Sausages will be made, vegetables pickled, breads baked in wood-fired ovens, pastries prepared onsite – timeless cuisine that everyone enjoys and which appeals to the

guest in a surprisingly direct way. In addition to stews served in cast iron pots, suckling pig from the rotisserie and traditional offal dishes will be on the menu. This ingredients-based cuisine will be prepared to the highest standards at the Pauly-Saal by chef Michael Höpfl. His vision is a perfect combination of a broad network of local producers, whose products he personally selects, and the solid yet elaborate work of his kitchen staff. Many of the ingredients are organically grown and meats are produced using natural farming methods. The Pauly Saal has received their first Michelin Star, awarded for „a very good restaurant in its category“ under the direction of Michael Höpfl.

Restaurant Reinstroff: Schlegelstraße 26c, 10115 Berlin Friedrichstraße 185–190, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 3088 1214, www.reinstoff.eu

Restaurant Reinstoff

he restaturant Reinstoff is awarded with two Michelin stars and 18 Gault & Millau points. Located in the historic Edison courtyards in Berlin-mitte, it is a truly authentic Berlin gourmet restaurant, which is truly authentic for Berlin because Reinstoff is different – independent and therefore exceptionally personal, focused and diverse, inspiring and genuine.

Here, everyone may be as he is. And that is exactly how Berlin is. Chef Daniel Achilles presents in his two menus ganznah and weiterdraußen a light and modern cuisine with a particularly elegant and refreshing, often vegetal, touch. The name Reinstoff describes the basis of each dish, which is the use of matter (German: Stoff) that is as pure (German: Rein) as possible.

Restaurant 44: Augsburger Strasse 44, 10789 Berlin +49 (0)30 220 2288, www.restaurant44.de

Restaurant 44 A place of pilgrimage for alpine cuisine devotees and cheese aficionados

estaurant 44 pleases with authentic flavors and an emphasis on seasonal and fresh products executed with contemporary style as well as flawless service. Executive Chef André Egger dishes up a delicate and mouth-watering menu featuring Swiss dishes, utilizing the best local and organic ingredients. The enticing weekday lunch menu shows a creative yet unpretentious approach. The smart, clean-lined space impresses with contemporary décor and a cutting-edge art collection that is complemented by sleek modern furniture and timber flooring. The full-length windows boast jaw-dropping

views of the legendary Kurfürstendamm and the city skyline. Restaurant 44 provides an exciting social atmosphere and is connected to a panoramic chill-out lounge terrace with urban-glam views, which makes for the ideal location for alfresco dining, relaxing after work or simply unwinding with a refreshing cocktail, while enjoying summery Berlin evenings. During winter times, the hotel’s cozy and traditional Gondola serves up superb Swiss specialties including airdried beef, raclette and fondue, which makes Restaurant 44’s terrace an all-season sensation.

Restaurant Le Quarre: Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Unter den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin +49 (0)30 226 10, www.kempinski.com

Restaurant Le Quarré

he brasserie-style of the Quarré and its French inspired menu, with Berlin classics, seduces guests as they enjoy the culinary pieces of art from Chef Erik Kliemt. The menu includes a large selection of tartar and oyster specialties, fried scallops and giant prawns, as well as dishes such as ‘Berliner Eisbein’ (knuckle of pork),

‘Atlantik Seezunge’ (Atlantic sole) and the hotel’s very own version of the classic Berlin specialty: the ‘Adlon Currywurst’ (curried sausage). Particularly popular is the Sunday Brunch and the Business Lunch on weekdays, which comes with a promise: should it take longer than 15 minutes to serve the Business Lunch, guests do not have to pay for it.

The Sra Bua: Hotel Adlon Kempinski Unter den Linden 77, 10117 Berlin 030 2261 1703, www.hotel-adlon.de

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Ula Berlin: Anklamer Str. 8, 10115 Berlin +49 (0)30 8937 9570, http://ulaberlin.jimdo.com/

Ula Berlin Berlin’s premier japanese restaurant

apanese culture has passed through its history of traditions to become what it is today. Our mission is to share this experience.

Ula Berlin offers the dishes as well as the variety of japanese culture. Ula Berlin is to be the place of dispatch of the Japanese culture today, a traditional culture re-born through modern history.

Ula Berlin provides creative modern Japanese cuisine by our practiced craftsman, served with especially guest-oriented Japanese hospitality – Omotenashi.

Head Chef Daisuke Nakashima, born in 1977 in Nagasaki, trained at the renowned Japanese restaurant “Kiccho” in Kyoto for eight years, then moved to Germany as the chef at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Germany for three years. SHOJIN CUISINE BY ULA BERLIN Shojin has several meanings: – to strive for perfection following the Buddhist path – to concentrate on one’s chosen profession – to abstain from killing and to follow a vegetarian diet

The Shojin cuisine was originated by Buddhist nuns and monks. In the city of Kyoto, for example, there are numerous Shojin restaurants, many of them associated with Buddhist temples. SPRING CUISINE Every single season we are providing seasonal cuisine. The spring cuisine is not just cuisine, it must also feel like Spring!

We hope you’ll enjoy our Japanese cuisine!

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The private club for meet lovers

he mere reading of the menu is a special treat. Only the best meat the world has to offer can be found. Whether known varieties, such as Kobe beef, Wagyu and

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ven with its cheap beer and non-existent licensing laws, you’ll find a rich and very civilized drinking culture in Berlin. Some of the best bars are here, spread all over town – whether you want to settle into a comfy sofa with a beer on tap and book at a neighborhood dive, or sip your designer drink in a neon-lit concept cocktail bar. There’s no real central drinking area in Berlin, each neighborhood bringing their distinctive characteristics to bar culture. The old West is more old-fashioned, the bars following a café-style with food also served to the table. Schöneberg was always known for its nightlife, home to a Weimar-era Christopher Isherwood then 70’s David Bowie, but since the wall fell the scene has somewhat shifted eastwards. The many small independent bars in the Eastern side of the city complement the fantastic cocktail bars in West Berlin’s posh hotels and the world famous techno nightclubs. Most Berlin bars only get busy until after 8 pm, even during the week. They usually remain busy until the early hours. Most bars close at 3 am (or when the last customer leaves) and many clubs close as late as lunchtime the next day.

Luxury culture enjoyment: Berlin as an opera metropolis and cabaret mecca Berlin is rich – in culture. If you are looking for recreational activities on a high level, the large choice will probably be a challenge. The three major traditional theatres in Berlin, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden (currently Staatsoper im Schillertheater), the Komische Oper and the Deutsche Oper Berlin offer a unique repertoire in terms of diversity. The classical opera offering is supplemented by modern chamber operas. Top-class concert experiences are guaranteed by internationally renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra with chief conductor Sir Simon Rattle, or the Berliner Staatskapelle with Daniel Barenboim. Combining pure luxury with entertainment, Europe’s Show Palace Friedrichstadt-Palast presents Cabaret on the world’s largest stage. In the Wall Sky Lounge guests can experience high quality service in an exceptionally comfortable atmosphere: Situated over the high-parquet, the Lounge provides classy cosy leather armchairs, a private bar, champagne service and a view of the stage.

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Admiralspalast Friedrichstraße 101 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Culture meets the clubbing scene

legendary entertainment venue dating back to the 1920’s, the Admiralspalast still offers a varied programme from theatre to concerts, and from musicals to parties. The Admiralspalast on Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse reopened in 2006 after extensive restoration work and now offers various forms of entertainment at several venues under one roof. Major musical productions regularly enjoy notable success in the large auditorium. Klaus Maria Brandauer’s production of Brecht’s “Threepenny Opera” with Toten Hosen singer Campino in the role of Mackie Messer opened the new programme at the traditional theatre. This was followed by further highlights including “My Fair Lady”, “The Rocky Horror Show” and, in the summer of 2009, Mel Brook’s controversial cult comedy, “The Producers”. Concerts and comedy shows are also held in the main auditorium. Artists such as Max Raabe and his Palast Orchestra or Helge Schneider return time and time again to the stage at the Admiralspalast to captivate Berlin audiences with their latest offerings. Music is becoming an increasingly important feature at the Admiralspalast. Visitors can enjoy the entire musical range here, from soul legend Solomon Burke to Jan Delay and new local talents. Every now and then, the seats in the main auditorium are folded away – then everyone parties and dances the night away until the early hours.

Bar Jeder Vernunft

Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin - Wilmersdorf

Intimate ambiance in an art nouveau mirror tent

ar Jeder Vernunft’ is worth a visit just for its unique venue value alone. The ‘Danse Paleis’, which was created in 1912, was originally used as a seasonal ballroom and dance tent the in seaside resorts of Flanders and Holland. The tent with original art nouveau décor is still a fascinating place to relax – among red velvet drapes, by candle light and alongside mirrored walls. And the high-class programme offered here every night of the week is further proof of the quality of this venue. Ever since the summer of 1992, the crème de la crème in entertainment circles takes to the stage here, playing to a 250-strong audience. Many artists witnessed the venue’s initial teething problems with electricity and heating – or lack thereof – but see the ‘Bar jeder Vernunft’ as their home and keep returning to its exquisite little stage. The invitingly charming stage programme includes chanson evenings, tonguein-cheek cabaret, and glamorous revues. Well-known artists like Ars Vitalis, ‘Geschwister Pfister’, Meret Becker, Malediva, Max Raabe, Otto Sander, Cora Frost, Georgette Dee, Gayle Tufts, Pigor & Eichhorn, Rainald Grebe or Ulrich Tukur liven up the stage here, in Berlin’s Wilmersdorf district, near Kurfürstendamm.

Berliner Ensemble Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Living history in a magnificent theatre

rom Max Reinhardt to Bertolt Brecht and Helene Weigel to Heiner Müller and Claus Peymann: the Berlin Ensemble writes and embodies theatre history from its very beginnings. In 1893, the ‘Theater am Schiffbauerdamm’ opened its doors with the premiere of Gerhart Hauptmann’s ‘Die Weber’. Carl Zuckmayer’s ‘Der fröhliche Wein- berg’ and ‘The Three Penny Opera’ by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill are just some of the pioneering productions of that time. The Berlin Ensemble arrived at the ‘Theater am Schifferbauerdamm’ in 1954. This is where Bertolt Brecht stages his play “Der kaukasische Kreidekreis” (The Caucasian Chalk Circle) and others. After his death, Helene Weigel took over the BE for another 15 years, before director Ruth Berghaus began to re-orient the theatre in the 1970’s. The theatre has always been influenced by various trends and ideas over time. In the early 1990’s, a 5-member-management was formed, consisting of directors Matthias Langhoff, Fritz Marquardt, Peter Palitzsch, Peter Zadek and the author Heiner Müller. Since 1999, the current artistic director Claus Peymann has been giving the theatre new direction, staging classic plays as well as contemporary German authors, including Thomas Bernhard, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Handke, Elfriede Jelinek, Einar Schleef, Christa Wolf and many more. During the time of Peymann’s artistic direction, a new rehearsal stage was added to the theatre, as well as an extension of the pavilion. The additional spaces now host concerts and readings to complement the extensive repertoire of the Berlin Ensemble.

Chamäleon Theater Berlin Rosenthaler Straße 40-41, 10178 Berlin - Mitte

Modern Cabaret at the Hackesche Höfe

he Hackesche Höfe in Berlin-Mitte are among the most interesting specimens of architecture in Berlin. The various inner courtyards, which are connected to each other, bear witness to the magnificent period of culture at the beginning of the 20th century. And also behind the shimmering art nouveaux facades, there are further highlights awaiting visitors to Hackesche Höfe. Via the historically preserved stairwell, visitors can reach the entrance to the Chamäleon Theater Berlin located on the first floor. The former ballroom dating to 1906 once again became a centre for fun, entertainment and amusement in the Hackesche Höfe ten years ago.

Entertainment without language barriers

he crème de la crème of international artists offer the best entertainment in a convivial atmosphere here. The modern stage shows with surprising choreography are characterised

by quality and unique artistry. Guests from Berlin and around the world are equally welcome, as the shows use music and body language to entertain beyond any language barriers. The Chamöleon Theater Berlin offers a Mediterranean menu, fresh snacks and an extensive drinks menu with fine wines, classic cocktails and fresh fruity concoctions. The service team is available for guests all evening and you can top off your night out with a nightcap in the comfortable and stylish surroundings of the Chamäleon.

Deutsche Oper Berlin Bismarckstraße 35, 10627 Berlin - Charlottenburg

Grand opera in a deliberately simplistic listed new building

he opera house with its clear lines and inauspicious, plain exterior concentrates only on the important: presenting grand opera in world-class quality. The new building, which was created by architect Fritz Bornemann in 1961, the ensemble, still under its old name of ‘city opera’ finally found a new home after the chaos and destruction of World War II. Due to its ‘democratic’ seating plan, the auditorium of this largest opera house in Berlin offers perfect views from each and every one of its total of 1,865 places. The opera house focuses mainly on the production of a 19th century classical repertoire with works by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. In addition latest productions have increasingly included works by French composers (Charles Gounod, Jules Massenet, Francis Poulenc) and Italian belcanto (Vincenzo Bellini, Gaetano Donizetti, Gioacchino Rossini). Rediscoveries of long lost pieces from the early 20th century add even more character to the extensive programming. The Deutsche Oper Berlin cultivates a tradition of individual theatre productions and focuses on promoting young singers and directors. Götz Friedrich, Hans Neuenfels and Achim Freyer are just some of the well-known directors, who celebrated great successes with their productions at the Charlottenburg opera house. The well-known house orchestra of the Deutsche Oper Berlin currently plays under the overall musical direction of Donald Runnicles, and Hamburg-born Kirsten Harms has been their artistic director since the 2004/05 season. With its imposing façade without any décor, the theatre building in Bauhaus style protects the interior of the opera house completely against the noise from the six-lane traffic of Bismarckstrasse, just outside the door. The glazed side façades give the building however a very much open character, and offers panoramic views of the city during breaks.

Deutsches Theater Berlin Schumannstraße 13a 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Theatre of the Year 2005 and 2008 with award-winning ensemble

in elegantes Haus mit klassizistischer Fassade beherbergt seit 1883 das hochgelobte Ensemble des Deutschen Theaters Ber-

lin. Zuvor wurden hier im Friedrich-Wilhelmstädtischen Theater überwiegend Lustspiele und Operetten zur Aufführung gebracht. Mit der Gründung des DT durch den Theaterkritiker Adolph L’Arronge setzte sich zunehmend anspruchsvolles Sprechtheater an der Schumannstraße durch – ein Konzept, das bis heute erfolgreich verfolgt wird. Klassiker von Friedrich Schiller, Anton Tschechow und Maxim Gorki gehören ebenso zum Repertoire des Deutschen Theaters wie Uraufführungen zeitgenössischer Dramatiker, darunter z.B. Dea Loher (2010 mit “Diebe” beim Berliner Theatertreffen, 2011 Preis des Deutschen Zentrums des Internationalen Theaterinstituts), Yasmina Reza und Marianna Salzmann (Publikumspreis der “Stücke 2013” für “Muttersprache Mameloschn”, Mülheimer Theatertage). Zahlreiche DT-Produktionen wurden bereits zum Berliner Theatertreffen eingeladen und international ausgezeichnet. Das Theater selbst wurde 2005 und 2008 von der Fachzeitschrift „Theater heute“ als „Theater des Jahres“ auserkoren.

Freiluftbühne Waldbühne

Glockenturmstr. 1, 14053 Berlin - Charlottenburg

Berlin-style Greek amphitheatre

n warm summer nights, Berliners flock to Westend – with or without a picnic basket – to Charlottenburg’s ‘Waldbühne’, close to the Olympia Stadium. The popular open-air venue was created with ancient Greek amphitheatres in mind, and offers an excellent view of the stage and fantastic sound from all of the around 22,000 seats in ascending rows. The venue was built as part of the constructions carried out for the 1936 Olympic Games, and was initially used as an open-air cinema after World War II (and a venue for the Berlin Film Festival) as well as for rock concerts – after the 1960’s, however, it fell into disrepair. Only in the early 1980’s, the venue was rediscovered and its current tent constructions were erected over the stage. The Waldbühne is now once again a regularly used city venue. The event series ‘Cinema at the Waldbühne’ with its annual showings of the cult classics ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ enjoyed much popularity with Berliners until the event was cancelled a few years ago. Today, the open-air venue hosts mostly concerts – Bruce Springsteen, Depeche Mode, Die Ärzte and Eric Clapton are just some of the big names, who have played here, and some of them more than once! The annual season highlight in June is the concert with Berlin’s philharmonic orchestra, which is usually sold out months in advance. It is the orchestra’s tradition to end their season here, under starry skies, finishing their presentation each year with “Berliner Luft” from Paul Lincke’s operetta “Frau Luna.”

Heimathafen Neukölln Im Saalbau Karl-Marx-Straße 141 12043 Berlin – Neukölln

Popular theatre in the old entertainment district

Rixdorf

asy, direct, and accessible to everyone: Heimathafen in Neukölln has been representing new Volkstheater from Berlin since 2009. With a diverse programme of plays, musical theatre, concerts, readings, and new show formats, the Heimathafen has given the multi-layered Neukölln district a new atmosphere – characterised by a crossover of styles, genres, and cultures. With the motto WE ARE VOLK- STHEATER!, Heimathafen Neukölln has catapulted Volkstheater into the modern era: provocative, controversial, and full of life. In 2007, Heimathafen Neukölln hoisted its flag for the first time in an empty corner pub on Richardstraße. In 2008, the Alte Post on Karl-Marx Straße was its temporary home, and in April 2009, the beautiful Rixdorf ballroom became its permanent location. Sallbau Neukölln, opened in 1876, has been staging plays since 1899. Later, the UFA showed films here. During World War II and after 1986, the building was closed. It was not opened again in its current form until 1990. The Heimathafen Neukölln revived the old Rixdorf entertainment district, which is today a part of Neukölln. Up until 1912, Rixdorf was an independent locality in Berlin. In Saalbau Neukölln there is also another institution in the area: café Rix is a classic coffee house with restored rooms from 1880, gilded ceilings, large mirrors on the high walls and a cosy atmosphere. Together with the neighbouring Neukölln Opera, Heimathafen Neukölln is part of the new cultural heart of Berlin.

Komische Oper Berlin Behrenstraße 55-57 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Modern musical theatre in Berlin’s historical city center

he founding of the Komische Oper Berlin goes back to the year 1947. At that time, the Austrian director Walter Felsenstein opened the theatre’s operations on the Behrenstraße with Johann Strauss’s operetta “Die Fledermaus” and thereby laid the foundation for a new era of the modern musical theatre. Felsenstein continued as intendant and artistic-director of the house until his death in 1975; to this day, many of his founding artistic ideas still em-

boss the Komische Oper’s image. In order to get a true experience, many performances are still brought to stage in the original German language – unprecedentedly unique within international opera stagings. Furthermore, a modern display located at the audience seats provides German, English, French and Turkish subtitles of the texts. The repertoire of the Komische Opera broadly encompasses operas ranging from the 18th century across the key works of our time up to world premieres. From the 2012/13 season on, Barrie Kosky is the artistic-director and intendant of the house; Henrik Nánási is the musical director. The from the newspaper Opernwelt nominated “2007 Opera house of the year” that places the music and theatrical drama equally next to each other, was with its lively music theatre concept, able to win for the long term, leading directors such as Calixto Bieito and Hans Neuenfels for its house. From 1966 to 2004 the Komische Oper Berlin had its very own ballet ensemble. Despite the heavy damages of the Second Word War, the neo-baroque auditorium of the 1882 constructed building stayed with its 1,190 audience member seats mostly untouched, and today stands under monumental protection. The entrance area on the other hand was completely destroyed. In the middle of the 1960’s the house was thoroughly brought up to date and the façade received its today’s form from the designs of the architect Kunz Nierade.

Konzerthaus Berlin Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin - Mitte

Classical gems at the Gendarmenmarkt

o Karl Friedrich Schinkel’s magnificent classical buildings also belongs to the 1821 erected playhouse at the Gendarmenmarkt. Up until the house’s destruction in the Second World War, performances took place here in the “royal playhouse” – later the “Prussian State Theatre”. Only beginning in the 1980’s did the building receive its today’s appointment as concert house. To this, the interior was completely redesigned, however, visually furnished within the style of classicism. The previous stage and audience member area is today the large concert hall with 1,600 seats and a large organ with 74 registers and a total of 5,811 pipes. Next to it arose a small

concert hall with 400 seats, a music club with 80 seats, the orchestra practice hall as well as, since 2003, the Werner-Otto Hall. The façade was able to almost completely be restored after the plans of Schinkel. The 1952 East Berlin founded Berliner Symphonisches Orchester opened the new playhouse in 1994 with a gala concert. A number of years ago, with the house’s very own orchestra, the concert house ensemble was joined with the name of the building and changed to Konzerthaus Orchester. In the first years of the BSO, the Chief Conductor Kurt Sanderling and later Günter Herbig succeeded to guide it to international recognition even without set performances venues. Since the 2012/13 concert season, Iván Fischer is the Chief Conductor and Musical Director of the Berliner Konzerthaus Orchester. The rich tradition of the playhouse has lived through numerous high-points of Berlin cultural life, including, in 1881, the legendary world premiere of Carl Maria von Weber’s “Der Freischütz“, the Berliner premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphony No. 9, as well as in December of 1989, the famous performance of Beethoven’s No. 9 Symphony with the “Ode an die Freiheit” under the direction of Leonard Bernstein.

Literaturhaus Berlin Fasanenstraße 23, 10719 Berlin - Charlottenburg

A variety of literature

his villa has been through a lot. Built in 1889, it was a residential house before becoming a military hospital during the First World War. After that, it went through stages as a soup kitchen, a site for foreign students, a café, a brothel and a disco. This beautiful Wilhelminian-style palace has been a museum of high literature since 1986, when it became the Literaturhaus Berlin. Every year, the villa plays host to countless literary events that range from readings to symposiums and writing workshops. The amount of variety that is involved in these events is impressive. Be it poems, poetic texts, narrative prose, novels, essays, journals, letters, non-fiction books or scientific studies, you’ll find all sorts of literature being read at the Literaturhaus Berlin. Furthermore, many of the texts that are read were specifically written thanks to the Literaturhaus Berlin’s encouragement – for example, the villa has hosted premieres for 18 plays. This heritage-listed building has a bookshop and café.

Philharmonie Berlin Herbert-von-Karajan-Str. 1 10785 Berlin - Tiergarten

Scharoun’s “Zirkus Karajani” for the Berlin Philharmonic

n organic building as the new home of the Berlin Philharmonic – back in the 1950’s it caused a great stir, but today the Philharmonie in Berlin is undisputedly one of the city’s signature attractions. The old Philharmonie building was destroyed during the Second World War and the acclaimed orchestra moved to a number of temporary homes in the subsequent years. With the new Philharmonie building completed in 1963, the architect Hans Scharoun succeeded in creating a new type of concert hall. Instead of the traditional posi-

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The former cinema was converted into a multifuncand themedproductions evenings, audiences can put their own individformances and cross-genre which alsotogether call for audience critical look at social realities and seeks suitable productions to repinteraction. At the series of events entitled “Nachtmusik”, for examtional theatre with three venues. These can either be used separately or ual programmes from a wealth of events in different halls. resent these. With F.I.N.D., the Festival for International New Drama, ple, audiences dress down and listen to the concerts while lying on as one. Under Thomas Ostermeier, Jens Hillje, the Sashatheatre Waltz also supand combined the European theatre group “Prospero”, yoga mats. On late-night openings and themed evenings, audiences and Jochen Sandig, the Schaubühne rapidly developed into an inter- and aspiring ports and promotes the international exchange of ideas can put together their own individual programmes from a wealth of national centre for contemporary spoken and dance theatre between new dramatists. events in different halls. 1999 and 2004. In addition to the classics, its programme focuses Rennbahnallee 1, 15366 Dahlwitz - Hoppegarten around the premieres of young playwrights such as Sarah Kane, Marius von Mayenburg and Mark Ravenhill. Beyond conventional stage RENNBAHNExperience HOPPEGARTEN the horse power aesthetics, the Schaubühne theatre takes a critical look at social realiRennbahnallee 1 of the German capital ties and seeks suitable productions to represent these. 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