02. April 2026
As the temperatures are starting gradually climbing, practicing yoga in an air-conditioned room isn’t always an option because let’s face it: yoga under the sun is so much more fun.
01. April 2026
As it is Yoga Day today, I would like to point out some yoga spots in Berlin! Here are my Top 5 yoga places in Berlin!
01. March 2026
A Local's Guide (2026) Berlin is a beer city — but not in the way Munich is. Where Bavaria has beer halls and Oktoberfest, Berlin has beer gardens older than the German state, craft breweries hidden in former industrial sites, and bar owners who know more about hop varieties than most sommeliers know about wine. When I was scouting venues for my BeerBerlin map, I visited over a hundred spots. Picking five was difficult. Here are the five beer places in Berlin I'd take a friend to — chosen...
01. February 2026
Craft Beer Berlin 2026: Breweries, Beer Gardens & Tours Guide Discover Berlin's craft beer scene like a local: hidden breweries, beer yoga, a historical brewery museum, and the city's best beer gardens. By BertaBerlin. Berlin has quietly become one of Europe's most interesting craft beer cities. In the last decade, dozens of independent breweries, tap rooms, and beer-focused spaces have opened — many of them hidden in courtyards, former industrial buildings, or unexpected corners of the...
01. January 2026
Last updated: April 2026 New Year's Eve in Berlin splits the city in two. Some put on their dancing shoes and don't sit down until Epiphany. Others plan their escape. Whichever side you're on, the morning of 1 January is its own small challenge: the parks are carpeted in firework debris, the supermarkets are closed, and the city moves at half speed. Good news: Berlin knows exactly how to recover. These are my five favourite places to spend 1 January in Berlin — from a proper Turkish bath to a...
20. December 2025
Last updated: April 2026 The most wonderful time of the year — and the most stressful, if you still haven't figured out what to give her. My rule: skip the scarf, give her an experience. These are the five Christmas gift ideas I'd wrap up myself if I were shopping in Berlin this December. Four of them are things you can do together, one is a proper local-made beauty treat, and all of them are made in Berlin. Consider me your personal Christmas-gift elf. If you want to pair the gifts with one...
05. November 2025
Berlin in winter has a uniquely magical charm. As the city slows under a soft seasonal glow, its historic squares, palace gardens, and hidden courtyards transform into elegant havens of festive indulgence. With more than sixty Christmas markets opening from late November into the end of December, Berlin offers a rich tapestry of refined holiday experiences. From artisanal treasures and gourmet delights to heritage architecture and atmospheric performances, the German capital invites discerning...
10. October 2025
Berlin’s cinemas are housed in buildings with rich histories and striking architecture, so your ticket often buys you a double experience: a great film and a piece of Berlin’s cultural heritage. More hidden gems and local tips can be found in my BertaBerlin map.
03. October 2025
Two ways to look up in Berlin: watch a film beneath the trees at Freiluftkino Hasenheide, or drift through constellations at the Zeiss‑Großplanetarium’s 360° dome. Whether you’re in town for summer nights (June–September) or a cloudy afternoon, here’s how to plan a memorable screen—or star—experience.
03. October 2025
Chinese weddings are truly special. I’ve been to weddings in many different countries, but the one we attended in Shanghai had quite a few surprises. The ceremony took place at a resort hotel in Shanghai. Interestingly, not all guests were required to join the ceremony—some only came later for the banquet dinner, which is quite different from German weddings, where the ceremony and the party are more tightly connected.