Inspiring Germany
Berlin
Berlin epitomises the highs and lows of German history like no other city.
From the formative times of the German Empire to the turmoil of the Cold War and the jubilant reunification in 1990, every corner of Berlin tells of its own adventure. Yet the German capital is not stuck in the past – far from it. This city is constantly reinventing itself. Today, it is a vibrant centre of culture, politics and innovation, attracting visitors from all around the world. Experience eventful history and diverse culture!
Humboldt Forum: a window to the world in a reconstructed palace
Opened in 2021, the Humboldt Forum combines world cultural heritage with modern architecture behind the façade of the Berlin Palace, which was demolished during the GDR era to make way for the Palace of the Republic and rebuilt in 2020. Where the Volkskammer once met is now a vibrant centre for art and culture. It is home to the 'Berlin Global' exhibition, the Ethnological Museum and the Asian Art Museum. Join us on a voyage of discovery!
St. Oberholz: Berlin coworking pioneer since 2005
Situated on the lively Rosenthaler Platz in the heart of the capital, St. Oberholz has been offering a creative space for work and discussion since 2005. As Berlin's oldest coworking space , it combines traditional café flair with modern working facilities. Start-ups, freelancers and remote workers meet here to work in a hip atmosphere, network and enjoy the on-site speciality coffee. Come on in – no appointment necessary!
Cycling the Berlin Wall: 6 kilometres of border history
Cycle 5.7 kilometres from the East Side Gallery to Bernauer Strasse, through the history of this city and the world, past the remains of the Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Wall Museum and the Topography of Terror Documentation Centre. The sun is shining, you're full of energy and keen to soak up some more history? Follow along where the Wall once stood for another 150 kilometres of the Wall Cycle Path , which leads past fragments of the Wall and border markers and is mostly tarmacked for comfort.
Plant-based gourmet food: a culinary tour of the capital
Berlin's restaurateurs are raising the bar with an impressive selection of vegan and vegetarian restaurants – right up to the highest standard. Cookies Cream, which was awarded one star by the Michelin Guide, is entirely vegetarian, while the Tim Raue restaurant (two stars) and the Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro (one star) offer vegetarian and vegan menus. What better place to start eating your way through this once-divided city than in one of its numerous Michelin-starred restaurants?
Urban Nation Museum: graffiti, street art, urban art
The Urban Nation Museum, initiated by the Berliner Leben Foundation and opened in 2017, is a centre for urban art unlike any other in the world. On the lower two floors you will find graffiti, street art and urban art by international artists, while the eleven studio flats above provide space for scholarship holders from the 'Fresh A.I.R.' funding programme to live and work. Incidentally, you can see the museum's largest work of art from the street: its façade is regularly redesigned by different artists.