http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-blog.html Berlin News en-us berlin Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:10:45 -0400 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:10:45 -0400 berlindude.com http://www.berlindude.com/charlottenburg-wilmersdorf-district.htmlcdbeb8d76fd73bd3ab1c55f95b0407f6Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, home to Kurfurstendamm and trendy boutiques also houses the Berlin Zoo, where you can meet Knut the Polar Bear, and Schloss Charlottenburg, a massive 17th century palace. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:02:44 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/mitte.html7f79d9f76bd2a5fc4030ddbd49c4f586Mitte district is Berlin's central tourist location for good reason. Filled with yummy cafes, big museums, and a whole lot of spunk, your stay in Mitte is sure to show you all the flavors of Berlin. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:48:04 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-districts.htmlbc4f5af80b876b9963bcfe523f4cd69cBerlin districts, despite a rocky history and divided past, are seen today as world class boroughs complete with two airports and three major train stations. Within Berlin's 12 districts is something for everyone. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:53:05 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-airports.htmla9bcfa2091d70c50020ca3c724f8627fThe three Berlin airports - all of which are seeped in the history of this city - and with a fourth under contraction is set to become a major player in European travel. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:11 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/festival-of-lights.htmld0a4b810146e8609f033a08a35c9ae35Berlin's Festival of Lights puts an interesting spin on classic attractions to the city by atmospherically lighting them for two weeks annually during October. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:27:40 -0500 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-marathon.htmlbecc22c1f572f39762b08901557bb18fThe Berlin Marathon's annual invasion of the city provides a chance for the best runners in the world to showcase their skills, and gives millions of spectators a chance to join in the fun. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:13:50 -0500 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-film-festival.html9aee6bdee6e6c8c3b5e3da62a28347e6The International Berlin Film Festival, attracting more than 400,000 attendees annually, provides great venues in which to see brand new films that are sure to be hits. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:16:52 -0500 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-events.html68d2d63b197955a8af6c5515e6195a86With thousands of cultural Berlin events taking place in Berlin every year, it's hard to decide which ones to visit and which to pass up on. To make it easier, here's my top ten list of Berlin events to see while here. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:17:43 -0500 http://www.berlindude.com/modellpark-berlin-brandenburg.htmlbff906877e418017e94c1273c5b0944bWithin the small confines of Modellpark Berlin-Brandenburg are miniatures more of the city's landmarks than you could possibly see in their full size in several days. It's fun for kids of all sizes! Sun, 5 Jul 2009 08:42:20 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/volkspark-humboldthain.html75b0c272494fb4d305b1437cb9b9dcb0Volkspark Humboldthain, with splendid views from its World War II anti aircraft installation, is a great family gathering place. A swimming pool, playground, and Rose Garden are a few of its attractions. Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:10:19 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/koellnischer-park.htmla904e56519b8f57734758c855a493384Small and secluded Kollnischer Park has the odd honor of containing the Barenzwinger, home to Berlin's official city bears, and the Markisches Museum, with every square foot exuding Berlin history. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:47:19 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/goerlitzer-park.html6844ea1d2b9bce02055c977b4472f74bKreuzberg's Gorlitzer Park is what remains of grand Gorlitzer Bahnhof train station. A warm-weather magnet for family barbecues, it has lots of kiddie attractions and multicultural appeal. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:09:16 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/mauerpark.htmle42f0ab7584845eeb7cd513a242ce7deMauerpark once had the unhappy fate of being a Death Strip during the days of the Berlin Wall. Today it's an anything-goes kind of place with a Sunday morning flea market to match any in Europe. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:33:33 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/volkspark-hasenheide.html0e72abb6e0fda65e8735b3bca8bb13bbVolkspark Hasenheide has had a somewhat checkered past... From a Prussian Army's parade playground to a family friendly plaza in dailight to a drug dealer square in the night; Hasenheide Park has got it all. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:45:56 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-news.html6ec7670c4f63a5192d0fb4c93c2715bfThis Berlin News page keeps you up-to-date with the newest and freshest additions to BerlinDude.com. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:14:12 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/volkspark-friedrichshain.htmle3b47f1a9277e504a029b579f4d689e4The Volkspark Friedrichshain's fairytale fountain, two man-made 'mountains' and cinema under the stars make this park sound more like a Disney theme park than the 19th-century industrial workers' escape it was intended to be. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:48:56 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/britzer-garten.html998c65660f87654d07d94b3fc58865afThe Britzer Garten in Berlin's district Neukolln is a natural wonderland of lakes, lawns, hills, and woods. Its splendid rose garden is outshone only by the half million tulips bursting into glorious bloom each spring. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:55:06 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/freizeitpark-tegel.htmlf065921b5efb731a408147528e53cbe6Freizeitpark Tegel is a children's park with plenty of adult appeal. The well-equipped playground is accompanied by tennis and volleyball courts and paddle boats for excursions on Greater Malchsee. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:00:09 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/erholungspark-marzahn.html13b1c5e9629fab3889879bb36de60314The seven distinctively themed gardens within make a visit to Erholungspark Marzahn like visiting the lands of Disneyland Park. There are gardens from five countries as well as a maze and labyrinth! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:18:06 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/castle-park-charlottenburg.htmla57243adc69eaf54bff80201b8129a77The Baroque and landscape gardens of Castle Park Charlottenburg have the grace and beauty you would expect of a royal garden. Here are a teahouse, a carp pond, and a mausoleum with a touching surprise. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:52:25 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/castle-park-niederschoenhausen.html849b30a975c906ef3ba6e6f3aa6338d7The Castle Park Niederschonhausen, a favorite Pankow picnic spot, dates to the time of Elizabeth Christine. She spent fifty summers creating the Park's plantings, bridges, and paths. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:30:20 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-zoo.htmlb897d4c51f0015e63007f0445d75cc32The Berlin Zoo, like many of the animals bred there, stood at the brink of extinction following World War II. Bao-Bao the panda and Knut the polar bear are only two of its endangered residents! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:56:44 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/pfaueninsel.htmlec27dc79176f51f23a8c90da08061ec0Pfaueninsel, on the River Havel, was planned and created in its minutest detail to realize the illusion of a perfectly romantic world, with a castle built to look as if it had stood for centuries. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:30:52 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-parks.html564733b54c59cdc968edc59e4ce13210There is something magical about each of the 2500 public Berlin Parks and gardens - from tiny to enormous - including the nineteen reviewed on this page. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:08:15 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/tiergarten.htmlc264bd628804cb1523c356941bd18bc7The Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Zoo, the Jewish Memorial, and the Soviet Centopath are some of the reasons why, if you have time to visit only one of Berlin's parks, you must visit the Tiergarten. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:29:59 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/treptower-park.html27f4a28c6b223a39c5e8103ff92e1577The Treptower Park in Berlin is best known for its ennormous Soviet Memorial and cemetery, but it also has the Archenhold Observatory, an enormous rose garden, and a strangely haunting abandoned amusement park! Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:47:28 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/viktoriapark.htmlb013755dd1732935293e1843b12453f5In Viktoriapark is Germany's National Monument, from which a waterfall plunges to street level. Viktoriapark Berlin is a magical spot in a surprising location, where Berliners enjoy life as only they can! Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:32:19 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-nightlife.htmla6264618b87685f803f281be56549804There seem to be vibrant Berlin nightlife spots around every corner. If your time to party is limited, however, you'll need some help in making each minute count. My Top Twenty list provides you with that help! Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:55:18 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/privacy.html82263e4087e05e39086c275fe0474727The Privacy Policy of BerlinDude.com Sat, 9 May 2009 19:52:19 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/terms.html3413bb03df0773c57a786ef12f226ecaTerms of Service of BerlinDude.com Sat, 9 May 2009 19:50:18 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/imprint.html579b001e2b1be5ef1c2a1c9ec7a770ceThe Imprint of BerlinDude.com Sat, 9 May 2009 19:46:11 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-restaurants.html3d1c9cc2e2374f7aa4f46f02952e10c4Good Berlin restaurants are plentiful. A city of Berlin's size is sure to have more restaurants than you could enjoy in a decade, let alone a vacation. I've made your choices simpler with this list of my Top Twenty Berlin eateries! Tue, 5 May 2009 18:07:29 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-wall.html41f43612fb1b5b1b9c6e835bf9b1e8c6Although it has been gone for nearly two decades, memories of the Berlin Wall still haunt the reunited Berlin. This history will give you some idea of how the wall came to be! Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:08:58 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/contact.html4cc8bc2ea5eb98890550188e84056ed8Contact me, the Berlin Dude. Ask me any unanswered question, or let me know what you think about my Web site. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 19:51:32 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-museums.html07aded28302ecf5856121532899029cfThere are more than 170 Berlin museums, which are impossible to see in a single visit. I've compiled my recommendations for the Top 20 Berlin Museums which will give you a good idea of what to expect from the remaining 150! ;-) Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:41:25 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/brandenburg-gate.html3ca663260639b9b37967c69de17e8f05The Brandenburg Gate, constructed at the end of the 18th century, has been a symbol of Berlin through all the best and worst of the past two centuries. Today it's a symbol of Berlin's reunification. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:38:17 -0400 http://www.berlindude.com/berlin-history.htmleaca76ffafa2bd6dc701f990b90d4327My quick overview of Berlin's history traces events from its founding as two small River Spree fishing villages through the rule of the Hohenzollerns to the World Wars, the Wall, and reunification. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:36:39 -0400