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11 Jul 2026·4 min read

Berlin in 3 Days: A Historian's Itinerary

How I'd actually spend three days in Berlin — the landmarks worth your time, the history behind them, and the tourist traps I'd quietly skip. From a guide who grew up here.

Dennis Behnke

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Walking the Berlin Wall Today: What's Left and Where to Find It

History

27 Apr 2026·4 min read

Walking the Berlin Wall Today: What's Left and Where to Find It

Most of the Berlin Wall was gone within a couple of years of 1989. Here's what still stands, what's worth your time, and where to skip the souvenir stalls — from a Berliner who remembers it.

Traces of the Third Reich in Berlin: Sites You Can Still See

History

13 Jan 2026·4 min read

Traces of the Third Reich in Berlin: Sites You Can Still See

Berlin doesn't hide its Nazi past, but it doesn't advertise it either. Here are the real sites of the Third Reich still standing in the city — and how to read them.

Kreuzberg: A Local's Guide to Berlin's Most Alternative District

Neighbourhood

22 Oct 2025·3 min read

Kreuzberg: A Local's Guide to Berlin's Most Alternative District

Punks, Turkish markets, squats-turned-galleries and the best nightlife in the city. A Berliner's honest guide to Kreuzberg — its history, its corners, and how to see past the hype.

A Day Trip to Potsdam from Berlin: Palaces, Spies & Practical Tips

Travel guide

9 Jul 2025·4 min read

A Day Trip to Potsdam from Berlin: Palaces, Spies & Practical Tips

Frederick the Great's palaces, the conference that carved up postwar Germany, and the "Bridge of Spies" — Potsdam is the best day trip from Berlin. Here's how to do it well.