Mar 12

Springtime in Berlin

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The best way to dive into Berlin is to adapt oneself to its way of life. Berlin is an open-minded city with a young population. Uncountable important events take place in the German Capital. After celebrating huge events like the ITB or the Berlinale during the last months, now it’s time for another interesting period which you should get to know: The SPRINGTIME!

The springtime offers you a lot of cultural and music events which captivate millions of tourists from all over the world. With the month of March the winter goes and the spring arrives, as well as the good weather. Along with the sun the varied festivals and cultural events come to the city. For example, the spring festival in Spandau, where old and young come together. On this huge event are uncountable food stalls and a lot of fireworks which illuminate all parts of the city. When you visit this festival you get the impression you are celebrating carnival.

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

If you are a real lover of classical music, you shouldn’t miss the days of music which take place in one of Berlin’s best theatres. From the 13th of March on you have the possibility to visit the concerts like The Triumvirate of classical music. Futhermore, two symphonies of the brothers Haydn in honour of Mozart will be organized. On 9th April the orchestra “Simplicius Simplicissimus”, founded in the year of 1989 with the aim of uniting new classical musicians, will give a spectacular concert. Another famous orchestra is the Deutsche Symphonie Orchester Berlin, which give concerts in one of the most important cultural venues, the Berliner Philharmonie.

Enjoy the enchanting springtime in a Berlin without snow. Rent one of the best apartments in Berlin and listen to the best classical music in one of the most spectacular venues.

Mar 5

Let imagine the following situation: after having been thinking for a long time about where to spend our next holidays, we buy a ticket to Berlin. Perhaps we were lucky enough to find a cheap flight. We tell our friends our plans about Berlin to make them jealous, and everyone asks us about what we are going to see in the German capital. Then, we buy the typical travel guide, but it floods us with so many offers and cultural events that we don’t know what to do. ¡STOP! Let’s get you out of this wrong. Read the following article and soak up the four sites that you should not miss in Berlin!

fernsehturm berlin

1. Fernsehturm de Berlín: this TV tower (pictured above and 368m high) is the highest second building in the whole of Europe. It is placed close to the famous Alexanderplatz and offers a wonderful view of the city. What better way to start discovering Berlin? The German capital is rich in historical monuments, and from this tower you’ll discover a different point of view. This tower, built in 1969 in the GDR as an East Berlin symbol, allows you to see all the districts of Berlin while taking a coffee in its restaurant, located on the cusp. Undoubtedly, it will be an unforgettable experience, as it turns 360 degrees each half so you can enjoy of wonderful views.

2. KaDeWe: if you want to make a spectacular journey through the fashion world and the best gastronomy, you should visit the largest shopping centre of Europe: the KaDeWe, situated in the Berlin-Schönefeld neighbourhood. There are great offers divided into five large floors, where you’ll find over 1,800 brands: from international designers, jewellery or cosmetics, to its most valued treasure, the gourmet paradise. The KaDeWe is the perfect place if you are a gourmet, because it counts on more than 33,000 delicacies from all over the world.

3. Tiergarten: Berlin stands out for its countless green areas. At the heart of the city you’ll find the lung of Berlin, the Tiergarten. This is the largest green area in the city, where you can relax and forget about your everyday life – especially in summertime, when the park becomes a large area to celebrate joyous barbecues. It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy the wonderful nature!

4. Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche: If you want to visit a place full of history, take a look at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. This church, located next to the famous Kurfürstendamm Boulevard, was built in 1891 and has gone through many German history stages. After being destroyed in World War II, it has remained in ruins as historical memory. The church will leave you with your mouth open because it makes you think you were walking among real ruins. The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche is a destruction symbol of the war and it has been declared a protected monument. Let yourself be led by this historical world.

Don’t you feel much more relaxed? If you follow our advices, your travel to Berlin will be an unforgettable experience. And so you have a comfortable accommodation, rent one of the best apartments in Berlin. Come to Berlin, the city is waiting for you!