Recipes to palliate the cold in Berlin

It’s pleasant and cheaper to go to Berlin this time of year, although you have to take some precautions because the cold is a constant presence, not only when it snows but during the whole day, even if the sun is out. So, we’ll give you some recommendations on how to alleviate that impact and enjoy your stay.

The first thing to remember is that transport in Berlin is expensive, so you have to check out which type of pass is best suited to your budget. Otherwise, you’ll have to walk a lot and, remember, it’s winter.

Traditional German cuisine is ideal for these cold months. It’s abundant style, where we find a lot of meat, potatoes, sausages and sauerkraut, was created to live and work during long, winter days.

The restaurant Zur Letzten Instanz, located in the district of Mitte, is a great alternative to try this food, which will keep you away from the outside cold. This restaurant is one of the oldest in Berlin and it carries the tradition of being an obliged stop to avoid the cold. Also, the atmosphere is warm and cozy, so it’s good to warm up the soul. Napoleon, Maxim Gorky, Otto Nagel and many other famous men and women have eaten the restaurant’s specialities on its tables; specialities like Berliner Eisbein (pig feet), or the soup of the day, which is always abundant. It has good prices and it’s always busy, so you should book a table in advance so you’re not left out.

Clothes are another element that you should take into consideration to avoid the cold. The hat, the scarf, the gloves and, if you’re a girl, tights, are mandatory. But it’s not true that you have to walk like a bear to escape the cold. Today it is known that the best way to avoid it is with an appropriate thermal isolation of the body and, for that, the experts recommend putting on various thin layers of clothes (onion style) made of cotton or fleece, both on the legs and on the torso. Over them, wear a coat or something waterproof so that the cold stays out. Socks and shoes are very important because the feet are in contact with the floor and are very sensitive to the cold.

Another great way to beat the cold is to have hot drinks, such as coffee in all of its varieties, hot chocolate, or eat sweet food, since they’re part of German tradition. In any place in the city that you come across, there are original cafeterias, with china bought in the markets, so don’t worry if there are more than two or three cups or chairs that are the same, because that’s just how Berlin is.

Patisserie Albrechts is a 60s style bakery. It has four tables and the most delicious homemade cakes in the city, such as the Karamelläpfel auf Blätterteig, a pastry cake with caramelized apple that they serve with coffee or hot chocolate.

Nancy Guzman

Don’t let the cold ruin your trip and relaxing time in apartments in Berlin On the contrary! Let it be a stimulation towards your imagination and shared leisure.

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Translated by: aleixgwilliam
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