Would you like to know the less traditional ways of becoming a tourist in Berlin? Look no further! In this blog post, you will find some tips and recommendations on how to have a great time and try something different travelling – tips which will help you to avoid the clichéd tourist traps and delve deeper into the local culture. So, let’s dive in!
1. Discover Berlin’s Streat Art Scene
If you are an art enthusiast or just appreciate what art is, then Berlin is truly a place the size of which is beyond imagination. Go for a walk around such districts as Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Prenzlauer Berg where murals adorn the facades of buildings, side streets and whole streets. You will find artwork that speaks about the history, politics, and spirit of creativity within the city.
Pro Tip: There is always an opportunity to take professional guided street art tour to get better understanding of the artists and their work.
2. Secret Gardens and Parks for the Globe’s Capital Berlin
Try to leave the noise and lights of the city and go deeper into the green areas of Berlin: gardens and parks. But, one can visitor a few interesting places – that is Prinzessinnengärten located in Kreuzberg. Besides, this urban garden is constructed on the site of a former vacant lot and acts as a focus for the local residents concerned with the problems of sustainability in urban environment and urban gardening. Walk through all the different plantation types and have a cup of coffee and find out more about environmental conservation.
Also don’t miss the opportunity to spend time in the largest park of the city – Tempelhofer Feld, formerly functioning as the airport. If you seek for a leisure and recreational grounds to enjoy your day, have a snack or a barbecue, rent a bike or fly a kite, this park is the place to go.
3. Taste the Best of Berlin
There are a lot things to do in Berlin, however if one wants to indulge in the delicious food that Berlin has to offer don’t hesitate. However, going out for food will like ordering currywurst, schnitzel and the likes is not a bad idea at all however experimenting on other foods will be of advantage.
Visit Markthalle Neun, a modern marketplace located in the heart of former West Berlin, Kreuzberg for some of the best of them. That is, every Thursday is based on the weekly street food market for dishes from different countries. You must be wondering that you get to taste Asia, Africa and the Middle East all under one roof, correct?
4. Offbeat Museums of Berlin
Want to learn more? Discover peculiar museums in Berlin or, in fact, get to know the variety of sides of the city’s history and culture.
Such museum is the Ramones Museum which is dedicated to the American punk rock band with the same name. Learn about the history of punk rock, and start your journey with the band memorabilia, photographs, and used items by the band members.
The next visual museum that is worth talking about is the Museum of Illusions. Be prepared to be deceived as you take the tour through optical illusion and games, holograms and interactive installations.
5. Attend Community’s Meetings and Workshops
It is advisable for you to take part in some of the events and works that are within this community as it is in Berlin. There is always something interesting that you can attend in Berlin, such as a free yoga session in the park, a photoshoot, or language exchange meeting and you will be able to interact with people, getting to know the city’s vibrant culture.
Monitor the social networks and the boards, which are connected with different communities, to know the main events, which is held in the city.
Final Thoughts
Thus, tourism off the typical tourist tracks contributes to the achievement of extraordinary and rather inspirational experiences in Berlin. Just keep that in mind that the city remains dynamic and thus do not shy away from exploration for some new surprise.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, does that make you excited about the prospect of going way past the conventional tourist trap and explore the Berlin that few tourists visit? Stretch your limbs, wear your comfortable shoes and get ready to visit the not so tourist discovered corners of Berlin!
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