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E S S E N T I A LC I T Y G U I D E S

Berlin Friedrichshain 47Workers paradise, students playground

Berlin Kreuzberg 50Immigrants, anarchists and hipsters

City Tours 58Guided walks, bike rides and drives

River Tours 59Sailing down the Spree

Maps & IndexStreet register 60City map 61-63Public transport map 64-65Index 66

Transport 5Getting around by S&U

Sports in Berlin 6All about Berlins top teams

Basics 8Essential travel tips

Culture & Events 9Roll up for theatre, shows and cinema

Berlin Mitte 18The delights of the city centre

Berlin Charlottenburg & The West 32Genteel western Berlin

Berlin Prenzlauer Berg 43The gentri ed north

BERLIN BOXESScattered throughout the guide youll nd boxes with more information about these topics:

Berlin in books 23Cold War Berlin 28Erasmus Student Network 8Hotels in Berlin 38Third Reich Berlin 27

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T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled

V Home delivery E Live music

N No credit cards M Nearest S/U-Bahn station

B Outside seating G Non-smoking room

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P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted

L Guarded parking H Conference facilities

F Fitness centre K Restaurant

D Sauna C Swimming pool

Dinner price guideThe number of euro symbols in our restaurant, caf and nightlife reviews indicates the approximate price level based on a main course with a glass of wine.

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Foreword TransportOne of Berlins best cultural events takes place this spring, when around 100 museums open their doors till late at night to welcome thousands of visitors with special exhibitions, tours, childrens programmes, live music and more. This year it is planned for 17 May, the day before the International Museum Day. See page 14 for all details.

If you prefer daytime activities there are still many excellent museum and gallery exhibitions this season, including the hit David Bowie retrospective at the Martin-Gropius-Bau; see the Events pages from p. 9 for more.

As the cultural season steams ahead, the sports season is slowly winding down; several of Berlins teams are in playo s for the national trophies at the moment, and its worth watching the Alba basketball team and the Berlin Volleys as they try to defend their titles. See page 6 for all sports-related action from Berlins six top teams.

Whatever you do this spring, dont hesitate to email us your comments and suggestions at berlin@inyourpocket.com. Enjoy Berlin.

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COVER STORYSpring blossoms frame the disco ball halfway up Berlins 368-metre high Fernsehturm TV tower. Germanys highest structure was built on the site of Berlins historic old town by the GDR authorities in the late 1960s; a wonderful way of clearly marking their territory and showing o their technical prowess.

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Although Berlin is lodged in the middle of the great empty vastness of northeast Germany, its very well connected to the rest of civilisation by bus, train, Autobahn and air. Once in Berlin, youll wish that your home town had such good public transport.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTBerlins integrated network of U-Bahn (Untergrundbahn, underground trains), bus, and Straenbahn (trams) run by BVG and S-Bahn and RE (Schnellbahn and regional commuter trains run by DB) usually works like a dream. Just remember the number or colour and end station of the line you want to use, and youll be navigating the labyrinth-like stations like a local.Most S/U-Bahn trains, buses and trams run every 5-15 minutes during the day. M buses and trams run every half hour at night; U-Bahn trains run every 15 minutes on weekend nights, with N buses following their routes every half hour (starting from Hackescher Markt) on weekday nights.Tickets can be used on all BVG, S-Bahn and local RE train services. Vending machines have instructions in English and accept coins, often bank notes and cards too. Berlins AB travel zone contains nearly everything; youll only need an ABC-ticket for Potsdam and Schoenefeld airport.With an Einzelfahrschein ticket (AB-zone 2,60, ABC 3,20) you can travel one-way for up to two hours with unlimited transfers; its cheaper to buy four tickets at once (Vier-Fahrten-Karte, 8,80). Buy a 1,50 Kurzstrecke (short

distance) ticket if you want to travel up to three S/U-Bahn stops, or up to six stops by bus or tram. If you anticipate a lot of travelling, get the Tageskarte (day ticket, valid until 03:00 the next morning; 6,70) or the seven-day pass (28,80). Groups of up to ve people are best o with a Kleingruppenkarte (group day ticket, 16,20). The multi-day Berlin Welcomecard (18,50-38,50) is valid for transport and some attractions.Before boarding the S- or U-Bahn, always validate your ticket by punching it in the yellow or red machines near the end of the platforms. On buses and trams, the machines are on board. Public transport uses the honour system, and there are regular checks by uniformed and plainclothes inspectors. If you are caught without a valid ticket youll be ned 40 on the spot.

BVGThe Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe run the U-Bahn, buses and trams. Their handy trip planner can be found at www.fahrinfo-berlin.de.Qtel. +49 30 194 49, info@bvg.de, www.bvg.de.

TAXISCITY FUNKQtel. +49 30 21 02 02, www.cityfunk.de.

FUNK TAXI BERLINQtel. +49 30 26 10 26, www.taxifunkberlin.de.

TAXI FUNKQtel. +49 30 44 33 22, www.taxi443322.de.

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Whatever you have planned, with the day saver you can discover all the highlights of Berlin until 3 a.m. the following day. You can nd more information about all the fares available on public transport at BVG.de

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Sports in BerlinSports in Berlin

Berlin is without a doubt the German capital of sports - the city has no less than six professional sports teams, playing ve exciting spectator sports: Hertha BSC and FC Union play football, the Eisbren is an ace ice hockey team, Alba is Berlins renowned basketball club, the Fchse play handball, and volleyball is taken care of by the BR Volleys. Their home matches attract huge numbers of visitors to Berlins stadiums; last season alone 2,4 million tickets were sold for their events. In addition to this, Berlins streets regularly host huge sports events such as the public viewing festivals during major sports events abroad, and the city also hosts countless amateur sports matches. Despite being rivals, Berlins six professional sports teams have recently started collaborating to improve the circumstances for professional sports in Berlin,

promoting Berlins image as an international sports event destination. The home matches of Berlins pro teams are easy to visit: you dont need to understand German to be able to follow a match and unlike in other European countries, sports matches in Germany are quite peaceful events, meaning its no problem to bring the whole family to the stadium for an afternoon or evening of fun. Finding out about which matches are playing where can be problematic for visitors however as the club websites are not all available in English, and some make it di cult to nd the upcoming playing dates. In the club details here we have listed all home matches for the following months, though always keep an eye on the club websites for changes or additional matches. The excellent English-language ticket booking site www.eventimsports.de sells tickets for all matches. Berlins other football team, 1 FC Union, was formed in 1966 in the former East Berlin, and always has been a special kind of club. They were the underfunded rivals of the Stasi-sponsored Dynamo club during the GDR era, and since German reuni cation theyve had nancial problems that were creatively solved by participation of the loyal fanbase; for example their Alte Frsterei stadium was renovated by thousands of fans that put in many hours of work. They like to stand, so the 22,000-capacity stadium has less than 4000 seats. Also unique is the tradition of singing Christmas carols by candlelight in the stadium - with about 17,000 fans showing up to belt out Stille Nacht.Enjoy cheering for Berlin!

ALBA BERLIN (BASKETBALL)Also known as the Albatrosse, Berlins basketball club is Ger-manys most successful, and has the largest fanbase; home matches easily attract 10,000 spectators. The current teams average height is an impressive 1,98m. Since going pro in 1991,

Alba has won the German League 8 times and the Ger-man Cup 7 times (including 2013), and was also the rst German team to win an international title with the 1995 Korac Cup. The club is well known for its impres-sive youth and school programme. The Alba website is helpfully partially in English. QI-4, Mildred-Har-nack-Strae (O2 World), Friedrichshain, MS/U Warschauer Strae, tel. +49 1805 57 00 11, www.albaberlin.de. Tickets 8-65.

See Alba slam-dunk their way to victory at their home O2 World stadium on the following dates.

5 Apr, 19:00: Rasta Vechta11 Apr, 20:00: Telekom Baskets Bonn20 Apr, 20:00: Artland Dragons27 Apr, 17:00: S.Oliver Baskets Wrzburg1 May, 15:00: Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt

BR VOLLEYS (VOLLEYBALL)

Berlins professional volleyball team originates in the western district of Charlottenburg, but plays home matches at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Prenzlauer Berg. The BR Volleys have been particularly successful since the late 1990s, winning the German Bundesliga title ve times, including in 2013 under trainer Mark Lebedew - during that nal over 8,500 spectators were present, breaking the national record for match attendance.

The BR Volleys are competing for this years national title, with the semi nals and nals coming up in April; keep an eye on the website for dates and times.QAm Falkplatz (Max-Schmeling-Halle), Prenzlauer Berg, tel. +49 1806 99 11 12, www.berlin-recycling-volleys.de. Tickets 13-16.

EISBREN BERLIN (ICE HOCKEY)Originating in 1953 in East Germanys Dynamo sports club, the polar bears is Berlins popular professional ice hockey team. They have won the national Deutsche Eishockey Liga 7 times, more than any other team, most recently in 2013 under Canadian

coach Je Tomlinson. They also bagged the European Trophy in 2010; unfortunately they were not as lucky in the 2013/2014 season. But their home matches at the O2 Stadium are true family fests, with plenty of young fans packing the seats, and a festive, good-humoured atmosphere.

The Eisbren season has ended and there are no upcoming home games planned. The matches continue in August when the Champions Hockey League kicks o .QI-4, Mildred-Harnack-Strae (O2 World), Friedrichshain, MS/U Warschauer Strae, tel. +49 30 97 18 40 40, www.eisbaeren.de. Tickets 18-46.

FC UNION BERLIN (FOOTBALL)FC Union is the work-ing mans football team for Berlin, orig-inating in East Berlin in 1966 and a feared

counterpart for the GDRs state-in uenced Dynamo club. Union is still ercely independent, based in their charming An der Alten Frsterei stadium. The club has resisted all commercialism, with a club anthem sung by punkrock legend Nina Hagen, and a stadium uniquely partly owned by passionate fans. Nicknamed Eisern Union (iron union), it had a tough time in the 1990s, but has had more success in the national com-petitions since the early 2000s. QAn der Wuhlheide 263 (Stadion An der Alten Frsterei), Kpenick, MS Kpenick, tel. +49 30 656 68 80, www.fc-union-berlin.de. Tickets 14-43.

These are Unions next home games; see their website for match dates that were not published at time of research.

11 Apr, 18:30: 1. FC Kln28 Apr, 20:15: 1. FC Kaiserslautern11 May, 13:30: TSV 1860 Mnchen

FCHSE BERLIN (HANDBALL)The foxes, Berlins handball team, is part of an old West Berlin sports club, and now plays home matches in Prenzlauer Bergs famous Max-Schmel-ing-Halle, named after the German boxing legend who was world champion heavyweight

between 1930-32. The Fchse compete in Germanys Handball Liga and the European Champions League.

The Fchse play home on the following dates. See their website for match dates that were not published at time of research. QG-1, Am Falkplatz (Max-Schmeling-Halle), Prenzlauer Berg, MS/U Schnhauser Allee, tel. +49 30 44 30 44 30, www.fuechse-berlin.de. Tickets 12-50.

20 Apr, 17:15: VfL Gummersbach4 May, 17:15: TuS N-Lbbecke21 May, 19:00: Bergischer HC

HERTHA BSC (FOOTBALL)

Berlins main football team plays home matches at the impressive Olympiastadion, Germanys second largest stadium which was built for the 1936 Olympic Games and renovated for the 2006 World Cup. Hertha competes in the national Bundesliga and internationally in the UEFA Cup and Uefa Championships League. Hertha dates back to 1892 and is know as the Alte Dame, the old dame, witnessing its glory years between 1926 and 1931 when it reached the German Championship nals 6 times, winning it twice. Nowadays Herthas fortunes are mixed, but the fan base remains loyal. QOlympischer Platz 3 (Olympiastadion), Charlottenburg, MS5 Olympiastadion, tel. +49 1805 18 92 00, www.herthabsc.de. Tickets 15-89.

Herthas upcoming home matches are listed here; the website has last-minute additions:6 Apr, 17:30: TSG Ho enheim26 Apr, 15:30: Eintracht Braunschweig10 May, 15:30: Borussia Dortmund

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Culture & EventsBasics

BASIC DATAPopulation: Germany: 81,751,602; Berlin: 3,460,725Longest river in Germany: Rhine, 1319km. The Spree is 403km.Highest point of Germany: Zugspitze, 2962mHighest point of Berlin: Teufelsberg, 114mHighest natural point of Berlin: Victoriapark Kreuzberg, 66mBerlins territory: 900 square kilometers

DRINKS & ALCOHOLGermans like their beer, drinking about 107 litres per capita per year (down from 136 litres 15 years ago). Unfortunately Berlins local brew, the slightly sour Berliner Weie, is only real-ly palatable mit Schuss, with a shot of sweet fruit sirup. Cock-tails and long drinks of varying quality and price are available in a multitude of places. Non-alcoholic drinks often sipped in Berlin include Apfelschorle, a refreshing mix of apple juice and sparkling water, and Club-Mate (kloob mah-tea) ice tea, made with extract of the South American mat plant, ca eine and tannins, and is popular with local hipsters as it comes in a screw top bottle so you can hiply tote it around (or drink to just below the top label and top it up with wodka).

CRIME & SAFETYBerlin is a relatively calm and safe place. Instances of petty crimes are low compared to other Western European cap-itals, though you shoulds still always keep an eye on your valuables and never leave bags, wallets and mobile phones unattended. Just like anywhere else, be careful when walk-ing in unlit streets late at night. Race-related hassles seldom occur in Berlins touristed central areas.

ELECTRICITYElectrical current in Germany is 220v AC, 50 Hz via stand-ard European round, two-pin sockets. Converters can be bought at the airport and large electronics shops, and many hotels will have them at the front desk too.

MONEYGermany uses the euro (). Banknotes come in denom-inations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. Coins, whose design depends on in which country they were minted, come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2. Credit and debit card payment is possible in a wide range of shops, restaurants and nightlife venues, though always have cash on you for small payments just in case. This guide indicates which places do not accept plastic. ATMs can be found everywhere; those that charge for transactions clearly indicate the fee during the process. Exchange o ces can be found at the major train stations.

VISAS AND ENTRY FORMALITIESEU citizens can stay in Germany as long as they like, though registration at a Brgeramt o ce is o cially required for stays more than a few months. Citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Mexico USA and a few others can enter Germany without a visa for a maximum of 90 days in any six month period. All other nationals need to apply for a German visa in advance. Note that theres no passport control between Germany and the other 14 European Schen-gen countries, and visas to any of these are valid for travel in Germany too. All visitors need a passport that is valid for at least fourth months from the date of arrival; EU citizens can enter with a valid EU identity card too. Check the MFA website for the latest immigration details: www.auswaertiges-amt.de.

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ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORKHow do international students get to meet locals and the city during an academic exchange? The best way to do it is via the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. It was developed to help internationals during their stay abroad. ESN is present in more than 430 Higher Education Institutions in 36 countries. The closest section to Berlin is the section in Potsdam, where more than 20 volunteers care for you. For information, see potsdam.esngermany.org or www.facebook.com/esn.lei.potsdam.

Berlin is blessed with a large number of quality theatres and halls, top-quality artists and relatively cheap tickets - and an annual cultural budget of over 900 million to fund it all. Sports lovers can choose from a wide variety of matches played year-round.

OPERA & CLASSICAL MUSIC KOMISCHE OPERStarting o as the Theater Unter den Linden in 1892, the buildings monumental neo-baroque main hall survived wartime bombing, and reopened in 1947. It shows classic music, ballet and opera pieces. Translations in English are shown on a screen on the seat in front of you.QF-3, Behrenstrae 55, Mitte, MU Franzsische Strae, tel. +49 30 20 26 00, www.komische-oper-berlin.de. Tickets 9-150.

KONZERTHAUS BERLINTogether with the Deutscher and Franzsischer Dom churches, the Konzerthaus forms Berlins most spectacular architectural ensemble. Built by Friedrich Schinkel in 1821, it was badly damaged in the war and only reopened as a concert hall in 1984. The Berliner Sinfonie-Orchester plays at the venue.QF-3, Gendarmenmarkt 2, Mitte, MU Stadtmitte, tel. +49 30 203 09 21 01, www.konzerthaus.de. Tickets 10-99.

STAATSOPER IM SCHILLERTHEATERThe venue for Daniel Barenboims award-winning Staatskapelle orchestra. Temporarily housed in the Schillertheater until renovations of their grand theatre on Unter den Linden are completed in 2014.QC-3, Bismarckstrae 110, Charlottenburg, MU Ernst-Reuter-Platz, tel. +49 30 20 35 45 55, www.staatsoper-berlin.org. Tickets 14-220.

SHOWSTheres always something on in Berlin; these venues often have revue-style shows suitable for a foreign audience. The prices listed here indicate the cost of regular tickets, which may uctuate depending on the show or day of the week.

ADMIRALSPALASTThis former army bathhouse was famous for its cabaret, operetta house, spa and brothel in Berlins roaring 20s. Hitler cleaned up their acts in the 1930s, installing a private box so that he could watch his favourite operetta The Merry Widow, and Brecht tried out his new theatre here from the 1950s. With several theatres, it now puts on plays, concerts and musicals.QF-3, Friedrichstrae 101, Mitte, MS/U Friedrichstrae, tel. +49 30 47 99 74 99, www.admiralspalast.de. Shows Tue-Sun 20:00. Tickets 21-79.

BERLINER RESIDENZ KONZERTEThe Berliner Residenz Orchestra plays famous Baroque-era works by candlelight, with musicians in period costumes - a unique opportunity to get a good idea of what it was like to attend a party in the 18th century. Guests can combine the concert with a tour of Charlottenburg

CINEMASForeign lm o erings in German cinemas are often dubbed so check www.critic.de/ov-movies-berlin or look in listings magazines like Tip and Zitty, for subtitled lms; these are marked in with OmU or OmengU (original version with German/English subtitles) and OF or OV (original version); DF means German version.

BABYLON MITTEA 1920s lmhouse with a great program, but beware of dubbed lms. The building itself is a example of New Objectivity. Occasionaly there are screenings of silent lms accompanied by the 1929 organ.QG-2, Rosa-Luxemburg-Strae 30, Mitte, MU Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, tel. +49 30 242 59 69, www.babylonberlin.de. Tickets 7.

CENTRAL KINOArt-house lms and mini lm fests take place in this small, but comfy cinema at the very back of a scru y courtyard.QG-2, Rosenthaler Strae 39, Mitte, MS Hackerscher Markt, tel. +49 30 28 59 99 73, www.kino-central.de. Tickets 6,50, Tue, Wed 5,50.

CINESTAR IMAX & ORIGINALCineStar IMAX has blockbuster lms and documentaries in English on the biggest screen in town, featuring IMAX quality of projection and sound. The CineStar Original cinema has Germanys widest range of Hollywood and arthouse movies in their original English version.QE-4, Potsdamer Strae 4, Tiergarten (Sony Center), MS/U Potsdamer Platz, tel. +49 30 26 06 64 00, www.cinestar.de. Tickets 6-13.

HACKESCHE HFEMainly shows foreign lms in their original language.QG-2, Rosenthaler Strae 40, Mitte, MS Hackescher Markt, tel. +49 30 283 46 03, www.hackesche-hoefe.org. Tickets 8; Mon, Tue 6,50.

FILM FESTIVALSApart from the huge Berlinale lm festival in February, Berlin has over 40 smaller international lm festivals throughout the year, often focused on a country or theme.

9-16 April: Achtung Berlin, various cinemas, www.achtungberlin.de24-30 April: FilmPOLSKA, various cinemas, www. lmpolska.de30 March - 13 April: Jewish Film Festival, various cinemas, www.j b.de7-11 May: Black International Cinema, Rathaus Schneberg, www.black-international-cinema.com29 May - 1 June: Berlin Documentary Forum, HKW, www.hkw.de

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FRIEDRICHSTADT-PALASTNo one does over-the-top better than the producers and long-legged dancers and acrobats of Friedrichstadtpalast. This venue normally puts on the glitziest, biggest revues in town.QF-3, Friedrichstrae 107, Mitte, MU Oranienburger Tor, tel. +49 30 23 26 23 26, www.show-palace.eu. Tickets 18-106.

HINTERM HORIZONTThe musical based on the songs of German rock legend Udo Lindenberg is a hit with the locals, and using the free portable translator device (book in advance), international visitors can follow the spoken scenes too. Behind the horizon is an East-West love story set in Berlin: a West German rock singer falls for an East Berlin beauty, who spies on him for the Stasi in order to save her brother. Years later, in a reunited Germany, they piece

THE BERLIN-MUSICALWITH HITS BY UDO LINDENBERG.

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PRESENTED BY STAGE ENTERTA INMENT INCOOPER AT ION WITH ST. PAUL I THE ATER

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Stage Theater am Potsdamer Platz

together their history.QE-4, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1 (Stage Theater am Potsdamer Platz), MPotsdamer Platz, tel. +49 1805 44 44, www.stage-entertainment.de. Shows 19:00, Fri 20:00, Sat 15:30, 20:00, Sun 14:30. Mon closed. Tickets 38-97.

TIPI AM KANZLERAMTContinuing a tradition that started a century ago in Berlin, the Tipi team wine, dine and entertain guests for an evening in their elegant year-round tent in Tiergarten park. Before the show starts, gourmet food is served. Then its over to the artists featured that night to entertain the audience.QE-3, Groe Querallee, Tiergarten, MU Bundestag, tel. +49 30 39 06 65 50, www.tipi-am-kanzleramt.de. Shows 20:00, Sun 19:00. Tickets 15-45.

WINTERGARTEN VARITOne of Berlins famed variety theatres was revived here as a dinner theater. Seated around tables, youll enjoy a show with acrobats, magicians, clowns, jugglers and more. Before the show, waiters take orders for meals which are served during the break. New shows are put on several times per year.QE-4, Potsdamer Strae 96, Tiergarten, MU Kurfrstenstrae, tel. +49 30 58 84 33, www.wintergarten-berlin.de. Shows Wed-Sat 20:00, Sun 18:00. Tickets 25-60.

THEATRE, MUSIC & DANCEBerlin has dozens of venues for performances. Theres lots of great theatre, but most of it is German-language; its get-ting better, with English plays or surtitles in some theatres.Berlin is the world capital of contemporary dance; look for shows by Sasha Waltz, perhaps the best choreographer around. The Staatsballett Berlin is the main classic dance company. Tanzraumberlin magazine (www.tanzraumberlin.de), available at the venues, lists all dance events.

ENGLISH THEATRE BERLINBerlin residents, whether native English speakers or not, come to this theatre for the edgy programming on the little black boxs stage.QF-5, Fidicinstrae 40, Kreuzberg, MU Platz der Luftbrcke, tel. +49 30 691 12 11, tickets@etberlin.de, www.etberlin.de. Tickets 14-18.

HALLE TANZBHNEA monumental school gym, used for excellent modern dance productions by the Toula Limnaios company.QG-1, Eberswalder Strae 10-11, Prenzlauer Berg, MU Eberswalder Strae, tel. +49 30 44 04 42 92, www.halle-tanz-berlin.de. Tickets 15.

HEBBEL AM UFER (HAU)Three small theatres (the others at Stresemannstrae 29 and Tempelhofer Ufer 10) perform experimental theatre (often in English or mute) and dance.QF-4, Hallesches Ufer 32, Kreuzberg, MU Hallesches Tor, tel. +49 30 259 00 40, www.hebbel-am-ufer.de. Tickets 11-18.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL & NEW KIDS

The famous Cirque du Soleil artists are in Berlin again, this time with their fascinating Quidam show. Playing ve shows in the O2 Stadium between 7 and 10 May, this production again has an amazing

mix of acrobatics, costumes and live music. Human imagination, worries and wishes are at the centre of Quidam; a boy called Zoe is bored and ignored by his parents, and escapes into a world of fantasy where he encounters all kinds of characters.

New Kids On The Block also make a return to Berlin, with a concert planned at the Tempodrom on 21 May. Back on track after a 15 year lapse, they play hits from the 1990s as well as new

material, enrapturing both old and new fans.

castle or a trip on the river Spree, and dinner amidst hundreds of candles.QB-3, Spandauer Damm 22-24, Charlottenburg, MS Westend, tel. +49 30 526 81 96 96, www.concerts-berlin.com. Dinner 18:00, concert 20:30. Tickets 29-79.

BLUE MAN GROUPThe (quite literally) Blue Man Group has been wowing audiences for years in their Bluemax Theatre. The visually and musically powerful show is suitable for foreigners as it has little spoken German, and now has been thoroughly revamped, with many new sketches and elements.QE-4, Marlene Dietrich Platz 4, Mitte, MS/U Potsdamer Platz, tel. +49 1805 44 44, www.bluemangroup.de. Shows Tue, Fri 21:00; Wed, Thu, Sat 18:00, 21:00; Sun 18:00. Tickets from 69.

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WINTERGARTEN: BREAKIN MOZART

The current Wintergarten show Breakin Mozart combines variety performances and classical music, this time adding the unlikely element of breakdancing by the award-winning DDC Company group. Besides whirling dance shows, theres diabolo wizardry, partner acrobatics, hand-on-hand acrobatics, Chinese poles and human beatboxer Robeat. Mozarts music is performed live in both orchestra versions and modern hip hop adaptations; the famous coloratura arias from The Magic Flute are performed live against the backdrop of reworks, acrobatics and breakdance.

WINTERGARTEN VARITQPotsdamer Strae 96, Tiergarten, MU Kurfrstenstrae, tel. +49 30 58 84 33, www.wintergarten-berlin.de. Shows Wed-Sat 20:00, Sun 18:00.

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Culture & EventsCulture & Events KOOKABURRALaughing matters at Berlins premier comedy club, which has English-language stand-up comedy with Kim Eustace every rst Tuesday of the month, the interactive ComedySportz show every second Tue & Sat, burlesque with Jack Woodhead every third Tue & Sat and an open mic every rst Sat.QG-2, Schnhauser Allee 184, Prenzlauer Berg, MU Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, tel. +49 30 48 62 31 86, www.comedyclub.de. Tickets 8-10.

RADIALSYSTEM VA fantastic theatre, dance and music venue in an old pumping station along the Spree river. Theres a restaurant and caf too.QH-4, Holzmarktstrae 33, Friedrichshain, MS Ostbahnhof, tel. +49 30 288 78 85 88, www.radialsystem.de. Tickets 5-41.

CLASSICAL MUSIC9 April, 20:00 PHGrigory Sokolov (piano)Works by Chopin

10 April, 20:00 PHDeutsches Symphonie-Orchester BerlinConductor: David Afkham; Works by Webern, Brahms, and Shostakovitch

11 April, 20:00 PHWiener PhilharmonikerConductor: Daniel Barenboim; Works by Mozart

19 April, 16:00 PHMartha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim (piano)Works by Mozart, Schubert, and Stravinsky

19 April, 20:00 PHDeutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Lars Vogt (piano)Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev; Works by Beethoven and Proko ev

20 & 21 April, 20:00 PHDas Sinfonie Orchester BerlinConductor: Igor Budinstein; Works by de Falla, Chabrier, and Saint-Sans

22 April, 20:00 PHDeutsches Kammerorchester BerlinConductor: Gabriel Adorjn; Works by Schnittke, Bach, and Shostakovitch

22 April, 20:00 KHAnna Vinnitskaya (piano)Works by Debussy, Proko ev, and Chopin

26 April, 20:00 PHBerliner PhilharmonikerConductor: Sir Simon Rattle; Giacomo Puccini - Manon Lescaut (conzertante)

30 April, 20:00 PHYuja Wang (piano)Works by Prokofj ew, Chopin, Kapustine, and Stravinsky

1 May, 20:00 PHDas Sinfonie Orchester BerlinConductor: Stanley Dodds; Wroks by Rimsky-Korsakow, Dvok, and Tchaikovsky

2 May, 20:00 PHRolando Villazn (tenor)Works by Mozart

GDR PHOTOGRAPHY

Colour for the Republic, from 21 March 31 August. In the GDR, colour photography was given a very important role to play in conveying socialist ideology. It was supposed to exude especially in the 1960s a spirit of optimism and new beginning and to present the GDR as a modern state. The Colour for the Republic exhibition o ers insight into the history of the origin and impact of commissioned photography and a critical re ection on its manifestation. The core of the presentation comes from the extensive archives of two photojournalists, Martin Schmidt (born in 1925) and Kurt Schwarzer (1927-2012), which are now preserved in the collection of the German Historical Museum. As freelance photographers, Martin Schmidt and Kurt Schwarzer worked on behalf of various magazines, but they were also commissioned by mass organisations such as the Free German Trade Union Federation (FDGB) and by di erent companies. In keeping with their mandate to present the positive aspects of the GDR for internal and external consumption the photographers took pictures that show facets of a ful lled life and work routine in Socialism.

DEUTSCHES HISTORISCHES MUSEUMQUnter den Linden 2, Mitte, MHackescher Markt, tel. +49 30 20 30 40, www.dhm.de. Open daily 10:00 - 18:00.

ASK THE CONCIERGEBerlins top hotels all have concierges that are there to make the guests lives easier. They can inform you about current events, book tickets, make restaurant reservations and hand out copies of Berlin In Your Pocket, transport maps, and brochures. Concierges can be recognised by the crossed golden keys on the lapels of their jackets.

Martin Schmidt, Traktoristin, around 1965 Stiftung Deutsches Historisches Museum

Events

MICROSOFT CENTER

The very rst publicly accessible Microsoft Center in the world was opened on Berlins Unter den Linden boulevard last year. The historical 1902 Carlton Hotel building with its great architectural details (try to spot the cats and mice around the side door!) is now the most plugged-in building in the street. The Digital Eatery caf on the ground oor (see the review elsewhere in this guide) has more than just good food and drinks visitors can use the free wi , recharge their devices and try out a range of Microsoft products, both hardware and software, with sta at hand to answer questions. The atrium behind the caf is used for meetings, performances and parties, while upstairs corporate clients are wowed in the meeting room with 360 video walls. Microsoft also has o ces and a Microsoft Ventures Accelerator for startups in the building.

MICROSOFT CENTER BERLINQUnter den Linden 17, Mitte, tel. +49 30 39 09 70, www.microsoft-berlin.de. Caf open 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 20:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00.

EVENT TICKETSTickets can be purchased at the venues, via hotel concierges, at ticket o ces (also in major department stores) and online.

EVENTIM An online booking service with event tickets mailed or available for home printing.Qtel. +49 180 557 00 70, www.eventim.de.

HEKTICKET Ticket shops and online sales (for home printing, pick-up or mailing). Reduced same-day tickets for shows and attractions are available after 14:00. Also at Karl-Liebknecht-Strae 13, Mitte.QC-4, Harden-bergstrae 29d, Charlottenburg, MS/U Zoologis-cher Garten, tel. +49 30 230 99 30, www.hekticket.de. Open 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 14:00 - 18:00.

KOKA 36 Kreuzbergs Konzertkasse has tickets in their shop and online (German only), for mailing and pick-up.QH-4, Oranienstrae 29, Kreuzberg, MU Gr-litzer Bahnhof, tel. +49 30 61 10 13 13, www.koka36.de. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

PAPAGENA Regular and reduced price tickets for classical music, opera and theatre. Call for English-lan-guage service.Qtel. +49 30 47 99 74 44, www.khs.papagena.de.

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GAMESWEEKThe annual International Games Week Berlin, Europes oldest game developers conference, will be held again from 8-13 April, when game programmers, investors and gamers from across the world meet at Cafe Moskau on Karl-Marx-Allee and several other venues. Theres the Quo Vadis conference, a matchmaking dinner, the independent video games festival, European Games Award and a talent recruitment event. For more infor-mation see www.internationalgamesweekberlin.com.

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Culture & EventsCulture & Events6 May, 20:00 PHStaatskapelle Berlin, Maurizio Pollini (piano)Conductor: Daniel Barenboim; Works by Brahms and Strauss

9 May, 20:00 PHBerliner PhilharmonikerConductor: Myung-Whun Chung; Works by von Weber, Chin, and Brahms

14 May, 20:00 PHAnne-Sophie Mutter (violin), Lambert Orkis (piano)Works by Penderecki, Mozart, Previn, and Beethoven

16 May, 20:00 PHBerliner PhilharmonikerConductor: Sir Simon Rattle; Works by Schubert, Mozart, and Bruckner

22 May, 20:00 PHRundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Daniil Trifonov (piano)Conductor: Vassily Sinaisky; Works by Tchaikovsky and Elgar

23 May, 20:00 PHBerliner Philharmoniker, Sol Gabetta (cello)Conductor: Krzysztof Urbanski; Works by Smetana, Martinu, and Dvok

29 May, 20:00 PHBerliner Philharmoniker, Hilary Hahn (violin)Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev; Works by Vieuxtemps and Tchaikovsky

CONCERTS9 April, 21:00 PBWhomadewho (Pop)

11 April, 20:00 KBKaiser Chiefs (Indie Rock)

13 & 14 April, 20:00 PHGregory Porter (Jazz/Soul)

24 April, 20:00 O2Justin Timberlake (Pop)

29 April, 20:00 TDEric Burdon (Rock)

The new BLUE MAN GROUP in Berlin with even more fun, even more action and simply EVEN MORE WOW:Since their European premiere 10 years ago they have also been astounding and captivating audi-ence of all ages in Berlin. To mark this anniversary the three found-ers from New York have created a show for Berlin, the likes of which the world has never seen, combining im-pressive show elements, new songs and the popular classics. The new BLUE MAN GROUP is therefore even more intensive, even more innovative and even more interactive. Discover this indescribable dimension of live entertainment at the Stage BLUEMAX Theater am Potsdamer Platz. An absolute must for every Berliner and tourists from all over the world. BLUE MAN GROUP, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 4, Stage BLUEMAX Theater, Tel. +49 (0) 3871 2115 530, www.bluemangroup.de/internationalDaily shows except for on Mondays. Tickets from 55,90.

NOW MORE WOW!BLUE MAN GROUP13 May, 20:00 TDPat Metheny Unity Group (Jazz)

15 May, 19:00 ZSNine Inch Nails (Industrial)

15 May, 20:00 HXManic Street Preachers (Rock)

20 May, 20:00 TDTori Amos (Singer/Songwriter)

21 May, 20:00 TDNew Kids On The Block (Pop)

22 May, 20:00 O2Charles Aznavour (Chanson)

25 May, 19:00 WBPeter Gabriel (Pop/Rock)

EXHIBITIONSUntil 21 April HBJoseph Beuys: The Secret Block for a Secret Person in IrelandGermanys top conceptual artist Joseph Beuys has been selecting drawings from his oeuvre for a block exhibition since 1958. In 1974 he rst presented 362 individual sheets in Oxford; by now the collection holds 456 drawings. The enigmatic exhibition name refers to secret twice; once for the drawings secret formulations, and for a secret person probably James Joyce.

Until 7 July MGAi Weiwei EvidenceAi Weiwei is a megastar in the western art world. The Martin-Gropius-Bau shows the biggest single exhibition ever by the contemporary Chinese artist, with new works as well as many that have never been exhibited in Germany before. The exhibition includes conceptual art, performance, music, photography and installations. His poetry is often political, but also reveals cultural and historical references.

DAL EXHIBITION DISCOUNTThe high-quality catalogue of the Dali Exhibition at Potsdamer Platz has 44 pages of text about Dals life and work, and details of the speci c artworks in the exhibition, plus 40 detailed large-format illustrations.

Until 30 May 2014, readers of Berlin In Your Pocket can purchase the book for 14,95 instead of 19,95 on presentation of this guidebook (for ticket-holders of the exhibition only; may not be combined with other o ers).

AFRIKA! AFRIKA!

With 4 million enthusiastic visitors, the AFRIKA! AFRIKA! show is one of the greatest successes in international show business. Now Andr Heller has developed a brand new staging of AFRIKA! AFRIKA! especially for theaters and smaller halls. It combines the highlights of the large show with breathtaking performances that havent been seen before. Hellers new AFRIKA! AFRIKA! is more eccentric and even more spectacular. 70 artists, 140 square metres of LED screens and well-known African musicians take the visitors on a trip to the amazing continent. The new AFRIKA! AFRIKA! show will play in Berlin for the last time this April. Tempodrom, Mckernstrae 10, Kreuzberg. From 18-25 April, shows at 20:00, Sat/Sun also at 15:00. Tickets 17-93. More information at www.AFRIKAAFRIKA.de.

LONG NIGHT OF MUSEUMS

Berlins very own Long Night of Museums, rst held here in 1997 and now imitated worldwide, is planned again for Saturday 17 May. From 18:00 till 02:00, some 80 museums across Berlin open their doors. There are special events, exhibitions, tours, childrens activities and music, with a big party at the end of the night. You can walk between museums or use the shuttle buses; the clusters around Checkpoint Charlie and around Lustgarten, Nikolaiviertel and Auguststrae are easy to explore on foot. Theres plenty of opportunity to take a break and have something to eat or drink, and the Lustgarten has a long dining table for eating and meeting others.

Tickets for access to all museums, the shuttle buses and use of public transport (ABC area) cost 18. Tickets also are valid for participating museums the following day, International Museums Day. See www.lange-nacht-der-museen.de for more information; tickets can be purchased from S-Bahn ticket machines, the museums and via www.museumsportal-berlin.de.

DAL EXHIBITION

With over 450 exhibits, the new museum and cultural highlight Dal - The Exhibition at Potsdamer Platz o ers the most complete overview of Dals virtuous and exper-imental mastery in almost all art techniques, right here in the heart of Berlin. As Dal once said: Come into my brain. In keeping with this spirit Surrealism for all, visitors to Ber-lin now have the chance to discover their Dal.

DAL - THE EXHIBITION AT POTSDAMER PLATZQLeipziger Platz 7, Mitte, MPotsdamer Platz, tel. +49 700 32 54 23 75 46, www.daliberlin.de. Open 12:00-20:00, Sun & holidays 10:00-20:00. Admission 11, reduced 9.

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Culture & EventsFrom 20 May until 10 August MGDavid Bowie - RetrospectiveAfter living here for several years in the late 1970s, David Bowie is back in Berlin. The excellent Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition travels to the Martin-Gropius-Bau for a few months this summer. The multi-media retrospective is a comprehensive audio-visual exhibition experience with plenty of music and 300 objects, including handwritten lyrics, original costumes, set designs and instruments providing insight into the versatility and well as the eventful life of this pop and style icon.

TRADE FAIRS8-13 AprilInternational Games Week Berlin 2014Information: www.gamesweekberlin.comVarious locations

WHERE TO WATCH SPORTS KILKENNY IRISH PUBFun & football, a drink or two and a bite to eat go hand in hand. And if thats what youre after, the Kilkenny Irish Pub is where you nd it. Watch all major sport events, Champions League, Premier League, Formula One etc. on large screens, together with locals and tourists from all over the world.QG-3, Am Zwirngraben 17-20, Mitte, MS Hackescher Markt, tel. +49 30 283 20 84, mail@kilkenny-pub.de, www.kilkenny-pub.de. Open from 12:00. EGBW

IRISH HARPJust one minute o Kurfrstendamm, the Irish Harp Pub is a haven for music and sports fans alike. Two bars, a cozy ambience, four large TVs and two big screens provide the setting for a great night out, or an afternoon full of excitement and entertainment while following international football, rugby and other sports, or playing a round of darts.QB-4, Giesebrechtstrae 15, Charlottenburg, MU Adenauerplatz, tel. +49 30 22 32 87 35, mail@harp-pub.de, www.harp-pub.de. Open from 10:00. -. EBW

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Deutsche Oper BerlinBismarckstrae 35, 10627 BerlinTickets and Information: +49 [30]-343 84 343, www.deutscheoperberlin.de

VENUE LIST BERLINAD ADMIRALSPALAST, Friedrichstrae 101-102, tel. +49 30 47 99 74 99, www.admiralspalast.de.

CH COLUMBIA-HALLE, Columbiadamm 13-21, tel. +49 30 698 09 80, www.columbiahalle.de.

HB HAMBURGER BAHNHOF MUSEUM, Invalidenstrae 50-51, tel. +49 30 39 78 34 11, www.hamburgerbahnhof.de.

HX HUXLEYS NEUE WELT, Hasenheide 108-114, tel. +49 30 627 93 20, www.huxleysneuewelt.com.

KB KULTURBRAUEREI, Knaackstrae 97, tel. +49 30 44 31 51 51, www.kulturbrauerei.de.

KH KONZERTHAUS BERLIN, Gendarmenmarkt, tel. +49 30 20 30 90, www.konzerthaus.de.

MG MARTIN-GROPIUS-BAU, Niederkirchnerstrae 7, tel. +49 30 25 48 60, www.gropiusbau.de.

MS MAX-SCHMELING-HALLE, Am Falkplatz, tel. +49 30 44 30 45, www.max-schmeling-halle.de.

O2 O2 WORLD, Mhlenstrae 12-30, tel. +49 30 20 60 70 80, www.o2world.de.

PB POSTBAHNHOF, Strae der Pariser Kommune 8, tel. +49 30 69 81 28 20, www.postbahnhof.de

PH PHILHARMONIE, Herbert-von-Karajan-Strae 1, tel. +49 30 25 48 80, www.berliner-philharmoniker.de.

TD TEMPODROM, Mckernstrae 10, tel. +49 30 69 53 38 85, www.tempodrom.de.

WB WALDBHNE, Glockenturmstrae 1, www.waldbuehne-berlin.de.

ZS ZITADELLE SPANDAU, Am Juliusturm 64, tel. +49 30 354 94 40, www.zitadelle-spandau.de.

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Since reuni cation, the old city centre district Mitte (meaning middle) has rightly snatched back the title of most-visited district from Charlottenburg. On and o the boulevard Unter den Linden are baroque and classical monuments to Prussian culture. The architecturally humbler but more neighbourhood-like Scheunenviertel area allows the casually chic to saunter from courtyard gallery to sidewalk caf. Only traces are left of the Jewish community that lived here from the late 17th century, welcomed by the Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm.

Between Mitte and Charlottenburg, the huge Tiergarten park began as the Great Electors hunting grounds in the 1600s. Tra c passes through it, doing a dosey-doe around the Siegessule victory column. The Strae des 17. Juni leads east to the Brandenburger Tor; just south of it are the state museums of the Kulturforum and the Potsdamer Platz district with its soaring corporate buildings.

Getting thereArrivals by plane and train usually end up at Hauptbahnhof station, central for the city but not really close to anything. S-Bahn trains from the top level link to the east and west of the city, while the fancy new two-stop U55 U-Bahn line takes sightseers straight to Brandenburger Tor.

Pocket WalkStart o at Brandenburger Tor and the Reichstag before heading south past the Holocaust memorial and Potsdamer Platz to the Topographie des Terrors exhibition and the adjacent stretch of Berlin Wall. Follow Zimmerstrae for the Stasi Exhibition and Checkpoint Charlie. Walk north along Friedrichstrae and turn right at Mohrenstrae for Gendarmenmarkt square, before ambling to Unter den Linden via Bebelplatz. Walk east past the Neue Wache and Berliner Dom, turn left into Spandauer Strae, and pass through Hackescher Markt station. Visit the Hackesche Hfe complex before walking down Oranienburger Strae for the Neue Synagoge. You can catch the S-Bahn from here back to Brandenburger Tor.

GERMAN ALPENSTUECKWiener Schnitzel with Schwabian potato salad, Maultaschen with Bavarian creme are just a few of the dishes available at Alpenstueck, a designer restaurant with a traditional twist. The chef prepares southern German and Austrian home cooking with fresh ingredients, changing the menu every three days. A feast for the eyes and the palate.QF-2, Gartenstrae 9, Mitte, MS Nordbahnhof, tel. +49 30 21 75 16 46, www.alpenstueck.de. Open 18:00 - 01:00. . TUGBS

HABEL WEINKULTURSet in the arches under the rumbling S-Bahn tracks and in an adjacent grand building, this excellent wine brasserie serves delicious German and international cuisine backed up by their shop o ering a stunning selection of wines.QF-3, Luisenstrae 19, Mitte, MS/U Friedrichstrae, tel. +49 30 28 09 84 84, www.wein-habel.de. Open 07:00 - 24:00. . UGB

JOSEPH ROTH DIELEA wonderfully cosy dark brown bar owned by the same people who run the Ave Maria religious shop, right next door to Joseph. Its named after a proli c Jewish writer whose quotes decorate the walls and who lived nearby in the 1920s when this street was the beating heart of Berlins nightlife. A nicely-priced lunch and delicious Flammkuchen pies are served, and its a great place for a beer or wine after a show at the Wintergarten Variet, opposite.QE-4, Potsdamer Strae 75, Tiergarten, MU Kurfrstenstrae, tel. +49 30 26 36 98 84, www.joseph-roth-diele.de. Open 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Sat, Sun. . TENGBSW

KEYSER SOZEA renowned corner bar in Mitte with an unpretentious atmosphere, great food and a good mix of locals and visitors. The food is simple and good; try the famed all-day breakfast, poached Bavarian Weiwurst sausages, a Schnitzel, or the goat cheese salad.QF-2, Tucholskystrae 33, Mitte, MS Oranienburger Strae, tel. +49 30 28 59 94 89, www.keyser-soze.de. Open 08:00 - 03:00. . TENGBS

MUTTER HOPPEHead down the winding staircase into this restaurant in the Nikolaiviertel district. Youll nd the space divided into cosy, low-ceilinged nooks with upholstered banquettes and historic photos and drawings on the painted walls. Heavy meat dishes are the meals to order here. The kitchen o ers sides not served at other German restaurants, including green beans wrapped in bacon. Make reservations; or try their sister restaurant Julchen Hoppe, a few doors further towards the Spree.QG-3, Rathausstrae 21, Mitte, MS/U Alexanderplatz, tel. +49 30 241 56 25, www.prostmahlzeit.de/mutterhoppe. Open 11:30 - 24:00. . TEGB

RESTAURATION 1840Located in a vaulted space under the S-Bahn tracks, this traditional Berlin restaurant designed to recall the golden 1920s serves regionally sourced international cuisine, 1840 creations, including local favourites such as Slze (cold knuckle), Buletten (meatballs) and Currywurst sausage. There are good seasonal wines, and the bar sta can shake up a great cocktail.QG-3, Am Zwirngraben 8-10, MS Hackescher Markt, tel. +49 30 24 72 74 01, post@berlin-1840.de, www.berlin-1840.de. Open 09:00 - 24:00. EGBW

SCHWARZWALDSTUBENBambi meets Berlin chic at the trendy Black Forest themed Schwarzwaldstuben, which has a friendly atmosphere, bedraggled animal heads mounted on the walls and heavy mix-matched furniture. Regional treats include Maultaschen (ravioli-like pockets in broth) and Schnitzel.QF-3, Tucholskystrae 48, Mitte, MU Oranienburger Strae, tel. +49 30 28 09 80 84, www.schwarzwaldstuben-berlin.com. Open 09:00 - 24:00. . TUNBS

ZILLE-STUBEThe name is in homage to Berlin artist Heinrich Zille, whose illustrations line the walls above upholstered banquettes and wooden banisters. Dominating the menu are typical Berlin meat dishes like Boulette, Kohlroulade (beaf-stu ed cabbage leaves), Sauerbraten (marinated pot roast) and Rostbratwurst.QG-3, Spreeufer 3, Mitte, MU Klosterstrae, tel. +49 30 242 52 47, www.zillestube-nikolaiviertel.de. Open 12:00 - 22:00. . E

ZUM NUSSBAUMWhat seems a charming old restaurant is in fact a charming new restaurant. The legendary Under the Nut Tree Inn used to stand on Fischerinsel island, 200m to the southwest. When the war-ravaged area was rebuilt in the 1980s, the inn was reconstructed here. Most patrons dont care for authenticity, and tuck into the well-priced Berlin specialities with curious translations, such as brown rolls with dripping.QG-3, Am Nussbaum 3, Mitte, MU Klosterstrae, tel. +49 30 242 30 95. Open from 12:00. . GB

ZUR LETZTEN INSTANZBerlins oldest restaurant doesnt lie on the tourist path, and maybe thats why German leaders bring visiting heads of state here when everything in Mitte is too noisy and crowded. Mikhail Gorbachev visited in 1989, and Gerhard Schrder brought Jacques Chirac over for the Berlin specialities, including Eisbein, in 2003.QG-3, Waisenstrae 14-16, Mitte, MU Klosterstrae, tel. +49 30 242 55 28, www.zurletzteninstanz.de. Open 12:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. . GBS

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ASIAN KAMALARespectable Thai cuisine is served in a colonial atmosphere, where heavy, dark wood tables are adorned with woven placements, orchids and tall candles. The Tom Yam Gai soup is crowded with chicken and piping hot, and the curries are rich and buttery.QF-3, Oranienburger Strae 69, Mitte, MU Oranienburger Tor, tel. +49 30 283 27 97, www.kamala-thaifood.de. Open 12:00 - 23:30, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:30. . AB

MONSIEUR VUONGHanoi and Saigon have landed in a chic little red Vietnamese restaurant in Mitte. There are only ve dishes and two daily specials, but theyre so delicious youll be ordering a second bowl of rice to soak up the leftover sauce. After your gi

bo, try some jasmin or artichoke tea. Youll have to ght the ber-cool crowds for a table as Mr. Vuong doesnt take reservations.QG-2, Alte Schnhauser Strae 46, Mitte, MU Weinmeisterstrae, tel. +49 30 99 29 69 24, www.monsieurvuong.de. Open 12:00 - 24:00. . S

VAN LONGBest visited for the wide range of Vietnamese specialities, from all parts of the country, Van Long also has some tasty Thai options served in a modest space decorated with Vietnamese art. Try the specials such as the Cha Ca La Vong sh that you nish grilling at your table, or the Lau chay clay pot with tofu and vegetables.QReinhardtstrae 8, Mitte, MU Oranienburger Tor, tel. +49 30 28 23 570, www.van-long.de. Open 12:00 - 24:00. .

FAST FOOD DOMCURRYElevating fast food to a gatronomic experience, the Hilton allows you to style your own currywurst using top-quality ingredients, right beside the Deutsche Dom on Gendarmenmarkt. There are several types of sausage (ostrich, eco, sh), sauces and bread to choose from.QF-3, Gendarmenmarkt 1 (Hilton hotel), Mitte, MU Franzsische Strae, tel. +49 30 202 30 44 55. Open 11:00 - 18:00. .

FINE DINING AIGNEROne of Berlins best places to eat, Aigner is truly international, as its name, concept and all the old furnishings originate from a famous Viennese caf that closed in the 1980s. Master chef Herbert Beltle and his team serve award-winning dishes with ingredients sourced fresh from the market.QF-3, Franzsische Strae 25, Mitte, MU Franzsiche Strae, tel. +49 30 203 75 18 50, www.aigner-gendarmenmarkt.de. Open 12:00 - 02:00. . TUGBSW

BORCHARDTBorchardt didnt have to invest much to make a good rst impression - the mere height of the ceiling and the buildings original tile oors whisper class and luxury. The money and creative energy goes into the kitchen, which comes up with a di erent menu each day to keep its regular clientele surprised. Leave the pork to the Germans, the beef dishes here are delectable.QF-3, Franzsische Strae 47, Mitte, MU Franzsische Strae, tel. +49 30 81 88 62 62, www.borchardt-restaurant.de. Open from 11:00. . GB

FACILAt the Mandala Hotels Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, chef de cuisine Michael Kempf creates elegantly light fare using only fresh, local products direct from the market. The menu changes daily and has an emphasis on tasty vegetables and exotic herbs. Facils design is a post-modern, glass-box Asian pavilion with a large central skylight that retracts.QE-4, Potsdamer Strae 3, Tiergarten, MS/U Potsdamer Platz, tel. +49 30 590 05 12 34, www.facil.de.

BACK TO SCHOOLThe Die Schule restaurant in the Prenzlauer Berg district is not just a place for trying German cuisine. Its the watering hole for adult students from all around the world who are learning German at the GLS language school, in the same complex. Theyre greatly helped by the location of the school in a vibrant neighbourhood with plenty of bars, restaurants and quirky boutiques.

DIE SCHULEQKastanienallee 82, Prenzlauer Berg, tel. +49 30 780 08 95 50, www.gls-restaurant.de.

GLS LANGUAGE SCHOOLQtel. +49 30 78 00 89 27, www.gls-berlin.de.

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FISCHERS FRITZThe restaurants name comes from a tongue-twister and the light, sh-focused menu is for a very re ned palate. Chef Christian Lohse has won several of the Michelin stars that appear none too oft in Germany. The German chef rst trained in Dijon and has since pleased gourmands such as those at The Dorchester in London and the Sultan of Brunei (as a private chef). The dining room has light woods, deep carpets and a replace.QF-3, Charlottenstrae 49, Mitte, MU Franzsische Strae, tel. +49 30 20 33 63 63, www.fi schersfritzberlin.com. Open 12:00-14:00; 18:30-23:00. . PAG hh

PARIS-MOSKAUMany train passengers rolling into Hauptbahnhof assume this lonely and unusual half-timber house from 1898 is related to the railroad, as it sits along the tracks that link Paris and Moscow, but the ne restaurant inside has more connections to the Mediterranean. Dishes include stu ed quail, steak with pumpkin and pike-perch.QE-3, Alt-Moabit 141, Tiergarten, MS/U Hauptbahnhof, tel. +49 30 394 20 81, www.paris-moskau.de. Open 18:00 - open end. . A

VAUIts easy to spell and rhymes with wow, and the latter is the word-of-mouth that has kept chef Kolja Kleebergs restaurant fully booked for years. Using many products from the Berlin area, Michelin-starred Kleeberg follows his mentor Josef Viehhausers rule: never more than three products on a plate.QF-3, Jgerstrae 54/55, Mitte, MU Franzsische Strae, tel. +49 30 202 97 30, www.vau-berlin.de. Open 12:00 - 14:30; 19:00-22:30. Closed Sun. . PAG h

VOXHighly-paid business travellers from New York, London, and Hamburg look quite at home in this excellent, minimalist and high-ceiling restaurant in the Grand Hyatt. Between the live jazz in the adjoining lounge and the show kitchen, it makes for a see-and-be-seen evening, so dont drop your sushi in your lap. The Vox bar is open from 18:00 and closes when guests decide. The kitchen is open until 24:00. Breakfast on Saturday continues until 11:00 and on Sunday until 14:00.QE-4, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2, Tiergarten, MS/U Potsdamer Platz, tel. +49 30 25 53 17 02, www.berlin.grand.hyatt.com. Open 06:30 - 10:30; 12:00 - 14:30; 18:30 - 24:00. . PAEGB

INDIAN AAPKALocated on a pretty street corner near Zionskirchplatz, Aapka o ers healthy vegetarian, curry and grill dishes. You can drop by for the lunch menu and on Sunday join the young Prenzl Berg crowd for a relaxed brunch - or drop by later for cocktails.QG-2, Kastanienallee 50, Prenzlauer Berg, MU Rosenthaler Platz, tel. +49 30 44 01 04 94, www.aapka.de. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 01:00. . B

INTERNATIONAL DRESSLER1920s Berlin lives on a bit here on the boulevard, between Brandenburger Tor and the Komische Oper. Theres Art Deco wooden paneling, large mirrors, and good bistro and proper restaurant meals served in a very relaxed atmosphere. Also in Charlottenburg at Kudamm 207.QF-3, Unter den Linden 39, Mitte, MS/U Friedrichstrae, tel. +49 30 204 44 22, www.restaurant-dressler.de. Open 08:00 - 01:00. . B

GANYMEDStrolling along the Spree or after a show at the beloved Berliner Ensemble, stop o at Ganymeds historical rooms for Alsatian Flammkuchen, French choucroute and beers, oysters, wines and the menu du soir. The terrace has a view of the Spree and the trains pulling into Friedrichstrasse station.QF-3, Schiff bauerdamm 5, Mitte, MS/U Friedrichstrae, tel. +49 30 28 59 90 46, www.ganymed-brasserie.de. Open 12:00 - 24:00 Kitchen from 12:00 until 24:00. . TUVGB

NOLAS AM WEINBERGThis hip restaurant overlooks a sloping park. The predominantly Swiss menu lends itself to the terrace, which is perfect for pretending to be in the mountain air of St. Moritz. Breakfast is served until 16:00 and you can order meals until midnight.QG-2, Veteranenstrae 9, Mitte, MU Rosenthaler Platz, tel. +49 30 44 04 07 66, www.nola.de. Open 10:00 - 01:00. . TUGBS

ORANIUMJust down the street from the Neue Synagoge, Oranium is a pleasant all-day caf/restaurant/bar with plenty of dark wood, a long bar and pretty lights. There are great breakfasts (served until 16:00), lunches and good-value dinner options. The menu is as international as it can get; for something special try the chicken with strawberry/chili sauce. Wash it all down with a cocktail or two.QF-3, Oranienburger Strae 33-34, Mitte, MS Oranienburger Strae, tel. +49 30 30 88 29 67, www.oranium.de. Open 09:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 03:00. . TUGBSW

FOOD WITH A VIEW KFER DACHGARTENWhen time is money, you may as well spend it on a good meal while visiting the Reichstag dome. Make a reservation to be whisked up to your meal and a 180-degree view of eastern Berlin. German specialities are highlighted and a regional name appears in most main course listings. Last orders are taken at 21:30. Bring ID to get into the buidling.QF-3, Platz der Republik 1,Tiergarten, MS/U Brandenburger Tor, tel. +49 30 22 62 99 33, www.feinkost-kaefer.de. Open 09:00 - 10:15, 12:00-16:30, 18:30-24:00. . AB

PANORAMA CAFThe 1930s-style caf at the top of the popular Potsdamer Platz viewing point has large windows and an open terrace with great views over Berlin, and serves co ee, cakes and other snacks.QE-4, Potsdamer Platz 1, Tiergarten, MS/U

Potsdamer Platz, tel. +49 30 25 93 70 80, www.panoramapunkt.de. Open 11:00-19:00, Nov-Mar 11:00-17:00. Tower admission 6,50/5, family ticket 15,50.

SPHEREThe TV towers rotating restaurant at 207 metres gives you a spin around the city in 30 minutes. Soups, salads and light meals accompany your city tour, with attractive daily specials often the best choice. Do make reservations, or wait for a table while circling the observation level.QG-3, Panoramastrae 1a, Mitte, MS/U Alexanderplatz, tel. +49 30 247 57 58 75, www.tv-turm.de. Open 10:00 - 24:00. . E

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Mitte Mitte REINHARDSReinhards friendly sta can whisk a co ee to your table in no time, or if youre here for the food, one of the light meals. The large restaurant is situated in the Nikolaiviertel, and is well-positioned for a break during a city walk.QG-3, Poststrae 28, Mitte, MU Klosterstrae, tel. +49 30 242 52 95, www.reinhards.de. Open 09:00 - 24:00. -. TGBS

TRAUBEIn an elegant building from 1840, The Grape serves gourmet cuisine together with an excellent range of wines. Dishes are often Alpine-inspired: cross-over food from southern Germany, Alsace, Switzerland and Austria. Guests can choose from a la carte dishes or compose their own menus, with or without wines. The two-course set lunch menu is great value.QF-2, Reinhardtstrae 33, Mitte, MS/U Friedrichstrae, tel. +49 30 27 87 93 93, www.traube-berlin.de. Open 12:00 - 15:00, 18:00-23:00, Sat 18:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. . TGB

ITALIAN AL CONTADINO SOTTO LE STELLEBe sure to book ahead at the farmer beneath the stars, as this Italian restaurant is often full. The good pastas, excellent lamb dishes and sweet desserts are all worth a try. Their Mozzarella Bar next door has small appetisers to eat in or take away, and is also a deli with mozzarella and other Italian specialities.QG-2, Auguststrae 36, Mitte, MU Rosenthaler Platz, tel. +49 30 281 90 23, www.alcontadino.com. Open 18:00 - 24:00. . TUGBW

CAFS BARCOMIS DELIBarcomis is well known for its house-roasted co ee and luscious American hand-made baked goods. In the cake window there are several kinds of cheese cake, lemon meringue cake, devils food cake, pecan pie and other heavenly creations. Bagels can be eaten with Philly cream cheese spreads, and at this Mitte outlet there are also salads, sandwiches and soups. The Kreuzberg Ka eersterei outlet (Bergmannstrae 21) has fresh co ee.QF-5, Sophienstrae 21, Mitte, MS Hackescher Markt, tel. +49 30 28 59 83 63, info@barcomis.de, www.barcomis.de. Open 09:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. . TGBS

DIGITAL EATERYJust a click away from Brandenburg Gate, inside the historical 1902 Carlton Hotel building, Microsofts very rst caf showroom worldwide is a relaxing, untouristy spot to recharge. Browse the small but excellent selection of pasta or meat dishes prepared fresh at the counter (8,90 including drink), or the soup, paninis and cakes. Recharge your electronic devices with the cables provided, or use the free wi . Best of all are the digital toys that allow you to go online, try out Microsoft products or play Xbox games.

Theres no sales, but the sta is happy to demonstrate hardware and software.QF-3, Unter den Linden 17, Mitte, tel. +49 30 39 09 70, www.microsoft-berlin.de. Open 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 20:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. W

SANKT OBERHOLZA large two- oor caf overlooking the busy street crossing. Something of a public workspace for IT entrepreneurs from the surrounding Silicon Allee internet startups, its the ideal place to crack open a Mac and get some work done using the free wi and electricity plugs. Or just come for the co ee, bagels, mu ns and New York cheesecake.QG-2, Rosenthaler Strae 72a, Mitte, MU Rosenthaler Platz, tel. +49 30 24 08 55 86, www.sanktoberholz.de. Open 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 03:00, Sat 09:00 - 03:00, Sun 09:00 - 24:00. GW

SOPHIENECKA favourite of locals and tourists alike, Sophieneck is one of the most charming cafs in Mitte. Located near Hackescher Markt since the revamp of the district in 1984, it has resisted trendi cation, staying true to its warm mishmash decor of art nouveau and poster art. The menu o ers delicious Central European fare, accompanied by an international wine list.QG-2/3, Groe Hamburger Strae 37, Mitte, MU Weinmeisterstrae, tel. +49 30 283 40 65, www.sophieneck-berlin.de. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00.

NightlifeBARS AUFSTURZThe great 19th-century explorer Alexander von Humboldt lived in this building, but nowadays the only expeditions done here are through the long drinks menu, listing dozens of excellent Belgian, German and other beers. Have a Kwak beer to really kick o your night. Prices are reasonable and the place looks good, with changing modern art exhibitions on the walls. Our favourite Oranienburger Strae haunt.QF-3, Oranienburger Strae 67, Mitte, MS Oranienburger Strae, tel. +49 30 28 04 74 07, kontakt@aufsturz.de, www.aufsturz.de. Open from 12:00. EB

AUGUST IIA sleek after-hours long drinks and champagne bar, in subdued light and colours, hung with a huge chandelier, backed by a top-class toilet and elevated by unintrusive house music. It may look closed but just ring the doorbell at the AII sign to be let in, and try the Moscow Mule for a vegetarian drink with a kick.QF-2, Auguststrae 2, Mitte, MS Oranienburger Strae, www.augustthesecond.de. Open 20:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon, Sun.

ESCHSCHLORAQUE RMSCHRMPAn island of insanity in a sea of overpriced Hackescher Markt pomp: this veritable den of delights and monsters

can be found hidden at the dark end of a gra tied courtyard. There are disturbing metal beasts sticking from the crumbling walls, a ordable beers and cocktails, a stage, plenty of smoke, and a wonderful set of characters intent on having a good night out. In summer, the outdoor cinema in the back yard shows foreign lms in original version.QG-3, Rosenthaler Strae 39, Mitte, MS Hackescher Markt, post@eschschloraque.de, www.eschschloraque.de. Open 14:00 - open end Open from 14:00. ENBW

KUMPELNEST 3000Stragglers of all sexual orientations head here for a nightcap or one last drunken spin on the tiny metal dance oor. The velvet paintings and carpeted walls are fascinating after a couple of drinks, and so are the scru y patrons apparently: its known as a hook-up bar.QE-4, Ltzowstrae 23, Tiergarten, MU Kurfrstenstrae, tel. +49 30 261 69 18, www.kumpelnest3000.com. Open , Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun 19:00 - 05:00, Fri, Sat 19:00 - 09:00. NB

MEIN HAUS AM SEEIts all about seeing and being seen at some Mitte bars; the My Lake House makes it very easy with its large slope of seating steps overlooking a landscape of granny furniture lit up by discoball sparkles and all draped with nattering locals and backpackers from adjacent hostels. Open 24/7, its a cafe, bar and restaurant all at the same time. On the menu are drinks, exotic co ee varieties and chilli hot choc, as well as great breakfasts (till 18:00), tasty burgers, pasta dishes and snacks. At night, DJs spin music.QG-2, Brunnenstrae 197, Mitte, MU Rosenthaler Platz, tel. +49 30 27 59 08 73, info@mein-haus-am-see.com, www.mein-haus-am-see.blogspot.de. Open 24 hours Open 24/7. . TUENGBSW

NEWTON BARMen smoke cigars beneath Helmut Newtons life-size shots of nude Amazons and their dates sip expertly made cocktails. Dress sharp to compliment all the black leather and dark green marble.QF-3, Charlottenstrae 57, Mitte, MU Franzsische Strae, tel. +49 30 20 29 54 21, www.newton-bar.de. Open 10:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 04:00.

QIU LOUNGEA calm, sleek lounge above the Mandala Hotels discreet entrance on Potsdamer Strasse. You might spot a celeb, or the three million colours the fringed lamps are said to display in changing chameleon fashion. Their shade remains lily white during the day, when Mediterranean lunches are served at the low-lying couches or at the bar.QE/F-4, Potsdamer Strae 3 (Mandala Hotel), Tiergarten, MS/U Potsdamer Platz, tel. +49 30 59 00 00 00, qiu@themandala.de, www.qiu.de. Open 12:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. . TGW

REINGOLDA lounge glowing in amber tones recalls the thirties with an oversize drawing of Thomas Manns forlorn o spring, Klaus and Erika, and leather and velvet seating. Though

it often has a DJ, no one dances here. Its a setting for making stationary moves on your date, or your tapas.QF-2, Novalisstrae 11, Mitte, MU Oranienburger Tor, tel. +49 30 28 38 76 76, info@reingold.de, www.reingold.de. Open 19:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 19:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Sun Open from 19:00. Closed Mon, Sun. UB

CLUBS KAFFEE BURGERThe patterned wallpaper and wood panelling has withstood decades of the alternative scenes smoke and its stuck-in-the-Socialist-Sixties-look is perfect for DJ/author Vladimir Kaminers wild and sweaty Russendisko nights. Happenings like poetry slams and jams start evenings that end with DJs spinning anything from Balkan and surf rock to samba.QG-2, Torstrae 60, Mitte, MU Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, tel. +49 30 28 04 64 95, www.kaff eeburger.de. Open from 21:00. E

ROTER SALONThis place probably began with a faded elegance, but lets say its just settled in after ten years of clubbers bouncing o its red walls. Most nights feature electro pop, electro lounge,

BERLIN IN BOOKS

DIVERSITY DESTROYEDDozens of portrait photos adorn the main section of the bilingual book Diversity Destroyed. Every one of them is an important contributor to Berlins vibrant art, science or political scene. Indeed, if Facebook had been around back then, any culturally

active Berliner would certainly have liked most of these people as their friends. But the sad fact is that within just a few years in the early 1930s, Berlins cultural life was destroyed, with tens of thousands of Berliners persecuted and driven into exile, deported or murdered. The content of Berlins 2013 Diversity Destroyed theme year exhibitions are now collected in this impressive book. The photos introduce people like lmer Fritz Lang, director Max Reinhardt, singer Claire Waldor , politician Paul Loebe and writer Erich Kaestner; each with a short biography showing how Nazi rule a ected - or ended - their lives. Other texts and photos describe Berlin before and after 1933, and tell stories about several places in Berlin, including brave stories of resistance.

Zerstrte Vielfalt. Berlin 193319381945. Eine Stadt erinnert sich (Diversity Destroyed. Berlin 193319381945. A City Remembers. (ISBN 9783940231079) by Moritz van Dlmen et al is for sale for around 15 at Dussmann, the German History Museum and can be ordered at any other bookshop.

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and electroclash - the music Berlin is known for.QG-2, Volksbhne, Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 2, Mitte, MU Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, tel. +49 30 417 175 12, www.roter-salon-berlin.de. Open 22:00 - 04:00. Closed Tue, Sun.

WEEK-END CLUBA club, bar, gallery and lounge set on the 12th oor of the beautifully hideous Haus des Reisens (the GDR state travel agency specialising in saying no) on the corner of Otto-Braun-Strae.QG-3, Alexanderplatz 5, Mitte, MS/U Alexanderplatz, www.week-end-berlin.de. Open Thu-Sat 23:00-04:00.

DANCING CLRCHENS BALLHAUSDating back to 1913 and exactly 100 years old this autumn, the legendary Clrchens Ballhaus is a proudly old-fashioned kind of place. Originally catering to ordinary working-class Berliners, Clrchens is the last proper dance hall in Berlin, and welcomes people from across the world. Cross the front terrace (the house originally here was bombed) and enter the hall that hasnt changed much since it opened. On the menu theres excellent pizza and German comfort food. After dinner, theres dancing: salsa on Monday, tango on Tuesday, swing on Wednesday, chacha and waltz on Thursday and Sunday afternoon, and a raucous live band on Friday and Saturday. Recommended.QF/G-2, Auguststrae 24, Mitte, MS Oranienburger Strae, tel. +49 30 282 92 95, www.ballhaus.de. Open 11:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 04:00. Admission free, Fri/Sat from 20:00 5. B

PUBS KILKENNY IRISH PUBThe three large rooms within the Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station o er more than enough space for natives and tourists to eat homemade food, meet and mingle, party and follow live sports events. Large TVs and