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Emre Semercioğlu at Local Guddy: 10 local things to do in Berlin

(Editor’s note: This post on local things to do in Berlin originally appeared on  the Local Guddy website. It’s reposted here with the permission of the author.)

By Emre Semercioğlu

Berlin is such an amazing city, one which will surprise you with something new each time you visit.

Below, I list my favorite things that I have experienced during my most recent visit. I hope you will enjoy reading it 🙂

1- VISIT KÖNIGIN ELISABETH (ABANDONED HOSPITAL)

Berlin has many abandoned buildings and many people come just to see them. Konigin Elisabeth Hospital is one of them. It dates back to 1843. The graffiti on the hospital walls will be enough to amaze you.

Check out more on abandoned places tour.

2- JOIN OPEN AIR KARAOKE IN MAUERPARK

If you are in Berlin on a Sunday, you should visit Mauerpark. There are public Karaoke performances in the park, so overcome your fears and get on the stage to sing a song. I am sure you will have many moments to remember.

There is also a flea market where you can find second-hand clothes, vintage bags and jewelry.

See local tours & experiences in Berlin.

3 – EAT MUSTAFA’S GEMUSE KEBAP


Well, I can say that it’s the best place to taste Gemüse Kebap in Berlin. Just give it a try, you won’t regret it.

See local food tours in Berlin.

4 – HAVE A REST BY LANDWEHR CANAL


After a long day of walking through Berlin streets, banks of Landwehr Canal is the best place to take a rest. You can also sit on grasses, smoke or drink there with other people.

Find locals who can show you Berlin.

5 – GET TO THE HILL OF TEUFELSBERG


Teufelsberg is a hill made of rubble that covers an under-construction Nazi military-technical college. There was a spy station on the hill that was used by the NSA during the Cold War. It’s one of the popular abandoned places in Berlin, a place where you can enjoy a lovely view of  the city.

See abandoned places tours in Berlin.

6 – CYCLE AROUND TIERGARTEN PARK

Rent a bike and go to Tiergarten, which is the city’s greenest park. Be careful, Tiergarten Park is so huge that you can get lost there 🙂 But definitely, it’s one of the best places to take a rest.

Find local guided bike tours in Berlin.

7 – VISIT BRANDENBURG GATE AT NIGHT


If you Google “Berlin,” you will probably see the Brandenburg Gate 🙂 So don’t forget to give it a visit; it’s worth seeing. It’s more beautiful at night. If you are lucky, you can see some seasonal light shows too.

See more on the history tour of Berlin.

8 – CHECK POINT CHARLIE: TAKE PICTURES WITH U.S. SOLDIERS

Checkpoint Charlie was the crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War (1947 – 1991) It’s a must-see place if you are interested in the history.

See more on the history tour of Berlin.

9 – GO TO A TECHNO CLUB IN BERLIN

Berlin is still the house of techno music in Europe. You can find so many techno clubs around the city. Some of them are in modern buildings, but the best are in abandoned warehouses by the river.

If you would like to explore the nightlife of Berlin with a local, check out this techno club tour.

10- TAKE A SELFIE IN FRONT OF THE BERLIN WALL


The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and remained as a barrier dividing the until 1989. It cut Berlin into two sides as free West Berlin and Communist East Berlin. Now the wall is covered with outstanding works of street art.

See more on the street art tours of Berlin.

If you would like to explore Berlin with a local and see the city from a local’s eyes.

So, are you planning to travel to Europe? If you would like to explore Europe with locals and see the hidden parts of the city through locals’ eyes, click the link below:

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About the author:

Emre Semercioğlu is a young entrepreneur (23 years old) who formerly worked in different business sectors.

Recently, he and his friends founded Local Guddy. Local Guddy is a travel marketplace connecting travelers and locals through unique local experiences.

Writing blogs and preparing to-do list for travelers are kind of a hobby for him.

 

 

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