Things to Do in Berlin

Berlin is unlike any other city in Europe — defined by its history and constantly reinventing itself. Things to do in Berlin span Cold War history and contemporary culture: the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag mark the political heart of unified Germany; the East Side Gallery is the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, now a 1.3km open-air gallery of street art; Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds five world-class museums on a single river island. Berlin's contemporary identity is built on creativity and openness. The city has more galleries than any European capital, an alternative arts scene centred on Mitte and Kreuzberg, and a nightlife culture — led by Berghain and a constellation of techno clubs — that's been influential for three decades. Street food in Markthalle Neun, brunch in Prenzlauer Berg, currywurst from a kiosk — Berlin rewards both the cultural tourist and the pure hedonist.