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Located 25 miles from Berlin's central station, the Brandenburgian town of Nauen might be a good place to live in, for people who like quietude and good air. But, as a tourist destination, it should probably be skipped.

'Zoo Berlin' has a lot to deal with this year. First of all, there is Omicron. Secondly, there are two big construction projects. On top of it all, the zoo's…

To some, it looks like an oversized cookie someone took three bites of. But most would agree that the 'Elbphilharmonie' is about as elegant as the Sydney Opera…

Since early 2020, the Robert Koch Institute has been mentioned in virtually all German media a million times, because of its role in the pandemic. But fighting Corona is not all the RKI does.

The management at BER Airport is expecting more traffic in the next two weeks. Because of Corona, the processes at check-in counters and security checks will…

Fifteen years ago, Berlin's central station was inaugurated. It is a giant construction with five levels and train tracks in all directions. Designed by the…

If there is one perfect day trip destination for people who just need to see Potsdam, it is Potsdam. For anyone in Berlin who wants to look at stunning sightseeing spots without actually being in Berlin, Potsdam is just the right place. Yes, Potsdam is the Berlin metropolitan area's sweet spot.

Germans usually take trips to Hamburg, Munich, the Black Forest or, if they are lucky, to Tokyo, Seattle or Rio de Janeiro. Matthias Maurer picked an even more…

Tempelhof Airport is one of the most interesting spots in Berlin. On its runway, aircraft are banned. Instead, it is being used by dancers, joggers, cyclists,…

In northwestern Germany, Hamburg attracted millions of tourists per year until Corona suddenly scared them away. The good news is that some of them are back.