Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Berlin, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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American Football
American football has a large following in Berlin, and not just among the expat community. The German Football League, formed in 1979, organises play between the six teams from northern... read more
Basketball
Berlin’s fascination with basketball is support for the notion that spectator sports in the city and Germany as a whole are Amero-centric. The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL), with 18 city... read more
Boxing
Boxing has a long history in Berlin. It was first popularised in the 1930s by heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, a controversial figure who was married to glamourous movie star Anna... read more
Cycling
The Velodrome was built in 1993 in advance of Berlin's bid for the 2000 Olympics. The atmosphere at major races such as the Berlin Six (six days of racing, believe it or not) when the... read more
Football
Fußball, football, or soccer – whatever you call it the game is by far and away the most popular sport in Berlin. Football mania reached fever pitch during the World Cup summer of 2006,... read more
Ice Hockey
Legend has it that Berlin was the birthplace of ice hockey in Germany, with the first match played between amateurs on the frozen-over Halensee. The rivalry between the Berlin Capitals... read more
Motorsports
Motor racing in Germany is synonymous with Michael Schumacher. The legendary driver and seven-time Formula One championship winner is often credited with single-handedly popularising the... read more
Skiing
Both downhill skiing and Nordic combined sport (cross-country skiing and ski jumping) have a following in Germany. Nordic combined sport originates in Norway, but Germany has produced a... read more
