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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Culture
In many respects, Berlin is the least ‘German’ part of Germany. Not only because of its cosmopolitan, big-city ambitions and large communities of ethnic minorities, but due to its lack of... read more
Language
The local version of German is known as Berlinerisch, and is a regional accent with vernacular lingo rather than a real dialect. Unlike the often impenetrable forms of German spoken... read more
Religion
The importance of organised religion has long been on the decline in Germany. A contributory factor could be that you automatically pay
‘Church Tax' (nine per cent of an individual's... read more
National Dress
Once a fashion backwater, Berlin is rapidly becoming Germany’s home for designers and trendsetters. The prevailing look is eclectic; usually a combination of vintage gear with the latest... read more
Food & Drink
Berlin’s crowning contribution to German cuisine is a sausage smothered in curry sauce. The currywurst might not be sophisticated but if you know where to get a decent one, it can, at... read more
