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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Setting up Home
With the red tape of moving to Berlin and the effort of finding a place to live out of the way, you can finally take part in what is a city-wide hobby: decorating your house or apartment.... read more
Moving Services
For some reason, Berlin’s best and best-known movers evolved from the city’s squatter scene during the 1980s (maybe their hobby just made them good at moving). They ship around the world... read more
Furnishing Your Home
If you’re only planning on being in Berlin for a short period or you care little about the ambience of your abode, a furnished or partially furnished apartment could be the answer. As... read more
Tailors
Berlin has a number of professional artisans who will upholster new furniture or re-upholster ageing furnishings with whatever fabric you can find (or they sell). Most will also sew... read more
Household Insurance
Renter or homeowner’s insurance is a good idea. You’ll pay less than €100 per year for €50,000 of coverage. The word hausratversicherung, or household insurance, is the... read more
Laundry Services
Most apartments in Berlin will have a connection for a washing machine either in the kitchen or bathroom. If you choose not to use it, the city is littered with launderettes or dry... read more
Domestic Help
Most Berliners look for workers from nearby Poland and the Czech Republic to tidy up the living room and scrub the bathtub. Most are paid under the table, which subjects everyone to... read more
