Secret Berlin

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Discover the hidden side of Berlin with Secret Berlin, a guide that takes you beyond the usual sights. Perfect for locals, curious visitors, and armchair travelers eager to explore the city's lesser-known wonders.

Explore Berlin’s secret treasures and unusual spots with insights from local experts.

Step away from the typical tourist path and let this captivating guide reveal Berlin’s best-kept secrets. From medieval excavations visible beneath a hotel lobby’s glass floor to an amphitheatre that once hosted animal dissections, there’s so much to uncover.

Experience the powerful sounds of the city’s largest pipe organ, still used today to accompany silent films, or relax in a rare Baroque vault featuring coffins with windows. Climb atop a World War II bunker, once armed with anti-aircraft guns, and imagine the scene through the eyes of a Russian soldier who once stood there.

Take a refreshing dip in one of the most stunning Art Nouveau bathing spots in Europe, stroll beneath the Spree river, or visit the very first computer created by a Berliner alongside East Germany’s first synthesizer.

Other unique experiences include:

• Scaling a mountain of rubble that hosted a Skiing World Cup race
• Standing on the summit of an artificial hill where aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal made his initial flight attempts
• Snacking on an island in the Havel river where rocket pioneer Werner von Braun launched his first rocket

Despite being nestled in the heart of Berlin’s vibrant city center and surrounding neighborhoods, these fascinating historical gems often go unnoticed. Take a fresh look and uncover the hidden treasures that even those who think they know Berlin well might have missed.

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