If you’re planning a trip to Berlin, you’ll want to have a rough idea of what to do while you’re there. And where better to get advice from than the locals. Yep, experts out on the field with knowledge of the best places to go and the best things to do (and what not to do). We’ve picked out the most helpful blogs to help you explore the city in the best way…
1 IHEARTBERLIN
IHeartBerlin offers readers everything they would want to know about the city. It guides them through stories they’ve heard from people who live in Berlin, to the “must see show” in the theatres. With such a wide variety that the blog talks about you cannot say that Berlin has nothing to offer. You are undoubtedly spoilt for choice.
2 FINDING BERLIN
This young humorous blog follows the lives of two girls who moved to Berlin in 2008 and just two years later their blog was born. They’ve captured Berlin culture and life through the lens of their camera, really portraying the beauty of the city. If you’ve never been to Berlin, just spending a few minutes on the blog will convince you to want to live there. So much detail goes into each article which makes reading them so enjoyable - before you know an hour will have gone by.
3 WHOLY GOODNESS
Wholy Goodness, the vibrant healthy, wholesome vegan friendly blog shows you not only how to make your own delicious tasty recipes but also where to eat in Berlin. For those who are looking for a more healthy option when it comes to food then look no further, this blog has you covered. Berlin has so many places to eat it can seem a little overwhelming - but this blog has done all the hard work for you and pinpointed where each restaurant is located on a map.
4 BERLIN FOOD STORIES
This blog is all about the very best restaurants in Berlin. The blogger, Per, clearly knows what he’s talking about, too. He’s categorised every type of food, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner making the website easy to navigate to really find what your taste buds are craving. With so many images of mouth-watering grub it’s hard not to feel hungry. He describes his blog as an alternative to Tripadvisor giving his opinions and ratings of each restaurant. As the blog states, “Life’s too short for bad meals. May all your dinners be delicious and awesome”. We agree.
5 DAYS OF DEUTSCH
This quirky English/German written blog has a cool vintage 90’s vibe about it. With its interesting pictures you can’t help but keep scrolling. The writer has cleverly written the articles in both English and German providing you with an impressive armoury of German sayings and language pre your visit. With ‘word of the week’ and fun ways to learn nouns through pictures, this is a handy place get your daily fix of German. Before you know it you’ll be speaking the language like a pro!
6 STILLINBERLIN
StilinBerlin, a chic yet simple blog in partnership with Vogue offers detailed advice on the very best places to dine in Berlin. Whether you want a quick bite to eat on the go whilst you explore the city or whether you want to wind down for a few hours with a good hearty meal, this blog has everything you need to find the right place for you in the buzzing metropolis. The blog even offers a page for the shoppers out there who are looking to find unique trinkets to take home with them.