Sometimes, you just need to escape Berlin. When the sun shines and the city heats up, I feel the urge to head out into the Brandenburg countryside, where the air is fresher, and life moves at a slower pace. One of the perfect destinations for a little day trip is Strausberg – a charming town with a beautiful lake, ideal for a relaxing getaway. And what’s a trip without a cozy spot by the water to unwind? That’s where Restaurant Freilich comes in – a true gem right on the shores of Straussee.

At the heart of Berlin, on Robert-Koch-Platz, stands the imposing Kaiserin Friedrich House – a building dedicated to medical science for over a century. Its neoclassical façade speaks of an era when Berlin established itself as a center of medical research, and even today, it serves as a place for medical education and professional development.

Bridges are more than mere crossings—they are symbols of change, of transition, of the quiet moments suspended between two worlds. Berlin, a city shaped by division and reunification, holds over 1,000 bridges, each a silent witness to history, love, and longing. The Spree glides beneath them, carrying echoes of the past—whispers of lovers who met in secret, revolutionaries plotting a new dawn, and wanderers who paused in the middle, caught between where they came from and where they were going. Bridges have always been places of magic. In many cultures, it is said that a kiss exchanged at the center of a bridge will seal a love forever, as if the river itself bears witness and blesses the moment.

A hidden treasure for light enthusiasts in Berlin-MitteTucked away on the bustling Linienstraße in Berlin-Mitte lies a true wonderland for those seeking more than just functional lighting. Lampenladen Laubstein is an institution that must be seen to be believed—a place where light becomes art and the ordinary has no place.

Berlin is a city of history, a city of science – and a city that honors its great minds. One of these is Robert Koch, whose statue at Robert-Koch-Platz serves as a tribute to his groundbreaking discoveries.The Charité, Berlin’s most renowned medical institution, is deeply connected to Koch’s work. As a pioneering bacteriologist, he revolutionized the understanding of infectious diseases. In 1882, he identified the tuberculosis pathogen, a milestone in medicine. He also discovered the cholera bacterium and formulated the famous "Koch's postulates," a method for identifying disease-causing microorganisms.

Sometimes, Berlin holds its breath. Just for a moment. Only one. And then the sky explodes in a shade between fiery red and deep purple. It's one of those sunsets that momentarily lift the city out of its everyday chaos—out of the noise, out of the relentless motion.