Locations
Practical guides to Berlin's landmarks and day trips, including the Reichstag Dome, Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Memorial, the remaining stretches of the Berlin Wall and the July Plot memorial, with opening hours, tickets and local tips.
Where to See the July Plot and German Resistance Sites in Berlin
The courtyard where the 1944 plot against Hitler ended is still there — quiet, and free to enter. How to visit the Bendlerblock and Plötzensee in Berlin.
How to Visit Sachsenhausen from Berlin
A practical, respectful guide to visiting Sachsenhausen Memorial, about 35 km north of Berlin — how to get there, opening hours, how long to allow, and what to know before you go.
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Where Can You Still See the Berlin Wall Today? A Local's Guide to What Remains
Most of the Berlin Wall is long gone — but the pieces that remain each tell part of the story. A local's guide to where to see it today: what to visit first, what to skip, and what's free.
How to Visit the Reichstag Dome in Berlin: Free Entry, Registration & Hours
Berlin's most popular free view comes with a catch — you have to register first. How to visit the Reichstag dome: booking through the official Bundestag site, opening hours, and what to do if it's sold out.
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How to Visit Potsdam from Berlin: Sanssouci, Cecilienhof & the Perfect Day Trip
One of the easiest day trips from Berlin: Prussian palaces, the 1945 Potsdam Conference, and the Bridge of Spies — plus how to get there and what to book ahead.
Villa Lemke & Obersee: Bauhaus Near Berlin’s Stasi Site
Bauhaus Villa Lemke, Mies van der Rohe, Berlin. An architectural gem, Villa Lemke from 1932, by Bauhaus master architect Mies van der Rohe.
About the author
Jeremy Minsberg is an American-born private tour guide in Berlin and the founder of The Berlin Expert. He has lived in Berlin since 2001 and writes practical guides to Jewish history, WWII, the Cold War, architecture and day trips.
