Berlin Life
Berlin is an international hub that brings together culture, politics, media, science and more.
With around 3.45 million inhabitants from almost 190 nations it should come as no suprise that this dynamic city offers a wealth of things to explore.
Whether you are interested in history, art, music, outdoor activities or nightlife - you will always be spoilt for choice. We have put together a selection of online portals that do the legwork for you by compiling news, events and useful info about the city that you will be calling home during your time at the Hertie School:
bvg.de
First things first. Once you are a bit more settled in Berlin you will certainly find yourself heading to events all over the city. To save yourself time and frustration make a point of checking the route on the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe's (BVG) website. They offer an online journey planner that works out the quickest route to your destination.
Berlin.de
The official tourism portal for Berlin offers a lot of information for tourists but their events section also includes a comprehensive overview of not-to-be-missed highlights on the annual Berlin calendar - definitely worth a look.
The Local
An English News Portal for Germany, with a dedicated section for Berlin, including news, events and various useful links to English-language websites with information about life in Berlin.
Time Out - Berlin
A comprehensive English guide to what's on in Berlin with suggestions for everything from the best antique markets to English Comedy Nights. They also compile 5 things to do in Berlin on a weekly basis.
Exberliner
An English language magazine about life in Berlin. The official website has a an events calendar that allows you to look for events by neighbourhood or "bezirk".
Sugarhigh
A bilingual online magazine about Berlin culture and lifestyle with daily updates and useful weekend round-ups. The editorial team have a knack for scouting out some of the most interesting events and projects on offer in Berlin.
