Berlin - Germany's exciting capital

Berlin is the place to be

Innovative design and modern fashion, classical music and advant-garde theatre, night life and street life, historical buildings and world-class museums, and much more. Berlin, Germany's exciting capital, has it all.
Berlin is the place to be! Find out more.

Flash player is not installed To many people, Germany means a strong economy, high environmental standards, and a stable democracy. All that means quality of life. But Germany is changing, and is showing new sides of itself. A good place to observe these changes is Berlin. (© AA)

Life in Berlin

To many people, Germany means a strong economy...

Berlin – a follower of fashion or the new fashion mecca?

During Berlin's annual Fashion Weeks the city proves that it can hold its own among the international fashion metropolises, as well as build on its own roots. It was in Berlin that off-the-rack clothing was invented at the end of the 19th century. Indeed, Berlin has much more to offer than Paris, Milan or London. It didn't just host fashion conventions and professional shows by Hugo, Vivienne Westwood, Strenesse Blue and Michalsky – the streets themselves come to life with fashion as well. It is the mix of renowned brands and young, creative labels that makes Berlin's fashion scene so unique.

Berlin - A centre for the film industry

One of the centres of German film productions, located just outside of Berlin, is Studio Babelsberg. It is one of the largest film studio complexes in Europe.
To prepare young talents for the challenging work in the film industry, Berlin features Germany's first film academy, the dffb.
The key event in Germany's film scene is the Berlinale, the annual international film festival held in Germany's capital. It is not only the city’s largest cultural event but also attracts by far the largest audience of any film festival in the world.

The Pergamon Museum in Berlin

10 Highlights of the Prussian Foundation

Each institution belonging to the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation in Berlin has its highlights. Making a choice is a tough decision. Nevertheless, we’re taking the plunge with a focus on the museums.

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Ein Selbstbildnis des spanischen Surrealisten Salvador Dali im Dali Museum am Potsdamer Platz

Salvador Dalí in Berlin

Berlin now has another cultural highlight: in February 2009, the Salvador Dalí Museum opened its doors and put on show works by the probably best-known twentieth century surrealist. In time for the 20th anniversary of Dalí’s death, more than 400 of the artist’s works have found a permanent place in the heart of Berlin.

Dalí Museum

Photo gallery - Impressions of Berlin

Sony Center Potsdamer Platz

Historical notes from Berlin

Brandenburger Tor

Founded in the 13th century, Berlin has had an eventful history. Almost no other metropolis has experienced such frequent, radical change transforming the face of the city. Although Berlin saw steady growth in its importance, dazzling epochs alternated with darker eras. Nevertheless, the formerly divided city has succeeded in becoming a vibrant metropolis in the heart of Europe.

Remnants of the wall in Berlin

The Berlin wall was erected in 1961 and divided the city for 28 years. In 1989, a peaceful revolution toppled the German Democratic Republic and the wall was torn down. However, the wall wasn't dismantled completely. Find out where you can still see its remnants.