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Let's say you're a young artist. And you're headed to Berlin in spring. You plan on fully immersing yourself in local culture once you get there -- you're going to get a studio, mingle at pubs and learn about your neighborhood. But you'd like a boost on the art scene. You want to get culturally & conversationally fluent! [more inside]
posted by fritillary around Berlin, Germany at 10:00 PM - 10 answers

I'm in Berlin for a conference, and I'm trying to squeeze some time in the city around our program. I've been to Berlin several times before and there is a bus tour as part of the even, so I've got the major tourists sites covered, but need suggestions for late night and early morning suggestions. [more inside]
posted by foodmapper around Berlin, Germany at 10:38 AM - 3 answers

I'm in Berlin this week for the first time! I like tiny strange museums, free things, cafes with live music, markets, parks, walking around outside, bookstores, cheap food, and interesting shops. Basically I love cities and I want to understand about what this city is like. I'd love suggestions for neighbourhoods to wander around in. [more inside]
posted by oranger around Berlin, Germany at 12:56 PM - 16 answers

Hello! My (English-speaking only) family is coming to see me in Berlin! Yay! Where can I take them to eat? [more inside]
posted by EtTuHealy around Berlin, Germany at 9:47 AM - 8 answers

I'm planning on taking a solo trip to Berlin for a week. As a general guideline, if I stick to cafes (and the occasional doner kebab) how much should I expect to spend on food?
posted by GenericUser around Berlin, Germany at 6:10 AM - 7 answers

Looking for the current trendiest, most happening hotel in Berlin? [more inside]
posted by Xurando around Berlin, Germany at 6:23 PM - 3 answers

My friends went to Germany on a whim and now they are cold and miserable until their flight back in early February. I don't want them to give up hope. What are some truly awesome things that they can do in Berlin and the surrounding areas in the coming weeks? [more inside]
posted by cloeburner around Berlin, Germany at 11:29 AM - 38 answers

Do you know any hotels worth recommending in Berlin that offer multiple bedrooms in one suite? [more inside]
posted by tumples around Berlin, Germany at 3:48 PM - 3 answers

I need cheap tickets to Berlin from Durham, NC ASAP. [more inside]
posted by outlandishmarxist around Berlin, Germany at 8:55 AM - 8 answers

In Berlin for the month, looking for great live outdoor music! What's going on? [more inside]
posted by chasing around Berlin, Germany at 12:51 PM - 3 answers

Would you please help me decide where to go on vacation? [more inside]
posted by jefficator around Berlin, Germany at 1:30 PM - 4 answers

Help me plan an awesome Christmas vacation to Berlin! [more inside]
posted by mostly vowels around Berlin, Germany at 5:37 PM - 7 answers

What's a good, chill cafe for writing in Berlin? Preferably with Wifi. Any around Kreuzberg/Mitte/Neukölln?
posted by dontjumplarry around Berlin, Germany at 10:49 AM - 9 answers

Berlin. Will be there celebrating my son's birthday, between 25th and 28th of september. He runs a cool restaurant in Stockholm, loves beer, football and music and will be 47. I am 70 love museums, art shows, wine -and still like whooping it up. Will be staying in Kreuzberg. What shouldn't we miss?
posted by jan murray around Berlin, Germany at 3:45 PM - 7 answers

I want to take some intensive language classes in Germany for 6-7 months. I'm not affiliated with a university, and I have a bunch of question about visas and one short question about stipends from the Goethe Institut. [more inside]
posted by colfax around Berlin, Germany at 11:24 AM - 3 answers

I'm having trouble getting my deposit back from a Berlin, Germany, apartment rental agency. [more inside]
posted by rustcellar around Berlin, Germany at 5:28 AM - 2 answers

What is the best way to rent a furnished flat in Berlin? [more inside]
posted by smallvictories around Berlin, Germany at 10:16 AM - 12 answers

I am suddenly going to Berlin, and I'm looking for excellent ways to spend an afternoon. What should I do from 1pm until bedtime? [more inside]
posted by that girl around Berlin, Germany at 12:10 PM - 8 answers

what hostel should we stay in in Berlin? [more inside]
posted by genmonster around Berlin, Germany at 4:53 PM - 13 answers

Can you recommend a place to watch Eurovision in Berlin this year? [more inside]
posted by laumry around Berlin, Germany at 10:36 AM - 1 answer