Why Berlin?
A city rich in history
Berlin is renowned for its exceptional range of landmarks, vibrant cultural scene and way of life that's somehow all-go yet relaxed. In fact, the city is best known for its striking contrasts.
Since the 2000s, Berlin has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scene and is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, and a very high quality of life.
Berlin's history has left the city with an eclectic assortment of architecture. Historical buildings stand alongside modern architecture as the past and present intermingle.
Museums
Best Museums in Berlin
Bauhaus-Archiv
Bauhaus was the twentieth century’s most important school of architecture, design and art. The Bauhaus-Archiv holds the largest Bauhaus collection in the world.
Address
Klingelhöferstraße 14, 10785 Berlin, Germany.
Highlights
The B3 chair - later known as 'Wassily' - designed by Marcel Breuer and photography by Herbert Bayer.
Hamburger Bahnhof
Hamburger Bahnhof is the former terminal of the Berlin–Hamburg railway, and now serves as a contemporary art museum. If forms part of the Berlin National Gallery.
Address
Invalidenstraße 50-51, 10557 Berlin, Germany.
Highlights
The permanent collection includes artworks by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Joseph Beuys.
Jewish Museum
This iconic building is the largest Jewish museum in Europe. Across 3,500 square metres of floor space, the museum presents the history of Jews in Germany.
Address
Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin, Germany.
Highlights
Designed by architect, Daniel Libeskind. Many people are left with a feeling of insecurity or disorientation.