Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The word ‘Tiergarten‘ refers to two different things in Berlin, Germany: a city quarter and the vast park west to the Brandenburg gate – better called ‘Großer Tiergarten‘. It is 210 hectares large and some streets cross it. It was created in the 16. century as a hunting area for the king; therefore it’s name. Continue reading “Großer Tiergarten”
The 67 meters high Siegessäule is an iconic memorial in Berlin, Germany. It was built between 1864 and 1873 to commemorate the Prussian victory in the wars against Denmark, Austria and France. On top a large golden statue of the Viktoria is standing which is also called Goldelse by the locals.
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When the Red Army freed Berlin, Germany at the end of World War II (in April and May 1945) around 80000 Soviet soldiers lost their life. They have been buried there and different memorials throughout the city commemorate them. The biggest one is located in the Treptower Park, the one probably most often visited within the Großer Tiergarten. Continue reading “Sowjetisches Ehrenmal Tiergarten”
For many people it is interesting to find places where something historical happened. And sometimes I have the feeling that this is especially true when it is about dark times. For me as a German it feels a bit strange when people search for traces of Adolf Hitler – at the Obersalzberg, the Wolfsschanze in Poland or at Berlin. Continue reading “Führerbunker”
The Potsdamer Platz is a very well-known public space at Berlin, Germany with high buildings and great architecture. Here you can see Berlins first traffic lights and they are still operating (even though the traffic is not directed by it). It is a hub from which you can easily reach many interesting places on a short walk. Continue reading “Potsdamer Platz”
If you get to the German Federal Ministery of Finance at Berlin, Germany you might be a bit surprised. It is located in a special building at the city quarter Mitte which is today called the Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus. It was built in 1935 and is a very good example for threatening fascist architecture. Continue reading “Finanzministerium”
The relexa hotel at Berlin, Germany was obviously once called Stuttgarter Hof but they changed the name. It is located in a street with some other low and medium price hotels not far away from Mitte and Checkpoint Charlie. Continue reading “Not cool but good”
The Bürgerweide is a large area next to the main railway station of Bremen, Germany. It was once what its name says: a meadow (‘Weide‘) where citizens (‘Bürger‘) could place two to four cows. It is today especially famous for the fun fair Bremer Freimarkt located here every year. Continue reading “Bürgerweide”
In need for some Japanese streetfood? The Yakumi Sushi located between the city center of Bremen, Germany and the main railway station offers all you need. The all-you-can-eat offer works with a tablet PC where you can order your desired dishes – five items per person every 15 minutes. Continue reading “Yakumi Sushi”
If you travel by train to Bremen, Germany the prizeotel might be the right choice for you. It is a cheap design hotel with reduced interior located next to the main railway station. From there you can easily reach the city center or visit events on the Bürgerweide or at the neighboring fair. Continue reading “prizeotel”