25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall. Light Border Project. 08 Jul 2014
25 Years After the Wall: 25 Reasons for Berlin

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1. Real history. Where it happened.
Berlin is where the future and the past come together. 25 years after the unification, Berlin's turbulent recent history continues to fascinate visitors. The Berlin Wall Path and the city's many memorials tell stories about the Wall from both sides and invite you to search for traces of the past.
From a city divided to world-class metropolis http://mauer.visitberlin.de/en/

2. Urban Lifestyle
The German capital offers unique open spaces where Berliners and visitors alike are invited to be creative. Whether urban gardening at Tempelhof, trying exotic food at the street food markets or stand-up paddling on the Spree, Berlin is always fascinating with its unique, urban lifestyle.
Capital in Step with the Times
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/capital-in-step-with-the-times-always-new-always-berlin

3. Berlin: Cultural Metropolis
Berlin's cultural and arts scene continues to set new standards and today represents one of the richest cultural landscapes in Europe, with ever-changing exhibitions in 180 museums and collections, over 400 art galleries, three opera houses, eight major symphony orchestras, many unusual venues, around 100 cinemas and 150 stages. Around 1,500 events, from high culture to subculture, are on offer each day.
Berlin: Cultural Metropolis
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/berlin-cultural-metropolis

4. Lights, cameras, action!The dream factory on the River Spree is not only a much sought-after background setting and production site. Fans will enjoy this trip to a mecca for filmmaking, with the Berlinale, more than 100 cinemas, outdoor film showings, films in museums or even hotels. 

Berlin for Film Fans http://www.visitberlin.de/en/experience/berlin-for-film-fans?tid=4905

5. Glitzy Nightlife
Trendy nightclubs, bars and exclusive insider tips – as one of Europe's most legendary party cities, Berlin offers no end to ways to turn night into day.
Berlin's Bar Scene http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/berlin-s-bar-scene

6. City of Freedom
Berlin and the Berliners have reinvented themselves after the fall of the Berlin Wall. 25 years later, Berlin is "the place to be". The city tells the story of its transformation from the separation of East and West and being a symbol of the Cold War back to a place of freedom, tolerance, creativity and lightness of being.
From a city divided to world-class metropolis http://mauer.visitberlin.de/en/berlin-today

7. The West is once again

Berlin is reinventing itself in former West Berlin. Bikini Berlin, the Zoo-Palast and trendy bars are setting new accents and marking a return to cool in the City West.
News from City West http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/the-latest-news-from-the-city-west

8. Green Waterfront City
Berlin's true colours may be green and blue: Berlin's an exceptionally green meeting place for day trippers and hobby gardeners with its gardens, historic parks and creative green spaces. But the Spree and the city's canals are also among the highlights of Berlin. Hundreds of thousands of tourists each year enjoy boat tours on Berlin's blue side.
Berlin: The Green Metropolis http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/berlin-city-of-green-trends

9. Berlin eats well Culinary diversity

Berlin's restaurant scene is constantly in motion. Casual, classic, trendy or luxurious in one of the city's 18 restaurants with Michelin stars. There's always something for every taste.
Dining in Berlin
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/dining-in-berlin

10. New Trends
Berlin has embraced the pioneering spirit and has become an experimental centre for new ideas. Free spaces are being used as new options for social involvement, sustainable consumption and future-orientated forms of urban living. This is where a constant stream of new, pioneering trends, such as upcycling, sharing boxes and co-working are getting their start.
The Sharing Economy http://blog.visitberlin.de/en/257-the-givebox-principle.html

11. International Berlin
The German capital is a magnet for people from all over the world and attracts more visitors each year. More than 57 per cent of visitors to Berlin come from abroad, with most coming from the UK, Italy, the USA, the Netherlands and France. With people from more than 185 nations, Berlin is the most multicultural city in Germany.
Tourism Figures for 2013
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/tourism-figures-for-2013-berlin-sees-faster-growth-than-germany-as-a-whole


12. Sports Metropolis and Major International Events
Whether a marathon, the DFB Cup, public viewings or the UEFA Champions League Final: top athletes, recreational athletes and spectators know Berlin for its professional sports, international event highlights, trend sports and top training facilities. Six pro sports clubs playing in five sports make Berlin the capital of sport.
Berlin: the City for Sport http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/berlin-%E2%80%93-attractive-city-of-sports
Football in Berlin http://fussball.visitberlin.de/en

13. In-Demand Location for Conventions and Research
Berlin is in high demand nowadays as a location for conventions and meetings. The city continues to gain business thanks to its unique locations and a modern hotel inventory. Meetings and conventions in medicine, science and research make up the largest sector in Berlin's meetings business. Berlin is also one of the biggest research centres of Europe. Around 300 universities and research institutes promote the networking of research and academics.
City of Science http://convention.visitberlin.de/en/article/city-sciences

14. Neighborhood Life
This is Berlin, the advanced course. From Moabit and Lübars to Köpenick, visitors have their choice of 96 neighbourhoods in the city's twelve districts.
Berlin's Districts
http://www.visitberlin.de/en/plan/city-info/berlin-districts?tid=813

15. Recovered and New Places
Abandoned places are coming back to life and old industrial buildings are being redeveloped creatively.
Industrial brownfields are thus experiencing a rebirth as trendy locations and are becoming popular
addresses for gourmets, designers, night owls and culture vultures.
From Brewery to Trendy Location http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/from-brewery-to-trendy-venue


16. Shopping and Fashion Capital
Shop 'til you drop – from luxury department stores to trendy boutiques. Berlin offers an exceptional variety of shopping in large shopping centres, flea markets, smaller shops and exclusive boutiques. When the latest trends are shown during the twice-annual Fashion Week, the fashion world looks to Berlin. Fashion shows, exhibitions and numerous events attract designers, critics and fashion fans to the fashion capital that is Berlin.
Berlin: A Shopper's Paradise
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/shopping-paradise-berlin

17. Berlin for Everyone
The city focuses on welcoming its visitors. Whether families, teachers, medical tourists or guests with limited mobility, everyone will find their own Berlin.
Diverse Berlin http://www.visitberlin.de/en/experience/special-interests?tid=4903
Accessible Berlin
http://www.visitberlin.de/en/plan/city-info/accessible-berlin?tid=5122

18. Queer in the Capital
Exciting, tolerant, international – Berlin is one of the world's most exciting cities and an epicentre of the gay and lesbian scene in Europe.
Cosmopolitan LGBT Scene
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/berlin-%E2%80%93-europe%E2%80%99s-queer-capital

19. Stronghold for Start-Ups Smart City Berlin
Berlin is one of Europe's most important sites for start-ups and a laboratory for the city of tomorrow. This is where the IT trends of the future get their start. Young, highly-qualified entrepreneurs are drawn to the German capital as a great place to start their own business. Berlin offers the perfect conditions: a relatively low cost of living, good infrastructure and a cosmopolitan atmosphere that enables the modern lifestyle that so many creative types embrace. Berlin Partner http://www.berlin-partner.de/en/


20. Value for Money
Berlin is diverse, trendy and classy and offers a full programme for little money. In international comparison, it can be quite affordable to live in Berlin. This also applies for the visitors, because no other city in Europe offers such affordable accommodation options.
Full Programme for Little Money
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/berlin-the-full-package-for-little-money

21. Creative and Unique
Berlin is creative and colourful. The Currywurst Museum, the Buchstabenmuseum (dedicated to fonts) and the Trabi Museum are unique curiosities on Berlin's museum landscape.
Nothing's unheard of in Berlin http://blog.visitberlin.de/en/kategorie/curiosities

22. Summer in Berlin

The best for a summer meeting is Berlin. Guests enjoy the outdoor living at the beach bars, lakes, parks and festivals.
Open Air Highlights and Green Oases
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/summer-in-berlin

23. Winter in Berlin
Whether shopping for Christmas at one of the sixty Christmas markets or on the festively lit Kurfürstendamm, sipping mulled wine against the historical backdrop of the Gendarmenmarkt, celebrating New Year's Eve at the Brandenburg Gate or skiing at Tempelhof: Berlin holds its own in the winter.
The City that Never Hibernates
http://press.visitberlin.de/en/news-release/winter-in-berlin-0

24. Germany's Capital
The heart of Germany's democracy beats in Berlin where decisions are taken and state guests are received. Visitors from all over Germany and the world can look over the shoulders of the country's lawmakers from the glass dome of the Reichstag. The building located right next to where the Wall once stood reflects the past and present of German history.
Reichstag – Reflecting German History http://www.visitberlin.de/en/spot/reichstag

25. City of Change - Berlin. 25 Years Later: Welcome
Berlin delights its guests with the unexpected. You might have a surprising encounter in the next neighbourhood over or find a fascinating spot that will completely change up your list of favourites. Berlin visits are always memorable: David Bowie described his time in Berlin as the "happiest time of my life". Wandering around the city's neighbourhoods and their lively scenes gave the pop icon new perspectives and inspired him to create global hit songs like "Heroes". A quarter century after the fall of the Wall, things well-known and things newly discovered shape the city's rhythm, resulting in constant updates to everyone's list of top spots in the city.
Berlin – the place to be https://www.facebook.com/Berlin