Yearly Archives: 2016

Pickpockets on the rise on Berlin Public Transport

pickpockets in Berlin Public Transport: U-Bahn

Berlin Public Transport: U-Bahn - Photo: T.Bortels/nuBerlin.com

The problem isn’t really new – pickpockets have always been targeting commuters in Berlin, as in probably every other city. But an increase of 50% in 2015 compared to 2014 is an alarming figure. In 2015 over 12.000 cases were reported to the police – on Berlin Public Transport (BVG) alone. That makes it almost […]

Berlin Tourism: 30 new Hotels in the next four years

As you might know Berlin is a very popular destination for travelers from around the world. And basically since the Berlin Wall came down the numbers are only going up. In 2015 more than 30 million nights were booked in one of the many Berlin Hotels – a new record – again. And of course […]

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church / Gedächtniskirche

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church / Gedächtniskirche - Photo: T.Bortels/nuBerlin.com

The famous Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church / Gedächtniskirche on Kurfürstendamm in the centre of the Breitscheidplatz in Berlin Charlottenburg. The church was damaged in a bombing raid during the Second Word War. After beeing renovated, it was made into a memorial hall – one of West Berlin’s most famous landmarks. Lookong down Hardenbergstrasse – right […]

The river Spree in Moabit / Tiergarten

Berlin Moabit Spree Hansabrücke

The river Spree in Berlin Moabit – view from Hansabrücke - Photo: T.Bortels/nuBerlin.com

The river Spree – view from the bridge Hansabrücke in Berlin Moabit. A leisure boat is passing by, blue skies – it’s finally Summer in Berlin. Follow me on Instagram

Admiralsbrücke / Landwehrkanal in Kreuzberg

Berlin Kreuzberg Bridge Admiralsbruecke Landwehrkanal

Berlin Kreuzberg: Admiralsbruecke / Landwehrkanal - photo: T.Bortels/nuBerlin.com

The famous / infamous bridge Admiralsbrücke crossing the Landwehrkanal in Kreuzberg. During the Berlin Summer this bridge can be quite crowded with people chatting, playing instruments, singing, drinking, enjoying themselves. see also: Historical Photos of Landwehrkanal, Berlin Kreuzberg / Tiergarten Follow me on Instagram

Berlin Weather in July: a bit like April in Autumn

Berlin Summer Sunset July 2016

Some sunset in July - Photo: T.Bortels/nuBerlin.com

So far Berlin Summer has been a bit like the stock market: up and down. Yes, we had a couple of nice, sunny, warm days – but we definitely also had some cold, windy and quite rainy days. Even if it’s warm and sunny during the day, that doesn’t mean too much for the evening […]

Zionskirche Sunset – Berlin Mitte

Berlin Zionskirche church sunset

Sunset over Zionskirche in Berlin Mitte - photo: T.Bortels/nuBerlin.com

A beautiful sunset over Zionskirche in Berlin Mitte. On sundays you can actually climb the bell tower of the church – Zionskirche has a nice little observation platform with a view to Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte. See also: Berlin observation decks and panorama platforms Follow me on Instagram