One of the most important parts of living in or visiting Berlin is being able to navigate your way from one place to another. In fact, the easiest...
Berlin News & Announcements
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Berlin news and announcements from the DAS Team: Our international school keeps you updated on life and things to do in the city.
Berlin News from DAS Akademie
We, the DAS folk, follow life in Berlin as curious locals and share our findings with our students on these pages. Thus, the following articles rather cover topics of general curiousity and insider tips, than the official news. Here, you will find everything in one place: From Berlin news on attractions, events, exhibitions and things to do, to the annoucements by our school on educational matters. Enjoy and do not hesitate to send us any special requests.
Best vegan restaurants in Berlin
Looking for the best vegan restaurants in Berlin? Berlin is known to be the capital with the most vegan-friendly restaurants. We have collected all...
Best Street art in Berlin
We listed all the best art pieces you can see on the street or in public places. Here you can find the best street art in Berlin!
What to do in winter in Berlin
There are so many things that you can do during the winter months in Berlin. Dont’t worry, we have listed our top-picks for you!
Best places to live in Berlin
We summarized what is unique for the different kinds of neighbourhoods and what neighbourhoods are probably best for you to live in, based on environment, nightlife and price. Find out what the best place is for you to live in!
Hidden spots in Berlin
We have listed all the hidden and secret spots in Berlin that tourists have to visit! Find out more about secret places in Berlin!
Unique museums in Berlin
We have collected all the unique museums in Berlin. Some of these are very weird, some are very funny or even scary. Find out about unusual and unique museums in Berlin!
Food and drinks in Berlin
What kind of food and drinks do you need to try in Berlin? Read all about traditional food and drinks in Berlin in this list!
How to find a job in Berlin: An Essential Guide
How to find a job in Berlin? Over the past 22 years, we have helped students from all over the world integrate into life in Berlin. Finding a job in...
Covid-19 Hygiene Plan
We are pleased to announce that we are open and our team is offering face-to-face classes once again. In order to ensure your safety in the best...
Online German Classes
Online German classes with the best German teachers in Berlin. In fact, learning German online can be just as exciting as attending German classes...
Virtual Classes Begin: COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update: Due to the spread of the coronavirus, DAS Akademie is obliged to pause all classes within its premises as of the 16th of...
10 Must-see Museums in Berlin
Are you living in Berlin or are you simply just visiting? Either way, DAS Akademie have put together their top 10 must-see Museums in Berlin for the...
BERLINALE: 70th Edition
Berlinale 70th Edition: Berlin International Film Festival, 20th February – 01st March Berlinale, the biggest asset of Berlin. This winter you can’t...
Christmas Markets in Berlin
December is a magical month! Certainly in Germany because of the Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte). Berlin is the capital of the German Christmas...
Concert at Brandenburger Tor
Last Saturday 9th of November Berlin celebrated a music festival at the Brandenburg Gate. 'The fall of the wall concert Concert at Brandenburger...
East Side Gallery Light Installation
The East Side Gallery, one of Berlin's most popular attractions, is actually a former section of the Berlin Wall. After the Fall of the Wall,...
Flea Market at Mauerpark
The flea market at Mauerpark is an open air marketplace for exchanging second-hand goods. Since the unification of Germany and the collapse of...
Experience the Festival of Lights
If you're wondering when to take a night tour of Berlin, this is your moment. Once a year in October, Berlin turns into an open-air light art...
How to get into Berghain
We asked our international students who have been to Berghain what their experience was getting into Berghain. Berlin is a city (Stadt) known for...
Flexible Evening English Classes in Berlin
Flexible Evening English classes in Berlin are highly sought after. Because the number of international companies moving their headquarters to...
Celebrating Diversity in Berlin
Celebrating diversity in Berlin, Germany? Berlin is the gateway to so many different cultures! Over 3.5 million people live in Berlin. They come...
Berlin Weekend: What to do
Everyone knows that the city of Berlin has a lot to offer. A Berlin weekend comes along with hundreds of alternatives, so here you can get some...
Berlin Park: The Very Best
When you take a look at Berlin on a map you notice the green patches all over the city. Therefore it is the perfect escape from the busy city life. ...
Easter Season Highlights
We officially survived winter! Now it is time to shed off our winter clothes and enjoy all what spring has to offer. After April fools but before...
Berlin Museums: Our Favorites
Berlin hosts almost 200 museums in its region so of course we have to tell you all about them. What about visiting a museum or two? Germany hosts...
Saint Patrick’s Day Tips
Saint Patrick's Day, a holiday everybody knows through parades, green beer and lots of Irish music! It is the perfect way to welcome spring! Of...
February in Berlin: What to do
February in Berlin. With it’s cold winds and rainy days, February is probably not the most popular month to be doing outside activities in Berlin....
German Christmas Market | History of the Weihnachtsmarkt
December! Now that the Christmas season is around the corner, we don’t have to be in denial anymore about listening to those bad Christmas songs in...
Berlin Events Calendar
A short while ago we wrote a post about the Best Events in Berlin This Autumn. Since the response from students was overwhelming, we thought to make...
TOP 3 Events in Berlin This Autumn
Autumn is here and you are scared that Berlin’s frosty weather will make you go on hibernation? If you are already considering the idea of staying...
Oktoberfest: A Bavarian Tradition
You might have heard of the Oktoberfest - one of the most massive folk festivals in Germany and the world’s largest beer festival. The festival is...
Long Night of Museums
Are you overwhelmed by the number of museums in Berlin? Would you like to explore them all? Before the summer is over, take this chance to explore...
East Side Music Days
East Side Gallery has become one of the most iconic places in Berlin. The gallery is a vivid combination between the remnants of the Berlin Wall and...
International Berlin Beer Festival
Have you missed the chance to join the Bierfest in May? Are you looking for something really German to discover? The International Berlin Beer...
Christopher Street Day
Beyond a grand celebration of LGBT community, Christopher Street Day is a meaningful and contributive festival in Berlin this July. Christopher...
FIFA World Cup Fan Fest
Remember Germany was the champion of FIFA World Cup 2014? Now it’s time to join the fans, cheer for German team and FIFA World Cup again. The...
Long Night of the Sciences
Summer is on its way with longer and longer days. Science is on its way too. The 16th Long Night of the Sciences awaits you with a lot of...
Learning English in Berlin? It can’t be impossible!
The best place to learn English? This question might open way to a long and complicated discussion. Some say the UK, because English was born there....
Biesdorfer Blütenfest
Biesdorfer Blütenfest at a Glance Date and time: 10.05.2018, 10:00-22:00 11.05.2018, 12:00-22:00 12.05.2018, 10:00-22:00 13.05.2018, 10:00-19:00...
International Museum Day in Berlin
International Museum Day at a Glance Here are the details of the International Museum Day: Date and time: 13.05.2018, whole day Location: over 100...
Thunderstorm at the Belvedere
Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin. What a lovely afternoon! We finally arrived at the magnificent castle, just in time for a huge thunderstorm! “The...
Forgotten Huguenots in Berlin
Forgotten Huguenots of Berlin Hu-go what? More like forgotten Hugenotten. Destroyed. Rebuilt. Still facing off. Across the centuries old square, the...
The Princess Garden in Berlin
The Princess Garden in Berlin. Where is it? Shards of green stab through gray concrete. With a gust, my face is filled with dust and dirt. Cars,...
Saving Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin
Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin. Election Day. The line was going out the door. Finally, it’s my turn! Time to vote for the Templehofer Feld. But what on...
The World Time Clock Chimes Twelve
Lost in Berlin. Wandering the underground station of Berlin’s Alexander Platz might confuse you. Tangling webs of corridors could lead you in the...