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You could visit Berlin for just one reason \u2013 maybe its notorious history or nightlife \u2013 and likely find much to see and do just within the district you\u2019re staying in. But why limit yourself when this sprawling city offers so much variety? All the better if there\u2019s nobody else holding you back!<\/p>\n

1. Sing like everybody\u2019s listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"Karaoke\"\n

Weather permitting, Mauerpark\u2019s vibrant flea-market pretty much guarantees a fun Sunday out. Perhaps more of a highlight than the market itself, though, is the open-air karaoke<\/a> that takes place in the park\u2019s stone amphitheater. If you want to belt out a few numbers the rest of the week in front of a less daunting audience, or if Sunday happens to be raining, check the program at Monster Ronson\u2019s<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

2. More than sport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"OlympicStadium\"\n

You\u2019re unlikely to witness the beautiful game in a more imposing arena. The Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) was commissioned by Hitler for the 1936 Summer Olympics, but is now home to the city\u2019s top soccer club, Hertha Berlin. Match tickets<\/a> are fairly inexpensive and usually available on the day, but if you\u2019re more interested in the history then avoid match days for a guided tour<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

3. Creative curation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Berlin\u2019s art scene may well be more alternative than cultural hubs like New York, Paris or London, but its reputation is no less prestigious. Sadly, the era of the squat-gallery has already past, but visitors can still enjoy exhibitions in appropriated spaces as inspiring as the art itself. Located in a huge World War II bunker near Friedrichstrasse, the Boros Collection<\/a> is one of the best, but visits must be booked months in advance. If you can\u2019t plan that far ahead, try the old Hamburger train-station<\/a> or the 19th<\/sup>-century Bethanien hospital<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

4. Celebrate the magic of movies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Berlin has a fantastic cinema scene, with enough indies to make most bigger cities blush with blockbuster embarrassment. The Kino Babylon<\/a>, which boasts Germany\u2019s largest cinema pipe organ, and the Soviet Union\u2019s grand Kino International<\/a> might appeal more to history nerds, but head to Lichtblick-Kino<\/a> on Kastanienallee if you\u2019d prefer to be whisked away in an intimate setting. This charming little picturehouse shows just one classic or independent movie a day and seats just 32 people!<\/p>\n

5. Mingling meals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"BerlinFoodScene\"\n

Berlin\u2019s food scene has finally started to pick up speed, and its food markets are a great place for a solo traveler to mingle while savoring all sorts of specialties. Markthalle IX<\/a> and Neue Heimat<\/a> cater towards a more fashionable crowd, although the former\u2019s long history has made it an established part of Kreuzberg\u2019s community life too. Charlottenberg\u2019s Rogacki<\/a> and Moabit\u2019s Arminiushalle<\/a> provide for a more authentic, though still quite lofty experience, even if you might struggle without knowing some German.<\/p>\n

6. Where East meets West<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unification left East Germany\u2019s many Vietnamese immigrants stranded in a legal no-man\u2019s-land, thus the Don Xuan Center<\/a> in Lichtenberg was created to provide them with jobs and a social space. As well as one of the city\u2019s most exciting shopping atmospheres, the immense solar-powered market halls offer plenty of bargains, from frivolous souvenirs to delicious food. Speaking of which, more adventurous foodies ought to visit Preussenpark (\u201cPrussian park\u201d) on sunny weekends, where an informal congregation of mostly Thai chefs gather to sell authentic delicacies without the spice-muting influence of the average German taste-bud.<\/p>\n

7. Beer there and everywhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"BeerGarden\"\n

With the passing of winter, Berlin\u2019s beer gardens immediately blossom back into life. With the eponymous social lubricant working wonders, they can also be a great place to make friends. Among the best are the city\u2019s oldest, Prater<\/a>; its most scenic, Caf\u00e9 am Neuen See<\/a>; and perhaps its most sociable, the \u201850s-throwback that is Schleusenkrug<\/a>. All three also happen to serve some of the city\u2019s most exemplary German food.<\/p>\n

8. Gain some perspective<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s impossible to ignore the roles that 20th<\/sup>-century segregation and terror have played in modern Berlin\u2019s yin and yang-like balance of hope and cynicism. Both the Sachsenhausen concentration camp<\/a> and the Hohensch\u00f6nhausen Stasi prison<\/a> will help you appreciate what an incredible achievement modern Berlin truly is. Be warned though, if you\u2019ve got the city\u2019s nightlife on your agenda that evening, these sites will <\/em>kill your vibe. The Stasi Museum<\/a> is also an unsettling eye-opener, but provides a considerably less intense experience.<\/p>\n

9. Reflections of Neuk\u00f6lln<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most Berlin districts have their own museum, but wherever you\u2019re staying, the Museum Neuk\u00f6lln<\/a> is truly worth travelling for. Its permanent exhibition, 99 x Neuk\u00f6lln<\/a>, showcases the area\u2019s history \u2013 ancient to recent \u2013 through 99 collected objects. You\u2019ll get more out of it if you speak some German, but the entrance fee is small change and the surrounding grounds of Schloss Britz (Britz Palace) \u2013 with its baroque gardens, tranquil lake, and peacock-patrolled stables \u2013 nicely round off a cheap and relaxing afternoon.<\/p>\n

10. The coldest bouncers in town<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"BerlinClub\"\n

If you\u2019re visiting Berlin for its famous club scene, then you\u2019ve no doubt already heard of Berghain<\/a>. Regarded by many as a mecca for techno, it\u2019s just as famous for its cryptic door policy. Even bonafide regulars get turned away sometimes, but if there\u2019s one thing the bouncers do seem to respect, it\u2019s showing up solo like you just don\u2019t care. Have a back-up plan ready, but honestly, don\u2019t even bother if you\u2019re not an electronic music nut \u2013 the line can be hours long and they\u2019re pretty skilled at sniffing out the tourists.<\/p>\n

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