Berlin - Best of the Nightlife

Berlin is a city that is world renown for its nightlife and underground culture. Since the destruction of the Berlin wall in 1989, a sudden realization of freedoms allowed for the German population to re-invent the social norm, and doing so they created an almost mythical nightlife that has a global reputation for being the best there is. 

This post is focusing on which of the clubs and bars are the places to hit. Whether you're in the city for a little or a long time, these clubs listened below are the creme de la creme!

1. Berghien & Panaroma Bar

The Church of Techno

Berghain is the number one club (at least in terms of recognition) - and also one of the worldwide most famous clubs. It’s the church of Techno, and with such a title, the club comes with the top tier sound system avalible. Inside this abandoned power plant you’ll find two different clubs: Berghain and Panorama Bar, which are separated by a set of stairs. If you’re the kind of person who appreciates good techno music, you’ll feel like you’re in heaven once you step inside Berghain. 

2. Sisyphos

young, wild and free

This club that is held in a once dog food factory is a true escape artist adventure. With a massive chilling area, Sisyphos captures the essence of a festival, club, beach and bar and rolls it into one experience. This club even has a small lake to hang out at once you've finished partying inside the abandoned bus. The staff memembers on hand are more friendly than the average attitude within Berlins clubs, which is a plus in any case. While this club is a bit out of the way, it is well worth the trip. 

3. KitKat

a new kind of clubbing

KitKat is the last club i'm going to mention in this post, and is by far the most intense experience. While it is not the best club in terms of music, the atomosphere and dress code is what makes it an experience. KitKat is a straight out sex club. While you are not obligated to have sex with anyone, you are expected to leave your clothes at the door, and stroll boldly into the unknown. The idea is to capture your own zone of sexual freedom, and to be allowed to just do whatever you'd like to do. Highly reccomend this club if only for the story to tell.

Thanks for reading Escapists, it's been fun.

Sebastian.

Berlin - History and the Modernist Dream

Berlin - History and the Modernist Dream

Berlin is a magical metropolis. It is hands down one of the most exciting, interesting places I have ever been, and would highly recommend to anyone that they should  visit this fantastic city for as long as they can. 

Firstly, the nightlife is amazing. The city is so huge you couldn't possibly discover it all unless you were a committed local, and even then I feel it would still withhold some secrets from you. Secondly, the city is rich with history. Germany is nation that has been functioning for over 1000 years (maybe not as GERMANY, but you get the idea) and being in such a nations capital city, evidence of this historical background is evident on a grand scale. 

This post today is going to focus on the Historical and cultural sites that you need to visit in Berlin, and then the next post will cover the nightlife scene. 

1. Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is a statement of architectural genius from a neoclassical period, and is recognized globally as one of the most well known landmarks in the city. While not one of the oldest monuments that can be seen throughout the city, it has a rich modern-historical context. It began as a peace momument constructed by King Fredrick William the 2nd of Prussia. During the sack of Berlin at the climax of World War II, it was nearly destroyed, and then in 2000-2002 it was restored to it's former glory. When the Berlin wall was pulled down, the Gate was once again freely accessible to both East and West Germany, making it a symbol of the cities reunification. 

That's me, awesome, right?

2.Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall is one of those monuments that when you see it, its gravity pulls you in. You can feel its importance, see the impact it would have once had on the city - and the impact its destruction had on the cultural climate of the city to where it is today. The majority of the wall has been pulled down, however, there is a section that still stands to this day, with the original graffiti still in place. I will say that strolling along the wall was one of the most enjoyable experiences of Germany, and the feeling of SEEING history is one to chase. 

unfortunately for you all, i'm in all of these photos.

3. The Holocaust Memorial 

Another important historical icon, the Holocaust memorial was designed to give the viewer a feeling of saddened awe and the sheer amount of Jewish people that died during Hitlers reign in world war II. Exploring through it, it has been designed to get lost in, and when one finally discovers the underground section, they are confronted with all the names known of the Jewish people who were murdered. It is a somber, but needed experience if you're in the capital city. 

Except for this one, who would have thunk it. 

That's all for today Escapists, next post will focus on the nightlife of Berlin, which is renown for it's awesomeness. 

Sebastian Bull

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