Tempelhof isn’t just an airport relic—it’s Berlin’s open-air playground and Cold-War time capsule. Trace the 1948-49 Airlift in echoing halls, peek into Nazi-built bunkers, spot skaters on the runways, then toast freedom atop the new rooftop gallery. 

October nights in Berlin shimmer with projection art across iconic sites during the Berlin Festival of Lights. We’ve highlighted the must-see facades and shared quick photo tips to help you enjoy and capture the city at its luminous best.

Step inside Berlin’s Deutschlandmuseum for a one-hour, 12-scene journey through 2,000 years of German history—think Roman forest to WWI trench, Roaring ’20s arcade, and a reunified Berlin S-Bahn. Open daily 10–20 with time-slot tickets; buying online earlier costs less. Find it at Leipziger Platz 7.

Discover Berlin on foot with a self-guided route linking the city’s top sights in Mitte—Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Unter den Linden, Museum Island, and Berlin Cathedral. Get simple wayfinding, best-light photo advice, and ideas to extend your walk to Alexanderplatz or the East Side Gallery.

Hunt the best Berlin skyline views—from rooftops and domes to towers, bridges, and parks. Get free vs. ticketed picks, how to book the Reichstag, when to go (sunrise/sunset), and practical photo tips to nail the shot.

Planning a Berlin Christmas trip? Use this guide to hit 12 standout markets—WeihnachtsZauber (Bebelplatz/Gendarmenmarkt), Lucia (Kulturbrauerei), Spandau Old Town, Breitscheidplatz, Rotes Rathaus/Alexanderplatz, Potsdamer Platz, Charlottenburg Palace, and more—with when to go, what to eat/drink, transit tips, and crowd-beating photo advice.

See Berlin’s top museums in one festive night. This guide explains the Long Night of Museums (Lange Nacht der Museen)—how tickets work, smart routing, shuttle/public transport tips, and which collections shine after dark—plus photo and crowd-dodging advice.

Head to the Berlin TV Tower for panoramic skyline views over Museum Island, the Spree and beyond. This guide covers how to book the right ticket (and skip lines), when to go for the best light, what to expect at the Sphere restaurant and Bar 203, accessibility and security notes, and practical photo tips.

Ready for sky-high Berlin views? Book the Reichstag Dome—free with advance registration—to climb the spiral ramps, peek into the Bundestag chamber, and take in 360° city panoramas. Tips on booking and timing inside.