the city

Artistic influence is at the forefront

of evolution in Berlin’s ever changing scene, increasing momentum within the fashion and designer communities alike.

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When to go

Why go?

Some tips

Key areas

- Mitte

- East Central

- Charlottenburg

- Sophienstrasse to Auguststrasse, Torstrasse and Brunnenstrasse

- Kreuzberg and Neukölln

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Reichstag Parliament Building

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Winter months are icy, so prepare to layer up if you are walking, but taxis are cheap when travelling in groups.

There are plenty of small inviting coffee shops with wifi, great for writing up vital notes as well as warming up your toes

Spring and Autumn are slightly warmer, Summer can get hot as in any city, but

rainfall is year round.

January sees Bread & Butter, Capsule and Bright trade shows to name a few, Berlin Fashion Week and the Ethical Fashion shows, so prepare to look the part

DMY international design festival runs at the start of June, showcasing Archi-tecture, Interior and Product Design

Various flea markets are on throughout the year, information is available locally.

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The Alternative Berlin Tour lets you see Berlin as a Berliner, taking you beyond the tourist hotspots straight to the heart and soul with great insight into the graffiti, street art and underground scene.

Unused warehouses, subways and airports are often transformed into

useable fashion spaces, many with low rent, and used as never seen before, making it attractive to design-minded individuals

Bread and Butter provides an insightful overview and confirmation of forthcoming fashion trends, firmly establishing Berlin as a ‘must see’ trend city, combining the creative with the commercial

History is abundant throughout the city along with strong influences

from art and architecture, from Bauhaus and the Reichstag to Sanssouci Rococo Palace, Galeries Lafayettes and the Berlin Wall, a true metropolis. The impressive neo-classical facades visible in the Friedrichstrasse and Unter den Linden areas are a must see for any architecture fanatics.

With an absorbing atmosphere, laid-back city style and innovative echo – chic, usual stores for home comforts fit well alongside the unexpected / unique boutiques, with an obvious artistic edge providing a refreshing picture.

The Reichstag Dome

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All day tickets are available on the

underground platforms at low prices, tubes are reliable and make all parts of the city easily accessible

There are limited cash machines, all of which are indoors and close after 1pm most days, so use them when possible

Planning is advisable as specific areas are

more cultural and will take more time. When outside know where you are going in Winter months!

Clubs are open until the very early hours, many of them are hidden away through a simple doorway, so asking around is good

Berlin Underground

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MITTEA Historical district an abundant mix of galleries to discover and innovative boutiques, with designer boutiques in the south, man-aging to retain its attraction in this up and coming city.

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EAST CENTRALWith an eclectic mix of cool hunters, artists and musicians it’s a key district for streetwear, vintage and flea markets. The atmosphere is alive and inhabited with students, trend spotting and

street photography is a plentiful source of inspiration.

CHARLOTTENBURGWest Berlin is renowned for mid-market and high-end brands, home to

Kurfürstendamm, a shopping haven of high end and mid-market stores, Berlin’s version of the Champs-Elysees.

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Sophienstrasse to Auguststrasse, Torstrasse and Brunnenstrasse: Key area for galleries, cafes and niche boutiques

Kreuzberg and Neukölln: Berlin’s most famous and most colourful district. Frequented by the likes Iggy Pop and David Bowie in the 1970s, the

area is now inhabited by hipster families and young artists, home to Bread & Butter and the DMY International Design Festival.

8Images shown take at Bread & Butter tradeshow 2013