Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
Berlin Airports
Details about facilities, parking, services and travel to and from any of Berlin’s airports. www.berlin-airport.de
Berlin Hidden Places
Basic but well-researched and enjoyable site highlights unusual places throughout Berlin. www.berlin-hidden-places.de
Berlin Tourism Office
Comprehensive site with details on sightseeing, hotels, restaurants, events; also lodging and ticket booking service. www.visitberlin.de
City of Berlin
Official Berlin government website; information about culture, economics, politics, transport, and other subjects. www.berlin.de/English
Gridskipper Berlin
Hip and fun online guide to the more unusual aspects of Berlin’s lifestyle. www.gridskipper.com/travel/berlin
Public Transit System
Schedules, fares, interactive trip planner, tips for mobility-impaired people, and more. www.bvg.de
National Museums
Overview of Berlin’s major museums with details on special exhibits, opening hours, admission, events, and special needs. www.smb.spk-berlin.de
Local Media:
Der Tagesspiegel
Daily newspaper with local, national, and international news; opinion, business, sports, travel, theater, music, and more. Thursday edition has tabloid-size entertainment supplement. www.tagesspiegel.de
Ex Berliner
Berlin’s English-language magazine geared to visitors and expats; well-written, insightful essays keeping tabs on the pulse of the city; gossipy, humorous columns; insider tips on restaurants and nightlife; listings section. www.exberliner.com
Siegessäule
Free monthly magazine aimed at Berlin’s huge gay and lesbian community. Available in bars, cafés, and shops. www.siegessaeule.de
Spiegel
Well-respected weekly national news magazine in the mold of Time or Newsweek with in-depth coverage of national and international politics, culture, health, trends, and business. See online edition for select articles in English. www.spiegel.de
TIP
Comprehensive biweekly city magazine similar to Zitty but targeted to a slightly older, more mainstream readership. www.tip.de
Zitty
Biweekly city magazine with up-to-the-minute coverage of local themes, events, and trends; reviews of restaurants, music, movies. Excellent source for information on nightlife. www.zitty.de
