Sprachenatelier Berlin

I always knew about German's love for soccer, since Germany is not only one of the leading countries in the international football scene but has also numerous different clubs that enjoy a huge fanbase. What I did not know was that besides the pure love for the game, there is also a huge rivalry in Berlin between the fans of the two clubs everybody living or staying in Berlin should know about (dramatic drumroll please!): Hertha BSC and 1.FC Union . While I thought there is enough space in Berlin for both clubs, every old-established soccer fan in Berlin told me passionately that there is definitely not. Being in Berlin and wanting to be part of the fan community of soccer, you have to choose wheter you are a so-called 'Herthaner' or a 'Unioner'. While today there is a huge rivalry between the fandoms of the two clubs, this was not always the case. In fact (here come some 'Fußball-Fun-Facts'), in the times of the GDR Hertha fans, ...

Summer is coming... Believe it or not even the cold Berlin winter takes a break and lets the sun shine. One of the best ways to enjoy this period of the year is to spend some time in the beautiful parks of Berlin. Berlin is known for being Europe's greenest metropolis and around every corner you will find a green spot. Berlin people love being in parks: they do all kinds of sports there from yoga to slack line, they grill Würstchen and any sort of Gemüse or just grab a beer with friends and enjoy nature including some amazing sunsets. Among the countless parks, gardens, parkways, playgrounds and fields here are 5 of my favourite ones: Viktoriapark Prepare yourself to do a little sport and climb up this 66m high hill, one of the highest in Berlin. On the top of the Kreuzberg, this is the name of the mountain, there is a monument for the Liberation Wars and you will be rewarded for your effort because from there you will have a stunnig view over the city. A pic...