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2. Yaam 4. Tropical Islands Berlin
Caribbean vibes in Berlin? Sure! Yaam is a colorful and fun beach bar
on the river Spree. The perfect spot to chill out after you visited the east
side gallery (believe me, your feet are going to want to rest). However,
Yaam is much more than just a place to get a drink. The beach bar is
also a club, they offer exhibitions and it is a very loved place by the
reggae community in Berlin to meet each other. The little kid that is still inside me could not resist this one. Tropical Islands is a
former zeppelin hangar turned mega tropical swimming paradise (Oh. My. God).
The huge hall has a surface of 60000 square meters and is 170 meters high. It
has an indoor jungle, spa, swimming pool in lagoon style and a beach. Believe
me, I went there, and it is everything you want in life. Amazing.
5. Potsdam
Potsdam is a lovely little town next to Berlin. The
town is not very famous, but it is definitely worth
a visit. One of the must-sees in Potsdam is castle
Sanssouci. Sanssouci is called ‘the Versailles of
Berlin’ and there is definitely a reason for that.
When you arrive at the palace you sure will be
overwhelmed by the fountains and terrace with
many symmetrical stairs. In between all the
different residencies of Sanssouci, there is a
beautiful and huge garden, perfect for spring and
summer strolling.
3. Hackesche Höfe 6. Monkey bar
Hackesche Höfe is the perfect destination for the tourist who is looking
for the more artsy side of Berlin but also for them who enjoy some
architecture. The Hackesche Höfe consist of ten lovely courtyards.
They all contain local shops and little restaurants. If you walk past the
main entrance and walk in the second (way smaller) alley, you will find
a courtyard different from the rest. This one has graffiti covering all
the walls, art everywhere and very different looking architecture. It is
incredibly overwhelming but definitely worth a visit. If you are very fond of cocktails and Mediterranean food (or just cocktails) this
is the perfect bar for you. Monkey bar is a restaurant/cocktail bar on the rooftop
of the bikini hotel, or as one might say, the trendiest panoramic point of Berlin. It
is located right next to the Berlin zoo, so while you’re sipping your cocktail and
having a lovely evening with your lover/friends, you’re also enjoying a beautiful
landscape (because what’s more beautiful than baby animals? That’s right,
nothing).
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