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Our most recent articles with recommendations and the most up-to-date happenings in this vibrant city!
MarcAnn's
Thursday, March 7, 2013
A French boulangerie that offers three types of chocolate brownies and isn’t afraid of adding Weißwurst and Eintopf next to the galettes on the menu? Only in Berlin... and thankfully, just around the corner from Miniloft at our neighbourhood café, MarcAnn’s.
Lange Nacht der Museen
Thursday, March 7, 2013
At the risk of jinxing ourselves, we are beginning to feel the first flushes of spring around Miniloft. Which means all of our “stay outdoors for as long as possible” itches are about to be scratched. For those looking to explore the city whilst taking advantage of the (oh-so-slightly) balmier nights, Berlin’s Long Night of the Museums (Lange Nacht der Museen) is a definite highlight.
Winter in Berlin
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Berlin is a different city in the colder months of the year, when the weather seems to transform a trip from indoors to outdoors. But there are still plenty of reasons – and ways – to explore our when the temperatures begin to drop.
WEINmesse 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Berlin doesn’t seem like a natural wine capital in terms of production – but consumption? If the growing popularity of the WEINmesse Berlin is anything to go by, Berlin can quaff with the best of them. Now in its 20th year, the WINEfair Berlin has upgraded its space yet again to two of Tempelhof’s hangars, accommodating more than 30,000 wine lovers from Germany and beyond.
Plus One
Thursday, February 14, 2013
It's always amazing the way that new concepts continually revolutionize traditional ideas. Plus One Berlin is one of these new concepts.
Fitness & Friends
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Feeling weighed down by Currywurst and too much Berliner Kindl? Missing your fitness routine because you're on holiday? No fear! Miniloft has the answer.
Grüne Woche 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Berlin once again embraces a more conscientious approach to agriculture and the production of food thanks to its regular International Green Week 2013. From humble origins as a local market place in 1926, the Grüne Woche now welcomes 67 countries offering up some 100,000 global specialities for an audience of over 400,000 visitors.
Ethical Fashion Show Berlin
Thursday, January 17, 2013
January is one of Berlin’s months for mode, with events popping up the length and bredth of the city in honour of Fashion Week. Whilst Tempelhof may be the setting for Bread and Butter and the Brandenburg Tor the spot for the high end glitz of the upmarket brands, there are other parts of the city showcasing design for all tastes.
Dialogue Books
Monday, January 7, 2013
Filling your suitcase with English language books may not be top of your to do list for your Berlin stay at Miniloft, but that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze in a spot of browsing along the way. Those venturing down Kreuzberg way for the Turkish market on Maybachufer are just a stones throw away from Dialogue Books, a haven for the literary minded.
Charité
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Located a stone’s throw from Miniloft is the world-renowned Charité hospital.