The German language has a knack for expressing complex ideas or feelings in just a few syllables. Take großstadtmüde, for example; the feeling of being fed up with the big city, of longing for peace and tranquility, far from the madding crowd. It is an affliction which can befall even the most devout urbanites. [READ MORE]

The delayed opening of Berlin’s new airport came as quite a shock for everyone – including, it seems, those in charge of the project. Just three weeks before the first planes were due to arrive on the runways [READ MORE]

Champagne and summer go together like, well, champagne and summer. During Berlin’s notoriously hot months, when the city transforms into Cannes by the Spree, there’s no better way to cool down than with a drop of ice-cold bubbly. Not any old bubbly, mind, but a drop of Moët Chandon. This five-star champagne can be found in various watering holes around Berlin, but the Hôtel Concorde has gone one better and recently opened up its very own Moët-Ice-Bar. Here you’ll find specially pressed champagnes, delicious when served on ice, as well as an impressive list of zesty cocktail creations. Enjoy a glass or two on the hotel’s summer terrace, located just off the bustling Kurfürstendamm. [READ MORE]

In our series “Hotel Crush” we follow hot on the heels of our magazine – into the best hotels in town. Each month we introduce you to a new Berlin&I partner hotel. If you’re really lucky you could even win a stay there… This month we are proud to present our newest partner hotel: the Mandala at Potsdamer Platz.  [READ MORE]

The Berlin&I team tends to spend most of its time in, well, Berlin. But it’s worth taking a look beyond the capital’s borders from time to time and escaping into the city’s lush green surroundings – especially now, with spring on its way. In the Mecklenburg lake district, less than two hours outside of Berlin, you will find castle Blücher. [READ MORE]

In our brand new series “Hotel Crush” we will be following hot on the heels of our magazine – into the best hotels in town. Each month we’ll introduce you to a new Berlin&I partner hotel. If you’re really lucky you could even win a stay there… First up is the Lux11. [READ MORE]

Everyone knows the best parties always end up in the kitchen. Why not cut out the middleman? That was the thinking behind “Kitchen Party”, a new culinary event from the team at the The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin. Instead of sitting out in the dining hall waiting for their dishes to be brought out, guests get to mingle with the cooks among the pots and pans. This is much more than just a midnight snack attack or a peek behind the scenes and the new chef de cuisine, André Trojanowski, and his team are more than happy to oblige if a guest has a special request or suggestion.

The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
Potsdamer Platz 3, Mitte