{"id":4045,"date":"2013-11-28T14:36:46","date_gmt":"2013-11-28T12:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oeb.global\/OEB_Newsportal\/?p=4045"},"modified":"2016-11-17T15:30:51","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T13:30:51","slug":"berlin-oeb-recommends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oeb.global\/oeb-insights\/berlin-oeb-recommends\/","title":{"rendered":"OEB recommends: Berlin in six parts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How many of us have visited a new city but end up only seeing the airport, hotel and conference venue? Well, the ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN news team is particularly proud of their vibrant and diverse city and want to share their love of it with you. Read on to discover some insider tips and unusual attractions that will really make your Berlin trip complete. And best of all, they are all just a short train ride from the Hotel InterContinental.<\/b><\/p>\n

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<\/b>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Computerspielemuseum<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Computer Game Museum in Friedrichshain will teach you everything you need to know about gaming, gamification and the history of interactive, digital entertainment. Their permanent exhibition, Computer Games. Evolution of a Medium<\/i>, features over 300 exhibits including \u2018rare originals\u2019 and \u2018playable classics\u2019. Pong, anyone?<\/p>\n

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Computerspielemuseum<\/a>,\u00a0Karl-Marx-Allee 93a, 10243 Berlin. Open daily (except Tues) 10:00 \u2013 20:00.<\/p>\n

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Station: Weberwiese<\/i>, 20 minutes from Zoologischer Garten<\/i>, via Alexanderplatz<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Bebelplatz<\/b><\/a> and the Book Burning Memorial<\/b><\/p>\n

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Flanked by the impressive 18th<\/sup> Century buildings of the State Opera and St. Hedwig’s Cathedral and overlooked by the Alte Bibliothek of the Humboldt University<\/a>, Bebelplatz is one of the grandest squares in the city. Also the site of one of the infamous book burnings carried out by the Nazis on May 10th<\/sup>, 1933, the square is now home to a poignant memorial to the event. The empty bookshelves visible through a glass panel at the centre of the square serve as a reminder of the vulnerability of knowledge and learning to the whims of political will.<\/p>\n

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Bebelplatz 1, 10117 Berlin-Mitte.<\/p>\n

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Bus: 200, from Zoologischer Garten<\/i>\u00a0to Staatsoper<\/i>. 30 mins.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe 16-year-old space station-cum-tech art playground that acts as a meeting place for Berlin\u2019s hacker, digital art and open source community.\u201d Birth-place of the open source activists and political underdogs, the Berlin Pirate Party, c-base is a Berlin institution recognised around the world as a leader of the hackerspace movement. They put on regular events, including an investigation into privacy in the age of online surveillance on the evening of Friday, 6th<\/sup> December.<\/p>\n

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Whatever Happened to Privacy? A Mobilize Event<\/i><\/a>, Friday 6th<\/sup> December, 19:00 \u2013 21:00, c-base \u00a0eV, Rungestra\u00dfe 20, 10179 Berlin.<\/p>\n

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Station: Jannowitzbr\u00fccke<\/i>, 25 minutes from Zoologischer Garten<\/i>\u00a0on the S5\/S9\/S7.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Museum f\u00fcr Kommunikation, Berlin<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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The museum’s permanent collection illustrates the past, present and future perspectives of the information society. Additionally, you can visit the temporary exhibits, currently featuring the Red Dot Winners Selection 2013 for Best Communication Design. English audio guides<\/a> are available.<\/p>\n

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Museum f\u00fcr Kommunikation, Berlin, Leipziger Stra\u00dfe 16, 10117 Berlin-Mitte. Open Mon \u2013 Fri, 09:00 \u2013 17:00 and Sat \u2013 Sun, 10:00 \u2013 18:00.<\/p>\n

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Station: Mohrenstra\u00dfe, 20 minutes from Zoologischer Garten\u00a0<\/i>on the U2.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b>Tieranatomisches Theater<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Animal Anatomy Theatre of the Humbold University is the oldest academic building in Berlin. Recently restored, the building is now used as an installation space and features a permanent exhibition detailing the building\u2019s unique history and innovative design. The current temporary exhibit, Humanimal<\/i>, explores the overlap between hybridity, fantasy and medical reality.<\/p>\n

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Tieranatomisches Theater der Humboldt-Universit\u00e4t, Campus Nord, Philippstra\u00dfe\u00a012\/13, Haus 3, 10115 Berlin. Tues \u2013 Sat, 14:00 \u2013 18:00.<\/p>\n

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Station: Oranienburger Tor<\/i>, 25 minutes from Zoologischer Garten\u00a0<\/i>via Friedrichstra\u00dfe<\/i>. [Please check the website<\/a> for specific directions. Access via Philippstra\u00dfe only on Saturdays.]<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fab Lab Berlin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Berlin\u2019s very own open digital fabrication studio and a place for cooperative making, learning, workshops and networking. They have Open Lab Days every Friday evening, so why not pop in and take a look?<\/p>\n

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Fab Lab Berlin, Saarbr\u00fccker Stra\u00dfe\u00a024, Haus C, 1st Floor, door on the left. Open Lab Day: Fridays, 18:30 \u2013 21:30.<\/p>\n

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Station: Senefelder Platz, 25 minutes from Zoologischer Garten<\/i>\u00a0on the U2.<\/p>\n

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\"Sonnenuntergang_neben_Allianztower_vom_Pl\u00e4nterwald_aus\"<\/a>Travel Advice:<\/b><\/p>\n

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When travelling on Berlin public transport, a single ticket (Einzelfahrausweis, \u20ac2.60) lasts for 2 hours. You can change lines and transport as many times as you like, but you cannot use it to go back in the same direction you came in.<\/p>\n

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A day ticket (Tageskarte, \u20ac6.70) lasts until 3am the following day and can be used as much as you like. Don\u2019t forget to validate your ticket!<\/p>\n

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Use the BVG.de journey planner, online<\/a> and for mobile devices<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy your stay in Germany’s vibrant capital!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                How many of us have visited a new city but end up only seeing the airport, hotel and conference venue? Well, the ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN news team is particularly proud of their vibrant and diverse city and want to share their love of it with you. Read […]<\/p>\n

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