GuZiMi to honeycomb: the best ice cream in Berlin
Seven scoop shops worth the queue — Hokey Pokey honeycomb, Fräulein Frost GuZiMi, vegan gelato and late-night cones in Mitte. Grab a friend and go.
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Prinzenbad and beyond: the best outdoor pools in Berlin
Berlin’s outdoor pools sorted for 2026 — Prinzenbad, the 1936 Olympic pool and the kiez Freibäder: prices, ID rules, quiet hours and who to swim with.
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No Fanmeile, no problem: public viewing Berlin WM 2026
No Fanmeile in 2026 — public viewing Berlin happens at Potsdamer Platz’s free LED wall, in beer gardens and on beaches. Where to watch, with kickoff times.
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Between the shelves: book clubs in Berlin
The book clubs in Berlin worth joining in 2026: bookshop clubs, member groups and silent reading Sundays — plus how to start your own when lists are full.
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Thirteen metres up: high ropes courses in Berlin
MountMitte, Jungfernheide and Wuhlheide compared: 2026 prices, height rules and how a high ropes session works — plus how to find someone to climb with.
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Beach bars in Berlin: 7 open now, entry free to €8
Seven beach bars in Berlin are open now and an eighth shuts on 12 September 2026, entry free to €8. Hours, closing dates, and four names you cannot walk into.
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No licence needed: rent a boat in Berlin
Rent a boat in Berlin with no licence: 15 hp motorboats, grill rafts and hot-tub boats, 2026 prices from €36/hour, plus the rules skippers must know.
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Pike, permits and quiet water: fishing in Berlin
Fishing in Berlin: the licence and Angelkarte you need, 2026 prices, the best waters from Müggelsee to the Havel, and how to find a fishing buddy.
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Tap, don’t snap: BJJ in Berlin for beginners
BJJ in Berlin for beginners: what a first class is really like, gi vs no-gi, where to train across the city, and how to find someone to start with.
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Your first box: CrossFit in Berlin for beginners
New to CrossFit in Berlin? What a first class is really like, the best boxes for beginners, what it costs, and how to find someone to train with.
