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Things to do in Berlin When You’re Bored – The Day of Rest Phenomenon and what is actually open on Sundays in Berlin – by OTA-Berlin Constituency Blog contributor Mr Evo Lucian

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Evo Lucian

This article about Berlin on Sundays by Evo Lucian is copyrighted to its owner OTA-Berlin GmbH.

It may be reproduced or copied only with the prior written permission of OTA-Berlin GmbH. www.ota-berlin.de

The illustrations added to the written article are from Wikipedia unless otherwise noted. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of OTA-Berlin but of the contributor.

Things to do in [...] Continue Reading…

‘Bucher’ Bookstore on Angemunder Strasse in Berlin Mitte uses imaginative and refreshing innovative take on signage

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Berlin     06-05-2010

Berlin has no ‘Hollywood’ type of large signs.

In Europe generally the large ‘in-your-face type’ of signage we all hate so much in some large North American cities is almost non-existent and tasteless bill boards along almost all highways in of Europe are banned.

Berlin is such an alternative type of city one would expect to find new and exciting examples of signage [...] Continue Reading…

‘Ms Rita B. Chevrolet’ from Dorking UK, visits Berlin and stays at OTA-Berlin – personal first impressions

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

 

Berlin/Dorking     08-04-2010

These are the personal thoughts of OTA-Berlin serviced apartments virtual guest  ‘Ms Rita B. Chevrolet’ of Dorking UK which she sent along to us- which we are happy to share with you – she sent us these thoughts after arriving back to Dorking. Wonderful woman Rita – its not true what they say about her!

Rita writes:

“Berlin, is in Europe the fastest growing [...] Continue Reading…

Sunday shopping hours will still be limited in Berlin

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

A federal court in Germany has struck down rules allowing shops in Berlin to open all four Sundays before Christmas. It declared  formerly approved Sunday shopping regulations as unconstitutional and thus handed the appealing churches a partial victory.

Stores in Germany are allowed to open only 4 Sundays per year- the local state or Lander determine which dates they wish to allocate.

In 2006 the city state of Berlin [...] Continue Reading…

Shop Vintage in Berlin at the Flohmarkt (Flea market) am Mauerpark and More

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Go Vintage and Go Home with Clothes – Plus Money Left Over

The idea of vintage, or previously worn clothing, comes to most people like the thought of Britney Spears. It’s either accompanied by a quick ‘Love it!’ or a plain ‘Ewww!’ If you fall into the former category then do read on.

Flohmarkt am Mauerpark

Probably the best place to acquire clothing, [...] Continue Reading…

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