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News • Berlin • Germany • 2012-10-25

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A warm winter in the German capital

Berlin is in season all year round. As the days become shorter and the temperatures drop, the German capital continues to attract visitors with around 60 Christmas markets, shopping in its trendy boutiques and the biggest open-air New Year’s Eve party in the world. There are lots of reasons to enjoy winter in Berlin.

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Climbing at the BergWerk

Wobbly bridges, narrow wooden walkways – Europe’s largest indoor high-rope garden “Bergwerk” in Hellersdorf offers climbing opportunities on ten courses. You can also try out your climbing skills here at a height of 3 metres. Professional climbers and anyone who is not afraid of heights can get an adrenalin kick at 20 metres above ground here.

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Memorial for Sinti and Roma

On 24 October, the memorial to the Sinti and Roma who lost their lives during the Nazi regime will be opened. Located in Scheidemannstraße, in front of the Reichstag, the memorial is based on a design by the Israeli artist Dani Karavan and consists of a black pool with a retractable stele on which a fresh rose is placed daily.

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Cultural tips

28th International Short Film Festival

Seven days, seven cinemas, 500 films: from 13 to 18 November, the Interfilm Short Film Festival in Berlin invites visitors to the screens around Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz. This year, the focus is on Africa. In addition to the screenings there are competitions in six categories, a film quiz and a new score for the short films.

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Berlin WelcomeCard for art and culture lovers

The Berlin WelcomeCard Museumsinsel offers visitors free access to the exhibitions held at the five museums. Dance, theatre and cabaret fans can receive up to 50% off the admission price in around 40 theatres in the German capital. The card is valid for 72 hours and also offers unlimited travel on public transport.

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Jazz is in the air

Lovers of Bepop and Blue Notes should watch out: from 1 to 4 November Berlin will once again be the Jazz capital. This year’s theme is “Jazz is a Spirit” and the festival will present the American musical style in all its diversity. One particular highlight this year: a homage to the German Jazz pianist, Jutta Hipp.

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Egypt up close

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Find of Nefertiti, a special exhibition, “In the light of Amarna. 100 years of the Find of Nefertiti“ will open on 7 December at the Neues Museum. The exhibition will focus on items from the time of the Pharaohs Akhenaten and Tutankhamen, which have not previously been exhibited, and will transport visitors to the kingdom on the River Nile.

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News from the visitBerlin press office

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The “Who is Who” of medicine meets in Berlin

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Berlin in Las Vegas

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All time record: more than one million guests in Berlin

The month of August brought over 2.5 million overnight stays to the German capital

Karl Friedrich Schinkel. History and Poetry

Architect, painter, stage designer – Karl Friedrich Schinkel was a universal talent with a plethora of talents under his belt.

Tourists are cordially welcome to Berlin

Governing Mayor is enthusiastic about the positive sentiment of Berliners. According to a poll, they are proud of the increasing numbers of visitors.

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