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An Evening In Berlin - Photo Essay

Sofia February 6, 2012 Destinations 15 Comments

This photo essay was shot during our time in Berlin last Christmas.

When darkness falls over Berlin – the city lights up in colorful, intriguing lights, showing a new face to the visitor – one which you can’t see during the day, & one which actively draws you in for more …

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Magical buildings, mysterious paths and mouth-watering smells of roasted almonds and gluhwein surround those who get out and walk the streets of Berlin during the Christmas period.

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The same places you walked past during the day seem completely different and transformed at night…

An Evening In Berlin   Photo Essay   city destinations

The past and present blend together making every street interesting and new to discover.

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And you know that no matter where you go and no matter how trendy the neighborhood wants to be, there is always a traditional grilled Bratwurst around every corner this was our Berlin.

(Our trip to Berlin was in part sponsored by VisitBerlin.)

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  • http://www.theworldofdeej.com The World of Deej

    Great essay!…definitely told the story well!

    • http://108.167.164.229/~wwwaswet Sofia – As We Travel

      Thanks for the feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed the post!

  • Sam

    Was in Berlin last month, it was interesting to see the city in the middle of winter. Loved all your photos. 

    • http://108.167.164.229/~wwwaswet Sofia – As We Travel

      Thanks Sam! Hope you enjoyed your time in Berlin.

  • http://UncorneredMarket.com/ Audrey

    Oh, this makes me homesick for Berlin! I’ve never been there during the Christmas season, but may have to change that this year…

    • http://108.167.164.229/~wwwaswet Sofia – As We Travel

      Berlin was very cozy in xmas. When we visited last summer the weather was really bad, so we’ll probably give it a second chance and visit again in summer this year, hopefully with better weather ;)

    • http://www.sbobet.com/ Asian Handicap Betting

      its been a long time since the last time ive seen berlin its a good place for anybody i hope i can go back there

  • http://www.pausethemoment.com/ Ryan @ PauseTheMoment.com

    Great photos guys! I gotta get to Berlin…

    • http://108.167.164.229/~wwwaswet Sofia – As We Travel

      Thanks Ryan! Yeah Berlin is a really great city :)

  • http://hotelsneardelhi.com/river-rafting-rishikesh/ River Rafting

    Superb pictures of Berlin!!Its a city with lots of history….The sausage’s looks yummy.

    • http://108.167.164.229/~wwwaswet Sofia – As We Travel

      Thanks! Yes there is a lot of history to find in Berlin, which makes it such a fascinating place to visit.

  • http://www.performanceinsiders.com/ageless-male.html Ageless Male

    Fantastic photos! These really make me want to fly to Berlin TODAY! I love all your shots here! Very well taken. :)  

  • http://www.bed-adjustable.co.uk/waterbeds/ Waterbeds

    nice photos at least i can see the how beauty the berlin even in photos