Germany Archives - Wandermelon

Old Meets New in HAMBURG

By Michael Webb | August 6, 2017 |

Hamburg never gets old – it is a feast for lovers of vintage and contemporary architecture, music, and everything maritime. This Hanseatic city continues to renew itself with the development of new quarters like HafenCity making it an exciting stop-over on any European tour.

A Place for Witchcraft and Espionage in BERLIN's New Museums

By Liz Laing | March 4, 2015 |

Berlin’s unparalleled cultural landscape of more than 180 museums and collections keeps growing, as new special interest museums open and others complete renovations.

EAST GERMANY: Dreaming of Dresden

By Michael Webb | October 10, 2012 |

More than twenty years after Germany’s reunification, the crown jewel of the former East Germany gleams brighter than ever, luring travelers with deals, culture and a living history.

Berlin Bound: Brandenburg Airport Takes Off

By Michael Webb | April 20, 2012 |

With the opening of their new modern airport, the German capital will recover its historic role as one of the principal travel hubs of Europe.

Berlin's West-Side Story

By Eric Hiss | March 10, 2011 |

Once overshadowed by the dramatic transformation of East Berlin, the one-time political enclave of West Berlin is burnishing its image as hip galleries, restaurants and attractions take root.

Soho House Opens in Berlin

By Terena Thyne Eisner | May 11, 2010 |

Soho House expands its private membership club with a Berlin outpost located in a former Hitler Youth headquarters.

Berlin Still Celebrating The Wall's Fall

By Eric Hiss | November 17, 2009 |

November 9 marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, but locals and visitors continue to celebrate, learn and remember.

Berlin: Contemporary Capital of Design

By Michael Webb | March 17, 2009 |

Berlin celebrates two major anniversaries this year: the 20th anniversary of the tearing down of the Wall, and the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus. Spring is an ideal season to explore or revisit its architectural treasures.

LACMA Exhibition Showcases German Art from Cold War Era

By Eric Hiss | January 26, 2009 |

Opened yesterday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, “Art of Two Germanys/Cold War Cultures” provides a Stateside view into one of the country’s most potent artistic periods and marks the first major exhibition of German Cold War-era art in the US.