Rough Guides City Stories: Berlin Seasons

See Berlin with fresh eyes in this year-round companion for curious newcomers and return visitors alike. Forget what you think you know about Berlin—this is not your typical travel guide. It's an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through one of Europe's most complex cities, revealing the creative chaos, quiet corners and cultural contrasts that define the capital across the seasons.

Wander through the year as each chapter captures the city's shifting moods—from light-soaked flea markets and riverside bars to autumn festivals and wild Silvester fireworks. Written by a Rough Guides author who explored every location herself, this book offers honest, practical insights based on lived experience rather than second-hand recommendations. Whether it's your first or tenth visit, you'll uncover Berlin's unexpected layers through walks, cultural oddities, parks and stories that go far beyond generic itineraries.

Discover springtime peacocks on lush islands, twilight beer gardens, and winter light festivals as each season brings its own unique atmosphere, traditions and surprising moments. Beautifully designed with elegant charm, this is both an inspiring travel companion and a thoughtful gift for Berlin lovers—a timeless keepsake for anyone drawn to a city that's constantly shifting, always ready to reveal something new.