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Things To Do When in Berlin for ClojureD
Things To Do When in Berlin for ClojureD
With ClojureD just around the corner we have compiled a small list of things you might want to check out while in town.
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ClojureD is just around the corner and some of you might be staying in Berlin for a few more days, planning to explore the city. Because many of the people behind Heart of Clojure are also living in Berlin we have some ideas for you. :)

If you want to hang out/make plans with fellow Clojurians, share your plans in the #clojured or #clojure-berlin Slack channels. The #clojuredconf hashtag on Twitter might be another good meeting spot.

Tempelhofer Feld

Tempelhofer Feld

While it's certainly more enjoyable in summer Tempelhofer Feld might still be worth a stroll while you're in town. Take the U8 to Boddinstraße and walk through Schillerkiez past a nice selection of restaurants and cafes.

The field itself is a huge flat piece of grass and asphalt (a former airfield heavily used during the Berlin Blockade) hosting community gardens and all kinds of sports, including windsurfing.

A good place to play some frisbee or just enjoy a nice walk in the sun. Spring vibes are big in Berlin these days — and this is the place to catch some of that energy.

Markthalle Neun

Street Food Thursdau

Every Thursday there's Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun. It's usually packed but a fun way to have different food and experience a bit of Berlin.

Exhibitions / History / Art

Hohenschönhausen Stasi Memorial. A bit off the beaten path but can be quite interesting if you're into history and would like to learn more about political persecution and oppression in East Germany. To see the actual prison, you'll need to arrange a tour.

nineties.berlin is a bit more on the entertainment side of exhibitions and tries to give you an idea about life in Berlin shortly after the fall of the wall.

Deutsches Technik Museum hosts an array of technology focused exhibitions. Perhaps of particular interest they also display a replica of the original Z1, one of the first computers ever.

Berlin Unterwelten is a non profit organising tours through underground structures. I haven't been but everyone who has been told me it's amazing. Guided tours only & you might need to book in advance.

Have a great time!

Finally, no matter what you do, we hope to meet some of you at ClojureD and that you'll enjoy your stay in Berlin!

If you have any additions to this list reply to this tweet.

Best,
Martin

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