Berlin Story

On one of Berlin's most famous boulevards, the bookstore Berlin Story offers books that delve into everything from Prussian and Third Reich history to the latest modern architecture and where to party the latest.

Palm-size maps trace the course of where the Wall once stood and oversize posters capture images of the cold war, expressionist film history, and the city's 45-mile east-west expanse. For a whirlwind introduction to Berlin's dramatic past and ongoing evolution, take a seat in front of the on-going 25-minute film.

The friendly, English-speaking staff includes owner Wieland Giebel, author and editor of several books on Berlin. Of the 2.500 titles in stock, 250 are in English, many other languages are available.  

Berlin Story is open daily, 10am-7pm