Usually I only give this place the side-eye from Mauerpark, but recent trips to the stadium beneath…read morefor handball and last year's trip to German Bowl XXXIV took us here. Views of the Fernsehturm are highlighted and I love the rainbow seating. A wonderfully bizarre stadium.

A free well maintained track that is open 24 hours what's not to like?read more

If you're serious about swimming, this is your place. And I mean swimming, not bathing. There are…read moretwo separate areas: one is for sport and olympic contests where professional swimmers train (or hey, if you're a girl and like men in speedos, go and watch) and a public swimming pool with several 50m lanes. Yes, 50m. If you're not the big swimmer like myself, two or three rounds in there will make you bre-e-e-e-a-a-a-t-h-e. A single ticket costs 5.50 Euro (prices change frequently) and you need a 2 Euro coin for the locker. Better ask at the counter once you get in.

Best place in Berlin for serious swimming. They have an olympic size pool. In the evening it gets a…read morelittle too crowded. Before you go check for events as the pool might be closed for the public.

On a warm but overcast weekday, there are very few people. Because of that all only one washroom…read morewas open and no visible lifeguard on duty (if you care about that kind of thing). I enjoyed the calm compared to a sunny Friday busy.

When in Berlin I'm here on an almost daily base.read more