Hackescher Markt is the creative core of the capital near Alexanderplatz and Friedrichstraße. The transformation of the market began directly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, when numerous creative artists and fashion designers shaped the place into a creative center of the city. The Hackesche Höfe were also extensively renovated after the fall of the Wall. To this day, they are home to numerous workshops in the fields of fashion, design, jewelry, art and culture. Numerous gastronomic establishments have also settled here.

Anyone visiting Berlin should plan a visit to the Department Store of the West (KaDeWe for short). The department store founded by Adolf Jandorf on March 27, 1907 is the best-known department store in Germany. With over 60,000 square meters of retail space, it is also one of the largest shopping centers in Europe.

The City Palace in Berlin was used as the residence of many electors, kings and emperors from 1443 onwards. The castle was built in the Baroque style and also has Classical influences. Since the beginning of the 20th century it has also been used by various authorities and for scientific institutions. The 70 meter high dome is a landmark of the city and serves as a popular photo motif.

The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace is a center for knowledge and exchange in the fields of culture and science. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, there are also changing exhibitions of various collections. Just like Alexander von Humboldt, who gave the Forum its name, the Forum also deals with a wide range of research areas.