If you’re an Instagrammer, then Berlin has a whole bunch of beautiful places to shoot for the gram. This walking tour of the city’s most Instagramable spots will present you with historic landmarks and vibrant street art alike. Get ready to go explore with your camera!
1. Brandenburg Gate
One of Berlin’s most iconic landmarks is the Brandenburg Gate, start your tour here. A symbol of German unity, this neoclassical monument is also a spectacular examle of gorgeous decoration for your Instagram photos. Beautifully illuminated during the night, either at night or during day you shouldn’t miss out on capturing the Brandenburg Gate in one of your shots.
Tips:
Go early and visit before crowds get out and lighting is at its best.
Try experimenting with different angles and / or points of view to bring the shot a little different edge.
If you want your photos to stand out, maybe give props such as bicycles or coloured balloons.
If you can, go early in the morning so that you can avoid crowds and you get the best lighting conditions.
Try to change the angles and perspectives of your shots to have a different touch.
Consider props such as bicycles or balloons in colorful colors in order for your photos to stick out.
2. East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is a must see when in Berlin. One 1.3 kilometer part of the Berlin Wall is not only a historical landmark but also a walkable gallery of street art. As you walk around you’ll come across a bunch of thought provoking murals, perfect for an Instagram.
Tips:
From famous murals like “The Fraternal Kiss” by Dmitri Vrubel or “Trabant Breaking Through the Wall” by Birgit Kinder look out for.
If the streets surrounding the East Side Gallery seem familiar, there’s the East Side Gallery itself; but explore the side streets too for hidden gems and smaller pieces of street art.
Take ourselves or the travel companions into the photos to make it personal.
It also offers murals such as famous Dmitri Vrubel “The Fraternal Kiss” or Birgit Kinder “Trabant Breaking Through the Wall”.
Hop around the East Side Gallery and explore the side streets for hidden gems and other small pieces of street art.
If you’re joining you or your travel companions in the photo, consider making yourself or them a part of the shot.
- Museum Island
Museum Island is a ‘must visit for’ if you are a fan of architecture and history. Famous for five world class museums — each with its own distinct allure — this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must visit. Museum Island is full of photo ops in and out (from the grandeur of the Altes Museum to the Egyptian artifacts of the Neues Museum).
Tips:
Go during golden hour for the museums in a warm, soft light.
Try to shoot with various camera settings to find the details of the museum facades.
Of course don’t forget to discover and take in the rest of the area as the Berlin Cathedral and Lustgarten park are also picture worthy.
Go when the museums are in warm and soft light, at golden hour.
Play with different camera settings to try to capture the details in the facets of the museum faces.
Also, don’t forget to see the surrounding area — Berlin Cathedral and Lustgarten park are both picture worthy.
4. Mauerpark
If you want to capture the excitement of Berlin go to Mauerpark. But this is a popular park that’s not only a good people watching one, it’s also the site of a wonderful flea market and legendary Sunday karaoke. The candid capture of the energy and diversity of the park are street performer shots, colorful stall shots, and a panoramic view of the hill from the park.
Tips:
See the crowds by visiting Mauerpark in the morning, or weekdays.
Interact with locals, street performers and so, capture true moment.
Don’t skip out on traversing the flea market for one of the kind props or vintage finds.
When all the other museums and sites are crowded and overrun with tourists, head over to Mauerpark if you want to avoid them.
If you can relate to this, you’ll be able to interact with the locals and street performers to capture authentic moments.
Don’t overshoot the flea market where you’ll find props of all kinds and vintage.
5. Oberbaum Bridge
Finish your Instagrammable walking tour with a magnificent Oberbaum Bridge. Furthermore, this double decker bridge is a wonder of architecture, but also affords breathtaking views of the River Spree and surroundings. You can always capture the Oberbaum Bridge with the sun setting, or with blue sky behind it as the ideal finale to your Berlin adventure.
Tips:
Have a go with the long exposure photography to catch the light trails from passing boats.
From nearby parks or riverbank try to capture the bridge from various angles.
Blue hour, or a magical and romantic time would be a great time to visit.
Try long exposure photography to image the light trails of passing boats.
Convince the bridge from the riverbank and also from near by parks.
If you do visit, try the blue hour – it’s a magical, romantic atmosphere.
As you go through Berlin’s most Instagrammable spots and take a break to immerse yourself in the city’s energetic environment. Remember, picture taking is not all of it; spend time taking in the sights, sounds, and flavors of an interesting metropolis. Happy snapping!
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