Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I live in Berlin and could suggest a couple of suitable places to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,627 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Nice! A local guide is most helpful (I've been to Berlin 7-8 times in recent years, but I'm still not quite sure where the "best spots" are). I can meet both before and after the Thursday concert, which is "mine". But even if I'm not attending any more concerts, I could always meet up before or after the Friday concert. I haven't yet decided if I'm leaving on Saturday or Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 We'll come to your apartment, Henry! handz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post obiwan71 26 Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 Well... count me in, though in those pandemic times I've been having very (very) few contacts. Despite beng fully vaccinated (got my second shot on June 20th), I keep on being really cautious and avoiding crowds indoors. Dining indoors still doesn't feel safe to me right now, given the spread of the Delta variant. Henry Sítrónu, Jurassic Shark, MaxTheHouseelf and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, obiwan71 said: Well... count me in, though in those pandemic times I've been having very (very) few contacts. Despite beng fully vaccinated (got my second shot on June 20th), I keep on being really cautious and avoiding crowds indoors. Dining indoors still doesn't feel safe to me right now, given the spread of the Delta variant. Actually I'd prefer an outdoor meeting, too. October CAN be very lovely in Berlin. Or very rainy and cold. Marian Schedenig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 Henry's terrace it is, then! crlbrg, Cerebral Cortex and Henry Sítrónu 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,460 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Henry Sítrónu said: Actually I'd prefer an outdoor meeting, too. October CAN be very lovely in Berlin. Or very rainy and cold. Isn't there the one or the other beach bar nearby? But probably not in the middle of October anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, GerateWohl said: Isn't there the one or the other beach bar nearby? But probably not in the middle of October anymore? I would suggest this beer garden in the heart of the government district. No idea though if it’s open in mid October (the restaurant surely is). Will check that out! https://www.zollpackhof.de/en/welcome-to-zollpackhof/ https://goo.gl/maps/gC2X68GbidSsbGGK7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crlbrg 382 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thanks for starting up this thread @Henry Sítrónu...Looking forward to this! Henry Sítrónu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Fun fact: sitron means lemon in Norwegian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Jurassic Shark said: Fun fact: sitron means lemon in Norwegian. yes my previous avatar name was lemoncurd but I prefer my real name to be visible and I like Iceland, so it's Icelandic for lemon. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,240 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Your real name is Heinrich Zitrone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,688 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 That being said, I will not be able to attend, though I will be deeply envious of those who do. crlbrg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 To Berlin. Journey to Austria. He knew about these trips already in 1989!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,479 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,697 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 You want us all to go to Berlin? Into the lion's den?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimwilson 260 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Not sure if I've got much preference over when.... but I'd love to be involved in a meet up. It would be lovely to put some faces to names. I regretted not getting involved in Vienna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hm, Saturday is the winner so far. @Miguel Andrade@Thor@rough cut @toothlessyou haven't voted for Saturday evening – do you think you could make it anyway or is it impossible for you at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,240 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I suppose subgroups (at least those who aren't there on Saturday) should find a way to meet up on one of the other days (in addition to the "big" meeting on presumably Saturday). Henry Sítrónu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rough cut 1,715 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I think I’ll only pop in to Berlin Friday and leave again Saturday morning so Friday is the only day I can join, but as mentioned, maybe there’ll be subgroups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,267 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Henry Sítrónu said: Hm, Saturday is the winner so far. @Miguel Andrade@Thor@rough cut @toothlessdo you haven't voted for Saturday evening – do you think you could make anyway or is it impossible for you at all? I don't think so. I have a very early flight back on Sunday, so I'll probably just grab something to eat and try to have some sleep before heading to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 964 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 No worries it’s how it is 🙂 However, on Friday, I’ll be whistling Ray’s theme (counterpoint included) in the Philharmoniker hallways so feel free to say hi if you pass by me 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,627 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 11 hours ago, Henry Sítrónu said: Hm, Saturday is the winner so far. @Miguel Andrade@Thor@rough cut @toothlessyou haven't voted for Saturday evening – do you think you could make anyway or is it impossible for you at all? Yeah, as I prolonged the stay, I can meet up any and all days from Wednesday to Saturday. On Sunday, I'll just check out and hang around the city for a few hours before my evening flight. One of the evenings, I'm probably meeting up with a composer I know who lives in Berlin, though. Henry Sítrónu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crlbrg 382 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Would those who have already been to the city be able to recommend locations to visit/things to do/food to eat/etc. which are essential in Berlin, from personal experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 The Berlin wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 So there is the famous Berlin Currywurst. It's delicious. In Germany, people argue whether the currywurst was "invented" in Berlin or in the Ruhr area. But it tastes good in any case There is, to be more serious, the Berlin Museum Island, where there is much to discover. We have a newly opened Humboldt Forum and a great Natural History Museum crlbrg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlastoEls 563 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Adding myself to this! Currently only going to the Thursday concert (by myself) albeit if there's a meet up I will definitely hang around. Also want to see the historic sights (remnants of Wall, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,807 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Hi i forgot to come here after i got the ticket. I arrive late in thursday, i think i’ll spend friday with my wife (she is coming after all, but not to the concert) and cousin sightseeing the city for maybe the fourth time :p. it will suit me either meeting with you guys on saturday before the concert or after the concert. I have to return to potsdam so i cannot drag too late in the evening. i love currywurst so that suits me hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 ok, here we go. Regarding the wall there are 3 major and very different spots in Berlin. 1. East Side Gallery (open-air gallery on the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Side_Galleryhttps://goo.gl/maps/jfJ2HLZDquMnhgA78 2. Bernauer Strasse memorial site (open air museum where you can get a pretty good and spatial idea of the whole thing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gedenkstätte_Berliner_Mauer https://goo.gl/maps/kLJ8AzTfNtDxRXKBA 3. Topography of Terrorhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography_of_Terror https://goo.gl/maps/QUtSrR3bmoTZpnPN6 I strongly recommend No. #2 famous curry wurst takeawayhttps://goo.gl/maps/G387XxFzpA9Hwfih8 I really CAN'T recommend Checkpoint Charlie. There's nothing to see there, despite students dressed up as US soldiers for taking photos. If you're looking for some Soviet vibes you have to go to Treptower Parkhttps://goo.gl/maps/7SvQAgS7revgPZwy7 or stroll along Karl-Marx-Allee (yes) starting at Alexanderplatz.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl-Marx-Allee The official place for movie premieres in the former GDR is one of the most beautiful cinemas in Germany. The bar still looks very authentic. They're showing movies in English there as well.https://yorck.de/kinos/kino-internationalhttps://goo.gl/maps/T23WV2qYg9jZVWjM6 my favourite neighbourhood (for drinks and food) is in Prenzlauer Berg around Kollwitzplatzhttps://goo.gl/maps/sh1Jm9hmVSZjGAeFA Bergmannstraße in Kreuzberg is also nice and famoushttps://goo.gl/maps/DZcPUtryd21cmiS37 There are two really nice beer gardens, one in the government districthttps://goo.gl/maps/KdZsr2qM91SzBvSx9 the other in Tiergartenhttps://goo.gl/maps/oFV11UMvMukh76a79 The city models are really interesting (no entrance fee btw)https://www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de/planen/stadtmodelle/en/ausstellung.shtmlhttps://goo.gl/maps/4fv5TL6tPowPEJhu7 btw we have federal elections tomorrow https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/15/german-elections-explained-chancellor-bundestag-voting-parties-and-merkel.html oh and OF COURSE the Museum of Musical Instruments, just next to the Philharmonie. It's really fascinating. They have Europe's largest cinema and theatre organ, the four-manual “Mighty Wurlitzer”https://www.museumsportal-berlin.de/en/museums/musikinstrumenten-museum-simpk/ Once, GerateWohl, crlbrg and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crlbrg 382 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Thank you @Henry Sítrónu! That should give us a lot to do in the 3-day stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I definitely will visit those beer gardens!! Henry Sítrónu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,807 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 How are we going to talk between us there? Do everyone use whatsapp? It could be a suitable free option. bigjimwilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,807 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Or maybe not…. any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 JWFan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That worked fine in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obiwan71 26 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 To our nice fellows living in Berlin... what's the situation regarding restaurants? Is outdoor dining still widely available (weather permitting, of course)? I've been very careful to say the least, avoiding crowded places for the last months, and I confess I'm still a bit reluctant about gathering for indoor dining. I'd be glad to meet some of you though while staying there. Needless to say, I really can't wait attending those concerts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 So everyone is ready to join a WhatsApp group to make communication easier than this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 What's so diffucult about using this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,807 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I wouldnt mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 38 minutes ago, Jurassic Shark said: What's so diffucult about using this thread? Really? So first of all it's a website, you don't get the notification when someone writes. Also, the website is hard to use on a cell phone. But that's why I ask. If someone doesn't want to, then I guess it has to be through the messenger on the website here. Or is there some kind of WhatsApp where you don't see other people's numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,227 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Michael G. said: Also, the website is hard to use on a cell phone. Uh, JWFan is super easy to use on a phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,807 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 As long as we all are one the same place im fine. This thread suits me also. we could try to arrange the meeting in a place beforehand to make it easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_grig 472 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 @Henry Sítrónu Can you then form a chat with the appropriate people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biodome 714 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Perhaps we should book some tables at a restaurant for the Saturday evening? If there are a lot of us (12, according to the poll), then we might have difficulties finding that many seats in the city centre, especially during a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,627 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Yes, a table should definitely be booked. I would have taken charge of organizing this if it hadn't been for the fact that I'm too busy these days. But as I mentioned earlier, I'm ready to meet on any of the nights. I have a loose beer date with two people I know who live in Berlin, but I'll work out the schedule to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 I would suggest this. You can sit outside, it’s less than a 5 minutes walk from BPhil and it’s (apparently) typical German. 😅 Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platzhttps://goo.gl/maps/uCYR1GYLQsNrSuG1A obiwan71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,460 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 If weather isn't nice there is the Brauhaus at the Alex, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Or Paulaner at the Spree-Bögen, Alt-Moabit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,627 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 14 hours ago, Henry Sítrónu said: I would suggest this. You can sit outside, it’s less than a 5 minutes walk from BPhil and it’s (apparently) typical German. 😅 Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platzhttps://goo.gl/maps/uCYR1GYLQsNrSuG1A I've been there a couple of times during the Berlinale. A proper "tourist trap" in terms of prices and mood, as are all places within the Sony centre. But as I said earlier, the immediate surroundings of the Philharmonie are a wasteland in terms of proper restaurants and pubs (much like Royal Albert Hall in London), so it might have to do. 14 hours ago, GerateWohl said: If weather isn't nice there is the Brauhaus at the Alex, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Or Paulaner at the Spree-Bögen, Alt-Moabit. True, but these are too far away from the Philharmonie in terms of pre/post-concert drinks. I was hoping a local could help us with tips regarding pre- or post-concert drinks/food places that are off the beaten tourist path. Ideally, one would need to do a bit of travelling with public transportation to get to these places, but I'm guessing that's not realistic given the number of people involved (we're all staying at different locations within the city), and the fact that the concert no doubt ends fairly late (22-22.30-ish?). At this point, it looks like we'll just have to "stunt" get-togethers based on who randomly meets who in the foyer, who hooks up with who here or on social media etc. If I'd had the time, I'd do the organizing, but I don't and it's too late now. But as I said, I'm staying at the Hotel Motel One in Mitte/Kreuzberg, and can meet wherever between Wednesday and Sunday. Currently trying to research things to do that I haven't done before, restaurants etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Sítrónu 500 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 I'm happy to book a table for the Lindenbräu at Potsdamer Platz for 10:30 pm. Just give this post a like if you want to join. For a post-concert drink it's the best opportunity, I guess. Instead of getting public transport… bigjimwilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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