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any pictures of berlin wall from 1970-1980?
You might have better luck searching German photo databases with specific year ranges rather than broad terms. Try the Deutsche Fotothek or the bpk Bildagentur, they have catalogued collections from journalists and photographers who documented the wall regularly through the 70s. I've seen a few series from 1978 and 1979 that show the transition from sparse political graffiti to more elaborate pieces near Potsdamer Platz, which was still a wide empty zone back then. Also consider looking at amateur photography collections on sites like Europeana, tourists from the 70s often captured sections that professional photographers ignored.
honestly the mauer shop near friedrichstraße has some old postcards from the 70s that collectors never digitized, they're tucked in boxes behind the counter. i grabbed a few last year showing the wall near potsdamer platz where it was basically untouched except for some faded "nato raus" in white paint from like '77. also try the facebook group "berlin in den 70ern" which is mostly old residents posting their own snapshots from back then, way more raw than the official archives. the tagging really started as small stuff in west berlin neighborhoods like kreuzberg where punks would just write their names with sharpie before spray paint became common around '79
Another angle worth exploring is the collection at the Center for Urban History, they have a surprisingly good set of west-facing wall photos from the late 70s taken by urban planning officials documenting the "border area" as a city planning problem. Those images are less about the art and more about the wall as infrastructure, which might actually help you show the blank canvas before the vandalism started. If you search through the Berlin Senate Department for Urban Development's historical photo archives, they catalogued every stretch of the wall by district in 1978, you can literally see which sections were still clean concrete and which had early tagging. The real shift happened around Bernauer Strasse and along the Spree near the Reichstag, where the western side was more accessible, so those planning photos from 1977-1979 are gold for your timeline.
Best Food in Berlin (2026)
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everythin… 🍽️ Where to Start
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everything from artisanal cheese to fresh pasta. Try the famous bratwurst at Konnopke's Imbiss, a classic currywurst stand under the U-Bahn tracks at Schönhauser Allee.
🥟 Must-Try Street Food
Currywurst is a Berlin icon, and the best is at Curry 36 in Kreuzberg (Mehringdamm 36), open daily until late. For a modern twist, head to Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Mehringdamm 32) for their legendary vegetable kebab, a local favorite with lines out the door. Prices range from 3 to 5 euros.
🍜 International Flavors
Berlin's food scene is incredibly diverse. For authentic Vietnamese pho, visit District Mot in Mitte (Torstraße 167), where bowls start at 10 euros. For Middle Eastern cuisine, try the Yemeni restaurant Bait Al Mandi in Neukölln (Karl-Marx-Straße 131), serving fragrant lamb mandi for around 12 euros.
🥨 Traditional German Fare
For hearty German classics, book a table at Zur Haxe in Friedrichshain (Wühlischstraße 1), known for its crispy pork knuckle and potato dumplings, mains around 15 euros. Another gem is Max und Moritz in Kreuzberg (Oranienstraße 162), a rustic pub serving schnitzel and sauerbraten since 1902, with mains from 12 to 18 euros.
🍰 Sweet Treats and Cafes
Indulge in Berlin's famous cheesecake at Café Einstein Stammhaus in Mitte (Kurfürstenstraße 58), a Viennese-style café open from 8 am. For a modern twist, visit Brammibal's Donuts in Neukölln (Weichselstraße 13), offering vegan donuts in flavors like matcha and salted caramel, around 4 euros each.
🌿 Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Berlin is a paradise for plant-based eaters. Try Kopps in Mitte (Linienstraße 94), a fine-dining vegan restaurant with a seasonal menu, mains around 18 euros. For casual eats, go to 1990 Vegan Living in Kreuzberg (Wiener Straße 22), serving Vietnamese-inspired bowls and pho for 10 to 12 euros.
🍺 Best Evening Spots
End your food tour at a traditional beer garden like Prater Garten in Prenzlauer Berg (Kastanienallee 7-9), open from April to September, serving hearty snacks and local beers. For a more modern vibe, head to Klunkerkranich on the rooftop of Neukölln Arcaden (Karl-Marx-Straße 66), offering panoramic views and a rotating selection of food trucks.
💶 Budget Tips
Eat like a local by hitting up the weekly street food markets, such as the one at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain every Saturday, where you can grab a falafel wrap for 5 euros. Many restaurants offer Mittagstisch (lunch specials) from 11 am to 3 pm, with dishes like currywurst and fries for under 8 euros.
solid guide. i'd add that the döner scene is more than just mustafa's, even if that one is iconic. head to rüyam gemüse kebap in neukölln, their döner with grilled veggies and feta is around 7 euro and honestly beats the queue at mustafa's for me. the bread is baked fresh right there
for a real hidden gem, check out the breakfast at haus hiltl in mitte. it's a swiss-style spot with incredible homemade bircher muesli and fresh pastries, around 12 euro for a big plate. quiet in the mornings before the lunch rush hits, and the courtyard seating is lovely when it's warm
one thing the guide missed is the african food scene. try mokum in kreuzberg for a proper ethiopian platter with injera, the combo for two is about 25 euro and the berbere spice mix is unreal. get there early on weekends or you'll wait