Berlin

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Berlin is Germany's modern capital city, a fascinating European metropolis with a dramatic history in which contemporary architecture merges with the imposing character of a centuries-old city. The Nokolai Quarter was built by the DDR government as a sort of old town, a European Disneyland for the city's seven hundred and fiftieth anniversary, a popular area with `new' mediaeval buildings that display various guilds and stone statues that surround the city's oldest church. We travel to nearby Potsdam, a city of castles and gardens and with an old town that features a lively market atmosphere. When the monarchy settled there so did their armies and with them came craftsmen, merchants and artists from many countries. The castle-like Nauener Gate leads to the Russian colony of Alexandrowka and then to Belvedere on the Pfingst-Berg. Returning to Berlin we embark on a trip at the Eastern Train Station on the Panorama S-Bahn whose carriages are equipped with large panoramic windows and marvellous views turn the journey intoa wonderful adventure. The Olympia Stadium is still a gigantic and remarkable sight and for the eleventh Olympic Games in 1936 the Third Reich spared no expense. A new city has emerged from its historic past, Berlin, a young metropolis of the third millennium that is increasingly becoming the centre of Europe. This metropolis with a heart is always worth a visit!

DVD. Alternate Routes. 30 Minutes. Travelers from Canada check out this once divided city that has flourished since the dark days of Nazism and Communism. The backpackers are lucky enough to find a great hostel called Circus where they get hooked up with an awesome tour of the city that brings to life its incredible history. Their trip to Berlin is made complete with a tour of the city's famous nightlife. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment. A variety of hosts from around the globe and the young people they hook up with on location are relentless in their pursuit of fun (and don't forget that culture, mate!) American girls explore Rome, Brits take on Thailand and things get wild when the Aussie's arrive in Copenhagen. Five continents, Unlimited Adventure. Take the alternate route, dude!

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Since its reunification, Berlin has become established as one of Europe's most fascinating and culturally diverse cities.

DVD. Europe After Dark. 24 Minutes. In this episode we discover the spiritual home of Europe’s techno movement Berlin, with a dance scene that likes to do things like build one of the city’s top clubs inside an electrical generating station. We also visit a unique, bohemian enclave built on a former rail yard that includes a killer skate park and several of the dark, underground clubs that Berlin is famous for.