Germany's capital city was flattened by war and ripped in two for nearly half a century by the Berlin Wall, and it is still picking up the pieces today. However, the city's turbulent history has inspired a wealth of art, culture and diversity. Add to that the German capacity for technological prowess, groundbreaking architecture and engineering, and precise manufacturing techniques, and Berlin is truly a geek's paradise. While many of the nerdier aspects of Berlin are overshadowed by the historical weight the city carries, geeks at heart will find plenty of inspiring, inventive and just plain odd sights and activities to explore, including the mammoth Technical Museum—one of 170 museums and galleries in the city. There's also a wealth of information available for English speakers at most of the sites, which should bring some relief to those of us whose geek tastes don't run to foreign languages. No matter what language you speak, however, you'll no doubt be impressed with Berlin's offerings, whether it's your first time in this "poor but sexy” capital or a return visit. Whatever else you can say about Berlin, despite—or perhaps because of—its turbulent history, the city is firmly focused on moving forward.
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German Technical Museum
Dedicated to transportation, manufacturing and technology, the museum boasts an impressive array of radios, phones, planes, sea-faring vessels and two whole locomotive sheds on its sprawling campus.
Computer Game Museum
In this, Berlin's newest museum, visitors are taken on a historical journey covering the highlights of a geek history that started 60 years ago.
Berlin Musical Instrument Museum
There are about 800 exhibits presented in a permanent exhibition, and those that are still playable are played regularly.
U-Bahn Museum
For fans of public transportation, there is no better place to get this history of Berlin's amazing subway than this museum, with historic signal boxes, train cars and much more.
Stasi Museum
This research and memorial center concerns the political system of the former East Germany, and is held in the former ministry for state security. This is for the geeks who like to be creeped out. Photo credit: Andreas Praefcke
Teufelsberg (Devil's Mountain)
Built with rubble collected in the city following World War II, this decrepit site boasts excellent views of Berlin and is home to the former U.S. listening station, found atop the 240-foot-high hill. Photo credit: Piotr Tysarczyk
Tempelhof Airport and Park
Best seen on a bike (it's about the size of Central Park), the former Tempelhof airport now serves as a park—complete with runways and access roads, right in the middle of the city.
Reischstag (German Parliament)
The dome atop the German parliament, designed by architect Norman Foster, offers visitors a free, 360-degree view of the city as they spiral up inside of it.
TV Tower
Berlin's most visible landmark, this TV tower rises 1,207 feet above Alexanderplatz. Visibility can reach 26 miles from the observation platform mid-sphere on a clear day. Oh, there's a revolving restaurant up there, too.
U-Bahn Tour
If a museum isn't enough for you, experience the U-Bahn system with a first-hand tour through the city's tunnels—yellow hard hat required.
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Germany's capital city was flattened by war and ripped in two for nearly half a century by the Berlin Wall, and it is still picking up the pieces today. However, the city's turbulent history has inspired a wealth of art, culture and diversity. Add to that the German capacity for technological prowess, groundbreaking architecture and engineering, and precise manufacturing techniques, and Berlin is truly a geek's paradise. While many of the nerdier aspects of Berlin are overshadowed by the historical weight the city carries, geeks at heart will find plenty of inspiring, inventive and just plain odd sights and activities to explore, including the mammoth Technical Museum—one of 170 museums and galleries in the city. There's also a wealth of information available for English speakers at most of the sites, which should bring some relief to those of us whose geek tastes don't run to foreign languages. No matter what language you speak, however, you'll no doubt be impressed with Berlin's offerings, whether it's your first time in this "poor but sexy” capital or a return visit. Whatever else you can say about Berlin, despite—or perhaps because of—its turbulent history, the city is firmly focused on moving forward.