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CHRISTIAN METZNER RECOMMENDS: WOLTERSDORF TRAM
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CHRISTIAN METZNER RECOMMENDS: WOLTERSDORF TRAM

This guest contribution is featured in our Cee Cee No.2 Book, which is available for purchase here.

The sign of the Rahnsdorf train station stands just a few steps outside the forest. The tiny, rickety, ’60s-era street tram is there already, having been waiting for some time. The driver has already made his round: “Morning all, anyone without a ticket?” Two wooden doors close with a loud thunk. A jerk forward, and the train begins to rattle its way to Woltersdorf. The ride passes through a light-dappled forest, onto the Schleuse and then — the Flakensee. At the end awaits a handful of quaint cafes, two gorgeous lakes, a small observation tower, and a paddle boat rental shop. The tram seems like a piece of a bygone era, forever on an endless path between Berlin and Brandenburg and back. Like clockwork, it makes its journey over and over, always offering an empty space to those who long for nearby distant lands. (Text: Christian Metzner / Photos: Daniel Farò)

Woldersdorfer S-Bahn, between Rahnsdorf Bahnhof and Woltersdorfer Schleuse; map

Mon-Fri 4.37-24.18, Sat & Sun 5.43-24.18

Whether purses or porcelain, product designer and Brandenburg native Christian Metzner‘s perfectly proportioned creations appear almost ethereal. However, he’s in fact quite down-to-earth, and grounds himself by taking his quaint boat out on the water from his home base in Potsdam.

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A SCENIC DAYTRIP TO CAPUTH PALACE & GARDEN

A SCENIC DAYTRIP TO CAPUTH PALACE & GARDEN

Berlin is great, but a warm summer’s day is calling for a trip to the countryside. Of all the lovely lakes in the vicinity, Schwielowsee is my favorite. You can take a swim, rent a boat, or use a stand-up paddle in the clear blue water of the shallow glacier snout lake. A great detour to take on this daytrip is to visit the scenic Caputh, which belongs to the city of Schwielowsee. The area was a favorite of Elector Friedrich Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who had a palace built here in 1662 as a present to his wife, Dorothea. The electress had the palace revamped in the Baroque style and made it her summer escape. In the basement, there’s a cross vault grotto with approximately 7,500 Dutch tiles. The perfect place to chill when it gets too hot outside — and fun to look at as well. The industrially painted tiles were hand finished, so some of the templates are colored incorrectly — a shepherd becomes a “snail-herd,” while a bunny appears to be a naughty fellow. Once you’re ready to get back to the real world, take a stroll in the beautiful garden designed by Peter Joseph Lenné. (Text & Photos: Helen von der Höden)

Caputh Palace and Garden, Straße der Einheit 2, 14548 Caputh; map
May through October Tue-Sun 10-18h, visit with guided tour only

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THIS SUMMER — RIDE YOUR BIKE TO HABERMANNSEE

THIS SUMMER — RIDE YOUR BIKE TO HABERMANNSEE

Habermannsee is featured in our Cee Cee No.2 Book, which is available for purchase here.

Every year, there’s hype over Berlin’s best new secret lake to cool down in. Instead of following the crowds, I usually browse maps online and search for the “blue spots” that surround the city by the hundreds. However, if I want to go to a lake that’s not too far and easily reachable by tram or bike, I always end up at the perfect place for me: Habermannsee. The shore is dotted with plenty of great sunbathing areas, grassy spots for the grown-ups, and sandy beaches with a good stretch of shallow water for the little ones. When the weather is hot and the sun is shining, don’t waste time searching for a shoreside haven — just take your bike to Habermannsee. (Text: Sven Hausherr / Photos: Daniel Farò)

Habermannsee, Kressenweg, 12623 Berlin-Mahlsdorf; map

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A WORKSHOP WITH THE EXPERTS: HAND POKE YOUR OWN TATTOO

A WORKSHOP WITH THE EXPERTS: HAND POKE YOUR OWN TATTOO

These days, totally tattoo-free skin is a rarity; body art has reached the masses. That’s partly due to techniques like hand poking, which makes body art even more accessible. Hand poked tattoos are a newly rediscovered technique. Thousands of years ago, people in Asia and Polynesia used materials from nature – including thorns, teeth, and pointed bones – to apply ink under their skin. Today, we use sterile needles, tattoo ink, and steady hands. An intro and a bit of practice aren’t a bad idea before your first poke — and a workshop is now available from the team around Tim Kraehnke, tattoo artist and founder of Studio Toto. In this four-hour workshop, you’ll learn more about the history of hand poked tattoos and receive instruction in hygienic standards before testing your sketches on artificial or pig skin, before trying them out on yourself or others. In addition to the lasting memory, you’ll also leave with a take home tattoo kit so you can practice poking on your own time. (Text: Verena Schwarz / Photos: Aydoo sessions)

Studio Toto, Muskauerstr.46, Berlin-Kreuzberg; map

The next Hand Poke Tattoo Workshop will be held in German and is on 29.7.17, 12-16h
Registration is open until this evening (27.7.17) on Aydoo sessions

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THE URBAN TREEHOUSE: COMFORT AND FUN IN THE TREETOPS

THE URBAN TREEHOUSE: COMFORT AND FUN IN THE TREETOPS

A little staycation is right around the corner – just off the last station on the U3, Krumme Lanke, to be exact. Here, in the heart of Berlin’s villa district, you’ll find two amazing urban treehouses within walking distance to the lake. Originally dreamed up by Kolja Stegemann and his grandfather, they were brought to life by Kolja himself — who is devoted to the subject of urban living through his Suite 030 platform, where he offers stylishly furnished apartments for temporary rent. But The Urban Treehouse is more than just a project in his portfolio; it’s a labor of love. Consider Stegemann’s rental strategy: the treehouse is rented primarily to members of the Urban Treehouse family, who pay an annual fee in exchange for a certain usage quota. Both houses on the property are designed for two adults. Bicycles, a grill, deck chairs, and a sauna round out the offerings for a perfectly equipped summer escape. But, best of all is the view out the windows – when you wake up in the morning, you look directly into the tree canopy. Then, of course, there’s the lake, which is especially lovely early in the morning or late in the evening, when only locals are about. At that hour, when you’ve exchanged subway noise for birdsong, you’ll know one thing for certain: perfect weekends are made in the treetops. (Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: The Urban Treehouse)

The Urban Treehouse, Quermatenweg 23, 14163 Berlin-Zehlendorf; map

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