# ABOUT BERLIN — Amazing stories about Berlin > Interactive city guide with historical stories and multimedia content about Berlin. (iPhone/iPad app by Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-berlin/id1425152714 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/964438629) - Category: Travel, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 3.57/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 113 MB - Languages: English, German - Released: 2018-09-14 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-berlin/id1425152714/reviews.md ## What is ABOUT BERLIN? SEEING BERLIN THROUGH NEW EYES The ABOUT BERLIN app tells fascinating stories that reveal Berlin’s eventful history. Nowadays, dates, facts and figures are ten a penny. With this in mind, the ABOUT BERLIN tour guide has taken a new approach that brings history to life in surprising ways through storytelling. This free app presents locations and events that have played a key role in shaping Berlin’s image as the city of freedom. EXPLORE FUTURE THROUGH HISTORY The ABOUT BERLIN tour guide and city app put the focus on places that reflect a whole era through the lives of Berliners and their love of freedom. Every story, every location brings history to life, telling reallife tales of oppression and revolution, idealism and hedonism, innovation and decay, captivity and freedom. The free ABOUT BERLIN city guide also takes you off the beaten track. Why? Because very few people know what lies behind these seemingly nondescript places – living history, fascinating stories, unknown aspects of politics, society and history in different periods. When you use the app, you can work your way through seven periods of Berlin history from 1871 to the present day and on into the future, or you can select individual stories and locations to explore. AT A GLANCE: What makes the tourguide ABOUT BERLIN so special? • SECRET TIPS – More than 300 gripping tales tell the story of Berlin’s eventful past • BACKGROUND STORIES – Meticulously researched details of seven periods from 1871 to the future • AUDIOBOOKS, PODCASTS AND VIDEOS – Multimedia content that brings Berlin's history to life • HISTORICAL IMAGES – New, unusual visual materials in our tourguide • NEW PERSPECTIVES – Sheds new light on the events of the city, its history and society Find exciting places near you using the app's map function. Alternatively, you can put together your own individual discovery Tour. The ABOUT BERLIN city guide offers exciting stories about over 300 selected sights that enrich your personal Berlin experience. Interesting multimedia content such as podcasts, audio books and videos provide varied entertainment. You don’t need any previous knowledge of history to use the app. The ABOUT BERLIN city guide is absolutely suitable for school classes. But history buffs will also love the way the tour guide sheds light on little-known events and throws up surprising nuggets of information. TECHNICAL FEATURES • All content provided free of charge • Discover exciting places near you • Explore our tours or create your own individual tour • Favorites function • Multimedia content • Search for places and stories • Available in English and German NEW FEATURES We keep adding new stories, tours and highlights to the ABOUT BERLIN app. We also regularly make technical changes to sustainably improve your Berlin experience with ABOUT BERLIN. We wish you a lot of fun in Berlin! FOLLOW US FOR MORE BERLIN TIPS Want to learn more about Berlin? For more Berlin tips also check out our website, follow our social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter! WEB: https://www.visitberlin.de/en/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Berlin/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/visit_berlin/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@visitberlin SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.visitberlin.de/en/berlin-news PRIVACY: https://www.visitberlin.de/en/privacy-statement-app-about-berlin CONTACT: app@visitberlin.de ## Key features - Over 300 gripping historical tales - Seven periods of Berlin history (1871-present) - Multimedia content (audiobooks, podcasts, videos) - Historical images and new perspectives - Map function to find nearby places - Create custom tours - Favorites function ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-berlin/id1425152714/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Unendlich viel Geschichte *2024-08-12, version 1.3.0* Die App überzeugt mich! So viel Geschichte toll aufbereitet. Werde sie sicherlich noch öfter nutzen. Lerne immer wieder dazu. ### 3/5 — Dates are confusing *2024-01-04* As a new resident of Berlin, with international guests coming to visit me, this app looks promising for sharing stories. However, the dates (specifically years) assigned to events don’t seem correct. As an example, the Berliner Dom was not finished in 1933 in time for the Emperor’s 24th wedding anniversary — yet that year is the one pasted to the top of that article. By 1933, of course, there was no emperor and Hitler had risen to power. If at least the article has the correct year, one could overlook the error in the heading, but as it is, the app doesn’t provide that information. This is true of other dates, too. In short, a thorough editing of dates in this app is necessary, and until that is done, users will need to use Google or Wikipedia to find more accurate information…. **Developer response:** Dear Sir, we could not detect the date you mentioned. Our entry about the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) is about a moment in history from 1905, which is also the year on top of the article. You might notice, that some of the entries feature more than one year. That is, if the place to visit has played an important role in the history of Berlin in multiple years. Simply choose the year you are interested in and find the according story below. Thank you for using our app. The ABOUT BERLIN Team ### 1/5 — Downgeloadet, gestartet, gelöscht *2023-04-14, version 1.1.1* Was soll das sein? ### 1/5 — schade… *2022-10-28, version 1.0.8* Nicht zu empfehlen - eigentlich kein Stern… der eine nur, damit die Bewertung abgeschickt werden kann… Ich habe zweimal versucht, die App zu installieren, neues iPhone und aktuellstes iOs. Herunterladen der App kein Problem, beim notwendigen Herunterladen der Bilder gabs kein Weiterkommen mehr, trotz jeweils zweistündigen Wartens. Sehr schade!! ### 5/5 — So much information! Love it! *2022-10-23, version 1.0.8* This is such a great resource and so well written (in English!) and presented that I just wish I’d found it sooner. Slight problem: there’s a bug that seems to make the stories in the list appear as the wrong year. They’re all 31 years out. So, a story from 1929 will display as 1960, for example. Once you start reading the story it’s clear it’s in 1929, it’s just a little confusing at first. ### 5/5 — Meh *2020-10-21* Had to download it for a German 3 class. **Developer response:** Thank you Meh, I hope you enjoyed the class and using ABOUT BERLIN! ### 1/5 — Not work *2020-10-21* App no work. No able English **Developer response:** Hi, you can choose the language (German or English) when you download the app. If you chose the wrong language you can change it in the menu. Just click on the upper left corner and than choose language. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Nice app *2020-03-17, version 1.0.3* Very interesting stories and all well written! I also like the extra story at the end of each long story! I find the tours a bit too long, but quests you can also make parts of it. ### 5/5 — Tolle App *2019-11-23, version 1.0.3* Auch für Berliner, die ihre Stadt besser kennen lernen möchten ### 4/5 — Leider keine 5 Sterne *2019-11-09, version 1.0.3* Berlin war in 4 Besatzungszonen unterteilt. Da wäre es doch angebracht die wirklich gute APP auch in den 4 Sprachen der Besatzungsmächte zu veröffentlichen. Ich kenne viele Franzosen die unbedingt Berlin erleben wollen. Also beim nächsten Update bitte dran denken. ## Frequently asked questions about ABOUT BERLIN ### What is ABOUT BERLIN? ABOUT BERLIN is a free travel guide app that uses storytelling to bring Berlin's eventful history to life. It offers over 300 gripping tales and historical locations, covering seven periods from 1871 to the present day. ### Does ABOUT BERLIN have ads? No, ABOUT BERLIN is completely free and does not contain any advertisements. ### What kind of content does ABOUT BERLIN offer? The app provides a wealth of content including over 300 gripping tales, meticulously researched background stories for seven historical periods, audiobooks, podcasts, videos, and historical images. ### Can I create my own tours in ABOUT BERLIN? Yes, you can either explore curated tours or create your own individual discovery tour by selecting specific stories and locations that interest you. ### Is ABOUT BERLIN suitable for school classes? Yes, ABOUT BERLIN is absolutely suitable for school classes as it requires no prior historical knowledge and presents history in an engaging way. ### What languages is ABOUT BERLIN available in? ABOUT BERLIN is available in English and German, allowing a wider range of users to explore Berlin's history. ### How often is ABOUT BERLIN updated? The app is regularly updated with new stories, tours, and highlights, as well as technical improvements to enhance the user experience. The last update was on March 17, 2026. ### What devices support ABOUT BERLIN? ABOUT BERLIN is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.4 — 2026-07-02 We have further improved our app. ### 1.3.3 — 2026-03-17 Fixed an issue with video playback. ### 1.3.2 — 2025-05-12 We adjusted and improved the app's stability and performance. We've also fixed an issue with loading images. ### 1.3.1 — 2025-04-29 We adjusted and improved the app's stability and performance. ### 1.3.0 — 2024-07-19 We have made a few changes to improve your Berlin experience with ABOUT BERLIN. 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