THINGS TO DO

The Neue Nationalgalerie: One of five on the city’s Museum Island, this gallery has some big hitters this season, with exhibitions by sculptor Claes Oldenburg and contemporary artist Paul McCarthy. smb.museum

Martin-Gropius-Bau: An elegant, historic space that showcases the best in contemporary art. Late actor Dennis Hopper’s photography from the 1960s is currently on display. berlinerfestspiele.de

CO Berlin: A great gallery in the former post office building. Fine art photographer Joel Sternfeld’s work is currently on show. co-berlin.info

TV Tower: Round off your day with spectacular views of the entire city at the top of Europe’s fourth tallest building. tv-turm.de

WHERE TO STAY

The Radisson Blu: Well-placed in the Mitte district and worth a visit for the atrium alone – it houses an enormous aquarium, which is several storeys high. Watching the scuba-diving cleaners as you ride the elevator down to breakfast is a truly surreal experience. radissonblu.com/hotel-berlin

Soho House Berlin: A former Communist Party building, this hotel is as rock-star chic as you’d imagine. There’s Damien Hirst art in the lobby and a rooftop bar and pool terrace, from which there is no better place to view the sunset – ask the barman for a blanket if it gets chilly. sohohouseberlin.com