7 Unforgettable Ways to Experience Berlin's 80th WWII Liberation Day
Ever noticed how Berliners need a monumental, history-altering excuse just to take a random Thursday off work? Well, when you're celebrating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and Europe's liberation, you definitely get a rare, state-mandated free pass from the daily grind. This week, the German capital has transformed into an unparalleled open-air museum to honor May 8, 1945. If you are ready to dive deep into a city that wears its heavy history right on its sleeve, you're in the right place. We're breaking down exactly where to go, what to see, and how to navigate Berlin's epic week of commemorations without getting totally lost in the crowds (or the S-Bahn). The Deal with May 8th in Berlin On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany formally surrendered. This officially put an end to six brutal years of devastating global conflict. As the former capital of the Third Reich, Berlin was the absolute epicenter of the war's explosive finale. The city itself surren...