Birgit’s apartment is spacious and comfortable and was a good base from which to explore the city. It is in a lively part of Prenzlauer Berg and opposite a bar/music venue so was quite noisy at night. Good transport links and nice restaurants nearby. Good supermarket and launderette around the corner. The kids loved Sommerbad Pankow - brill open air swimming pool with slides. We all enjoyed the TV tower and the DDR museum.