The ruins of Beelitz-Heilstätten are the perfect destination for a spooky daytrip

Earth-toned autumn colours and the sting of cold air enhance the ethereal decay of Beelitz-Heilstätten in Brandenburg.

Ruins

The grandeur of decay: How to discover Berlin’s lost places

Photographer and urban explorer Martin Boemer photographs Berlin's eerie and beautiful abandoned lost places.

Urban exploring

Urbex rules: How to explore Berlin’s abandoned buildings (the right way)

Tempted by urban exploring? Veterans of the scene share the unwritten rules of a uniquely Berlin hobby.