There are many extremely useful websites for navigating life in Berlin and many have at least some content in English. The city’s official website (www.berlin.de) is packed with information on practical matters, including how to deal with the formidable municipal bureaucracy, while the official tourism site (www.visitberlin.de) has plenty of tips for visitors and new residents. The Local (www.thelocal.de) offers comprehensive news and features on Germany in English.

As to be expected, Berlin also has a number of good blogs and a growing number of them are in English. Check out www.spreeblick.com and www.anglofritz.com for a taste of the city’s own corner of cyberspace.