Germany – Karlito Photolog

Berlin

Here I will only post random pictures of Berlin. This post is regularly updated whenever there’s a new picture of the city.

Is Summer over?

During summer, the sky is special. It looks like we are at the beach. Unusual for Berlin.

Oberbaumbrücke

A very special place in Berlin. One that keeps the authentic essence of this complex and evolving city. I like the Oberbaumbrücke because it is somehow not affected by the wave of new architecture which seems to be just glass and concrete. Who said we still romanticize Brutalism? Not anymore.

Anyways, here’s a look at the surroundings of the Oberbaumbrücke

August 30, 2026

CSD 2026

This CSD 2026 was different. Like many, I was aware of the attack that took place during the parade, and my thoughts are with those affected. I won’t go into the details here.

I did take a few photos that day. I wanted to share what I did capture, these moments that reflect the spirit of CSD. And of course this part of what defines Berlin, and many other major cities across the Western world nowadays.

All photos were taken earlier in the day or in areas unaffected by the incident.

All images were captured in a public space during a public event. I believe in celebrating the authenticity of the moment. If you see yourself in these photos and would prefer your image to be removed—for any reason, no questions asked—please contact me in the comments (it won’t show your details) at and I will take it down immediately. No hard feelings.

August 26, 2026

Leipzig – WGT 2026

WGT is one of the most exciting events through the year for me. It is a day where everyone is free to be Goth, or at least it seems like everyone in the city is a Goth.

Back in Mexico, I could say that the Goth community is somehow stigmatized as something negative. In Leipzig, where there’s the biggest festival for Goth people, things are different. People dress up in many creative ways!! Leather, lace, platform boots, dramatic makeup, Victorian style. It’s a full spectrum. Some looks are dark and brooding, others are almost theatrical. You see it all here.

I have escaped Berlin where the Karneval der Kulturen was happening. I was glad to be in Leipzig instead, because it feels more creative and authentic. Only my point of view.

There’s a sense of belonging here that feels rare. Not just for the Goths themselves, but for anyone watching.

Coming from a place where this subculture is often misunderstood, Leipzig felt like a different world entirely. I’ll definitely be back next year.

This year, again, I didn’t buy the WGT pass. Instead, I explored the open to public areas like the Pagan Village. There were concerts there too, and the atmosphere was something else. Tents, fires, people in full medieval and gothic clothes… you don’t need a pass for that kind of energy.

But I won’t pretend I wasn’t jealous of the main stage lineup. Lacrimosa. Kovenant. Moonspell. Three bands I would have loved to see live. That’s the trade off, I suppose. Let’s do it differently next year!

All images were captured in a public space during a public event. I believe in celebrating the authenticity of the moment. If you see yourself in these photos and would prefer your image to be removed—for any reason, no questions asked—please contact me in the comments (it won’t show your details) at and I will take it down immediately. No hard feelings.

August 17, 2026

Schwedt an der Oder

Tobacco Fields and Father’s Day

As a foreigner, whenever I mention that I have visited this small town, bordering with Poland and at the river Oder. No one understands me. I have to actually show in the map where exactly this city is located.

The ride from Berlin is straightforward enough since there’s a direct RE train and it only takes like one hour to reach Schwedt.

Every station gets you closer to Poland 🙂

We visited Schwedt on a Father’s day, that is on a 14th May.

Once you arrive the city feels quite unhabited, is it possible that on a holiday like this?, everyone chooses to go somewhere else?

First impressions of the city are the decorations on the fasades of the buildings, they’ve painted cats, birds, and nature. I wonder how this looks like in winter.

Father’s day in Germany is celebrated by men gathering together, some of them on bikes. They drink beer and go around, or hike, then they keep drinking beer, male bonding and that’s it. Socialize in manly way. Bro-bonding.

History facts of Schwedt:

The history of Schwedt is interesting. They were producing tobacco and comercializing it within the Prussian Empire. Then the first and second war came. They continued producing tobacco but then west side took over more tropical areas and they were better at this industry. Leaving Schwedt behind. The type of tobacco here was a bit spicy.

Nothing from the tobacco industry remains here but the open fields of grass, lacking trees, most likely they were tobacco plantations until the last RDA company closed.

There are two churches in the city center. The first one is catholic and is around 130 years old (St. Mariä Himmelfahrt) and the second one is protestant (St. Katharinen) and it is around 700 years old. This information is available in front of them. Old stuff.

August 17, 2026

Chemnitz

Just one hour away from Dresden, there’s this little day trip gem. There’s architecture, there’s a reconstructed Rathaus. Reconstructed as many other German cities after WW2. A nice botanical garden and a lake with a great restaurant next to it, popular amongst the local people and very friendly vibes.

At a local Woolworth I went to buy a bag for this day, the cashier was smiling and patient. Something that I really appreciate in my interactions with cashiers.

The historical part:

I remember watching a Youtube video talking about the history of Chemnitz, how the city first flourished as an industrial complex, how during the DDR times they decided to keep up this growth and how after the reunification of Germany many of the industrial complex closed because now foreign companies were offering better products and with cheaper production costs. Leading to massive layoffs.

In contrast to Görlitz where the city is slowly decaying, Chemnitz has seen significant demographic change in recent decades. The city has a visible international population, partly due to its university and industrial history. At the same time, like many East German cities, it has also been a site of anti migration demonstrations.

That was the case in this medium size city of east Germany. Like mentioned in the Youtube video, the city had this vibe, combination of the students living here and proper East Germany vibe.

Karl Marx bust:

Of course, one popular attraction here is the Karl Marx bust. Brought directly from Moscow, by pieces and ensambled in Chemnitz.

One must accept that one of the reasons to visit Chemnitz is to be able to see the Karl Marx bust. He is looking at the east, as symbolic gesture by the DDR. Marx never visited Chemnitz himself, which makes the monument an interesting artifact of how the DDR chose to align itself with Marxist imagery rather than local history.

Visiting Chemnitz was a very interesting for a day trip and left me with so many impressions and thoughts. Specially after having my first Schweinhaxen ever in Germany and a regional beer. I couldn’t capture all of it in pictures and I highly recommend visiting this City.

June 7, 2026

Grimma and Trebsen

An unexpected visit to this part of Germany. Why did I visit? Well, there was a concert from a band I’ve known since I was a teenager: Haggard.

From the day I found out about coming to this small town for the concert, I was hesitant. Mainly because I didn’t find any accommodation near the venue, Schloss Trebsen.

However, I thought “YOLO” and booked a hotel in Grimma, 8.5 km away from the concert. Worst case scenario, I’d have to walk after the concert for about two hours.

I was ready to do this. However, after drinking two beers, I decided to ask around just when the concert finished around 11:30 PM. Luckily, I found a kind soul who gave me a ride and saved me from walking two hours at night.

I photographed a bit of Leipzig on the way.

Trebsen

Trebsen is small, quiet, and the castle is the only thing that happens here. But the castle concerts are legendary.

Trebsen Castle is very old. It was built in the 1100s, but there was probably another castle on the same spot for 150 years before that.

Many different owners had the castle over the centuries. Some made it bigger. One important owner in the 1700s added a fourth wing and built an English style park.

After World War II, the castle became property of the state. But no one took care of it for a long time. Later, a group was formed to restore it and teach people about preserving old buildings.

Today, you can get married at the castle, have parties, or eat at the restaurant. The castle also hosts concerts \m/ and medieval markets.

The town of Trebsen is in Saxony, Germany. It has about 4,000 people. The town celebrated its 850th birthday in 2011. The castle is the main attraction, especially for people who like music, medieval things, and fun events.

The concert itself was amazing. I don’t regret any risk taken during this mission 😀

Grimma

The next day, Grimma almost didn’t let me go. The Blablacar cancelled last minute. I had to improvise a second car.

Grimma is called the “Pearl of the Mulde River Valley” and is one of the prettiest towns in Saxony, Germany. It has 800 years of history, including Katharina von Bora (Martin Luther’s wife) who escaped from a nunnery there. Today, Grimma is known for its beautiful old town with 26 historic buildings, a long town wall, churches, museums, and an 80-meter suspension bridge over the Mulde River. It’s a great place for walking, cycling, and enjoying history and nature.

Grimma is the nice big sister to Trebsen. More hotels, more life, and the Mulde River gives it a soul. They have floods every few years… the Mulde doesn’t play nice. That’s why they have those massive doors. The town survived the 2002 and 2013 flood.

In one of the pictures, you can see the water level from 2002. It’s crazy.

May 19, 2026

Christopher Day 2025

Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin is one of the biggest LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations I’ve ever seen.

This CSD 2025, we walked through the whole parade. As usual. Also drank a ton of beer during the festival. These are the days when I’m reminded of the freedom Berlin is known for.

What’s always caught my attention about this event is diversity you get to witness. Although not particular to the Berlin parade. There’s the same feeling when I joined the parade in Mexico.

I think nudity strikes me. Honestly speaking, it’s a straightforward outfit. I don’t know if it’s the simplicity of being naked that hits me, or the way some choose to accessorize, adding a deliberate object to the look that makes you stop and look twice.

All images were captured in a public space during a public event. I believe in celebrating the authenticity of the moment. If you see yourself in these photos and would prefer your image to be removed—for any reason, no questions asked—please contact me in the comments (it won’t show your details) at and I will take it down immediately. No hard feelings.

March 9, 2026

Category: Germany