# Going Local Berlin

> Discover Berlin’s districts

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.visitberlin.goinglocal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.visitberlin.goinglocal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.visitberlin.goinglocal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** visitBerlin
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 153,090
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (258 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-19
- **First published:** 2015-02-17
- **Size:** 188 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.visitberlin.goinglocal)
- **Website:** [http://www.visitberlin.de](http://www.visitberlin.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.visitberlin.de/de/datenschutz-app-going-local-berlin](https://www.visitberlin.de/de/datenschutz-app-going-local-berlin)

## Description

**Going Local Berlin** is your ultimate guide to exploring Berlin beyond the usual tourist attractions. With over 700 hand-picked personal tips, tours, and dining recommendations, this free app helps you experience Berlin like a true Berliner. Discover hidden gems in districts like Reinickendorf, Spandau, and Steglitz-Zehlendorf, from herb gardens to charming neighborhoods.

The app offers full offline functionality, including images, maps, and tips, so you can explore without worrying about data. Features include GPS localization with navigation and compass to find nearby highlights and tourist info centers, detailed info about city districts, leisure activities, art, culture, free events, and green spaces. Customize your experience by creating favorites lists and even contribute your own Berlin tips via the app.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `de.visitberlin.goinglocal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's usefulness for planning Berlin trips, including its map and event info. However, many face installation failures and app crashes. There are concerns about mandatory lengthy data downloads without clear privacy terms. The map sometimes loses zoom position, and the app lacks live or daily event updates. Additionally, it does not support moving data to SD memory, affecting usability.

### Pros

- Helpful for planning trips to Berlin
- Includes a map with city parts
- Contains information on annual activities
- Has potential for useful tourism information

### Cons

- App frequently fails to install or open
- Issues with data downloading and privacy concerns
- Map functionality has bugs, such as not keeping zoom position
- Lack of daily or live event updates
- Does not allow switching app data to SD memory

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.visitberlin.goinglocal)