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Janna was an amazing guide and truly a lifesaver to myself and the group of 6 university students I was responsible for. She was able to organize transportation for us at the last minute when part of the group ended up having to take a different plane to Berlin and ended up arriving over 12 hours later than the rest of us. She reorganized the whole tour to ensure we could still fit in as much as possible. When there was a strike at the airport a few days later she once again came to the rescue and booked us all on the train for the next part of our journey to Poland. The amount of knowledge that Janna possesses, and her ability to weave together a story that connected each of our destinations allowed us to learn about Jewish History in a more personal manner. She introduced us to real people and shared amazing stories that were intriguing and unforgettable. I am so grateful that Janna was a part of our trip, and we were all very sad to say goodbye. Thank you, Janna, for everything! Alison B. February 2024 Holocaust Study Tour Berlin – Krakow – Auschwitz, Canadian University
Dear Janna, Thank you for making our trip spectacular! We had many bumps in the road we weren’t expecting and we could not have gotten through without you. You are an amazing guide, thank you for sharing the history of the places we visited and your personal history too. Hugs from Canada, Mindalynn (Holocaust Study Tour, Berlin – Krakow – Auschwitz, February 2024, Canadian University)
Dear, dear Janna, We so appreciate your spending time with us, educating us further on the more personal side of some of the worst of times for Germany and her people. You filled in so many parts of the puzzle with sensitivity and compassion. The best part is that you told the truths that are so often missing, misrepresented or completely and purposely omitted in our knowledge of Germany’s history. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We wish you a wonderful holiday and a healthy, successful 2024. Much love and many hugs, Abby and Michael, New York, USA, December 2023, via toursbylocals.com
Hello Janna, We have all returned safely & without delays to our respective homes in the UK. We very much appreciated your company, expertise and insight displayed during our time together with you as our Berlin guide. You created an informative 2 days at a respectful pace which added greatly to our enjoyable time in Berlin. Thank you! Wishing you all the best for the future. Kind regards, Clive (Clive W., Great Britain, November 2023)
Liebe Janna,
ich möchte mich herzlich für die großartige Stadtführung bedanken, die wir kürzlich mit dir erleben durften. Als zugezogene Berlinerin und Kind, das im Osten aufgewachsen ist, waren wir besonders gespannt darauf, mehr über die Geschichte der Berliner Mauer zu erfahren. Und was sollen wir sagen? Unsere Erwartungen wurden bei Weitem übertroffen!
Janna führte uns einfühlsam und kompetent durch die Straßen und Orte, die eng mit dieser bedeutenden Periode der Berliner Geschichte verbunden sind. Ihr Wissen schien schier endlos zu sein, und sie teilte es mit einer Begeisterung, die ansteckend war. Wir haben so viel gelernt und gesehen, dass die drei Stunden wie im Flug vergangen sind.
Was uns auch besonders gefreut hat, war Jannas offene und freundliche Art. Wir haben uns von Anfang an prächtig verstanden und fühlten uns sehr wohl in ihrer Gesellschaft. Es war mehr wie ein Spaziergang mit einer alten Freundin, die uns ihre Stadt auf eine besondere Weise zeigte.
Wir können diese Stadtführung nur wärmstens empfehlen und sind uns sicher, dass wir wiederkommen werden. Es gibt noch so viel zu entdecken, und wir könnten uns keine bessere Begleitung als Jana vorstellen. Nochmals herzlichen Dank für diese unvergessliche Erfahrung!
Mit besten Grüßen, Mira & Carsten
Hello Janna – On behalf of Nema, Steve, Jean and myself thank you very much for a terrific tour. The places that we visited together and the information that you provided was insightful and well communicated. Great job! Also, thank you for inviting us to your art show. We enjoyed it. Your dinner recommendation was superb. We loved the place. Wishing you success in all of your pursuits and peace. All the best, Bob
Robert M., USA, September 2023, via toursbylocals.com
We had the joy of Janna’s expertise this past June while touring Berlin. She is articulate, incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about her subject and so engaging. Hard to imagine there is anyone better to guide you through the history of Berlin. She was focused on our interests; after listening to our questions and conversation for the first couple of hours she actually shifted the tour plan a bit because she thought a different stop or two would be more interesting for us than her initial plan. Can’t recommend her highly enough! 2023, via toursbylocals.com
Liebe Janna,
die 3 Tage mit Dir waren für uns ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis!
Dein umfangreiches Wissen über die Zeit der Nationalsozialisten sowie über die Geschichte Berlins als geteilte Stadt hat unseren Horizont ganz schön erweitert.
Die Kultur und Geschichte von Berlin wurde mit Dir lebendig.
Auch Deine Touren durch ganz Berlin mit einer sehr leckeren Currywurst sind für uns sicherlich unvergesslich!
Vielen vielen Dank für alles.
Jürgen und Irmgard
We have used Tours By Locals many times in Europe and we had an incredible experience with Janna as our guide. It was our first trip to Berlin, and though we are history buffs, we learned many new things. Janna’s knowledge is exceptional, and she was also kind enough to incorporate some personal stories during our tour which brought events to life. Altogether our tour greatly added to our trip and experiences in Berlin, and I would highly recommend taking a tour with Janna. Via toursbylocals.de. Michael A., Vancouver, Canada
Great mix of big history, small anecdotes and personal experience. Janna has always something interesting and gets you to grasp the city thanks to maps and pictures. Enjoyed the good pace and rythme of walk and talk. Gregoire T., Bruxelles / Belgium, with adult children, via toursbylocals.com
Janna was extremely knowledgeable, well informed about the history and the best places to visit to get a full understanding of the Second World War and the German people. Leonard G., USA. Via toursbylocals.com
Janna was incredibly knowledgeable and prepared. She has her tour down to a T, bringing extra materials to help provide context, and flexible as well. It was a lot of fun! She was also very easy to understand. We had a tour of 4 people, and she had a car for us that comfortably fit our group + her + the driver + wheelchair. My parents continue to talk about how good of a tour it was! Would highly recommend. via toursbylocals.com
Liebe Janna, Herzlichen Dank für den wunderbaren Spaziergang! Du hast uns umsichtig durch Berlin geführt, bist auf unsere Interessen und Bedürfnisse eingegangen und hast unsere Fragen immer äusserst kompetent beantwortet. Durch deine Hintergrundinformationen wurden historische Ereignisse für uns zugänglicher und Berlin hat für uns dadurch an Tiefe gewonnen. Dafür danken wir Dir ganz herzlich. Bei unserem nächsten Berlintrip darf eine Tour oder ein Spaziergang mit Dir keinesfalls fehlen! Bis dann alles Gute! Geraldine Z., Zürich, Schweiz, Juni 2023
Liebe Frau Ressel, ich möchte Ihnen von Herzen auf diesem Wege Dank sagen. Sie haben mich und meine Freundinnen und Freunde des Rotary Clubs Wien-Stadtpark in den vergangenen Jahren (seit 2017) bei unseren regelmäßigen Besuchen in Berlin zur Berlinale auf das Allerbeste betreut. Wir hatten das Vergnügen und die grosse Freude,durch Sie und mit Ihnen zusammen viele und verschiedenste Orte (Kieze) und Highlights in Berlin und höchst interessante Menschen und Events kennenzulernen.
Das wird uns lange noch in bester Erinnerung bleiben. Dafür ein ganz herzliches Dankeschön. Wir wünschen Ihnen weiterhin viel Erfolg und senden Ihnen viele Grüsse aus Wien, Ihr Gerd Unterburg, Rotary Club Wien-Stadtpark
Janna gave us a terrific tour of Berlin while providing details of Berlin’s history and place in the world today. It was the fascinating details only a Berliner could know that added to the experience. Thanks again Janna for a great tour! Laura W., USA, via toursbylocals.com
Thanks so much for your best wishes and especially for the outstanding services you provided us. It makes a huge difference to have an exceptional local guide and you are certainly that! We do hope to return as soon as business permits. Warmest wishes, Ian, October 2023
Janna was terrific. She is extraordinarily personable and knowledgeable about the subjects: Jewish Berlin and 20th Century history. She includes detailed information about different areas in the City and the transition after 1989. Pictures from her computer really help to explain the history. She is also well versed in the cultural development of Berlin, having lived in the City for many years. We’ve hired guides in other cities and Janna was simply the best. Stuart R., New York, USA, September 2022, via toursbylocals.com
We were lucky enough to get two days with Janna and loved both of them. She had a delightful sense of humor, and I can’t imagine us finding anyone who was more knowledgeable. She seemed to know everything about the subject and made all of the information come to life in an amazing and entertaining way. We would be thrilled to have her again in the future and will be telling all of our friends about our wonderful experience. via http://www.toursbylocals.com, September 2022
„Mit ihrem umfassenden Fachwissen und ihrem hervorragenden Talent, trockene Fakten in spannende Geschichten zu verpacken, hat uns Janna Ressel bei unserer Städtetour restlos begeistert. Hinzu kommt, dass sie uns auch bei der Organisation des Ausflugs hervorragend unterstützt hat, so dass wir als Auftraggeber unsere Gästegruppe in besten Händen wussten. Vielen Dank Janna Ressel für den fabelhaften Nachmittag mit unseren Ladies in Berlin. Sie haben Maßstäbe gesetzt, die nur schwer zu übertreffen sind.“ Spaziergang Historische Mitte, Juni 2022
Janna’s 20+ years of experience as a tour guide sets her apart from other guides we’ve used in the past. She makes great use of visuals on her tablet, showing photos and maps that made history come alive. Our group of 4 adults and 3 teenagers all remarked that Janna was the best guide we had on this trip and that she really enabled our group to connect with and understand the city — both past and present. June 2022, via http://www.toursbylocals.com
Una guía absolutamente profesional, paciente y dispuesta a explicar y ahondar en la información. Fue una visita sumamente grata, no podemos sino recomendarla ampliamente. (Familia mexicana con tres hijos y abuela) July 2022, via http://www.toursbylocals.com
Janna was our lovely guide in Berlin for 4 days in Nov. ‘21. To say that she made the experience amazing would be an understatement—Janna weaved her extensive knowledge of the architecture, art, history, and music of Berlin into a beautifully curated and captivating experience. Her expertise is unparalleled and her warm engaging demeanor felt like we were catching up with an old friend.
I cannot recommend Janna enough for your travels to Berlin.
Salut Janna, nous sommes à Ljubljana et partons dans le sud demain. Je te remercie vivement pour tous ces moments. Nous avons adoré notre visite à Berlin. Quelle ville magnifique. Merci pour nous avoir guidés avant tant d’enthousiasme et de passion. À très bientôt et bonne fin d’été. Christine B.-E., Paris/Barcelona/ Oxford/Frankfurt, France, August 2021
Liebe Janna, vielen Dank für die tolle Führung durch diese Stadt voller Geschichte und Geschichten. Janna hat uns (= 2 Teenagerinnen und 2 Erwachsenen) in 3 Stunden einen ersten Einblick in die Vielfalt dieser Stadt gegeben. Viele kleine Details, an denen wir normalerweise vorübergehen würden. Es hat uns allen grossen Spass gemacht auch die Benutzung von Bussen und Bahnen war eine prima Sache. Beim nächsten Besuch in Berlin buchen wir die Fortsetzung 🙂 Juli 2021
Danke für die tolle Stadtführung! Wir verbrachten einen wunderbare Betriebsausflug in Berlin. Super Sehenswürdigkeiten gab es zu entdecken und das Essen und die Unterkunft war hervorragend. Das http://www.trueffelhang.at – Team kann diese wunderbare Stadt Berlin nur weiterempfehlen. Astrid H., Österreich, Sep. 2020
Danke Janna für die perfekt abgestimmte Führung. Der Tag war so kurzweilig und Du hast uns (Tante plus 12-jährigem-Pubertier) einen wunderbaren Tag in Berlin beschert. Insbesondere bedanke wir uns für Deine sehr empathische und angenehme Art, Geschichte und Wissen zu vermitteln. Grüße aus HH, Maryla und Mats. März 2020
Liebe Frau Ressel, nochmals vielen Dank für die perfekte Organisation unserer Galerieführung. Ihre GG-CERT e.V. aus Köln. Besuch in der Sammlung Boros, Februar 2020
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed both of our 4 hour tours with you. Great in depth coverage of two eras of Berlin’s history. Well organized so we maximized our experience and I think we saw things we would have never found on our own. Hope to get back to Berlin to cover imperial Berlin with you next time. Vielen Dank. Alles Gutes. September 2019, USA
Thanks to Janna we had a wonderful tour of Berlin, plus several extras. She told us of an open air concert scheduled the night before we met her that was marvelous. And, she recommended restaurants and museums for us to enjoy on our own after our time with her. Very knowledgeable and friendly, too. September 2019, New York, USA
Liebe Frau Ressel, unser Rahmenprogramm anlässlicher der bbs-Jahrestagung am 27.6.2019 war wie immer perfekt organisiert. Unseren Gästen haben die Galeriebesuche gut gefallen. Alle waren begeistert. Gern bleiben wir mit Ihnen in Kontakt. Bis dahin alles Gute, Ihr bbs-Team, Bundesverband Baustoffe – Steine und Erden
Thank you Janna for a very informative morning on a 3 hour Jewish walking tour. You are very informative and had many anecdotes that made the morning very interesting. You have a high level of knowledge. We also appreciated your reliability. Another tour group cancelled as twice at the last minute and seemed to have little care despite the fact that we had prepaid.
Liebe Janna, die Museumsinsel in ihrer Gesamtheit, die Architektur, die Sanierungen und baulichen Erneuerungen – alles wollten wir von Dir wissen. Und Du hast es uns alles großartig erläutert und gezeigt. Sieben Journalisten sind natürlich besonders neugierig, fragen nach. Wir waren nach unserer vierstündigen Führung durch das Neue Museum, das Pergamon Museum und die Nationalgalerie bereichert und erfüllt von der beeindruckenden Kunst, mit der die Menschen in den unterschiedlichen Epochen ihrem Zeitgeist und ihren Gefühlen Ausdruck verliehen haben. Du hast unsere Führung nicht nur inhaltlich und kunsthistorisch sehr gut aufgebaut, sondern uns auch mit Deinem großen Wissensfundus lebendig informiert, auf Details aufmerksam gemacht und hattest auch so manche Anekdote parat. Wenn wir wieder in Berlin sind, wenden wir uns bestimmt auch wieder an Dich. Ellen Sehrbrock, Köln, 4.9.2019
We had a wonderful day tour of Berlin with Janna. Of course one day can only scratch the surface of things to see in Berlin, but Janna organized our tour so that we gained an excellent understanding of Berlin and its history. The pace was just right. We would give Janna the highest recommendation! Roger F., USA, via toursbylocals.com
Janna offered our group a fascinating exploration of Berlin from various angles. She brilliantly covered the city’s more distant and most recent history. She touched on the subjects of Jewish Berlin, the rise of Nazism, the Holocaust and the Cold War, linking all these themes one to another and presenting them in a dynamic and engaging fashion. Her passion for Berlin is very evident. She made us all wonder when we’re going to be back… May 2019, Berlin part of a Holocaust Study Tour, Dr. Shay Pilnik, Executive Director, Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center HERC, Milwaukee, USA, via Taube Jewish Heritage Tours, Warsaw, Poland
Dear Janna, Thank you for a great experience. We have a saying in US. Listening to you was like trying to get a drink from a firehose. So much information that some just blew by us. That is a wonderful compliment! We all learned so much today! My new learning just confirmed my opinion that German people are good, honest, and compassionate…and willing to learn from mistakes. Again, many thanks from the H.-S. family. We will keep in touch! Oh, if you have any ideas on how I can find Herr Stein’s grave, please let me know. Sincerely, Ellen H., USA, June 2019
Janna speaks flawless English. She’s very prepared and comprehensive in her presentations with an iPad and keeps the tour so interesting despite the hot weather. Her understanding of German politics and history is amazing, just like Wikipedia. We hope to see her again someday for a longer visit because we know we have barely scratched the surface of her wide grasp of Germany, not just Berlin. June 2019, a Philippine family with three youths.
Liebe Janna, wir möchten uns noch einmal ganz herzlich bei dir für die unglaublich interessante Führung gestern bedanken! Das von dir Erzählte hat uns sehr beschäftigt und wird nicht vergessen werden. Den Türken in Kreuzberg haben wir nicht mehr besucht, da wir einfach vom Mittagessen noch zu satt waren. Es gab dann eine Kleinigkeit in der Ferienwohnung. Heute steht bei Christina und mir nach dem Mittagessen im Reichstag „Shopping“ bei Bikini Berlin auf dem Programm. Es war sehr schön, dich zu treffen! Herzliche Grüße von uns Dreien. Birgit L., Karlsruhe, Führung durchs jüdische Berlin mit Museum Blindenwekstatt Otto Weidt, April 2019
Entertaining, captivating, spellbinding, educating, connecting, surprising, relating. Confident, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, organised, flexible, honest, factual, articulate, accommodating. What more could you wish for?! Book a tour and delve right into your adventure Berlin, the diamond with sparkles and shadows. Enjoy! Vera B., New Zealand, 2019
I recently had a group of university students on a Holocaust Study Tour to Berlin and then on to Poland. Janna accompanied us throughout the visit. She is not only highly knowledgeable, but was able to tailor her information to our group, altered what she was discussing to answer our questions, and made sure the learning style was appropriate to our needs. All our transfers were seamless, and she was like a second mom to the students. They loved her! You could not do better than to choose Janna to support your travels in Berlin and beyond. Rhonda S., Modern History professor at STFX University, Canada, February 2019
Guten Morgen Janna! Vielen Dank für deine E-mail. Ich gehe bestimmt heute um 15 Uhr zum Reichstag. Es war sehr nett von dir, meine Restaurant-Reservierung zu machen. Ich möchte dir auch nochmals für deine Privattour durch Berlin danken. Ich habe viel gelernt, gesehen, und erlebt. Es war viel spaß, besonders mit dir auf Deutsch zu sprechen. Liebe Grüße, Charles
Liebe Janna, unser Abend im Kabarett war sehr amüsant. Alle waren sich aber einig, deine Tour war das Highlight des Wochenendes. Vielen Dank für deine kompetente Führung und deine unkomplizierte Art, die uns Berlin näher gebracht hat und auch uns die Möglichkeit gab, uns besser kennenzulernen. Wir melden uns sehr gern, wenn es wieder in Richtung Berlin geht. Herzliche Grüße, Ute Sch., HapagLLoyd, Februar 2019
Liebe Frau Ressel, ich komme leider erst heute dazu, mich nochmal recht herzlich für die sehr unterhaltsame und kurzweilige Stadtführung zu bedanken. Alle meine Gäste und ich selbst natürlich auch waren hoch begeistert. Auch der Besuch in der Ausstellung (Alltag in der DDR) war super – für alle „Ossis“ ein Blick zurück in die Vergangenheit, da kamen alte Erinnerungen wieder auf. Machen Sie weiter so!!! Liebe Grüße aus dem Norden & ein schönes Wochenende, Kathleen L., Rostock, Januar 2019
Liebe Janna, Vielen herzlichen Dank für die spannende, informative, kurzweilige, sympathische Stadtführung durch Berlin! Wir konnten unheimlich viel mitnehmen. Die Kombination mit Fahrer/Van und deinem unglaublichen geschichtlichen Wissen begleitet mit Bildern (I-pad) von der früheren Zeit war einfach perfekt. Gerne werden uns bei unserem nächsten Besuch wieder bei dir melden. Angela und Caroline aus Zürich, Schweiz, Nov. 2018
Hi Janna, The story and pictures on your website are wonderful. I can’t tell you how much we all enjoyed our trip to Berlin and it was all thanks to your thoughtful presentation of the history that made it all so fascinating for all of us. Our photo shoot with Karsten on the last day was a extra special bonus – we loved the pictures!!! and greatly appreciated how quickly Karsten got them to us at the hotel… I have told my kids to start saving for the next trip tp my favorite city, Berlin. I bet it is just as beautiful in the Autumn as it is in the summer though i loved looking at all the beautiful terraces with the colorful flowers on them. All my best, say Hello to Karsten for me. Shelly Goodridge, Ohio, USA (view „Familiy Stories“ on front page)
Danke für 2 schöne informative Tage. Den 7 “ älteren Damen “ hat es gut gefallen.
Viele Grüße aus Köln
Janna provided a wonderful and fast tour of Berlin for me and my three grandchildren (ages 23, 17 and 16). Coming from a cruise ship it required a two and a half hour drive to reach Berlin and a three hour trip to return. We spent six hours with Janna and she squeezed as much of Berlin as possible into that time frame. I have to also comment on our driver Thomas who transported us to and from the city. He was totally professional and an outstanding driver. Great day! Thomas F., USA, Shore Excursion June 2018 with visit of Museum Otto Weidt’s Workshop of the Blind and Jewish Museum
Janna Ressel is a professional tour guide, who captivates both the mind and the heart. She is thoroughly knowledgeable in German history. Her presentation is articulate and captivating. Prior to our tour, Janna was always available to plan our itinerary, assist us with our logistical needs, and answer any questions we had. I look forward to having Janna guide my future groups. Rabbi David Abrahamovitz, Director of The World That Was Poland Tours, Canada/Israel/Poland, June 2018
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Janna. She met us at our hotel, which was very convenient for us as we were not at all familiar with the city. Janna was punctual, personable, and informative. She is extremely knowledgeable, and our family all agree that we learned so much from her above and beyond what we learned in school! Janna is passionate about Berlin, and we would be happy to tour with her again if we are fortunate enough to revisit the city in the future. Thank you, Janna, for a wonderful tour of your city! We thoroughly enjoyed it, and enjoyed learning from you. You said to us at the start of our tour, „Berlin is not cute“, but it is fascinating and full of history, culture, educational opportunities, and beauty, and we are happy that you were able to show it to us! Mary W., USA, via toursbylocals.com, June 2018
We had a most interesting time in Berlin with Janna as our guide. She showed us (6 friends from Norway) Prenzlauer Berg, the socialist urbanisation at Karl Marx-Allee and the Stasi Museum. Highly recommended! Thank you, Janna!
As a professor leading a group of university students on a Holocaust Study Trip, Janna was the perfect guide for our group. She was very interactive and constantly asked the students questions, encouraging them to think, wonder, and approach what we were learning critically. In other words, she was as much a teacher as she was a tour guide. In particular, Janna was an excellent guide for the Jewish Museum – we would not have gotten as much out of that visit as we did if we had not gone with her. I would highly recommend her for similar groups or for any group interested in learning while they tour. 2-day tour, Feb 2018, Karen B., STFX University, Canada, via toursbylocals
Janna gave a very informative tour of WW2-era Berlin. Her „Nazis in Berlin“ tour is highly recommended! Stephen H., Florida, USA, January 2018
Thank you Janna! We had a great time and it was just what I had hoped for – an insider’s tour of the most important places and events in Berlin. I think we only scratched the surface this time, but I’ll be back to Berlin for sure. Steve M. San Francisco / Singapore, Dec. 2017
Hallo Janna, auch auf diesem Wege noch einmal ein dickes Dankeschön. Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Kunde und dadurch auch ich sind sehr zufrieden. Danke dir und bis zum nächsten Projekt, Sebastian W., Stöcker & Friends DMC, zweitägiges Event mit 3 Gruppen, Oktober 2017
Hallo Frau Ressel, vielen Dank für die Stunden, die Sie mit meinem Vater unterwegs waren. Ihm hat es sehr gut gefallen, bis auf einen enormen Muskelkater, da er das Laufen so nicht mehr gewohnt war ;-). Gerne komme ich wieder auf Sie zu. Viele Grüße nach Berlin Carmen D. Stuttgart, Januar 2018
Vielen herzlichen Dank für den wundervollen Abend und Ihre wertschätzende Art den Gästen gegenüber. 1000 lieben Dank auch im Namen der 3 Damen (Mutter mit 2 jugendlichen Töchtern aus Brasilien), Andreas Th., Würzburg / Brasilien, Januar 2018
I can say that my time with Janna was superb. She is personable, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Berlin. I have been in the travel and tourism industry for over 25 years and tend to be picky about tours and hospitality services. I can tell you first-hand your time spent with Janna will be one of the best investments of your time and money that will enrich your Berlin experience. Dec. 2017, Kay P. W., travel agent, USA / Mexico
Liebe Frau Ressel, Wir hatten am Samstag noch einen schönen Abend in Berlin und sind inzwischen alle wohlbehalten wieder nach Wien zurückgekehrt. Ich möchte mich auf diesem Wege noch einmal im Namen aller meiner Reiseteilnehmer/innen herzlichst bedanken. Sie waren uns auch diesmal wieder eine hervorragende Reiseleiterin, bei der wir auch in Zukunft gerne wieder auf gute Betreuung anfragen werden. Nochmals herzlichen Dank und Ihnen alles Gute, Dr. U, Rotary Club Wien, Februar 2017
Thank you so much Janna for a wonderful couple of days exploring the incredible city of Berlin. There was a lot to take in in such a short time but you made it so interesting for us and the four children that we have gone away so much richer with knowledge. You explained everything so clearly especially to the children. Berlin is a unique place and we thank you so much for sharing your incredible wealth of knowledge with us. It has been our pleasure to meet you and will definitely recommend you to any friends and family visiting Berlin in the future. Danke von The R’s Family, August 2017
Janna is really a wonderful guide, and more. We first engaged her for a business trip in Berlin, where she brings our clients to see the city on a bus tour. When we planned the tour, we didn’t know that Obama will be in town too so there are many roadblocks, which makes it unsuitable for bus tour, because some sightseeing spots are not accessible. Nonetheless, Janna managed to direct the bus and still make the tour very very interesting. There was only one time we pass by the same spot for a 2nd time, and yet she could say something else about the same spot, which makes the route not boring at all. All my clients are very very happy after the tour.
In addition to the bus tour, Janna also helped with our transport arrangements for a business event in Berlin. Due to the nature of events management, there are always uncertainties from our end, but Janna was very patient and always responded quickly whenever we need her. For the urgent requests she really cannot help, she would also explain nicely to us.
All my colleagues and bosses are very thankful for Janna’s help during our business trip. We would certainly recommend her to anyone who needs a guide in Berlin.
Hi Janna, Thank you so much for the wonderful experience this past week. My family and I had a trip we will truly never forget! We visited the Haus exhibition per your recommendation and it was incredible! You mentioned you had a photograph of your husband’s in mind for my apartment. I would love to take a look at it. Thank you again! Ali S., NYC, USA
Good Morning Janna, We all just wanted to say thank you yesterday for a spectacular day. We all just loved it and your knowledge of Berlin both past and present made it so enjoyable and educational. Thank you for your flexibility also on the schedule. Besides all of the Cold War information in Berlin, Teufelsberg and the Olympic Stadium were Highlights also. Especially for Harry!!! We really enjoyed meeting your husband which added also so much to the experience. Any pictures Karsten would like to share from yesterday we would love. Warmest regards, Best, Jamie, Mark and Harry B., Philadelphia, USA
Janna provided an exceptional private guide experience over three days across the varied history and geography of Berlin. She tailored our experiences to accommodate our „slow pace“ of walking our interests in understanding the overall history of the city, the cultural differences across the areas of Berlin and the challenges of unification and integration of the city after the Berlin Wall was dismantled. Thanks for introducing us to the lakes and green spaces, and esp the stop at the „Bridge of Spies“! We had a memorable trip in Berlin thanks to Janna’s exceptional knowledge, great personality, and her commitment to providing us with an exceptional experience!
Ist das nicht toll? Janna hat mich im Rollstuhl während 4 Tagen zu Fuss, per U-Bahn, Bus und Taxi(meinen besonderen Dank an den ebenso hilfsbereiten und fröhlichen Fahrer Stephan) kreuz und quer durch Berlin navigiert. Einen ganzen Tag begleitete und unterstützte uns sogar ihr Ehemann Karsten, ein professioneller Fotograf, der uns aus allen Winkeln mit seiner Kamera ablichtete.
Janna ging bei den Besichtigungen voll und ganz auf meine Interessen und Wünsche ein und bereicherte mich mit ihrem unendlichen Wissen, was uns, in lauschigen Cafés sitzend, immer wieder zu spannenden Diskussionen anregte.
Ich tauchte mit Janna tief in die Geschichte des Nationalsozialismus sowie der DDR ein und bei einem Spaziergang zum Bundeskanzleramt eröffnete sich für mich ein unerwarteter, kleiner Einblick in die reale zeitgeschichtliche Gegenwart, als wir beim Blick durch das Gittertor die Bundeskanzlerin Frau Merkel persönlich am Eingang des modernen Glas-Stahl-Gebäudes erspähten.
Mein Aufenthalt in Berlin war dank Janna ein tägliches Highlight und voller Überraschungen.
Ich danke Janna und allen beteiligten Personen für ihre unermüdlich Hilfsbereitschaft und die unvergessliche, lehrreiche Zeit.
Da ich ja „einen Koffer in Berlin“ stehen habe, hoffe ich ganz fest, eines Tages in diese vielschichtige Weltstadt zurückkehren zu dürfen. Madeleine aus der Schweiz
Superb knowledge. Very adaptable to suit our schedule. Highly professional. Cool sense of humor. Via toursbylocals.com, Sep 2016
Liebe Frau Ressel, lieber Herr Breitkopf,
wieder zu Hause angekommen, möchten wir uns für ein aufschlußreiches und interessantes Wochenende in Berlin bei Ihnen bedanken. Sie haben uns anschaulich und einfühlsam die Geschichte und Entwicklung der Karl-Marx-Allee sowie die Veränderung des Industriestandortes Schöneweide, ehemals AEG, mit sehr viel Wissen und Details vermittelt. Wir haben viel erfahren, gelernt und Anregungen mitgenommen. Hierfür ein dickes Lob und Dankeschön.
Janna, I just want to thank you for everything you did to make this trip amazing. This has been a lifetime dream and it was everything I expected and much more! I so appreciate everything you did to make this trip such a success! Mary, 10-day Luther Heritage Trip, May 2016
Janna’s Führung durch Berlin war super spannend! So ist Geschichte auch für unsere Jungs (14 und 16jährig) spannend geworden.
Besten Dank, Janna. Wir können dich gerne weiterempfehlen.
Ben and I are so grateful to you for your enthusiasm in sharing all aspects of Berlin’s history. You have given us a very special insight to life over the last century and well beyond, which is a memory to last a lifetime. The dinner at Pauly Saal, followed by the opening of Daniel Biskup’s exhibition was such fun. Thank you so much for including us in the evening and for arranging such a special dining experience. Our visit to the Neues Museum and the opportunity to see the bust of Nefertiti was the perfect ending to our Berlin visit. I do hope that someday I can return.
Janna was extremely knowledgeable about our items of interest and as a result our time with her was highly informative and educational. Further, it was a pleasure to be with her and it was our good fortune to have that opportunity. We would certainly use her again and give our friends her name. Dr. and Mrs F., via toursbylocals.com
Janna met us at 10:00 a.m. for a four hour tour of Berlin. Since we had already done a city bike tour the day before, a city bus tour on the day of arrival and another yet-to-be taken bike tour out in Potsdam, we didn’t want to duplicate our efforts. Janna knew my husband was an architect, so her focus was the re-building of Berlin, the culture of the times, details of developments, etc. We took buses and trains to get to the eastern areas; Janna was professional and flexible – outstanding! via toursbylocals.com
Janna, It was terrific to spend our day in Berlin with you. We enjoyed your company and arrived home with a far clearer understand of your beautiful city. Rob and Gloria M.
Dear Janna, our Berlin trip was so special because of you, everybody just adored you, the grand’kids are still talking and want to go back and see you. You are a very special person.
Dear Janna, first of all, thank you for a beautiful tour yesterday. Berlin, through your eyes, is a festival of light, green, uncompromising beauty and good vibes. The city of good decisions. The Katz Orange restaurant is just an oasis where one can rest the soul. The food was great and we missed you. If you come close to UK shores, come to see us. Best regards from Goran and Renata
Janna is a wonderful guide. She has a great range of information about the history and culture of Berlin which she shares in an interesting and articulate manner. Her language skills are excellent and it was a great pleasure to spend the afternoon with her. via toursbylocals.de
Janna is very knowledgeable about Berlin main attractions and was able to accommodate us with the sites we already saw, we highly recommend her. She was very forefront and updates her status promptly. Via toursbylocals.com
Janna is OUTSTANDING !! She arrived on time. She is enthusiastic, energetic and organized. Janna was very knowledgeable but still kept the tour fun. Janna’s speaking voice is clear and easy to follow. I would recommend her tour to anyone wanting to see Berlin. via toursbylocals.com
Janna is fabulous. She gave our 6-person group a wonderfully interesting and thorough 1/2-day „20th-21st Century“ Berlin walking tour. She is extremely knowledgeable, articulate, and personable, and she provided us a fascinating in-depth introduction to most of the important inner city sites pertaining to the Berlin experience of the past 100 or so years. We couldn’t recommend her more highly. Our only disappointment was that we didn’t have time to have her give us at least a full day tour. Woody G., via toursbylocals.com
Liebe Janna, danke für die tolle Tour mit Ihnen durch Berlin. Hat sehr viel Spass gemacht, war interessant und wir konnten Sie alles fragen! Vielen Dank und alles Gute! J&A
We had a wonderful experience with Janna. She was well informed in many topics such as history, architecture and culture of Berlin. She was organized and flexible. She customized our tour to accommodate our wish list and we got a great overview and experience of Berlin within the limited time we were there. We were 4 adults with many questions and many items on our list. I suggest you contact her in advance if you have any specific topics or sights you want to explore or see. Wish we had one more day to spend in Berlin so we could have spend more time at some of the places we visited. Next time… Thank you Janna. via toursbylocals.com
Dear Janna: Thank you for helping us make our trip to Berlin a success. We loved your company and your helpful comments. Getting us on the river Spree excursion boat, the dance hall and the Berlin Wall were highlights of our trip. All the best, Stanley Siegel
Janna—- It was great to have your help the last few days. You made Stanley’s and my time in Berlin very worthwhile!!!!! Bye for now. Steve Field, Director of Photography, via toursbylocals.com
Dear Janna, what a magical time we had with you — it has really stayed with us. Hope to see you again soon and sending best wishes for a lovely weekend. Fondly, Heather
Dear Janna, Berlin has stayed with us in spirit and we think of you often – I’m sure you have lots of great plans for the anniversary of the falling of the Wall. It was a magical and very meaningful trip for us and you helped to make it so. That little ad immediately reminded me of you and the story of your grandfather. Sending you lots of good wishes and hopes that you are well and happy – Sabrina
Janna, Mary Jo, Nick and I really enjoyed our time with you. Your knowledge, honesty, open attitude and insights were much appreciated and informative. Let us know if you ever get to Colorado.
Sehr geehrte Frau Ressel, vielen Dank für die tolle Stadtführung an drei Tagen im Oktober 2014. Es war anstrengend, aber hochinteressant. Viele Grüße aus Ludwigsburg Eberhard Z.
My mother and I visited Berlin last week and Janna was our guide during two days. We were lucky to have such a competent and nice guide who knew the city, who could answer every question! Time went so quickly… We enjoyed the guide. I could recommend Janna if you plan to visit Berlin!
Liebe Janna, Nochmals vielen Dank für diese 3 wundervolle Tage die wir mit Ihnen verbracht haben. Es war sehr interessant. Ich behalte Ihre Karte, man weiss nie. Liebe Grüsse aus Strasbourg, Béatrice
Extremely knowledgeable of the history and currents events of Berlin, in addition to being a extremely fabulous guide and lovely woman. Highly recommend for everyone! Ned G. via toursbylocals.com
Ihre Stadtführung war so toll, dass ich jetzt ernsthaft überlege, nach Berlin zu ziehen. Ehrlich! Ich bin jetzt 20 Jahre in Los Angeles, aber Berlin ist ja so spannend! Und eigentlich mag ich gar keine Museen, aber jetzt möchte ich all diese Museen hier sehen!
It was the highlight of our group’s Baltic Sea cruise! Janna was so informative and friendly. We really appreciated all of the places she showed us and the great insight into the German people and culture. We could have spent several more days with her in Berlin.
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Janna was a perfect guide for Berlin. She adjusted the tour to our needs attended to everyone’s questions and maintained a delightful sense of humour through the trip. Her knowledge was exceptional. She put today and historical Berlin in the context of WW2 in a way that did not shy away from Germany’s past. Her driver Robert added to the value of the tour. Highly recommended.
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Our time spent with Janna was the highlight of our 3 city vacation. Her love of Berlin, her deep knowledge, and her ability to communicate both facts & mood provided an unparalleled glimpse of the city. My interest centers on 20th century history & Janna walked us into a terrifying mid century past out to a vibrant & modern present. Her insights & commentary on architecture, government & lives led was rich & textured. She is the consummate guide. Mark L., NJ, via toursbylocals.com
Janna gave us a marvelous, three-hour driving tour of Berlin last week. Her thoughtful insights, knowledge of history and clever planning enabled us to quickly get oriented in Berlin. She also has a great sense of humor and joie de vivre. Looking forward to returning for another tour in the near future!
Thank you so much!!! For those reading this, I brought my chorale of 40 on a performance tour to Germany. Janna and her colleague, Paul, gave us two very excellent tours while in Berlin. This professor was extremely pleased with the information provided and the willingness to answer the questions asked. The tours/information propelled further discussions with my group and for that I’m ever grateful. The fees were very reasonable and she is most trustworthy. I highly recommend!!!! Janna – I hope you are well and I look forward to a return trip to Berlin 🙂
Excellent driving tour of the city with train station pickup and delivery to our flat. Janna provided excellent insights and observations along the way; a very top notch tour guide! Second day: Despite adverse weather, Janna collected us, moved us by cab and led us through the Camp with great direction and insights. It was an impactful tour thanks to her. She is a 5 star guide!
Visit to Memorial Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, Thomas K. and his daughter, via toursbylocals
Liebe Janna, herzlichen Dank für die tolle Führung durch Berlin! Ein gelungener Mix von allem. Es war sehr abwechslungsreich und sehr interessant! Wir wünschen Ihnen einen entspannten Sommer. Liebe Grüsse aus Thun Madlen und Fanki
Janna, My parents never wanted to come to Germany or even buy a German car. But now that I’m here I wish they still were alive and I could show them Berlin. It was an excellent day that we both enjoyed and will certainly contact you when we return to Berlin. We are also happy to recommend you to others.
With the help of Janna and our driver, we were able to tour the major attractions of Potsdam including an inside tour of the Sanssouci Palace. Janna was very responsive to our interests and provided us with a customized tour of Potsdam which ended with an enjoyable boat ride back to the outskirts of Berlin. We have been on many tours and had many tour guides. Janna is one of the best. Ted J. via toursbylocals
Janna was exceptional. The tour was well planned and her knowledge of the area added to our enjoyment. She was flexible and suggested options that were very much appreciated. Wesley S., former travel agent, via toursbylocals
Visit to Pergamon and New Museum :
Dear Janna, Very nice to meet you indeed. It was a great museum day for my first time Berlin visit. Looking forward to meet you in near future. All the Best, Gokturk T., London
My client had a wonderful time on her tours in Berlin with Janna. Janna was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and her English was excellent. They had 4 days of touring together in Berlin and the surrounding area. My client enjoyed Berlin so much that she is hoping to return in the near future. Thank you, Janna, for providing my client with such a memorable experience. Travel Agent Nancy Sch. via toursbylocals.com, June 2013
Hi Janna, Thank you for guiding us through Berlin last weekend and for showing us both the sites of terror and rememberance. The impact of our visit was much greater than we had expected beforehand, and your tour definetely made that difference. Also thank you for arranging our lunch on top of the Reichtag building.
You’ve been great. Greetings from Amsterdam, Annelies and Jorrit January 2014
Trip to Prague: To Janna with love – A delightful trip with an exceptionally accommodating, knowledgeable and charmingly humorous guide. Thank you for our Germany + Czech Republic memories.
Dear Janna, We really enjoyed the tour yesterday. It was nice to be off the beaten path with sites we wouldn’t have found on our own, like the Otto Weidt workshop and the place where you go dancing…Thanks again for a lovely day! Sheila and Tom
We did enjoy the tour very much. Janna was an excellent guide and companion and adjusted the tour to my mother pace so she did not get tired. The final return to Berlin in boat was a really nice touch. via toursbylocals.com
Visit to Memorial Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen: Janna conducted a fantastic tour for us! She was well organized, very pleasant and easy to talk with, and her English was excellent. Her thoughtful description of the situation faced by camp inmates allowed us to understand, perhaps as well as one can without actually having been there, what their existence was like. Although visiting a concentration camp is a very sobering experience, we had a great time getting to know Janna and gaining an understanding of some of Germany’s history. Via toursbylocals.com
Fabulous tour guide! Janna was exactly what our tour group was looking for. Very knowlegable, professional, pleasant, and punctual. Janna was able to give us a good overview of Berlin in our customized tour. Jeff S. via http://www.toursbylocals.de, Feb 2013
Janna was great to work with us on recommending a hotel for some of our tour group to use. Her knowledge of world war II and how the Nazis had impacted Berlin was amazing. She also had a huge command of the history of German royalty.
Ann C., Sep 6 2012 via Toursbylocals.com
My tour with Janna gave me an insight in to Berlin’s past that I would not have discovered on my own. Unpromising-looking courtyards that I would have walked past were the gateways to some wonderful old buildings and their secret interiors; an atmospheric ballroom, a disused synagogue that now houses a spectacular restaurant under an ornate dome, and a silent movie theatre are just some examples. Janna’s portfolio of photographs of old Berlin were very illuminating too. Altogether an excellent tour. Adrian M. via http://www.toursbylocals.de, Oct. 2012
Sehr geehrte Frau Ressel, vielen Dank für die Mail. Ich habe Ihre Führung durch das jüdische Berlin sehr genossen, viel dabei gelernt und etliche für mich gänzlich neue Plätze dadurch entdeckt. Haben Sie herzlichen Dank dafür! Beste Grüße, Michael Lahr, Oktober 2012
Janna – just wanted to thank you for being such a wonderful Berlin tour guide and hostess for Amy and me in May. You’ve got the perfect combination of knowledge, energy and warm personality to be a tremendous success in your line of work. Our trip to Berlin and Potsdam could not have been more enjoyable and more interesting, all thanks to you. The ‘Topography of Evil’ exhibit, for example, was really informative and chilling. Don’t hesitate to use us as a reference if ever the need arises. Here’s wishing you all the best in the days and months to come and hope our paths cross again somewhere down the road! Hugh P., 2010
Dear Janna, I am now back in London and would like to thank you so much for the wonderful insight you gave us into Berlin and its remarkable history. We all enjoyed it enormously. We loved meeting you and felt that we benefited greatly from your knowledge and the way that you delivered it. We were also very grateful for your very thoughtful idea of booking lunch for us on Sunday – it was perfect. So a big thank you from us all!
Julia B., London, March 2012