Guidebook for Berlin
Sightseeing
This panorama exhibition of the Berlin Wall is right next to Checkpoint Charlie and takes you back into the 1980's. From an elevated platform you will have an 180° - view of the wall from a west-side perspective. The imagery is underlined with a sound-scape and changing night/day shifts. It's a artistic master piece and I strongly recommend it - no other museum/exhibition in Berlin gives you a feeling of the atmosphere during times of separation as much as this one.
9 locals recommend
THE WALL - asisi Panorama Berlin
205 FriedrichstraßeThis panorama exhibition of the Berlin Wall is right next to Checkpoint Charlie and takes you back into the 1980's. From an elevated platform you will have an 180° - view of the wall from a west-side perspective. The imagery is underlined with a sound-scape and changing night/day shifts. It's a artistic master piece and I strongly recommend it - no other museum/exhibition in Berlin gives you a feeling of the atmosphere during times of separation as much as this one.
Shopping
A concept design mall - very alternative clothes for a higher price category. Very cool architecture, hipster culture, and yummy coffee and foods. Right by the Gedächtniskirche and the zoo.
187 locals recommend
Bikinihaus
38-50 Budapester Str.A concept design mall - very alternative clothes for a higher price category. Very cool architecture, hipster culture, and yummy coffee and foods. Right by the Gedächtniskirche and the zoo.
Fancy shopping street in the west of Berlin. You can find big brands here, as well as some local labels.
412 locals recommend
Kurfurstendamm
KurfürstendammFancy shopping street in the west of Berlin. You can find big brands here, as well as some local labels.
Sunday Fleamarket with a great "food court" and lots of local crafts and handmade products. Visited by locals and tourists alike. Better not go on a rainy day. The park next to it has remains of the Berlin wall.
948 locals recommend
Fleamarket at Mauerpark
63-64 Bernauer Str.Sunday Fleamarket with a great "food court" and lots of local crafts and handmade products. Visited by locals and tourists alike. Better not go on a rainy day. The park next to it has remains of the Berlin wall.
Food Scene
Best thai food in Berlin - all around the concept of "clean eating". Great for lunch and dinner.
cha chã - Thai Street Kitchen
63 FriedrichstraßeBest thai food in Berlin - all around the concept of "clean eating". Great for lunch and dinner.
New York Style bagels and coffee - very yummy. They also sell books in English. Great place for breakfast & lunch. Lots of work space as well.
18 locals recommend
Fine Bagels
74 Warschauer Str.New York Style bagels and coffee - very yummy. They also sell books in English. Great place for breakfast & lunch. Lots of work space as well.
Inside street/food market with lots of alternative culinary offerings. great craft beer! Bring cash!
659 locals recommend
Markthalle
34 EisenbahnstraßeInside street/food market with lots of alternative culinary offerings. great craft beer! Bring cash!
Parks & Nature
Very scenic and peaceful park in the middle of town. I personally love going there for a little walk and fresh air.
450 locals recommend
Viktoriapark
KatzbachstraßeVery scenic and peaceful park in the middle of town. I personally love going there for a little walk and fresh air.
Old railway yard - no abandoned and turned into a public park. Great spot for graffiti artists - they are allowed to use the space for their art. Very peaceful, not crowded at all. Better not go on a rainy day.
44 locals recommend
Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände
47-49 PrellerwegOld railway yard - no abandoned and turned into a public park. Great spot for graffiti artists - they are allowed to use the space for their art. Very peaceful, not crowded at all. Better not go on a rainy day.
Essentials
All the essentials for very low prices right by the train station and a couple of minutes from our home. We do almost all of our shopping there.
97 locals recommend
PENNY
9 WeitlingstraßeAll the essentials for very low prices right by the train station and a couple of minutes from our home. We do almost all of our shopping there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very famous night club. Has an amazing ceiling with LED lights that change along to the music - super mesmerizing. Loose door policy and not too long waiting lines.
349 locals recommend
Watergate
49 FalckensteinstraßeVery famous night club. Has an amazing ceiling with LED lights that change along to the music - super mesmerizing. Loose door policy and not too long waiting lines.
As close to an Irish Pub as it gets. Great place to meet friends and have a pint.
33 locals recommend
Badfish Bar
14 Stargarder Str.As close to an Irish Pub as it gets. Great place to meet friends and have a pint.
My go-to bar in Berlin. Cheap drinks, amazing atmosphere. Hard-rock bar with pool, fussball, and a beergarden which closes later in the evening. Try the Mexikaner shot - they have the best ones in twon (tastes kinda like a bloody mary).
37 locals recommend
Clash
2A GneisenaustraßeMy go-to bar in Berlin. Cheap drinks, amazing atmosphere. Hard-rock bar with pool, fussball, and a beergarden which closes later in the evening. Try the Mexikaner shot - they have the best ones in twon (tastes kinda like a bloody mary).
A bar with so many visual details you won't know where to look first. I love the atmosphere here. Secret tip: Open the closet and check it out! ;)
24 locals recommend
Vögelchen Cafe Bar
6 EisenbahnstraßeA bar with so many visual details you won't know where to look first. I love the atmosphere here. Secret tip: Open the closet and check it out! ;)
If you want a very Berlin-style techno night, go here. Unlike any other club you've seen before. Lot's of rooms (sometimes hidden) to have a dancing break and chill out with friends. 4 dance floors or so. Outside area with log-fires in the winter time.
This club has a strict door policy and very long waiting lines. Let me know if you want to go here and I'll give you some tips.
296 locals recommend
Salon - Zur wilden Renate
70 Alt-StralauIf you want a very Berlin-style techno night, go here. Unlike any other club you've seen before. Lot's of rooms (sometimes hidden) to have a dancing break and chill out with friends. 4 dance floors or so. Outside area with log-fires in the winter time.
This club has a strict door policy and very long waiting lines. Let me know if you want to go here and I'll give you some tips.
Very fancy, hidden burlesque bar. Must ring the door to get in. Very dressed up place (vintage suit & tie, dresses, etc.). Not budget friendly, but worth the experience. Burlesque shows on Saturdays. We can help you get a reservation if you want.
14 locals recommend
Prinzipal Kreuzberg
178 OranienstraßeVery fancy, hidden burlesque bar. Must ring the door to get in. Very dressed up place (vintage suit & tie, dresses, etc.). Not budget friendly, but worth the experience. Burlesque shows on Saturdays. We can help you get a reservation if you want.