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Berlin TV Tower

The Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) is probably the most recognisable icon in the city’s skyline. Berliners nicknamed it the Alex Tower and it receives more than a million visitors annually.

Today, it is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the German capital, standing out from the rest of the buildings with its large steel dome and its skyward pointing antenna.

It is located in the central Mitte district and is just a stone’s throw from Alexanderplatz.

It was built during the times of the GDR, and nowadays the best thing to do is to enjoy its panoramic terrace, with one of the best views of the city while you visit the bar and restaurant.

The Reichstag dome

The main advantage of going up to the Reichstag dome, (the German parliament building) is that it is free, and the main disadvantage is that you have to book in advance, and considering the fast changing weather in a city like Berlin, it can be a bit tricky to schedule your visit on a clear day to appreciate the views and take good pictures.

However, since it’s free, there’s nothing to lose by booking in advance and going up to have a look at the government district and the centre of Berlin.

If you haven’t been able to book in advance, don’t worry: you can sign up for the tour on the day if there are still places available, otherwise you can always wait at least two hours or two days later. Your booking will only be accepted if it is for the same day or the following day at the latest.

-The dome is open daily from 08:00-00:00 hours and can be accessed every 15 minutes (the last entrance is at 22:00 hours).

The Kolhoff Tower (Panoramapunkt)

This building of curious architecture, located on Potsdamer Platz, stands on one of the places where we used to find the division of the famous wall. If you look up, you will see that the perimeter of the old wall is marked with pebbles.

The main interest of the Kolhoff Tower, apart from the building itself, is that on the 24th and 25th floors it houses Panoramapunkt, an open observation deck that offers the best panoramic view of the centre of Berlin. It has a café and a small exhibition that reviews the history of the reconstruction of the area.

Since this terrace was inaugurated in 1999, the Panoramapunkt has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Berlin, and no wonder: from its viewpoint we can see the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Cathedral, the television tower, the Reichstag… a complete panoramic view of the most significant buildings in the German capital from a building that boasts the best sunset in Berlin.

– The observation deck is open daily from 10:00-20:00 and costs €6 (€8 if you don’t want to wait in line), making the Kolhoff Tower a cheap alternative to the TV Tower (and just as good).

The Weltballoon

Operated by the company Air Service Berlin, this helium balloon is attached to the ground by a steel cable and rises to a height of 150 metres for a breathtaking view of Berlin.

The downside? It’s the most expensive viewpoint in Berlin, costing around €19.90 per adult and €6.90 for children between the ages of 3 and 10.

If you decide to visit it you have to choose the right day to go up, as the views are very good as long as the sky is clear.

There are rises every 15 minutes, and it operates every day from 10:00-22:00 hours (between April and October) and from 11:00-18:00 hours (between November and March).

It is located next to Checkpoint Charlie, at Zimmerstraße 95-100, so you can take advantage of your visit and try to find our Hotel Gat Point Charlie. In the rooms at the back you can see the balloon as it rises.

Kreuzberg Hill in Victoriapark

The highest hill in Berlin (over 65 metres high), it is clear that Kreuzberg Hill offers one of the best views. It is located in the Victoriapark, (a park located in the heart of Kreuzberg, a very trendy neighbourhood in recent times).

Once at the top you have to walk up to the highest part and you can admire the views of the Kreuzberg district and the centre of Berlin, and even catch a glimpse of the old Templehof airport, which has been converted into a park open to the public (and quite curious, as you can imagine). A romantic spot from which to watch the sunset over Berlin is a real pleasure.

-To get there, take the metro to Mehringdamm (lines U6 and U7) and walk about 10 minutes to the park entrance, which, of course, is free.

Teufelsberg. Devil’s Hill

Our last viewpoint takes us to the outskirts of Berlin… and we assure you that, if you like to get away from the typical tourist sites, this tower, almost 50 metres high, will not leave you indifferent.

It is a former spy station used by the American secret services for eavesdropping during the Cold War, and abandoned after the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is not surprising that David Lynch himself (yes, the film director and creator of Twin Peaks) noticed this place, which he tried to turn into a kind of esoteric university (something that was obviously not allowed by the Berlin City Council).

Before becoming a spy stronghold, the site was once a training centre for Nazi soldiers, which the Americans covered with tons of rubble at the end of World War II to build this tower on the promontory, which stands 115 metres above the outskirts of Berlin and is not only a great view of the city but an attraction in its own right.

Today, Teufelsberg is home to graffiti artists, street art photographers and the occasional tourist with an explorer’s soul who comes here to see what is undoubtedly one of the strangest, most ghostly and fascinating places in Berlin.

The best 8 underground places in Berlin to enjoy and explore the alternative side of the city

Are you planning your trip to Berlin? Would you like to explore the most alternative side of the city? To help you explore this exciting side of the city, we have prepared this selection of the best 8 underground places in Berlin to enjoy the alternative aspects of city.

As you may know, Berlin has a strong underground feel and this is shown in most aspects of the city; neighborhoods, bars, theatre, clubs, etc..

Despite the fact that you can find this alternative touch in lots of places in the city, the more underground areas in Berlin are the neighborhoods of Neuköln, Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.

1-.Chalet

Nightclub in Kreuzberg close to the canal and other bars like Club der Visionaire. The building reminds you of a chalet with its kitsch vintage interior. It has lots of different rooms with carpets, armchairs and big lamps. All of this is accompanied by cool techno music.

It also has a terrace to go for a drink and some fresh air during summer.

Website: http://www.chalet-berlin.de

How to arrive: Schlesisches Tor 3. Schlessische Tor U-bahn

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2-.Hardwax

One of the most iconic record shops around the world, founded in 1989.The shop is located in an old factory in Kreuzberg and has had as employee DJ’s like DJ Hell or Modeselktor among others.

The perfect place for record lovers and collectors.

Website: https://hardwax.com

How to arrive: Paul-Lincke-Ufer 44A. Kottbusser Tor U-bhan

3-.Luzia

Bar in Kreuzberg famous for its atmosphere and postindustrial interior. Walls without paint, a few lights, with candles, some bulbs hanging from the ceiling, and ambient techno music.Luzia is one of the most know underground places in Berlin.

It’s the ideal place to go for a coffee or a beer with friends in the evening, or a cocktail after dinner. It’s always quite crowded, especially from 9pm.

How to arrive: Oranienstraße 34.Kottbusser Tor U-bahn.

Website: http://www.luzia.tc

4-.Salon zur Wilden Renate

One of the most underground places in Berlin in the nightclub field. A unique, funny club in a huge, old house with lots of vintage style rooms where you can easily get lost. Almost all the rooms have a different ambience and different music; from the hardest techno to the most commercial rhythms.

Entrance and drinks are reasonably priced. Pay attention to where you are around AltStralau Straße number 70, it’s quite difficult to see the entrance.

Website: http://www.renate.cc

How to arrive: Alt-Stralau 70. S-bahn Treptower Park

5-.Tresor

Famous Berliner club located in an old factory. It’s unique not only because of its music, but also its lighting and setting.

It has two rooms, downstairs the techno music is a little bit harder and it has much dimmer lighting, only for the bravest. Upstairs there is much more lighting, commercial dance music, and techno too.

Website: https://tresorberlin.com

How to arrive: Köpenicker Str. 70. Heinrich-Heine Straße U-bahn

6-.Bassy Cowboy Club

Bar with live music, perfect for those who want to go for a trip back in time to the 60’s with a cowboy-style interior.

Located in an unknown neighborhood like Kollwitzkiez, its stage is always busy with music live shows, burlesque artists or DJ’s playing dancing music from the 60’s.

Different from most of the clubs in Berlin, in Bassy Cowboy Club you can hear rock and roll, rockabilly, swing, country and other similar sounds from the 60’s. Visitors have said that the best party is on Thursday night.

Website: http://bassyclub.com

How to arrive: Schönhauser Allee 176A.Senefelderplatz U-bahn

7-.Theater Vaganten Bühne

Mythical family theater founded in 1956 in Delphi’s palace basement. Its works, modern comedies, attempt to address social situations in a critical way. From its opening, its most successful work is “Shakespeare.”

From the 70’s, students and undergraduates have been the target audience for its works and workshops.

How to arrive: Kantstraße 12A. Kurfürsterdamm U-bahn.

Website: http://www.vaganten.de

8-. Hackesche Höfe Kino

An old mythical independent cinema with original version films, it has been praised for its reasonable prices.

Located in the charming Hachesches Markt area, surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants where you can go for a drink after the movie. It’s quite easy to find, as it’s close to the city center.

Website: http://www.hoefekino.de

How to arrive: Rosenthaler Str. 40 -41. Hackescher Markt- Sbahn

These are our recommendation of the best underground places in Berlin to enjoy and explore the alternative side of the city. Have you already visited any of them? Are you planning to go to any? Leave a comment and tell us!

8 things to do in Berlin outdoors

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Planning your trip to Berlin? If you are thinking about going in spring or summer, you are in luck. Here is our selection of 8 things to do in Berlin outdoors.

Berlin is a very changeable city, but the biggest change is when the winter ends and the spring comes.

All the colors change; the sky, the leaves and even people’s behavior; from being in a bar all day, to spending all their time outdoors enjoying the sun. Some examples of these situations, are the 1^st of May with an amazing street party, or the improvised parties in parks. It looks like a completely different city.

That’s the reason why we prepared this short list, with recommendations of things to do in Berlin outdoors, because it’s worth enjoying the magic sensation of summer in the German capital.

1-. Go to Mauerpark on Sunday

Mauerpark is a park located in the old division of the Wall between Prenzlauerberg and Wedding. On Sundays, there is a flea market with clothes, complements and other decoration second-hand items.

Especially in summer, it’s full of people playing basketball, eating at the food stands, playing music or just relaxing on the grass.This is one of the most famous things to do in Berlin, mainly in summer.

Something you can’t miss, is the midday karaoke in summer. If you go there, you will see all kinds of people singing and offering incredible funny shows. We really recommend going there, you will really enjoy it 🙂

https://www.mauerpark.info

How to arrive: Ubahn Eberswalder line 2

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2-.Go for a walk in the East Side Gallery:

The East Side Gallery is the biggest outdoor gallery in the world, and the biggest part of the Berlin wall that is still conserved (1,3km).

Along the wall, you can see paintings by artists from all over the world who wanted to show the change that Berlin was going through just after the wall’s fall. All of the paintings are full of hope for the new period that the city was facing.

This is an essential visit and you can also go for a nice walk near the river. There is a small piece of grass to relax on and some bars where you can go for a drink. It’s a really nice place to be in summer.

How to arrive: Ostbahnof S-bahn

3-. Go to Gendarmenmarkt

The Genfarmenmarkt is a square located in center of Berlin, considered the most beautiful in the city. It has twin baroque churches.

The main building is the Konzerthaus, on the north side there is the Französischer Dom, and on South side, the Deutscher Dome.

The Gendarmenmarkt is named after the Gens d’Armes Regiment (armed man) that were quartered on it.

It is worth going there if you are walking through the city center. During Christmas time, there is an amazing market with a huge tree, stands to eat, Christmas decoration and even music and dancing live-shows. This is one of the prettiest Christmas market in Berlin, and one of the most known things to do in Berlin’s winter.

How to arrive: Ubahn Hausvogteiplatz, línea U2; Französische Straße, línea U6.

4-.Go for a swim in Badeschiff

Badeschiff is a floating swimming pool in Spree river. It’s located in front of Arena stadium, and it’s an ideal option during the summer.

As you know, Berlin has no beach so, the Berliners looked for different ways to refresh during summer, even though there are just a few the really hot days in summer.

Apart from the swimming pool, there are hammocks and some deck chairs in a small chill-out area made of wood and sand.

How to arrive: Ubahn Schlessisches Tor

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00am- 10:00pm

Price: 5,50€ one day ticket

5-.Have a barbeque in a park

One of the most typical activities in Berlin when the spring comes, is to have a barbeque or a picnic in a park. The most frequented ones are Tempelhof and Görlitzer Park.

Around May, when the sun starts to shine again in the city, the Berliners go back to the streets to take advantage of the sun from the first ray of sunlight.

On the weekends, this and other parks are full of people having picnics, playing music, chatting and even some small improvised parties take place.

It is a great plan to spend the day outdoors enjoying the sun.

How to arrive: Tempelfoh: Berlin-Tempelhof Station; Görlitzer Park: Görlitzer Banhof

6-. Walking trough the Jewish neighborhood

If you know something about Berlin’s history, you can imagine that the Jewish neighborhood is a must-see on your trip to the city.

This neighborhood is now mainly bohemian and modern, but before it was the area with the highest Jewish population in Berlin, until the national-socialist government took power.

The most interesting part of this area is in the inside of the buildings rather than on the outside, like the Hackesche Hoffe in Rosenthale Straße. It is a combination of eight Incredible courtyards and one of the most famous cabarets in Berlin “Camaleón Varieté”.

After the war, in this neighborhood there were lots of destroyed and empty buildings. It was at that moment, when the okupa movement started in Berlin. Young people begun to occupy these empty buildings, the famous Tacheles is an example of that.

In this area, you will also find the Jewish cemetery, the biggest one in Europe. One of the other essential visits, is the new Synagogue, where you will find an interesting exhibition about Jewish history and community.

If you want, you can also contract a tour to go through this neighborhood with a guide that tells you all the details about what happened there.

How to arrive: S-bahn Hacheschesmarkt

7-.Walk through Nikolaiviertel

Nikolaiviertel is the oldest residential part (from the middle- age) in Berlin near Alexanderplatz. It was built around San Nicolás church, unmistakable with its two towers more than 85 meters high.

In 1944 the neighborhood was completely destroyed by bombs until 1987 when it was rebuilt. The reconstruction was really loyal to what the neighborhood originally was.

So now, you can see a small and touching piece of the old Berlin. You will also find some bars and restaurants with typical German food and handmade beer.

These are some of the places you should visit apart from San Nicolás church:

Knoblauchhaus, free museum located in the old house (with neoclassical architecture) of Knoblouch’s, a rich family in XVIII
Ephraimpalais, one of the best examples of the typical Berliner palace from the XVII century.
Heinrich-Zille-Museum, dedicated to the pieces of this famous Berliner artist.

How to arrive: U-bahn Klohstertstraßse

8-.Lakes

If you are going to visit Berlin in spring or summer, you can’t leave without going to one of Berlin’s lakes. The same as with parks, at the moment the spring/summer comes, the lakes starts to be full of people doing a picnic, having a relaxing day and swimming if the water is not too cold.

This is one of the most typical things to do in Berlin as there is no beach, Berliners use lakes as if they were beaches. They even have some artificial beaches where you have to pay for the entrance.

Some of the best lakes are: Schlachtensee, Wannsee and Müggelsee. You can reach any of them by public transport.

These are our recommendation of places to go or things to do in Berlin outdoors. Have you already visited any of them? Are you planning to go to some of them? Tell us by leaving a comment.

The best 10 museums in Berlin to know better the city history

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Thinking about a cultural visit to Berlin? Then you are in luck. If you want to visit some museums during your stay, you should read and take notes of this list of the best 10 museums in Berlin to enjoy art and get to know the city’s history.

Apart from having many leisure options (mainly nightlife) for everyone, the city is quite rich in the cultural field.

For a start, we recommend heading for the Museum Insel, located in the historical city center close to the Spree river. Considered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, here you will find the 5 most important museums in Berlin.

If you want to enjoy it the fullest, you should spend almost a whole day of your trip there, it’s really worth it.

1-. Pergammon Museum

Without a doubt the most famous ones in Museum Insel and considered one of the best museums in Berlin. Its unique in Europe; you won’t find the usual paintings or crowded display-cases here, but instead, huge ancient constructions such as the Pergammon altar, the Ishtar door or the entrance to Mileto market.

It should be mentioned that until the 2019, the Pergammon altar is being restored and has limited public access.

Usually there is large queue all day, so we recommend buying your tickets in advance through their website: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/pergamonmuseum/home.html

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Address: Museum Insel (Bodestraße)

Price: 12€. Combined with other museums in Museum Insel: 18€

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (Thursday until 20:00)

2-. Neues Museum

One of the other 5 museums of Museum Insel and famous for the exhibit of Nefertiti’s bust. The museum also has such a large collection of Egyptian art, that it is been called “the Egyptian museum” in Berlin.

It is the oldest museums in Berlin, built in middle XIX century and considered an innovative project due to the steel used in its construction.

During the Second World War, it was bombed and almost all the exhibition pieces were destroyed. Only the outdoor walls weren’t damaged, but it wasn’t until 2003 that the museum was rebuilt.

Website: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/neues-museum/home.html

Address: Museum Insel

Price: 12€. Combined entrance with the other museums of Museum Insel: 18€

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00:18:00 (Thursday until 20:00)

3–. Alte Nationalgalerie

One of the other galleries of Museum Insel with paintings of the XIX century; Romanticism and Impressionism. It was the first museum in the world to have pieces from this period. The gallery looks like a Roman temple with a huge staircase at its entrance.

You will find Manet, Monet, Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Adolph Menzel pieces amongst other big artists. Even though the majority of pieces are paintings you will also find a good sample of sculptures.

Like most of the constructions and museums in Berlin, it was bombed during the second World War.

Website: http://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/alte-nationalgalerie/home.html

Address: Museum Insel

Price: 12€. Combined entrance with all the museums in Museum Insel: 18€

Opening Hours: Tuesday -Sunday 10:00-18:00 (Thursday until 20:00)

4-. Altes Museum:

Also in the Museum Insel, its collection is based on classical antiquity, mainly Greece and Rome. The museum is located on the huge Lustgarden esplanade in front of Berlin’s Cathedral, one of the most famous places in the city.

It opened in 1830 but it also suffered from the bombs of the second World War. The restoration work lasted until the late 70’s.

Website: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/altes-museum/home.html

Address: Museum Insel

Price: 10€. Combined entrance with all the museums in Museum Insel: 18€

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (Thursday until 20:00)

5-. DDR Museum

Located in the city center, close to Museum Insel, this museum shows the daily life of the old German Democratic Republic. A visit to this museum is a little bit different from the other museums on the list.

Even though it is not the usual purely cultural visit, it is really worth it, interesting and sensitive at the same time.

A great part of the exhibition is interactive: you can open doors, closets, drawers, and even take a look at some books and sit on a Travi car. One of the big attractions of this museum is a typical, life-sized RDA house.

It is a really good option for kids, as it is an interactive way to learn Berlin’s amazing history.

Website: https://www.ddr-museum.de/de

Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1

Price: 9,5€ (discounts with Berlin Welcome Card)

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-20:00 (Saturday open until 22:00)

6- Jewish Museum

One of the most interesting visits in Berlin. The aim of this museum, inaugurated in 2001, is to spread the German-Jewish culture and history from the Middle Ages until the second World War.

The collection is housed in an avant-garde building that made the museum iconic in Europe. On its walls and in its interior, it shows the anguished life of Hebrew people. Everything there is full of symbolism.

The exhibition is based on three different themes: continuity, the Holocaust (with the names of concentration and death camps of Nazism on the walls) and the exile with a quite peculiar garden. The plants hang from the top of big cement blocks to make you feel the same as the people in the camps, who wanted to live in an unknown place.

Website: http://www.jmberlin.de

Address: Lindenstraße 9-14

Price: 8€ (25% discount with Berlin Welcome Card)

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10

7-. Deutsches Historisches Museum

This museum remembers German history from 100aC and it’s located in the famous avenue; Unter den Linden. It is the most important baroque building in Berlin with a more modern one to exhibit the temporary collections.

The permanent collection consists of 8000 objects chronologically ordered to show the continuous path through history.

Website: http://www.dhm.de

Address: Unter den Linden, 2

Price: 8€ (free for under people under 18 and discounts with Berlin Welcome Card)

Opening hours: everyday 10:00-18:00

8-. Bode Museum

This is the last of the museums on Museum Insel. Its collection is based, in contrast to the other museums in Berlin, on Bizantine art history and archeology. Apart from that, it also has a numismatic section, an interesting sculptural collection and an interactive area for kids.

It is also worth seeing the building from the other side of the river, as it is considered one of the prettiest views of Berlin. This is due, among other things, to the amazing dome that crowns the building.

Website: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/bode-museum/home.html

Address: Museum Insel

Price: 12€. Combined entrance with the other museums of Museum Insel: 18€

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00h-18:00h (Thursday until 20:00)

9-. Topographie des Terrors

This permanent exhibition is an exhaustive tour of Nazi institutions and their actions between 1933 and 1945, and the history of the Gestapo and SS, who were in charge of Third Reich’s security. In fact, the same place where you can find this exhibition now, is where the SS offices were located and it even housed their own prison.

In Topographie des Terrors you will also find a part of the Berlin wall that hasn’t been destroyed. Despite being a sad visit, it is really worth it and necessary to understand what happened in the city. You can see texts, videos, recordings and photographs that transfer you directly to Nazism period.

Website: http://www.topographie.de

Adress: Niederkirchnerstraße 8

Price: Free

Opening hours: everyday 10:00-20:00

10-. Checkpoint Charlie Museum

This museum is dedicated to the Berlin wall´s history. It is located near the preserved guard house called Checkpoint Charlie, where it is explained why, how and when the wall was built and what the consequences were for the German people.

You will find photographs, stories from escape attempts to the other side of the wall, and other curiosities like objects used during these attempts.

Even though this is not an indispensable visit, it is worth if you have time. It was founded in 1962, almost at the same time when the wall was also built by Hildebrandt, who was looking for a place to exhibit all her objects related to the wall.

Website: http://www.mauermuseum.de

Adress: Friedrichstraße 43-45

Price: 12,5€ (discount with Berlin Welcome Card)

Opening hours: Every day from 09:00-22:00

These are our recommendation of the best 10 museums in Berlin to know better the city history. Have you already visited any of them? Are you planning to go to some of them? Tell us by leaving a comment.

11 Best clubs in Berlin to enjoy city nightlife

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Do you want to enjoy a night out during your stay in Berlin? Then you are in luck.

The city´s nightlife scene is one of its most defining aspects. Many new artists looking for new opportunities, and lots of clubs searching for the trendiest sounds, make Berlin one of the most vibrant cities in terms of music.

Since the 90’s, Berlin has been famous around the world because of the techno and electro DJs who play the best sounds every weekend.

But, if you are thinking about a night out in Berlin, be prepared. The first thing you need to know is that you’ll find all kinds of people, wearing clothes of every style you can imagine. Some of the clubs are open all weekend with no interruptions. So, for example, you can party on a Sunday morning after breakfast, isn’t it curious?

You also have to take into account that, in some clubs, there are some entry requirements. Some advice: don’t’ wear your best clothes, stay relaxed and don’t make too much noise while you are queuing and always try to go with a local in case they ask you something in German.

The area with the most night clubs is Kreuzberg-Friedirchshain. But, in fact, you will find nightlife all around the city.

For now, to start preparing your night, here you have our selection of the best clubs in Berlin to enjoy the city nightlife.

1-. Berghain & Panorama Bar

The most famous club in city. Berghain & Panorama Bar is an old power station, considered to be the best club in Berlin in terms of music.

It started as a gay disco but, even though there are a lot of heterosexuals, it is definitely for open-minded people, looking for good music and keen to get inside.

Berghain is the main room, where only techno music is played and with DJs from all over the world. The Panorama Bar is upstairs and has a more varied line-up and is more house-oriented. In the basement, you’ll find Lab. Oratory, a liberal club with thematic nights dedicated to different sexual perversions. That room is only for the most daring and open-minded people.

Web: http://www.berghain.de

How to arrive: S-bahn Ostbanhof

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2-. Sysiphos

Located in an old cookie factory in Lichtenberg, the entrance is not as restrictive as other clubs.

Also open all weekend with no interruptions. Perfect for techno lovers. It has an indoor dance floor, another outdoors and even a small beach. It is better if you go in the evening than at night because there will be a shorter queue.

Apart from being one of the most famous clubs, it is considered to be one of the best clubs in Berlin.

Web: https://sisyphos-berlin.net

How to arrive: Betriefsbanhof Rummelsberg S-bahn

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3-. Wilden Renate

An old house in Friedrichshain, with different atmospheres distributed throughout different rooms, its kitsch style won’t leave you indifferent. In every room, there’s excellent music and lots of places to take a seat.

If you don’t know what you’re looking for, you will probably go straight past the club without noticing. So, pay attention to where you are around AltStralau Straße number 70.

PS: Watch out! It’s quite easy to get lost inside the house.

Web: http://www.renate.cc

How to arrive: Treptower Park S-bahn

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4-. Chalet

An old building in the center of Kreuzberg built over 150 years ago. It’s a trip to the 19^th Century, located in an area full of bars and clubs, which is perfect if you fancy a drink before going to Chalet.

This club is aimed at tourists and the mainstream public, but despite that, it’s a good place to enjoy good music and have fun with friends. It’s open 7 days a week.

The decoration is amazing: lots of small rooms to explore through the night, vintage lamps and armchairs, and wallpapers with antique patterns.

As for the entrance, it isn´t usually restrictive but stay calm while you are queueing.

Web: http://www.chalet-berlin.de

How to arrive: Schlesisches Tor U-bahn

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5-. Club der Visonaire

Located in Kreuzberg, at the edge of the canal. It has a quieter atmosphere and it’s really nice during summer. The place looks like a small house with a dock that’s used as a terrace. It’s surrounded by a lot of other bars and clubs.

Club der Visionaire is open from 2pm. During the day, the music is usually more relaxed but, at night it becomes more dance orientated. Even though most of the people are sitting having a drink, you can enjoy excellent music until the early hours of the morning.

Web: https://clubdervisionaere.com

How to arrive: Schesisches Tor U-bahn

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6-. Watergate

A well-known club in Kreuzberg, at the Spree’s edge with an amazing view and a small terrace with some tables and chairs to see the sunset.

If it’s your first time, you should know that it is a little bit difficult to find. It’s on the Kreuzberg side of the bridge, but if you ask there, you will have no problem finding it. It’s located in an area full of bars and other clubs so, you have lots of options to go for a drink before you go inside.

The entrance price is a little bit higher than other clubs in Berlin (15€) and they are a little bit stricter about letting you in.

Web: http://water-gate.de

How to arrive: Schelesisches Tor U-bahn

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7-. Tresor

Located in the warehouse of an old electric power plant in the city center. Getting in is not as difficult as in other clubs in Berlin. It’s a little bit far from other bars or clubs if you want to go somewhere else before or afterwards, but don’t worry, it closes at 11am.

Unlike other clubs the music is harder (hard techno) and not that electro minimal style. It is a good place to submerge yourself in the real Berlin’s night atmosphere.

It has two floors, downstairs (the most impressive one) is characterized for its hard music, with red dim light full of hiding places in a slightly baffling atmosphere.

Web: https://tresorberlin.com

How to arrive: Heinrich-hein Straße U-bahn

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8-. Ritter Butzke

Like some other clubs in Berlin, it’s an old factory in the city center. Once you are inside, an exciting and unique experience starts; with three different rooms and a terrace with different music styles from techno to more commercial.

The DJs who play there are usually Berliners, as the club wants to strengthen local artist more than international ones. They are normally quite selective at the entrance with tourists, so it’s better if you go there with a local.

Modern decoration with lots of details that make it a unique place. Usually there are live concerts in one of its rooms. Some people say the music is boring, but in fact it isn’t true; it’s usually melodic electronic music, (different from other techno clubs) and in some rooms more like techno-house music. Large queues are normal, so we recommend buying your ticket in advance.

Web: http://club.ritterbutzke.com

How to arrive: Moritzplatz U-bahn

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9-. Cassiopeia

It’s located in a big industrial space with bars and outdoor areas, but the dance floor is definitely at Cassiopeia, in one of the places with the best party atmospheres and the most bars and clubs.

It is characterized by street art, as the whole area is full of graffiti and other paintings. It represents the more reclaimed part of Berlin. Live concerts of alternative artists are quite frequent, mainly in summer and during “Fête de la musique”.

In general, we can say that it has a magical atmosphere, with different rooms and music of different styles for every audience.

Web: https://cassiopeia-berlin.de

How to arrive: Warschauersraße U-bahn

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10-. Golden Gate

Club in Friedrichshain with a calm, underground atmosphere located under the S-bahn railroad. Techno-house music is played and is always led by Berliner DJs. There is also a small terrace to enjoy in the summer.

It’s small, with light, simple decoration. It is known for its opening hours, something outstanding even in Berlin; from Thursday evening to Friday evening, and from Friday night to Monday morning.

Web: http://www.goldengate-berlin.de

How to arrive: Jannowitzbrücke U-bahn/S-bahn

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11-. Week End

Located in the 13th floor of a building in Alexanderplatz, it is the ideal place to see the sunset. Different from other clubs in Berlin, it has a more chic and minimalistic style. It has a big terrace to enjoy the amazing views of the city.

The entrance and drinks are little bit more expensive than in most clubs in the city.

Web: http://www.houseofweekend.berlin

How to arrive: Alexanderplatza S-bahn/U-bahn

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These are our recommendation of the best 11 best clubs in Berlin to enjoy city nightlife. Have you already visited any of them? Are you planning to go to any? Leave a comment and tell us!

The 10 best bars and cafés in Berlin

Are you planning a trip to this city? Do you know that apart from museums, parks and historical places, there are a large number of exciting bars and cafés in Berlin? As you can’t miss this cool aspect of the city, here you will find our selection of the best bars and cafes in Berlin, where you can have a good wine, a craft beer or one of the best coffees in town surrounded by a unique underground atmosphere.

The whole city looks old but modern at the same time…that’s something difficult to explain. Maybe the best way to describe it, is, as you will see in one of the most famous paintings on the wall: “Berlin ist arm aber sexy” (Berlin is poor but sexy), quoting mayor Klaus Wowereit.

Berlin is constantly changing. Lots of visitors from around the world arrive every year, looking for the new opportunities that the city gives you. Due to the brand-new trends in technology, fashion and business, lots of startups decide to be based here.

It’s because of this young, trendy atmosphere and business sense, that you can find lots of leisure options for all audiences. And that’s why it isn’t easy to pick only 10 of the best places in Berlin.

1-. Die Berliner Republik

Traditional pub based in Mitte with more than 18 different beers. You can also taste some of the typical dishes like the tasty Eisbein (pickled knuckle of pork) and feel at home. Their kitchen is open until the 5am, so you don’t have to hurry 😉

It’s quite difficult to define its average price. From 5pm craft beers are sold according to the supply and demand of the moment like a “bierbörse” or beermarket.

How to arrive: U-bahn and S-bahn Friedrichstraße

Web: http://www.die-berliner-republik.de

2-. Barbie Deinhoff’s Berlín

Classified as a gay bar, Barbie Deinhoff’s has a funny decoration with some art and kitsch pieces hanging on the ceiling and walls. It’s the perfect bar to go for a drink with friends or dinner with good music and low prices.

Different from the usual bars, the “happy hour” is on Tuesdays. If you have plans to visit Kreuzberg, you should go there, with no doubts, to have a drink in an original and casual atmosphere.

How to get there: U-Bahn Schlessisches Tor

3-. Katiies Blue Cat

Small coffee shop between Kreuzberg and Neuköln, where you can taste an excellent coffee and a selection of cookies, cakes, etc…made with lots of love. (you also have gluten free options)

Their owners made their dream come true, building this cafeteria where locals and tourists feel at home. This is made possible thanks to all the passion they put into getting a really special atmosphere. A perfect place to take a break and have a lovely snack, or start the day with a tasty breakfast.

How to get there: U-bahn Schönleinstraße

Web: https://www.katiesbluecat.de

4-. Luzia

With a large range of different cocktails, Luzia is a cool place to go for a drink with friends in a unique atmosphere in Kreuzberg. Its decoration is 100% “berlin style”; walls with no paint, industrial touch mixed with delicate elements like flowers, lights, etc…

If you are hungry, we recommend having snack before going, as they don’t serve any. It’s usually crowded so, be patient, it’s worth it and the music is always excellent.

How to arrive: U-bahn Kottbusser Tor

Web: http://www.luzia.tc

5-. Klunkerkranich

In an impressive outdoor location, Klunkenkranich is the ideal terrace to have an incredible view of the city, with amazing music while you enjoy the sunset.

Before you go, you should know that it’s a little bit difficult to find, and there’s no sign on the way. [Tip: go to the Neuköln Arcaden mall and take the elevator to the rooftop terrace.]

Even though you have to pay for the entrance, cocktails, drinks and snacks have a reasonable price.

How to get there: U-bahn Rathaus Neukölln

Web: http://klunkerkranich.de

6-. Club der Visionäre

The perfect bar for a summer night. Located outdoors on the river bank, Club der Visionäre offers a quiet atmosphere to chat with your friends while you have a drink. During the night, there are some people dancing but, in fact, it’s not the most animated bar in Berlin to do that. If you fancy some dancing, you will find some nice places in the surrounding area to party all night long.

How to arrive: U-Bahn Schlessisches Tor

Web: https://clubdervisionaere.com

7-. Café plazebo

Located in the elegant neighborhood of Prenzlauerberg, here you will find a really tasty coffee with a big range of breakfast and brunch options, or cakes to accompany your coffee. Calm ambience and views of the lively Kastanienallee. Good price ratio.

How to arrive: U-bahn Eberswalder Straße

Web: http://www.cafeplazebo.esy.es

8-. Wiener Blut

Vienese restaurant located in one of the most crowded parts of the city. Wiener Blut has a dark, red interior but it’s genuine with a casual atmosphere. It’s an ideal place to go for a drink, surrounded by good music and people playing table football.

In summer, you can go outdoors and relax. If you are looking for good music, on Thursdays soul and funk is played, on Saturdays there is always a special guest and on Sundays there is a jukebox. Ask for your favorite song!

How to arrive: U-bahn Görlitzer

Web: http://wienerblut.org

9-. Vagabund Brauerei

If you fancy a good “ale” this is your bar. With a quiet atmosphere in Wedding neighborhood and its own beer.

From Monday to Friday it opens at 5pm and weekends at 1pm. But, they do not have a closing time so, you don’t have to worry about being late. That’s something quite typical in Berlin. As they don’t have any law to make the bars in Berlin close at a specific time, the owners are the ones who decide at what time the party ends.

Despite not serving any food or snack, they have a list of local restaurants where you can ask for your meal.

As it’s said in Vagabun Brauerei website “A good time begins with a good beer”.

How to arrive: U-bahn Leopoldplatz

Web: https://www.vagabundbrauerei.com/the-taproom

10-. Bei Schlawinchen

Bar with drinks for a good price located in Kreuzberg. It has been named as “the bar that never closes”, as it’s opened 23 hours/day.

Its decoration is quite funny; motorbikes, drums and other curiosities hang from the ceiling. It has cheap drinks and is one of the oddest places in Berlin, however it isn’t a good option if you are looking for a romantic and peaceful ambience with your partner.

How to arrive: U-bahn Schönleinstraße

These are our recommendation of the 10 best bars and cafés in Berlin Have you already visited any of them? Are you planning to go to any? Leave a comment and tell us!