Guidebook for Berlin
Food Scene
Originally known as the Milchtrinkhalle, the café hosts a small museum of communist-era relics and information about the neighborhood's history.
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Café Sibylle
72 Karl-Marx-AlleeOriginally known as the Milchtrinkhalle, the café hosts a small museum of communist-era relics and information about the neighborhood's history.
If you're craving a great schnitzel, you can enjoy it with a park view here.
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Restaurant Schoenbrunn
If you're craving a great schnitzel, you can enjoy it with a park view here.
Dutch-themed tasty burgers and optional sweet potato fries.
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rembrandt-burger
21 Richard-Sorge-StraßeDutch-themed tasty burgers and optional sweet potato fries.
It's actually its sister restaurant next door, a sit-down Italian joint, that I recommend most. Pomodorino only offers pizza.
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Pomodorino
21 StraßmannstraßeIt's actually its sister restaurant next door, a sit-down Italian joint, that I recommend most. Pomodorino only offers pizza.
One of my favorite in Berlin. Italian, and any dish will be worth it, but the fig/bacon/poppyseed one is the standout in my opinion.
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Mädchenitaliener
12 Alte Schönhauser Str.One of my favorite in Berlin. Italian, and any dish will be worth it, but the fig/bacon/poppyseed one is the standout in my opinion.
Great for coffee, a glass of wine, or a full meal, the restaurant is located in Bethanianhaus, a large arts complex. I love the atmosphere in this place, and there's a beautiful garden for summer.
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3 Sisters
2 Mariannenpl.Great for coffee, a glass of wine, or a full meal, the restaurant is located in Bethanianhaus, a large arts complex. I love the atmosphere in this place, and there's a beautiful garden for summer.
A collection of food stalls open daily and late on Thursdays, and some weekends, there's a "breakfast market." Great for culinary delights. http://markthalleneun.de/
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Markthalle
34 EisenbahnstraßeA collection of food stalls open daily and late on Thursdays, and some weekends, there's a "breakfast market." Great for culinary delights. http://markthalleneun.de/
If you're in need of an excellent coffee, Bonanza will satisfy you.
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Bonanza Coffee Heroes
35 Oderberger Str.If you're in need of an excellent coffee, Bonanza will satisfy you.
Legendary local café open since 1978. Open 24 hours on the weekend!
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Schwarzes Cafe
148 KantstraßeLegendary local café open since 1978. Open 24 hours on the weekend!
An "Imbiss" (snack bar) as opposed to a restaurant, this Sudanese establishment is an absolute favorite. Falafels and plates, all delicious. Two other locations in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
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Nil
52 Grünberger Str.An "Imbiss" (snack bar) as opposed to a restaurant, this Sudanese establishment is an absolute favorite. Falafels and plates, all delicious. Two other locations in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
Café Jacques
14 MaybachuferWonderful French restaurant. You may need a reservation.
Great ramen and Japanese appetizers in the heart of Kreuzkölln. There's a Mitte location, too, but I like the vibe in this one better, personally.
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Cocolo
11 GraefestraßeGreat ramen and Japanese appetizers in the heart of Kreuzkölln. There's a Mitte location, too, but I like the vibe in this one better, personally.
Muret La Barba
61 Rosenthaler Str.Italian spot is always spot on with both food and wine.
Distrikt coffee
68 BergstraßeHip coffee scene!
YAFO Restaurant
12 RitterstraßeExcellent Israeli food!
Essentials
Naturkost Ditt e.K.
54 Karl-Marx-AlleeSmall organic market for immediate needs with old-school German hours.
Edeka
59 AndreasstraßeLarge supermarket open to midnight.
EDEKA Riebe
14 Platz d. Vereinten NationenAnother supermarket in the neighborhood, should you need it.
Let's hope you don't need it, but there's a hospital close by in case of emergency.
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Vivantes Klinikum im Friedrichshain, Klinik für Geburtsmedizin
49 Landsberger AlleeLet's hope you don't need it, but there's a hospital close by in case of emergency.
Rewe, LIDL, and Rossmann, all variations on grocery and drugstores, are located in the basement of the train station and OPEN ON SUNDAY — rare for stores like this!
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REWE
23-26 InvalidenstraßeRewe, LIDL, and Rossmann, all variations on grocery and drugstores, are located in the basement of the train station and OPEN ON SUNDAY — rare for stores like this!
Pharmacy At Strausberger Platz
11/12 Strausberger Pl.Should you need a pharmacy, there's one right downstairs.
Entertainment & Activities
Film theater worth the architectural exploration alone.
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Kino International
33 Karl-Marx-AlleeFilm theater worth the architectural exploration alone.
Gelber Raum (Yellow Room) is a small, low-key yoga and meditation studio with classes in German and English. http://yellow-yoga.com/ort/
Mariannenstraße 48
48 MariannenstraßeGelber Raum (Yellow Room) is a small, low-key yoga and meditation studio with classes in German and English. http://yellow-yoga.com/ort/
Renowned yoga studio with a second location in Mitte.
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Jivamukti Yoga Berlin-Kreuzberg
11 OranienstraßeRenowned yoga studio with a second location in Mitte.
Too hot? Need a swim? Hop into this scene-y spot, a pool IN the river Spree.
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Badeschiff
4 EichenstraßeToo hot? Need a swim? Hop into this scene-y spot, a pool IN the river Spree.
U Tierpark (Berlin) station
Drinks & Nightlife
Kosmetiksalon Babette
36 Karl-Marx-AlleeGlass-walled local bar.
Low-lit wine bar with an excellent selection of Italian wines and food.
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Briefmarken Weine
99 Karl-Marx-AlleeLow-lit wine bar with an excellent selection of Italian wines and food.
A dance studio that also offers morning yoga and Pilates, its most impressive feature is the bar with a view over the Fernsehturm, perfect for a sunset cocktail.
TanzSuite
1 Strausberger Pl.A dance studio that also offers morning yoga and Pilates, its most impressive feature is the bar with a view over the Fernsehturm, perfect for a sunset cocktail.
A local favorite, this karaoke spot is open late and has private cabins as well as a stage.
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Monster Ronsons Ichiban Karaoke
34 Warschauer Str.A local favorite, this karaoke spot is open late and has private cabins as well as a stage.
Kemmons Bar
65 Nürnberger Str.Highly-rated cocktails.
One of the most revered clubs in techno is walking distance.
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Panorama Bar
Am Wriezener BahnhofOne of the most revered clubs in techno is walking distance.
Watergate
49 FalckensteinstraßeWorld-class clubbing, mainly of the house and techno variety.
Salon zur Wilden Renate. Squat-turned-club, occupying several floors and the courtyard of a former apartment building. Funky, theatrical decor and, as with many local clubs, Saturday night goes 'til Monday morning.
Alt-Stralau 71
71 Alt-StralauSalon zur Wilden Renate. Squat-turned-club, occupying several floors and the courtyard of a former apartment building. Funky, theatrical decor and, as with many local clubs, Saturday night goes 'til Monday morning.
You have to go through a mall and parking lot to get there, but this spot offers unusual views of Berlin. Low-key, though sometimes the DJs kick it up a notch.
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Klunkerkranich
66 Karl-Marx-StraßeYou have to go through a mall and parking lot to get there, but this spot offers unusual views of Berlin. Low-key, though sometimes the DJs kick it up a notch.
Best line-ups for bass music fans, though the sound system leaves something to be desired. Just dance up front, and you're golden!
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Gretchen
19-21 ObentrautstraßeBest line-ups for bass music fans, though the sound system leaves something to be desired. Just dance up front, and you're golden!
Also walking distance from the house, Yaam specializes in reggae and the like with a sound system to match. Line-ups at yaam.de.
An der Schillingbrücke 3
Also walking distance from the house, Yaam specializes in reggae and the like with a sound system to match. Line-ups at yaam.de.
Kater Blau is the club, but there is also an expansive river-side open air area, as well as a restaurant to explore. More info at katerblau.de. Closest club to the apartment!
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Holzmarktstraße 25
25 HolzmarktstraßeKater Blau is the club, but there is also an expansive river-side open air area, as well as a restaurant to explore. More info at katerblau.de. Closest club to the apartment!
Located across from Soho House Berlin, it's a step away from the exclusivity, best in summer, where you can hobnob with local architects more easily than anything else.
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Bar 3
20 WeydingerstraßeLocated across from Soho House Berlin, it's a step away from the exclusivity, best in summer, where you can hobnob with local architects more easily than anything else.
Der Wurgeengel
122 Dresdener Str.Great cocktails in a smoky, local atmosphere.
Fantastic Jazz club with an "amateur" jam night on Wednesdays. If you want a seat, get there right at 20:00 or around midnight.
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b flat Accoustic Music & Jazz Club
40 DircksenstraßeFantastic Jazz club with an "amateur" jam night on Wednesdays. If you want a seat, get there right at 20:00 or around midnight.
Arts & Culture
If you're into video games, you may want to check out this museum, originally opened in 1997, which covers the history of computer games.
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Museo ng mga Laro sa Computer
93A Karl-Marx-AlleeIf you're into video games, you may want to check out this museum, originally opened in 1997, which covers the history of computer games.
From Ostbahnhof to Oberbaumbrücke runs the longest stretch of the Berlin Wall, painted with memorial murals. The River Spree is just behind it!
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East Side Gallery
3-100 MühlenstraßeFrom Ostbahnhof to Oberbaumbrücke runs the longest stretch of the Berlin Wall, painted with memorial murals. The River Spree is just behind it!
Naturkundemuseum station
Parks & Nature
A green oasis that hosts outdoor cinema in the summer, the hills are made from post-war rubble. Ping pong, a fountain, tennis courts, and a small lake are just a few features of this great park.
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Volkspark Friedrichshain
A green oasis that hosts outdoor cinema in the summer, the hills are made from post-war rubble. Ping pong, a fountain, tennis courts, and a small lake are just a few features of this great park.
Simply not to be missed, this expansive park is undeniable winter or summer.
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Malaking Hardin ng mga Hayop
Straße des 17. JuniSimply not to be missed, this expansive park is undeniable winter or summer.
A former airport known for Allied supply drops during the division of Berlin post-WWII, the large space is now a public recreational area since 2008.
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Lugar ng Grill Tempelhofer Feld - Oderstraße
Tempelhofer DammA former airport known for Allied supply drops during the division of Berlin post-WWII, the large space is now a public recreational area since 2008.
Especially in summer, this hidden gem is a community garden that serves food and drink amidst a cascade of green. Wonderful!
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Hardin ng Prinzessinnengarten
35-38 PrinzenstraßeEspecially in summer, this hidden gem is a community garden that serves food and drink amidst a cascade of green. Wonderful!
Britzer Garten
163 Buckower DammBeautiful outside garden for the warmer months!
If it's just too hot, you can get here easily on the metro and swim or even rent a boat!
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Schlachtensee
40 TerrassenstraßeIf it's just too hot, you can get here easily on the metro and swim or even rent a boat!
Shopping
A huge selection of second-hand clothing! There's another large location at Alexanderplatz.
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HUMANA Secondhand & Vintage Kaufhaus
3 Frankfurter TorA huge selection of second-hand clothing! There's another large location at Alexanderplatz.
Open-air market Wednesdays and Saturdays. http://winterfeldt-markt.de/
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Winterfeldtplatz station
Open-air market Wednesdays and Saturdays. http://winterfeldt-markt.de/
Open-air market with Turkish specialties, fabric, food, and more. Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Turkish Market (Tuesday/Friday)
Open-air market with Turkish specialties, fabric, food, and more. Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
Neue Schönhauser Str. 19
Large second-hand store.
Just one of many clothing boutiques in this neighborhood. Simply wander and explore.
Adddress Showroom
12-14 WeinmeisterstraßeJust one of many clothing boutiques in this neighborhood. Simply wander and explore.
Fantastic selection of magazines and reading material from around the world, mostly focusing on culture and design.
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do you read me?!
28 AuguststraßeFantastic selection of magazines and reading material from around the world, mostly focusing on culture and design.
One of my personal favorite places in Berlin, it's a store aimed towards designers and architects.
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Modulor
85 PrinzenstraßeOne of my personal favorite places in Berlin, it's a store aimed towards designers and architects.
Repeater / Vintage Shop
45 PannierstraßeSome of the best vintage in Berlin!
The Amazing Crocodile Design Store
23 RaumerstraßeDesign store with a great selection!