Guidebook for Berlin
Food / Restaurants
Swaad Indisches Restaurant
55 Erich-Weinert-StraßeGood traditional indian food with friendly service and next to our house.
Lovely place with super friendly staff. Excellent but a bit more expensive food and good wine. Special neighborhood atmosphere.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
Frau Mittenmang
37 RodenbergstraßeLovely place with super friendly staff. Excellent but a bit more expensive food and good wine. Special neighborhood atmosphere.
Very good breakfast! The only cafe I know, where you can get a really big Nutella bread :)
48 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Suicide Sue
2 DunckerstraßeVery good breakfast! The only cafe I know, where you can get a really big Nutella bread :)
Cafe am Neuen See
2 LichtensteinalleeBeer garden near Tiergarten and Berlin Zoo
For Lonely Planet you'll probably get one of the best burgers in town.
266 Einheimische empfehlen
The Bird
5 Am Falkpl.For Lonely Planet you'll probably get one of the best burgers in town.
Konnopke's Imbiss
44b Schönhauser AlleeMaybe Berlins' most famous "Currywurst".
Our favourite Currywurst in Berlin (by the way, it's the son of Konnopke's Imbiss)
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Ziervogel's Kult-Curry
20 Schönhauser AlleeOur favourite Currywurst in Berlin (by the way, it's the son of Konnopke's Imbiss)
Yummy pizza slices...you will love them. Try different flavors and pieces but be careful, it's easy to order way too much... If you did so, ask for a take-away bag at the end.
60 Einheimische empfehlen
da Zia
32A PappelalleeYummy pizza slices...you will love them. Try different flavors and pieces but be careful, it's easy to order way too much... If you did so, ask for a take-away bag at the end.
Great food and a lovely atmosphere outside for dinner. Don't miss to have a look inside once before you go. On the weekend still a place for tango or other dance events. ..Like Berlin in 1920th
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Clärchens Ballroom
24/25 AuguststraßeGreat food and a lovely atmosphere outside for dinner. Don't miss to have a look inside once before you go. On the weekend still a place for tango or other dance events. ..Like Berlin in 1920th
Chinarestaurant Mayflower
27 Greifenhagener StraßeAuthentic Chinese food, just around the corner.
Street Food Market in the Kulturbrauerei, every Sunday from 12 to 6pm. A 20 minute walk or three stations with M12 to Eberswalder Str./Pappelallee
Street Food auf Achse
38 Schönhauser AlleeStreet Food Market in the Kulturbrauerei, every Sunday from 12 to 6pm. A 20 minute walk or three stations with M12 to Eberswalder Str./Pappelallee
If you like Ramen, this is the place. Very small restaurant, 5 minutes walk from us.
22 Einheimische empfehlen
Takumi NINE
19 PappelalleeIf you like Ramen, this is the place. Very small restaurant, 5 minutes walk from us.
Drinks & Nightlife
Still one of our favorite places for a late beer or a coffee in the sun. It's like being in grandma's living room with friends. Sit down and enjoy this special neighborhood around Helmholtzplatz
164 Einheimische empfehlen
Wohnzimmerbar
6 LettestraßeStill one of our favorite places for a late beer or a coffee in the sun. It's like being in grandma's living room with friends. Sit down and enjoy this special neighborhood around Helmholtzplatz
Good place for cocktails with a brillant view over Berlin. Combine it with a visit at Potsdamer Platz and enjoy the view. Good DJs on the weekends.
83 Einheimische empfehlen
SOLAR Bar Restaurant Lounge
76 StresemannstraßeGood place for cocktails with a brillant view over Berlin. Combine it with a visit at Potsdamer Platz and enjoy the view. Good DJs on the weekends.
(RECOMMENDATION) After a walk along the Kastanienallee and Mauerpark area, stop here for a drink or food. The very nice beer garden is surrounded by chestnut trees and there is also a small playground for the kids. In addition to the garden, they offer traditional German food in the restaurant.
237 Einheimische empfehlen
Prater Beer Garden Berlin
7-9 Kastanienallee(RECOMMENDATION) After a walk along the Kastanienallee and Mauerpark area, stop here for a drink or food. The very nice beer garden is surrounded by chestnut trees and there is also a small playground for the kids. In addition to the garden, they offer traditional German food in the restaurant.
Lovely place / club on the waterside for a drink, chilling, dancing and listening to music within "this" special Berlin atmosphere. Only for sunny days.
384 Einheimische empfehlen
Club der Visionäre
1 Am FlutgrabenLovely place / club on the waterside for a drink, chilling, dancing and listening to music within "this" special Berlin atmosphere. Only for sunny days.
Beach Bar/Lounge on the roof top of the shopping mall
62 Einheimische empfehlen
Deck5 - Die Rooftop-Strandbar
79 Schönhauser AlleeBeach Bar/Lounge on the roof top of the shopping mall
(RECOMMENDATION)
Roof top bar with alternative atmosphere. It's a bit far but easy to get there by transportation. Go there in the evening and enjoy the sunset over Berlin.
702 Einheimische empfehlen
Klunkerkranich
66 Karl-Marx-Straße(RECOMMENDATION)
Roof top bar with alternative atmosphere. It's a bit far but easy to get there by transportation. Go there in the evening and enjoy the sunset over Berlin.
Nice place for a drink next to the water. But eating is not a recommendation.
99 Einheimische empfehlen
Freischwimmer
2 Vor dem Schlesischen TorNice place for a drink next to the water. But eating is not a recommendation.
(RECOMMENDATION) Great place for having a beer or glass of wine. Sit outside and enjoy the mood of one of Berlin‘s most beautiful street - Stargarder Str. P.S. It's allowed to smoke inside. Just 5 minutes to walk.
38 Einheimische empfehlen
Marietta Café-Bar
13 Stargarder Str.(RECOMMENDATION) Great place for having a beer or glass of wine. Sit outside and enjoy the mood of one of Berlin‘s most beautiful street - Stargarder Str. P.S. It's allowed to smoke inside. Just 5 minutes to walk.
Arts & Culture
(German) Impro theatre right next to our house. Perfect in combination with Frau Mittenmang.
BühnenRausch e.V.
27 Erich-Weinert-Straße(German) Impro theatre right next to our house. Perfect in combination with Frau Mittenmang.
If you like photography, this is one of the best places in the world. All of the famous photographers have had their exhibitions here.
175 Einheimische empfehlen
C/O Berlin
22-24 HardenbergstraßeIf you like photography, this is one of the best places in the world. All of the famous photographers have had their exhibitions here.
Great place to see parts of the Berlin Wall and to understand the tragic situation in Berlin. If you are there, visit the museum and walk up on the tower. This place is good for information but if you want to have "a feeling" about the Berlin history and the crime regime, add "Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen" to your list.
520 Einheimische empfehlen
Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer
111 Bernauer Str.Great place to see parts of the Berlin Wall and to understand the tragic situation in Berlin. If you are there, visit the museum and walk up on the tower. This place is good for information but if you want to have "a feeling" about the Berlin history and the crime regime, add "Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen" to your list.
Good museum about the history of the German Wall and maybe the most favorite recommendation in the travel guides. But a bit too expensive, we would recommend to got to Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer (Bernauer Str.) + Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen.
74 Einheimische empfehlen
Mauermuseum - Checkpoint Charlie
43-45 FriedrichstraßeGood museum about the history of the German Wall and maybe the most favorite recommendation in the travel guides. But a bit too expensive, we would recommend to got to Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer (Bernauer Str.) + Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen.
Berlin Wall, good for a walk in Friedrichshain and next to the Oberbaumbrücke.
444 Einheimische empfehlen
East Side Gallery (Berlin) station
Berlin Wall, good for a walk in Friedrichshain and next to the Oberbaumbrücke.
Deutsches Historisches Museum
2 Unter den LindenAll information about German history
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!) For us this is the best place to get to know more about the crime regime of the DDR / GDR. Daily tours in english at 10.30 am, 12.30 am and 2.30 pm, mostly done by former prisoners. When you plan to know about the history of the Berlin Wall and Berlin, combine Hohenschönhausen with a visit at the Mauergedenkstätte Bernauer Str. - this is much better than the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
More information: http://www.stiftung-hsh.de/homepage-2
55 Einheimische empfehlen
Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen
66 Genslerstraße(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!) For us this is the best place to get to know more about the crime regime of the DDR / GDR. Daily tours in english at 10.30 am, 12.30 am and 2.30 pm, mostly done by former prisoners. When you plan to know about the history of the Berlin Wall and Berlin, combine Hohenschönhausen with a visit at the Mauergedenkstätte Bernauer Str. - this is much better than the Checkpoint Charlie Museum.
More information: http://www.stiftung-hsh.de/homepage-2
Longest original part of the Berlin Wall with a great museum about the dark German history. If they haven't changed it, entrance is free. Definitely worth to go and just a 5 min walk from Potsdamer Platz.
119 Einheimische empfehlen
Topographie des Terrors
8 NiederkirchnerstraßeLongest original part of the Berlin Wall with a great museum about the dark German history. If they haven't changed it, entrance is free. Definitely worth to go and just a 5 min walk from Potsdamer Platz.
Essentials
Vita
24 Stahlheimer Str.Bakery, opposite of the house
Great traditional bakery with a touch of original Berlin (GDR) courtesy ;-). Good cookies and real "Berlin Schrippen" or "Doppelbrötchen"
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Bäcker Kroll
65 KuglerstraßeGreat traditional bakery with a touch of original Berlin (GDR) courtesy ;-). Good cookies and real "Berlin Schrippen" or "Doppelbrötchen"
Edeka
59 AndreasstraßeSupermarket in the Schönhauser Allee Arkaden
Lidl
36-38 Rigaer Str.Supermarket
REWE
Supermarket
Sightseeing
Very nice park next to Brandenburger Tor, Potsdamer Platz, Siegessäule.
Join the "Cafe am Neuen See" if the weather is fine for beer garden.
152 Einheimische empfehlen
Großer Tiergarten
Straße des 17. JuniVery nice park next to Brandenburger Tor, Potsdamer Platz, Siegessäule.
Join the "Cafe am Neuen See" if the weather is fine for beer garden.
Beautiful architecture, an old brewery which is now a centre of different cultural activities, e.g. dance school, cinema, theatre, club...
Visit the street food market every sunday from 11am-7pm.
373 Einheimische empfehlen
KulturBrauerei
36 Schönhauser AlleeBeautiful architecture, an old brewery which is now a centre of different cultural activities, e.g. dance school, cinema, theatre, club...
Visit the street food market every sunday from 11am-7pm.
A bit expensive but with a brillant view over Berlin.
Recommendation: buy your tickets online, it's cheaper and you get your time slot. Otherwise you have to wait for hours.
569 Einheimische empfehlen
Berliner Fernsehturm
1A PanoramastraßeA bit expensive but with a brillant view over Berlin.
Recommendation: buy your tickets online, it's cheaper and you get your time slot. Otherwise you have to wait for hours.
The old airport has become a park for the last years. A HUGE and special place in the heart of Berlin, where lot's of Berliner are spending their days with jogging, biking, barbecue or just a walk.
369 Einheimische empfehlen
Grillfläche Tempelhofer Feld - Oderstraße
Tempelhofer DammThe old airport has become a park for the last years. A HUGE and special place in the heart of Berlin, where lot's of Berliner are spending their days with jogging, biking, barbecue or just a walk.
Visiting Potsdam and Sanssouci is perfect for a day trip. Just 45 km away from Berlin.
147 Einheimische empfehlen
Schloss Sanssouci
MaulbeeralleeVisiting Potsdam and Sanssouci is perfect for a day trip. Just 45 km away from Berlin.
Brandenburger Tor
Pariser PlatzThe town's landmark No 1.
German Parliament. If you want to visit the parliament, you have to register first: https://visite.bundestag.de/BAPWeb/pages/createBookingRequest.jsf?lang=en
387 Einheimische empfehlen
Reichstagsgebäude
1 Platz der RepublikGerman Parliament. If you want to visit the parliament, you have to register first: https://visite.bundestag.de/BAPWeb/pages/createBookingRequest.jsf?lang=en
The unique ensemble in the heart of Berlin became part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 1999. Its magnificent museums were designed by famous architects of their time.
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Museumsinsel
The unique ensemble in the heart of Berlin became part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 1999. Its magnificent museums were designed by famous architects of their time.
In the heart of the old Jewish Berlin, widely recognizable because of its golden dome
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum
28-30 Oranienburger Str.In the heart of the old Jewish Berlin, widely recognizable because of its golden dome
Französischer Dom
7 GendarmenmarktNice building
Neue Kirche
1-2 GendarmenmarktNice building
Beautiful courtyards with shops, culture and nice bars and restaurant. Visit also Heckmannhöfe, Sophienhöfe and stroll around the old Jewish Berlin.
105 Einheimische empfehlen
Hackesche Höfe Kino
40 -41 Rosenthaler Str.Beautiful courtyards with shops, culture and nice bars and restaurant. Visit also Heckmannhöfe, Sophienhöfe and stroll around the old Jewish Berlin.
Everything Else
Very good massage. The interior is not a 5* spa but the staff is really friendly and the massage is very good. Take a foot massage after a long day of sightseeing.
Apais Thaimassage
70 WichertstraßeVery good massage. The interior is not a 5* spa but the staff is really friendly and the massage is very good. Take a foot massage after a long day of sightseeing.
A nice place to walk around the streets with lots of small shops and cafes. Enjoy this special neighborhood that has become to one of the most expensive areas in Berlin over the last years.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
Helmholtzplatz GmbH & co. OHG
DunckerstraßeA nice place to walk around the streets with lots of small shops and cafes. Enjoy this special neighborhood that has become to one of the most expensive areas in Berlin over the last years.
Lots of cafés, restaurants, small shops. Walk around and combine it with a visit at "Mauerpark" or "Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer"
51 Einheimische empfehlen
Oderberger Straße
Oderberger StraßeLots of cafés, restaurants, small shops. Walk around and combine it with a visit at "Mauerpark" or "Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer"
Walk around Husemannstraße, Rykestraße and Kollwitzstraße to Senefelder Platz and enjoy this special neighborhood that has become to one of the most expensive areas in Berlin over the last years.
262 Einheimische empfehlen
Kollwitzplatz
1 KollwitzstraßeWalk around Husemannstraße, Rykestraße and Kollwitzstraße to Senefelder Platz and enjoy this special neighborhood that has become to one of the most expensive areas in Berlin over the last years.
Shopping
(Small) Shopping mall with ATM, post office, electronic store, book store, different clothing shops, supermarkets, etc.
344 Einheimische empfehlen
Schönhauser Allee Arcaden
80 Schönhauser Allee(Small) Shopping mall with ATM, post office, electronic store, book store, different clothing shops, supermarkets, etc.
tausche
34 PaulstraßeBerlin Handmade Bags with changeable covers.
Market with fresh food on Saturdays. Come early before noon and enjoy the atmosphere.
99 Einheimische empfehlen
Wochenmarkt Kollwitzplatz
35 Wörther Str.Market with fresh food on Saturdays. Come early before noon and enjoy the atmosphere.
Friedrichstraße
FriedrichstraßeBusy street, lot's of shopping places
If you want to buy special food, go there! If you want to visit a cooking class, go there!
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Goldhahn und Sampson Prenzlauer Berg
9 DunckerstraßeIf you want to buy special food, go there! If you want to visit a cooking class, go there!
Get inspired by top favorite recipes. All the ingredients you need to cook the meal are ready for take away. The perfect way to cook a great dinner with friends, even if you are not a pro
35 Einheimische empfehlen
Viani Prenzlauer Berg
46 Schönhauser AlleeGet inspired by top favorite recipes. All the ingredients you need to cook the meal are ready for take away. The perfect way to cook a great dinner with friends, even if you are not a pro
Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus
90 FriedrichstraßeLargest book store in Germany
Mall of Berlin
12 Leipziger Pl.