Guidebook for Berlin

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Landmark swimming pool from the 1920's. One of the most beautiful pools in the country.
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Stadtbad Mitte
5 Gartenstraße
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Landmark swimming pool from the 1920's. One of the most beautiful pools in the country.
A cozy sauna from the 1920's. Great Bauhaus style, clean and very affordable!
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Stadtbad Mitte
5 Gartenstraße
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A cozy sauna from the 1920's. Great Bauhaus style, clean and very affordable!
Car rental station in the neighborhood.
Sixt GmbH & Co. Autovermietung KG
Car rental station in the neighborhood.
The main public transport station of the neighborhood, being served day and night by tram and during day time by underground as well as busses.
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Berlin Nordbahnhof station
131 Invalidenstraße
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The main public transport station of the neighborhood, being served day and night by tram and during day time by underground as well as busses.
Beach volleyball fields in the very heart of Berlin!
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BeachMitte
8 Caroline-Michaelis-Straße
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Beach volleyball fields in the very heart of Berlin!
Berlin's No.1 flee market. Even if you are not into second hand items, this is something you should not miss. Thousands of people will be here on Sunday morning, live music, etc., ...
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Kirpputori Mauerparkissa
63-64 Bernauer Str.
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Berlin's No.1 flee market. Even if you are not into second hand items, this is something you should not miss. Thousands of people will be here on Sunday morning, live music, etc., ...
My running course is in Jahn-Sportpark. So, if you are into some physical activities and brought your running equipment with you to Berlin ... here you go!
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Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahnin urheilupuisto
24 Cantianstraße
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My running course is in Jahn-Sportpark. So, if you are into some physical activities and brought your running equipment with you to Berlin ... here you go!
Berlin's main station with a 24/7 pharmacy and severe other shops is just down the road and super easy to reach.
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Berlin Central Station
1 Europaplatz
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Berlin's main station with a 24/7 pharmacy and severe other shops is just down the road and super easy to reach.
I am attending yoga classes at nearby Koppenplatz. If you have some yoga experience, understand German and wanna join, you can join me. There is always room for an extra person.
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Koppenplatz
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I am attending yoga classes at nearby Koppenplatz. If you have some yoga experience, understand German and wanna join, you can join me. There is always room for an extra person.
Bike rental? No problem! Fahrrad-Frank is just round the house. A proper bike store, who sells, repairs and rents bicycles for one or several days. Open Monday to Saturday.
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Fahrrad Frank
220 Torstraße
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Bike rental? No problem! Fahrrad-Frank is just round the house. A proper bike store, who sells, repairs and rents bicycles for one or several days. Open Monday to Saturday.
Take a sunbath in nearby Weinbergspark! A great little oasis within the city. Just a couple of minutes walk until you get there.
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Rosengarten im Weinbergspark
13 Weinbergsweg
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Take a sunbath in nearby Weinbergspark! A great little oasis within the city. Just a couple of minutes walk until you get there.
Just a 3 stops by underground ... Brandenburg Gate is Berlins No. 1 tourist attraction and symbolizes the unique ups and downs Germany was facing over the past 100 years.
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Brandenburgin portti
Pariser Platz
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Just a 3 stops by underground ... Brandenburg Gate is Berlins No. 1 tourist attraction and symbolizes the unique ups and downs Germany was facing over the past 100 years.
Berlins most futuristic swimming pool. Well, not just a normal pool, this massive building includes many other sports venues and was built with the 2000 Olympics in mind. Okay, Berlin did not get the games, but this pool is fantastic for all, who enjoy a real sporty atmosphere!
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Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark (SSE)
26 Paul-Heyse-Straße
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Berlins most futuristic swimming pool. Well, not just a normal pool, this massive building includes many other sports venues and was built with the 2000 Olympics in mind. Okay, Berlin did not get the games, but this pool is fantastic for all, who enjoy a real sporty atmosphere!

Sightseeing

The Berlin Wall Memorial preserves the only remaining and entirely preserved section of the Berlin Wall!
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Berliinin muurin muistomerkki
111 Bernauer Str.
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The Berlin Wall Memorial preserves the only remaining and entirely preserved section of the Berlin Wall!
Check out this museum (free admission) if you are interested into the post war era and how difficult it was to cross the border. Super cool exhibition!
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Kyyneleiden palatsi
17 Reichstagufer
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Check out this museum (free admission) if you are interested into the post war era and how difficult it was to cross the border. Super cool exhibition!
A buch of world famous museums just a stones throw away (15 mins walk). You could spend an entire week here, if you want to visit all of them!
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Museosaari
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A buch of world famous museums just a stones throw away (15 mins walk). You could spend an entire week here, if you want to visit all of them!
The new GDR Museum (opened in early 2014) is a must see. Great displays on daily living in the former east part of the country. Free admission!
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KulturBrauerei
36 Schönhauser Allee
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The new GDR Museum (opened in early 2014) is a must see. Great displays on daily living in the former east part of the country. Free admission!
Climbing up the stairs of the bell tower of Zionskirche is something a lot of people do not do. What a shame! It's open every weekend and you've got a marvelous view over Berlin.
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Zionskirche
Zionskirchstraße
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Climbing up the stairs of the bell tower of Zionskirche is something a lot of people do not do. What a shame! It's open every weekend and you've got a marvelous view over Berlin.
If you are into architecture, check out AEDES Berlin website. This is by far the best exhibition space in terms of latest urban trends. Admission free!
Aedes Architekturforum
18-19 Christinenstraße
If you are into architecture, check out AEDES Berlin website. This is by far the best exhibition space in terms of latest urban trends. Admission free!
Jewish architecture at its very best! Don't miss to step inside and explore the history of this amazing building ... or what is left of it.
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Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum
28-30 Oranienburger Str.
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Jewish architecture at its very best! Don't miss to step inside and explore the history of this amazing building ... or what is left of it.
Just a few minutes by tram until you get to the famous television tower! Prebook your ticket online before coming to Berlin and try to reserve a seat in the adjacent restaurant as well. Its worth it!
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Berliinin televisiotorni
1A Panoramastraße
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Just a few minutes by tram until you get to the famous television tower! Prebook your ticket online before coming to Berlin and try to reserve a seat in the adjacent restaurant as well. Its worth it!
One of Berlins busiest public places – this square is the place to visit if you wanna find out more about the pace of the city. Easy to get to by tram!
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Alexanderplatz
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One of Berlins busiest public places – this square is the place to visit if you wanna find out more about the pace of the city. Easy to get to by tram!
Unesco world heritage! The Pergamon museum is partly under reconstruction right now ... but once that's over: its famous antique altar is a must see!
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Pergamon-museo
1-3 Bodestraße
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Unesco world heritage! The Pergamon museum is partly under reconstruction right now ... but once that's over: its famous antique altar is a must see!
My favorite museum on museum island: This building is already a gem of its own. And the collection is houses is breath-taking, too. Easy to get to by tram (M5).
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Neues Museum
1-3 Bodestraße
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My favorite museum on museum island: This building is already a gem of its own. And the collection is houses is breath-taking, too. Easy to get to by tram (M5).
Architecture lovers, here you go! All the great postwar architectural idols built houses in this corner of Berlin. A must see for every design addict as well. Take your shoes and start a walking tour around this great modernist apartment blocks. Something special indeed!
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Hansaviertel
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Architecture lovers, here you go! All the great postwar architectural idols built houses in this corner of Berlin. A must see for every design addict as well. Take your shoes and start a walking tour around this great modernist apartment blocks. Something special indeed!
The embassy area south of Tiergarten park is one of my favorite places for walks! So interesting to see this neighborhood of different architecture and design, since every embassy comes across in a different look. Highly interesting for anyone, who loves to stroll around and enjoy distinctive design!
Embassy of Italy
1 Hiroshimastraße
The embassy area south of Tiergarten park is one of my favorite places for walks! So interesting to see this neighborhood of different architecture and design, since every embassy comes across in a different look. Highly interesting for anyone, who loves to stroll around and enjoy distinctive design!
Sachsenhausen or Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg was a Nazi concentration camp. Super worth visiting (especially with a guided tour for example in English)! Admission free!
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Sachsenhausenin muistomerkki ja museo
22 Str. d. Nationen
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Sachsenhausen or Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg was a Nazi concentration camp. Super worth visiting (especially with a guided tour for example in English)! Admission free!
Alexandrowka is the Russian Colony in the north of Potsdam. It consists of thirteen wooden houses in Russian style, which were built between 1826 and 1827 on special wish of the former Prussian king, Friedrich Wilhelm III. Extremely beautiful ! A hidden gem! Admission free ...
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Russische Teestube - Alexandrowka
1 Russische Kolonie
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Alexandrowka is the Russian Colony in the north of Potsdam. It consists of thirteen wooden houses in Russian style, which were built between 1826 and 1827 on special wish of the former Prussian king, Friedrich Wilhelm III. Extremely beautiful ! A hidden gem! Admission free ...

Food Scene

Bondi was the first coffee place in Schlegelstraße and is owned by a true Australian chap from Sidney. Great homemade cake and other food.
Eichendorffstraße
Eichendorffstraße
Bondi was the first coffee place in Schlegelstraße and is owned by a true Australian chap from Sidney. Great homemade cake and other food.
A really jewel for dining out – fine food, decent prices, cozy atmosphere!
HONIGMOND
11 Tieckstraße
A really jewel for dining out – fine food, decent prices, cozy atmosphere!
For sure one of the best ice cream shops in the whole area. Homemade ice cream, affordable prices and extremely friendly staff. Thumbs up!
Eismieze Berlin
21 Schlegelstraße
For sure one of the best ice cream shops in the whole area. Homemade ice cream, affordable prices and extremely friendly staff. Thumbs up!
Berlins number one for extremely fine dining! Got its second Michelin star just recently. Great food!
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reinstoff
26C Schlegelstraße
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Berlins number one for extremely fine dining! Got its second Michelin star just recently. Great food!
One of the few French restaurants in the area. Family-owned. Fresh food, kind staff and very cozy atmosphere! Highly recommended.
Auberge Maréchal Ney
22 Schlegelstraße
One of the few French restaurants in the area. Family-owned. Fresh food, kind staff and very cozy atmosphere! Highly recommended.
Norwegian coffee? Yeah! ... And so tasty. Very cool owners as well. Great interior design.
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Oslo Kaffebar
13 Eichendorffstraße
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Norwegian coffee? Yeah! ... And so tasty. Very cool owners as well. Great interior design.
According to the German magazine "Feinschmecker" this bakery is one of the best ones of the whole country. Well, I do agree. Worth checking their famous pretzels and have a bite of their cake, too!
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Bäckerei Alpenstück
1 Schröderstraße
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According to the German magazine "Feinschmecker" this bakery is one of the best ones of the whole country. Well, I do agree. Worth checking their famous pretzels and have a bite of their cake, too!
Guests love this place. And I do as well. Great cuisine! Mixing German cooking with international influences. Friendly and helpful staff!
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noto Bar & Restaurant
173 Torstraße
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Guests love this place. And I do as well. Great cuisine! Mixing German cooking with international influences. Friendly and helpful staff!
In case of sunshine, don't miss to sit on Nola's terrace in the heart of Weinbergspark, a cozy green space near Rosenthaler Platz. It's a perfect spot to have a coffee and enjoy the sun!
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Nola's
9 Veteranenstraße
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In case of sunshine, don't miss to sit on Nola's terrace in the heart of Weinbergspark, a cozy green space near Rosenthaler Platz. It's a perfect spot to have a coffee and enjoy the sun!
For meat lovers and friends! ... very unusual in Berlin: a real American barbecue place. Crazy interior. Fresh ingredients ... love it!
Hannoversche Str. 2
2 Hannoversche Straße
For meat lovers and friends! ... very unusual in Berlin: a real American barbecue place. Crazy interior. Fresh ingredients ... love it!
Italian slow food at its best. This restaurant has been here for more than a decade, which tells a lot. Highly recommend!
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Cavallino Rosso
2 Hannoversche Str.
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Italian slow food at its best. This restaurant has been here for more than a decade, which tells a lot. Highly recommend!
Without a doubt! ... this is Berlins best place for freshly brewed coffee. Actually the guys in there see coffee-making as an art. Sooo great!
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THE BARN Café Coffee roasters Berlin
8 Schönhauser Allee
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Without a doubt! ... this is Berlins best place for freshly brewed coffee. Actually the guys in there see coffee-making as an art. Sooo great!
Unique architecture! This restaurant used to be a brewery and is a true gem. Just a few minutes away and definitely worth a try, if you like fresh food with a modern German twist!
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Katz Orange
22 Bergstraße
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Unique architecture! This restaurant used to be a brewery and is a true gem. Just a few minutes away and definitely worth a try, if you like fresh food with a modern German twist!
Probably one of the best French eateries in Mitte. Definitely a place for lovers of good food. And super easy to find ...
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3 Minutes sur Mer
167 Torstraße
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Probably one of the best French eateries in Mitte. Definitely a place for lovers of good food. And super easy to find ...
One of my favorite German beer gardens in Berlin. Located in a hidden court yard, service great snacks and cool beer. A perfect spot for summer evenings!
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Prater Beer Garden Berlin
7-9 Kastanienallee
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One of my favorite German beer gardens in Berlin. Located in a hidden court yard, service great snacks and cool beer. A perfect spot for summer evenings!
If you just want to grab a bite, this is where I would go. Fresh, home-made and really, really delicious. In summer, you can sit outside and watch the street life passing by ...
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La Focacceria
24 Fehrbelliner Str.
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If you just want to grab a bite, this is where I would go. Fresh, home-made and really, really delicious. In summer, you can sit outside and watch the street life passing by ...
Best ice cream parlor in the area ... if not in Berlin! This is a must see for anything chocolate lover. The chocolate sorbet tastes like heaven ;)
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Süsse Sünde
21 Weinbergsweg
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Best ice cream parlor in the area ... if not in Berlin! This is a must see for anything chocolate lover. The chocolate sorbet tastes like heaven ;)
I have visited this brewery restaurant a couple of times – and I am still more than confident. Great location next to the lake, placed in-between big trees. You even have the chance to sit outside on a big terrace, enjoying the sun as well as the great food and the outstanding beer. The restaurant is operated by extremely friendly stuff, who are always helpful and (if requested) able to provide some sightseeing advices. Just go there and I promise: you will have a great time.
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Braumanufaktur Forsthaus Templin
102 Templiner Str.
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I have visited this brewery restaurant a couple of times – and I am still more than confident. Great location next to the lake, placed in-between big trees. You even have the chance to sit outside on a big terrace, enjoying the sun as well as the great food and the outstanding beer. The restaurant is operated by extremely friendly stuff, who are always helpful and (if requested) able to provide some sightseeing advices. Just go there and I promise: you will have a great time.

Shopping

Discover the world of PARKHAUS, its accessories, interior design and lighting. They have a great showroom in nearby Schroederstraße!
Parkhaus
22 Schröderstraße
Discover the world of PARKHAUS, its accessories, interior design and lighting. They have a great showroom in nearby Schroederstraße!
Design made in Germany? Yes, and great looking, too! Love the pieces that are offered in this store. Very unique and always worth popping by!
Gartenstraße 6
6 Gartenstraße
Design made in Germany? Yes, and great looking, too! Love the pieces that are offered in this store. Very unique and always worth popping by!
SOTO is the (!) store for fashion junkies! Pop in, if you are looking for the real trendy stuff: shoes, jackets, trousers ... and everything else that can be worn!
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soto store
72 Torstraße
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SOTO is the (!) store for fashion junkies! Pop in, if you are looking for the real trendy stuff: shoes, jackets, trousers ... and everything else that can be worn!
The french department store with its Berlin branch! Truly classy, very different to many other Berlin shops and some great food to try or shop in the basement!
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Galeries Lafayette Berlin
76-78 Friedrichstraße
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The french department store with its Berlin branch! Truly classy, very different to many other Berlin shops and some great food to try or shop in the basement!
The royal Berlin porcelain factory: Unique handmade porcelain, world famous and extremely timeless. My guests get to use "the white gold", as its called, everyday. If you want to bring something home with you, why not visiting the outlet store?
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KPM Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin GmbH
1 Wegelystraße
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The royal Berlin porcelain factory: Unique handmade porcelain, world famous and extremely timeless. My guests get to use "the white gold", as its called, everyday. If you want to bring something home with you, why not visiting the outlet store?

Essentials

This liquor store is open from Monday to Saturday until midnight and sells everything from mineral water to champagne. Great to have it just across the street!
Horst Lehmann Getränke GmbH
66 Rufacher Weg
This liquor store is open from Monday to Saturday until midnight and sells everything from mineral water to champagne. Great to have it just across the street!
Fantastic founders, who really stand behind the meaning of authenticity and sustainability. Best food in Mitte!
Invalidenstraße 155
Fantastic founders, who really stand behind the meaning of authenticity and sustainability. Best food in Mitte!
The best supermarket of that area. Clean, fresh food, friendly staff and extremely comfortable opening times (from 8 AM to 23 PM, Monday to Saturday).
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Chausseestraße 118-120
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The best supermarket of that area. Clean, fresh food, friendly staff and extremely comfortable opening times (from 8 AM to 23 PM, Monday to Saturday).

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the oldest bars in the area. Quite a reputation for excellent drinks! Ideally you go there after dinner!
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Reingold Cocktailbar
11 Novalisstraße
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One of the oldest bars in the area. Quite a reputation for excellent drinks! Ideally you go there after dinner!
A gem! It's the super old interior what distinguishes this bar from any other in that area. Feels almost like being thrown back into another century. Fantastic!
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Bötzow-Privat
113 Linienstraße
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A gem! It's the super old interior what distinguishes this bar from any other in that area. Feels almost like being thrown back into another century. Fantastic!

Arts & Culture

Great little theatre in Berlin-Mitte! Small and cozy. Entrance fees are surprisingly cheap and the quality on stage is usually superb. Highly recommended for everyone that understands German!
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Maxim Gorki Theater
2 Am Festungsgraben
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Great little theatre in Berlin-Mitte! Small and cozy. Entrance fees are surprisingly cheap and the quality on stage is usually superb. Highly recommended for everyone that understands German!
Babylon cinema is a legendary venue for cinema-lovers. Built in the before WW II, the interior takes you back into Berlins glamorous 1920's. Highly recommended!
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Babylon Kreuzberg
126 Dresdener Str.
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Babylon cinema is a legendary venue for cinema-lovers. Built in the before WW II, the interior takes you back into Berlins glamorous 1920's. Highly recommended!
Privately owned modern art collection in an old Nazi bunker. Unique setting for some truly amazing pieces! A must-see for any art or architecture lover!
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Boros-säätiö
20 Reinhardtstraße
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Privately owned modern art collection in an old Nazi bunker. Unique setting for some truly amazing pieces! A must-see for any art or architecture lover!
Very atmospheric neighborhood just a few minutes away. Stroll around some unique backyards, enjoy the historic setting and shop some hand-made souvenirs!
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MUJI Berlin Hackescher Markt
1 Hackescher Markt
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Very atmospheric neighborhood just a few minutes away. Stroll around some unique backyards, enjoy the historic setting and shop some hand-made souvenirs!
This is definitely not on everyones radar! Berlins latest hot spot for experiment art and urban projects. Check out their website for knowing whats going on in this old warehouse complex. Its a bit of the beaten track, but totally worth visiting one of their events!
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ZK/U (Zentrum für Kunst und Urbanistik)
27 Siemensstraße
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This is definitely not on everyones radar! Berlins latest hot spot for experiment art and urban projects. Check out their website for knowing whats going on in this old warehouse complex. Its a bit of the beaten track, but totally worth visiting one of their events!