MINILOFT MITTE GUIDEMAP
Local essentials
Where to shop for groceries, withdraw cash, rent a bike, go for a swim, buy medicine, get a doctor's appointment, send postcards back home, get dry cleaning or rent some books.
German supermarket. Open Monday through Saturday, between 9:00 and 23:00. On Sundays you can find open the "REWE City" supermarket located in the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), which is also just a few minutes walking from us.
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REWE
23-26 InvalidenstraßeGerman supermarket. Open Monday through Saturday, between 9:00 and 23:00. On Sundays you can find open the "REWE City" supermarket located in the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), which is also just a few minutes walking from us.
Organic/Bio supermarket with really good fresh produce as well as a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian options, ranging from food to cleaning products.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 and 21:00.
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Alnatura Super Natur Markt
BergmannstraßeOrganic/Bio supermarket with really good fresh produce as well as a wide selection of vegan and vegetarian options, ranging from food to cleaning products.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 and 21:00.
Another organic/bio supermarket with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, vegan and vegetarian options as well as eco-friendly household products.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 and 21:00.
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BIO COMPANY Chausseestraße
19 ChausseestraßeAnother organic/bio supermarket with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, vegan and vegetarian options as well as eco-friendly household products.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 and 21:00.
Typical German drugstore: from cleaning products to make-up, non-prescription medicine, vitamins, prescription glasses and lenses, baby products, candles and other simple household articles, as well as some food and beverages.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 and 20:30.
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DM Drogeriemarkt
2 Revaler Str.Typical German drugstore: from cleaning products to make-up, non-prescription medicine, vitamins, prescription glasses and lenses, baby products, candles and other simple household articles, as well as some food and beverages.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 9:00 and 20:30.
One of the closest pharmacies in our area. Open Monday through Fridays between 9:00 and 19:00. From 9:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. They always keep a list of the pharmacy that is open 24h on each day in the area (it rotates among them).
Nordland Apotheke
114 InvalidenstraßeOne of the closest pharmacies in our area. Open Monday through Fridays between 9:00 and 19:00. From 9:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. They always keep a list of the pharmacy that is open 24h on each day in the area (it rotates among them).
Bike shop where you can rent different types of bicycles. The staff is very helpful and the bikes are well maintained. They also allow you to reserve bikes for specific days. Open Monday through Friday between 9:00 and 19:00. On Saturdays they are open from 9:00 to 17:00.
NOTE: There are a lot of places in Berlin where you can rent bikes but we advise you to avoid places with very cheap rates, as they might rent you a bike that looks decent but is in fact, in poor working condition, which is not advisable for your safety on the road.
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Fahrrad Frank
220 TorstraßeBike shop where you can rent different types of bicycles. The staff is very helpful and the bikes are well maintained. They also allow you to reserve bikes for specific days. Open Monday through Friday between 9:00 and 19:00. On Saturdays they are open from 9:00 to 17:00.
NOTE: There are a lot of places in Berlin where you can rent bikes but we advise you to avoid places with very cheap rates, as they might rent you a bike that looks decent but is in fact, in poor working condition, which is not advisable for your safety on the road.
Dry cleaning store with different types of professional textile cleaning services as well as sewing and shoe repair services.
Open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 19:00, and from 8:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays.
Textilpflege 35 UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
35 InvalidenstraßeDry cleaning store with different types of professional textile cleaning services as well as sewing and shoe repair services.
Open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 19:00, and from 8:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays.
Local community pool. Don't be fooled by their picture, it is a really nice place to swim. They have different lanes and programs - from children to swimmers who are more experienced and/or are looking to do fast laps.
The price for admission varies.
They close at 22:00 during most of the week, and their opening hours range from 6:30 in the morning to 14:30, depending on the week day.
For more information, you can visit their website.
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Stadtbad Mitte
5 GartenstraßeLocal community pool. Don't be fooled by their picture, it is a really nice place to swim. They have different lanes and programs - from children to swimmers who are more experienced and/or are looking to do fast laps.
The price for admission varies.
They close at 22:00 during most of the week, and their opening hours range from 6:30 in the morning to 14:30, depending on the week day.
For more information, you can visit their website.
Local hospital just a few minutes walking from us. They have an emergency room as well as many different medicine specialisation and research, as they are also a renowned German medical university. Their campus is right next to us.
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Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
1 Charitépl.Local hospital just a few minutes walking from us. They have an emergency room as well as many different medicine specialisation and research, as they are also a renowned German medical university. Their campus is right next to us.
ATM for different types of card, including international types.
Check if your currency conversion rates are better when you withdraw money locally or when you bring your own currency and exchange it in a currency exchange house.
Euronet - Geldautomat - ATM
13 Mainzer Str.ATM for different types of card, including international types.
Check if your currency conversion rates are better when you withdraw money locally or when you bring your own currency and exchange it in a currency exchange house.
A lot of post offices in Germany operate within local convenience stores, such as this one. Their staff usually speaks English as well as German.
Open from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 and 23:00.
DHL Packstation 522
118 ChausseestraßeA lot of post offices in Germany operate within local convenience stores, such as this one. Their staff usually speaks English as well as German.
Open from Monday to Friday, between 7:00 and 23:00.
Local bakery where you can buy fresh bread, cakes, biscuits, etc. You can also get coffee and tea, either in or to go.
Open between 7:00 and 18:00 between Monday and Friday, and from 8:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays.
If you miss their opening hours, you can buy yourself decent bread at a supermarket or, as a last minute solution, some usually mediocre bread at a local convenience store - these shops are open almost 24/7 and are known as "Spätkauf" or "Spätti" in Germany, which stands for something like "quick buy".
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Bäcker Taudien
156 InvalidenstraßeLocal bakery where you can buy fresh bread, cakes, biscuits, etc. You can also get coffee and tea, either in or to go.
Open between 7:00 and 18:00 between Monday and Friday, and from 8:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays.
If you miss their opening hours, you can buy yourself decent bread at a supermarket or, as a last minute solution, some usually mediocre bread at a local convenience store - these shops are open almost 24/7 and are known as "Spätkauf" or "Spätti" in Germany, which stands for something like "quick buy".
PIPO-Internet-Telecafé is a typical internet cafe located within a convenience store.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 10:00 and 22:30.
Torstraße 222
222 TorstraßePIPO-Internet-Telecafé is a typical internet cafe located within a convenience store.
Open from Monday to Saturday, between 10:00 and 22:30.
Eat Out
Our local food scene is vibrant and diverse. From breakfast to late dinners, drinks and snacks, you will find different types of atmosphere and cuisine suited to everyone. Our little restaurants and bars section of the Miniloft Mitte guide features neighbourhood favourites as well as some great places in our extended area.
Great for a quick bite. A very nice French couple, Marc & Ann, run this long-time popular cafe with excellent, authentic baguettes and cakes.
Open Monday through Friday, between 07:00 and 17:00.
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MarcAnn's
114 InvalidenstraßeGreat for a quick bite. A very nice French couple, Marc & Ann, run this long-time popular cafe with excellent, authentic baguettes and cakes.
Open Monday through Friday, between 07:00 and 17:00.
Casual cosy pub with a huge wood-fired tile stove and traditional German food.
Open from Monday to Friday, between noon and midnight. on weekends they open from 9:00 to midnight, so you can have breakfast there!
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Schwarzwaldstuben
48 TucholskystraßeCasual cosy pub with a huge wood-fired tile stove and traditional German food.
Open from Monday to Friday, between noon and midnight. on weekends they open from 9:00 to midnight, so you can have breakfast there!
Vietnamese restaurant with quick and efficient service. Delicious food, friendly staff and a very comfortable and stylish atmosphere. Mo - Sa 11:30 - 23:00. Sunday and holidays 12:00 - 23:00.
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Cô Chu
29 InvalidenstraßeVietnamese restaurant with quick and efficient service. Delicious food, friendly staff and a very comfortable and stylish atmosphere. Mo - Sa 11:30 - 23:00. Sunday and holidays 12:00 - 23:00.
Stylish interior, high-quality fresh traditional German food. Booking recommended. Open daily 18:00 - 2:00.
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Alpenstück Restaurant & Bakery
9 GartenstraßeStylish interior, high-quality fresh traditional German food. Booking recommended. Open daily 18:00 - 2:00.
Our favourite little Asian fusion place. Affordable, simple, fresh. For lunch and dinner! Open on week days between noon and 23:45. On weekends they open between 17:00 and 23:45.
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Toca Rouge
195 TorstraßeOur favourite little Asian fusion place. Affordable, simple, fresh. For lunch and dinner! Open on week days between noon and 23:45. On weekends they open between 17:00 and 23:45.
Very weird, very Berlin! Great for groups, they have good pizza and dancing. The garden is open in the summer. In winter there are classical concerts on Sundays.
Open from 12:00 until very late.
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Clärchens Ballroom
24/25 AuguststraßeVery weird, very Berlin! Great for groups, they have good pizza and dancing. The garden is open in the summer. In winter there are classical concerts on Sundays.
Open from 12:00 until very late.
Express style sushi and other Japanese delights. They also have a larger restaurant near Friedrichstadtpalast.
A great option for lunch or dinner!
Open Monday through Friday between 11:30 and 22:00 and on Saturdays between 14:30 and 22:00.
Akito Sushi Express
116 ChausseestraßeExpress style sushi and other Japanese delights. They also have a larger restaurant near Friedrichstadtpalast.
A great option for lunch or dinner!
Open Monday through Friday between 11:30 and 22:00 and on Saturdays between 14:30 and 22:00.
A great but unpretentious French restaurant, very busy ever since Brad Pitt visited, so book ahead!
Open from 18:00 to midnight.
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Bandol sur mer
167 TorstraßeA great but unpretentious French restaurant, very busy ever since Brad Pitt visited, so book ahead!
Open from 18:00 to midnight.
Authentic Italian atmosphere & food. Booking recommended!
Open from 18:00 until late.
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Al Contadino Sotto Le Stelle Restaurant
36 AuguststraßeAuthentic Italian atmosphere & food. Booking recommended!
Open from 18:00 until late.
Traditional Brauhaus with homemade beer and a range of German classics.
Open Monday through Sunday, from noon to midnight.
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Brauhaus Georgbraeu
4 SpreeuferTraditional Brauhaus with homemade beer and a range of German classics.
Open Monday through Sunday, from noon to midnight.
Michelin starred food and award-winning wines. Choose between eating in the wine bar or the general restaurant area.
Open between Monday and Saturday, the bar is open from 16:00 until late.
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Rutz
8 ChausseestraßeMichelin starred food and award-winning wines. Choose between eating in the wine bar or the general restaurant area.
Open between Monday and Saturday, the bar is open from 16:00 until late.
With its high red velvet ceilings and interesting menu, this spot is a favourite among politicians and celebrities. Go during the afternoon for an excellent-value late lunch.
Open between 11:30 and midnight.
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Borchardt
47 Franz. Str.With its high red velvet ceilings and interesting menu, this spot is a favourite among politicians and celebrities. Go during the afternoon for an excellent-value late lunch.
Open between 11:30 and midnight.
Nightlife
You may have heard that Berlin is a city that never sleeps... But that's not to say you can't sleep as well as take part of the nightlife! Many Berliners will comfortably sleep in and head off to a club on Sunday morning, or even at lunchtime, and join the crowd leftover from the night before, dancing to the latest in techno, house and EDM. And if dance clubs aren't your thing, Berlin still has a lot to offer. We've listed a few special spots that should appeal to every taste and age group.
Super minimal, hip bar. Known for their gallery after-parties.
Open daily.
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Kim Bar
10 BrunnenstraßeSuper minimal, hip bar. Known for their gallery after-parties.
Open daily.
Underground bar for adults. Generally a young crowd.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 20:00 on.
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MuschiObermaier
151 TorstraßeUnderground bar for adults. Generally a young crowd.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 20:00 on.
A bar which hasn't changed since the 1920s.
Open daily from 15:00 on.
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Hackendahl
128 FriedrichstraßeA bar which hasn't changed since the 1920s.
Open daily from 15:00 on.
Decadent bar connected to a high-end restaurant. Show up sloppy and you'll get turned away.
From Friday and Saturday from 19:00 on.
Drayton Bar
55 BehrenstraßeDecadent bar connected to a high-end restaurant. Show up sloppy and you'll get turned away.
From Friday and Saturday from 19:00 on.
A modern-day speakeasy. This gorgeous space is a very classy joint.
Open between Tuesday and Saturday, from 19:00 on.
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Reingold Cocktailbar
11 NovalisstraßeA modern-day speakeasy. This gorgeous space is a very classy joint.
Open between Tuesday and Saturday, from 19:00 on.
Gallery and bar. Very chic.
Open Monday through Sunday, from 18:00 on.
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Meisterschueler
105b FriedrichstraßeGallery and bar. Very chic.
Open Monday through Sunday, from 18:00 on.
A grungy yet hip late night bar just around the corner. Cozy but with a club atmosphere. Get there fashionably late and there will still be a party going on in full swing.
Open between Wednesday and Saturday from 22:00 on.
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Bravo Bar
230 TorstraßeA grungy yet hip late night bar just around the corner. Cozy but with a club atmosphere. Get there fashionably late and there will still be a party going on in full swing.
Open between Wednesday and Saturday from 22:00 on.
Chic elegance hiding behind an unmarked entry, with cool architecture and a mixed clientele.
Open between Tuesday and Saturday, from 21:00 on.
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Tausend
11 SchiffbauerdammChic elegance hiding behind an unmarked entry, with cool architecture and a mixed clientele.
Open between Tuesday and Saturday, from 21:00 on.
Contemporary jazz club just around the corner from us!
Open between Thursday and Tuesday, from 20:00 on.
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Jazzclub-Kunstfabrik Schlot
117 InvalidenstraßeContemporary jazz club just around the corner from us!
Open between Thursday and Tuesday, from 20:00 on.
Craft beer, food, shuffleboard. A perfect classic night out.
Open between Monday and Thursday all day. Friday between 8:00 and 03:00. Saturday between 10:00 and 03:00. Sunday between 10:00 and 02:00.
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Kaschk
40 LinienstraßeCraft beer, food, shuffleboard. A perfect classic night out.
Open between Monday and Thursday all day. Friday between 8:00 and 03:00. Saturday between 10:00 and 03:00. Sunday between 10:00 and 02:00.
One of the last holdouts from pre-gentrification Mitte, Schokoladen offers a diverse line up of concerts and parties. Shows are usually over by 23:00, but the bar goes on until late.
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Schokoladen
169 AckerstraßeOne of the last holdouts from pre-gentrification Mitte, Schokoladen offers a diverse line up of concerts and parties. Shows are usually over by 23:00, but the bar goes on until late.
Rock concerts and pop DJ nights in a little club under the S-Bahn tracks. Check www.levee.com for their program.
Levee Club
10 Neue PromenadeRock concerts and pop DJ nights in a little club under the S-Bahn tracks. Check www.levee.com for their program.
Famous for its Russian disco parties and retro style.
Open daily from 21:00 on.
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Kaffe Burger
60 TorstraßeFamous for its Russian disco parties and retro style.
Open daily from 21:00 on.
Drinks from around the world, friendly service and decent bar food make this cozy Kneipe (a typical German bar or the equivalent of a "pub") a great place to start a night out.
Open daily between 12:00 and 02:00.
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Aufsturz
67 Oranienburger Str.Drinks from around the world, friendly service and decent bar food make this cozy Kneipe (a typical German bar or the equivalent of a "pub") a great place to start a night out.
Open daily between 12:00 and 02:00.
The view alone from this club high above Alexanderplatz is worth it! Good house and techno line-ups.
Open between Thursday and Sunday, from 23:00 on.
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House of Weekend
7 AlexanderstraßeThe view alone from this club high above Alexanderplatz is worth it! Good house and techno line-ups.
Open between Thursday and Sunday, from 23:00 on.
Sing, dance, play
How about swing dancing on Wednesday nights at the unique Clärches Ballhaus? There's tango or salsa on other nights. Alternatively, show your singing talent on Sunday afternoons in the popular outdoor karaoke in Mauerpark. Fort those of you who would rather watch than perform, we have selected a few of Berlin's countless entertainment gems in all genres, classical to experimental.
The smallest of Berlin's three opera houses. Truly unique productions and amazing avant-garde performances. Director Barry Kosky (& his dog) stayed with us when he first moved to Berlin.
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Komische Oper Berlin
55-57 BehrenstraßeThe smallest of Berlin's three opera houses. Truly unique productions and amazing avant-garde performances. Director Barry Kosky (& his dog) stayed with us when he first moved to Berlin.
The place to go for Wagnerians, with the most modern technological equipment and the largest stage.
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Deutsche Oper Berlin
35 BismarckstraßeThe place to go for Wagnerians, with the most modern technological equipment and the largest stage.
The Berlin State Opera is a German opera company housed in the Staatsoper Unter den Linden - also known as Lindenopera, which also hosts the Staatskapelle Berlin orchestra. It was originally the court opera, during Prussian times, then known as Königliches Opernhaus (Royal Opera House).
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Staatsoper Unter den Linden
7 Unter den LindenThe Berlin State Opera is a German opera company housed in the Staatsoper Unter den Linden - also known as Lindenopera, which also hosts the Staatskapelle Berlin orchestra. It was originally the court opera, during Prussian times, then known as Königliches Opernhaus (Royal Opera House).
The base of the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic, regarded as one of the best concert halls in the world.
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Berliner Philharmonie
1 Herbert-von-Karajan-StraßeThe base of the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic, regarded as one of the best concert halls in the world.
The home of the brilliant Konzert-hausorchester Berlin, formerly the number one orchestra of East Germany.
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Konzerthaus Berlijn
2 GendarmenmarktThe home of the brilliant Konzert-hausorchester Berlin, formerly the number one orchestra of East Germany.
This large and legendary radical theater is a long-established heart of Mitte's hipness.
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Volksbar
39 Rosa-Luxemburg-StraßeThis large and legendary radical theater is a long-established heart of Mitte's hipness.
One of the most prominent theaters in the city. It remains at the forefront of the nation's performing arts organizations.
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Deutsches Theater
One of the most prominent theaters in the city. It remains at the forefront of the nation's performing arts organizations.
Bertolt Brecht's home base. This is one of Germany's leading theaters.
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Berliner Ensemble
1 Bertolt-Brecht-PlatzBertolt Brecht's home base. This is one of Germany's leading theaters.
Classic and contemporary plays, readings and performances. All in the English language!
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English Theatre Berlin
40 FidicinstraßeClassic and contemporary plays, readings and performances. All in the English language!
There are three locations for Hebbel am Ufer, this is their third. Their programme for all locations ranges from experimental theater to contemporary dance.
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HAU Hebbel am Ufer (HAU2)
34 Hallesches UferThere are three locations for Hebbel am Ufer, this is their third. Their programme for all locations ranges from experimental theater to contemporary dance.
The birthplace of Berlin choreographer Sasha Waltz. THE place for independent theater and dance.
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Sophiensaele
18 SophienstraßeThe birthplace of Berlin choreographer Sasha Waltz. THE place for independent theater and dance.
The home of Sasha Waltz & Guests, and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Worth a visit to be pleasantly surprised by the latest crossover of art forms.
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Radialsystem V
33 HolzmarktstraßeThe home of Sasha Waltz & Guests, and the Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin. Worth a visit to be pleasantly surprised by the latest crossover of art forms.
A mix of genres with emphasis on intercultural dialogue.
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Huis van Wereldculturen
10 John-Foster-Dulles-AlleeA mix of genres with emphasis on intercultural dialogue.
Kids & Families
You are at the center of the world's biggest playground: for both children and adults! No other city this size has so many open green spaces with surprises everywhere.
Start at the huge university campus just south of us. It is open to the public and it's a great place for kids to run and play.
Within walking distance, there are fun (and educational) museums, playgrounds, a skatepark, a climbing hall and lots of green parks.
Most museums close on Mondays, so you should definitely plan your trip accordingly!
An interactive museum especially designed for children of all ages. It is housed in a beautiful architecturally transformed church in Prenzlauer Berg.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 18:00.
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MACHmit! Museum for Children
5 SenefelderstraßeAn interactive museum especially designed for children of all ages. It is housed in a beautiful architecturally transformed church in Prenzlauer Berg.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 18:00.
The Museum of Natural History of Berlin is an excellent place to visit and just around the corner from us. Among its countless specimens is a huge dinosaur skeleton, housed in the first great hall with impressive skylights. Measuring 13,27 meters tall, this skeleton makes your entrance in the museum a really impactful experience.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9:30/10:00 and 18:00.
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Museum für Naturkunde
43 InvalidenstraßeThe Museum of Natural History of Berlin is an excellent place to visit and just around the corner from us. Among its countless specimens is a huge dinosaur skeleton, housed in the first great hall with impressive skylights. Measuring 13,27 meters tall, this skeleton makes your entrance in the museum a really impactful experience.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9:30/10:00 and 18:00.
The Berlin Museum of Communication offers an entertaining and educational approach to the history of communication technology, and is fun for both adults and kids alike (as well as together).
Open between 9:00 and 17:00 from Wednesdays to Fridays, until 18:00 on the weekend and until 20:00 on Tuesdays.
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Museum voor Communicatie
16 Leipziger Str.The Berlin Museum of Communication offers an entertaining and educational approach to the history of communication technology, and is fun for both adults and kids alike (as well as together).
Open between 9:00 and 17:00 from Wednesdays to Fridays, until 18:00 on the weekend and until 20:00 on Tuesdays.
The German Museum of Technology has a lot of fascinating experiments for children and families to do together.
Open from Tuesday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:30, and from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
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Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
9 Trebbiner Str.The German Museum of Technology has a lot of fascinating experiments for children and families to do together.
Open from Tuesday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:30, and from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
The largest indoor climbing hall in Europe and it's only two stops away from us with the S-Bahn train. For adults there are also fitness and sauna facilities, as well as a spa, steam bath and internet cafe.
Open every day. On weekends between 10:00 and 22:00, on week days, between 13:00 and 23:30.
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Magic Mountain (Climbing / Bouldering)
20 BöttgerstraßeThe largest indoor climbing hall in Europe and it's only two stops away from us with the S-Bahn train. For adults there are also fitness and sauna facilities, as well as a spa, steam bath and internet cafe.
Open every day. On weekends between 10:00 and 22:00, on week days, between 13:00 and 23:30.
Plansche
24 InvalidenstraßeA kiddie splash pool south of Nordbahnhof.
A giant jungle gym and ropes course around the corner from us, complete with hanging Trabants - the iconic East-Germany cars. An excellent choice when the weather is nice, for adventurers of all ages!
Closed during Winter, they reopen every March, usually from Monday to Friday after 14:00 until the sun sets. On weekends and holidays they open at 10 in the morning.
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MountMitte
8 Caroline-Michaelis-StraßeA giant jungle gym and ropes course around the corner from us, complete with hanging Trabants - the iconic East-Germany cars. An excellent choice when the weather is nice, for adventurers of all ages!
Closed during Winter, they reopen every March, usually from Monday to Friday after 14:00 until the sun sets. On weekends and holidays they open at 10 in the morning.
The same address as MountMitte, this urban beach-themed park has volleyball courts as well as straw parasols and recliners.
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BeachMitte
8 Caroline-Michaelis-StraßeThe same address as MountMitte, this urban beach-themed park has volleyball courts as well as straw parasols and recliners.
Berlin's famous zoo is just a short S-Bahn train ride away. Inside its beautiful grounds you'll find the most comprehensive collection of species in the world.
Open every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
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Berlin Zoo
8 Hardenbergpl.Berlin's famous zoo is just a short S-Bahn train ride away. Inside its beautiful grounds you'll find the most comprehensive collection of species in the world.
Open every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
Berlin's own central park. A vast leafy sanctuary to get away from the hustle and bustle, and a wonderful place to go for a bike ride.
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Tiergarten
Straße des 17. JuniBerlin's own central park. A vast leafy sanctuary to get away from the hustle and bustle, and a wonderful place to go for a bike ride.
As well as a great playground, there is also a fun pool for kids in the local park next to the river Spree.
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Monbijoupark
Oranienburger StraßeAs well as a great playground, there is also a fun pool for kids in the local park next to the river Spree.
Berlin has numerous playgrounds which are both excellent and clean, as well as safe. In every neighbourhood you will find a wide array of monkey bars, swings and the like to keep your kids amused and allow them for a bit of exercise.
Playground
Berlin has numerous playgrounds which are both excellent and clean, as well as safe. In every neighbourhood you will find a wide array of monkey bars, swings and the like to keep your kids amused and allow them for a bit of exercise.
Berlin's Museum of Computer Games will give you a good overview of the evolution of games and gaming, which is now an engrained of youth culture, both online and offline. We recommend this place not only to families with children but also to teenagers travelling with their friends, as well as to most millennials really.
Open every day from 10:00 to 20:00.
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Computerspiel Museum
93A Karl-Marx-AlleeBerlin's Museum of Computer Games will give you a good overview of the evolution of games and gaming, which is now an engrained of youth culture, both online and offline. We recommend this place not only to families with children but also to teenagers travelling with their friends, as well as to most millennials really.
Open every day from 10:00 to 20:00.
West-Berlin sightseeing
The most interesting and important sights located in what was formerly the Western side of Berlin.
The Berlin Medical History Museum is world-famous for its historical contribution to the profession and to medical research in general. They have a lot of models and preserved body parts and specimens displaying anatomical abnormalities.
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Berlijns Museum voor Medische Geschiedenis van de Charité
1 Charitépl.The Berlin Medical History Museum is world-famous for its historical contribution to the profession and to medical research in general. They have a lot of models and preserved body parts and specimens displaying anatomical abnormalities.
This Museum of Contempory Art just a few minutes walking from us is a must-see for lovers of modern and contemporary art. Aside from permanent and temporary exhibits, the museum houses a great restaurant.
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:00 and 18:00, between 10:00 and 20:00 on Thursdays, and from 11:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
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Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum for Contemporary Art - Berlin
50 InvalidenstraßeThis Museum of Contempory Art just a few minutes walking from us is a must-see for lovers of modern and contemporary art. Aside from permanent and temporary exhibits, the museum houses a great restaurant.
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:00 and 18:00, between 10:00 and 20:00 on Thursdays, and from 11:00 to 18:00 on weekends.
The biggest train station in Europe is just a few minutes away from us. Walk through and enjoy the architecture of this exceptionally open space and impressive metal structure. Check out the sculptures facing the parliament quarter.
A great starting point to go anywhere in the city, and for any train-enthusiast: you will see S-Bahn trains, U-bahn (subway) trains, regional trains and fast cross-country trains.
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Berlin Central Station
1 EuropaplatzThe biggest train station in Europe is just a few minutes away from us. Walk through and enjoy the architecture of this exceptionally open space and impressive metal structure. Check out the sculptures facing the parliament quarter.
A great starting point to go anywhere in the city, and for any train-enthusiast: you will see S-Bahn trains, U-bahn (subway) trains, regional trains and fast cross-country trains.
Bondsregering
1 Willy-Brandt-StraßeFederal chancellery.
Climbing up the dome and seeing the federal parliament at work is one of Berlin's most popular attractions. This is unfortunately not as convenient to access as it once was. It remains free but visitors need to book a few days in advance through the Bundestag website.
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Reichstag Building
1 Platz der RepublikClimbing up the dome and seeing the federal parliament at work is one of Berlin's most popular attractions. This is unfortunately not as convenient to access as it once was. It remains free but visitors need to book a few days in advance through the Bundestag website.
The Berlin Academy of Arts' building is by German start architect Günther Behnisch.
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Academy of Arts
10 HanseatenwegThe Berlin Academy of Arts' building is by German start architect Günther Behnisch.
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe by Peter Eisenman, with an unmissable underground documentation center.
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Monument voor de vermoorde Joden van Europa
1 Cora-Berliner-StraßeMemorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe by Peter Eisenman, with an unmissable underground documentation center.
A very modern square with a lot to see. Among its sights are the Film Museum in the Sony Center (a building straight from the future), the Neue Nationalgalerie - where you can peruse modern art in a modern architectural icon by Mies van der Rohe -, as well as the Gemäldegalerie - a picture gallery home to famous paintings by the great old masters. Then there is still the Phillarmonie, and opposite to it, the Staatbibliothek (state library), both architectural masterpieces by local hero, Hans Scharoun. Do yourself a favor and go inside!
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Potsdamer Platz
Potsdamer PlatzA very modern square with a lot to see. Among its sights are the Film Museum in the Sony Center (a building straight from the future), the Neue Nationalgalerie - where you can peruse modern art in a modern architectural icon by Mies van der Rohe -, as well as the Gemäldegalerie - a picture gallery home to famous paintings by the great old masters. Then there is still the Phillarmonie, and opposite to it, the Staatbibliothek (state library), both architectural masterpieces by local hero, Hans Scharoun. Do yourself a favor and go inside!
Neighbouring the Topography of Terror, this gem of a museum features temporary exhibits covering a variety of themes. This beautiful 19th-century building houses major rotating exhibitions - each one we have been to has been excellent. Highly recommended.
Open every day except for Tuesday. Opening hours: 9:00 to 19:00.
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Gropius Bau
7 NiederkirchnerstraßeNeighbouring the Topography of Terror, this gem of a museum features temporary exhibits covering a variety of themes. This beautiful 19th-century building houses major rotating exhibitions - each one we have been to has been excellent. Highly recommended.
Open every day except for Tuesday. Opening hours: 9:00 to 19:00.
Built on the site of the Gestapo and SS headquarters, the Topography of Terror consists of an indoor exhibition documenting the atrocities carried out during the Nazi regime and an outdoor walking trail following the outline of the former buildings.
Open every day from 9:00 to 20:00.
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Topographie des Terrors
8 NiederkirchnerstraßeBuilt on the site of the Gestapo and SS headquarters, the Topography of Terror consists of an indoor exhibition documenting the atrocities carried out during the Nazi regime and an outdoor walking trail following the outline of the former buildings.
Open every day from 9:00 to 20:00.
A tourist-favorite, the slightly eccentric museum has a comprehensive private collection of escape stories and artifacts.
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Het Muurmuseum
78-80 MühlenstraßeA tourist-favorite, the slightly eccentric museum has a comprehensive private collection of escape stories and artifacts.
The Jewish Museum is also an architectural masterpiece by Daniel Libeskind. It is also located right next door to our second Apartment Hotel location: the Miniloft Kreuzberg.
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Jüdisches Museum Berlin
9-14 LindenstraßeThe Jewish Museum is also an architectural masterpiece by Daniel Libeskind. It is also located right next door to our second Apartment Hotel location: the Miniloft Kreuzberg.
Berlin's most elegant historic square, with its Konzerthazs (concert hall) by the 19th-century master Schinkel.
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Gendarmenmarkt
GendarmenmarktBerlin's most elegant historic square, with its Konzerthazs (concert hall) by the 19th-century master Schinkel.
This contemporary building by Jean Nouvel houses high-end stores and a gourmet French restaurant in the basement. The interior atrium is its architectural highlight.
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Galeries Lafayette Berlin
76-78 FriedrichstraßeThis contemporary building by Jean Nouvel houses high-end stores and a gourmet French restaurant in the basement. The interior atrium is its architectural highlight.
Another historic square featuring a memorial to the book burnings of 1933. Look underground through the glass pane in the middle of the square.
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Bebelplatz
Unter den LindenAnother historic square featuring a memorial to the book burnings of 1933. Look underground through the glass pane in the middle of the square.
This art gallery houses collections previously displayed in the Deutsche Guggenheim, and later in the Deutsche Bank KunstHalle. Their exhibits focus on all aspects of culture: from classical arts to sports.
PalaisPopulaire
5 Unter den LindenThis art gallery houses collections previously displayed in the Deutsche Guggenheim, and later in the Deutsche Bank KunstHalle. Their exhibits focus on all aspects of culture: from classical arts to sports.
The Berlin Wall Memorial is a truly excellent permanent exhibition about the Berlin wall, and a good piece of contemporary architecture. A bit further up the street, the little ellipse-shaped adobe church is also well worth a visit. Brand new memorial grounds extend north of here into the former border strip.
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Berlin Wall Memorial
111 Bernauer Str.The Berlin Wall Memorial is a truly excellent permanent exhibition about the Berlin wall, and a good piece of contemporary architecture. A bit further up the street, the little ellipse-shaped adobe church is also well worth a visit. Brand new memorial grounds extend north of here into the former border strip.
The Museum of Natural History of Berlin is an excellent place to visit and just around the corner from us. Among its countless specimens is a huge dinosaur skeleton, housed in the first great hall with impressive skylights. Measuring 13,27 meters tall, this skeleton makes your entrance in the museum a really impactful experience.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9:30/10:00 and 18:00.
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Museum für Naturkunde
43 InvalidenstraßeThe Museum of Natural History of Berlin is an excellent place to visit and just around the corner from us. Among its countless specimens is a huge dinosaur skeleton, housed in the first great hall with impressive skylights. Measuring 13,27 meters tall, this skeleton makes your entrance in the museum a really impactful experience.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 9:30/10:00 and 18:00.
East-Berlin sighseeing
Our list of recommendations of sights located in the former East block of Berlin - the capital of East Germany, itself a satellite state of the Soviet Union.
Why not get a 3-day museum pass and really enjoy all that Museumsinsel has to offer?
If you are short on time, you can just walk around and enjoy all the beautiful buildings from outside. The reason why they call it an island is because the river Spree surrounds it. Its bridges and parks are impressive, as is the Berlin Cathedral just next door.
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Museumsinsel
Why not get a 3-day museum pass and really enjoy all that Museumsinsel has to offer?
If you are short on time, you can just walk around and enjoy all the beautiful buildings from outside. The reason why they call it an island is because the river Spree surrounds it. Its bridges and parks are impressive, as is the Berlin Cathedral just next door.
One of Berlin's most iconic museums. A must-see for art history enthusiasts. They house an impressive antiquity collection, as well as Islamic art and artifacts from different civilizations from the Middle East.
One of the few museums in Berlin that do not close on Mondays.
Open every day from 10:00 ato 18:00.
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Pergamonmuseum
1-3 BodestraßeOne of Berlin's most iconic museums. A must-see for art history enthusiasts. They house an impressive antiquity collection, as well as Islamic art and artifacts from different civilizations from the Middle East.
One of the few museums in Berlin that do not close on Mondays.
Open every day from 10:00 ato 18:00.
This beautiful museum houses a large collection of artifacts ranging from sculptures from different periods to Byzantine art. Their ars sacra collection has an impressive amount of medieval and gothic triptychs.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
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Bode Museum
Am KupfergrabenThis beautiful museum houses a large collection of artifacts ranging from sculptures from different periods to Byzantine art. Their ars sacra collection has an impressive amount of medieval and gothic triptychs.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
This museum was designed by Schinkel, Berlin's great master of 19th-century architecture, who is buried in our neighborhood. Their collection mainly focuses on pieces from classical antiquity.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
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Altes Museum
1-3 BodestraßeThis museum was designed by Schinkel, Berlin's great master of 19th-century architecture, who is buried in our neighborhood. Their collection mainly focuses on pieces from classical antiquity.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
This is Berlin's Egyptian museum, as well a museum of both prehistory and early history. Displayed are not only artifacts but also testimonies of travelers and expeditions that allowed for the rediscovery of Ancient Egypt and lead to the phenomenon of 18th-century egyptomania that swept Europe. Most of the rooms are decorated in the style of Ancient Egyptian palaces and tombs, or with romantized scenes from its history painted in absolutely amazing frescos.
Largely destroyed during the second world war, this 19th-century building has reopened not so many years ago, after a beautiful and intricate restoration process lead by David Chipperfield.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
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Neues Museum
1-3 BodestraßeThis is Berlin's Egyptian museum, as well a museum of both prehistory and early history. Displayed are not only artifacts but also testimonies of travelers and expeditions that allowed for the rediscovery of Ancient Egypt and lead to the phenomenon of 18th-century egyptomania that swept Europe. Most of the rooms are decorated in the style of Ancient Egyptian palaces and tombs, or with romantized scenes from its history painted in absolutely amazing frescos.
Largely destroyed during the second world war, this 19th-century building has reopened not so many years ago, after a beautiful and intricate restoration process lead by David Chipperfield.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
A lot of what the world knows about Germany revolves around the II World War, but Germany and the germanic lands that it comprised during its many phases in History have a lot more to teach us.
Visit the entrance hall, enjoy the stairs and discover surprising views. The modern extension of the museum is by IM Pei.
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Duits Historisch Museum,
2 Unter den LindenA lot of what the world knows about Germany revolves around the II World War, but Germany and the germanic lands that it comprised during its many phases in History have a lot more to teach us.
Visit the entrance hall, enjoy the stairs and discover surprising views. The modern extension of the museum is by IM Pei.
Enjoy a most admirable collection of 19th-century art. The exceptional harmony between the beautifully restored building and the collection allow for an immersive aesthetic experience.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
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Alte Nationalgalerie
1-3 BodestraßeEnjoy a most admirable collection of 19th-century art. The exceptional harmony between the beautifully restored building and the collection allow for an immersive aesthetic experience.
Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 and 18:00. On Thursdays it is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
In this old market square just in front of the old brick train station with the same name you can find cafes and shops, a street market every other day of the week, as well as the famous Hackesche Höfe, a courtyard with beautiful art deco fassades, more cafes and restaurants, and an old iconic independent cinema: the Hackesche Höfe Kino.
Around Hackescher Markt you can find unique items in small independent stores, as well as big-name international designers and clothing brands, from high end to high street.
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Hackescher Markt
Am ZwirngrabenIn this old market square just in front of the old brick train station with the same name you can find cafes and shops, a street market every other day of the week, as well as the famous Hackesche Höfe, a courtyard with beautiful art deco fassades, more cafes and restaurants, and an old iconic independent cinema: the Hackesche Höfe Kino.
Around Hackescher Markt you can find unique items in small independent stores, as well as big-name international designers and clothing brands, from high end to high street.
Here you will also find the KunstWerke contemporary art gallery - a tiny architectural gem by Dan Graham. KW was a catalyst in transforming the area into the world-renowned gallery hot spot it is today.
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Café Bravo
69 AuguststraßeHere you will also find the KunstWerke contemporary art gallery - a tiny architectural gem by Dan Graham. KW was a catalyst in transforming the area into the world-renowned gallery hot spot it is today.