Berlin Printed Guide

YOUR GUIDE TO - BERLIN

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CONTENTS

1.0 – WECOME

YOUR AUDIO GUIDE

YOUR PRINTED GUIDE

2.0 – MAP

3.0 – GETTING AROUND

4.0 – THE HIT LIST

MUSEUMS, ART GALLERIES AND PALACES

5.0 – EATING, DRINKING & SHOPPING

6.0 – USEFUL WEBSITES

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1.0 – WELCOME

Your audio guide:

Thanks very much for choosing this mp3cityguides guide to Berlin. If you've already done any of our other walks, you'll know how it works but if not, I'll tell you now. As you've probably already noticed, each of these sections of the walk that you've downloaded on to your machine has a name - this first one is ‘The Reichstag’. Just consider each of these walks as individual tracks on an 'album' which is the complete tour of Berlin. You'll hear directions about where to go next at the end of each section but the route and the stopping points are also marked on your map which is on page four of this Printed Guide. When you get to a stopping point find somewhere to stand or sit which is out of the way of people and traffic and then play the relevant section of the walk. The map has been especially produced to help you find your way while you're listening to the audio guide which means that it's not drawn exactly to scale. Top tip: when you print out this Printed Guide or, at least, the map, set your printer to high quality or fine print so that the map is as clear as possible and easy to read. Please take care when you're using the audio guide: Berlin is a relatively safe city but do keep an eye out for pick pockets and watch out when you're crossing the road. When we arrive at a monument, church or a museum, after I've described it you might want to go in or you might want to buy a ticket for later if it looks crowded. Or you might just want to carry on and come back and visit it afterwards now that you know where it is. Top tip: Play a few sections of the tour on your mp3 player or iPod before you go just to check that they've downloaded OK.

Your printed guide: This printed guide complements your audio guide. We know that exploring a city can take more than one visit - and possibly even a life time so we've pared our guide down to what we think are the essential things to see and do. They're included in section four, the Hit List. We've done our best to get it right and, because we're an Internet based guide rather than a conventional guidebook, we can update our information very quickly. That said, all kinds of places inevitably change their opening times at short notice so please accept our apologies if you arrive somewhere and, despite what we've said, you find it's shut. As with your Audio Guide, if you find that a museum, gallery, church, bar or restaurant is not as we've described it then please do let us know by contacting us at [email protected]

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2.0 – MAP

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3.0 – GETTING AROUND

3.1 - From Tegel Airport:

Tegel (TXL) is situated 8 km north west of the city centre. The airport is hexagonal and very quick to get out of. There is one taxi rank outside Gate Eight. Between Gates 15 and 20 you'll find another taxi rank, the Information desk and the bus stops. Buses 109, 128 and X9 go to Zoologischer Garten station. The JetExpressBus TXL goes to Unter den Linden in the Eastern city centre.

Western City Eastern City Approx time Cost Approx time Cost Taxi 15-20 mins Euro 20 25 mins Euro 22 Public Tsprt 30 mins Euro 3.50 45 mins Euro 3.50 Express-Bus 20 mins Euro 3.50 28 mins Euro 3.50

3.2 - From Schonefeld Airport:

Schonefeld (SXF) is 18 km south east of Berlin. The transport information desk is situated in Terminal A as are bus stops but the train is much faster and easier. Opposite all four terminal buildings are the station (Flughafen Berlin-Schonefeld) and more bus stops. These are about a 400 metre walk but there is also a free shuttle bus from outside Terminal A. The S-Bahn (suburban railway) trains S49 and S9 plus the Airport Express trains go to Zoologischer Garten, Friedrichstrasse, Alexanderplatz and Ostbahnhof every half an hour. Tickets for these trains or the S-Bahn cost Euro 2.10. S45 and S9 need about 45 minutes for the trip to the centre, the trains take between 15 minutes (to Ostbahnhof) to 30 minutes (to Zoologischer Garten).

Western City Eastern City Approx time Cost Approx time Cost Taxi 35 mins Euro 28 35 mins Euro 28 Public Tspt 30 mins Euro 3.50 20 mins Euro 3.50

3.3 - From Tempelhof Airport:

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Tempelhof (THF) is just south of Berlin city centre. The information desk and taxi ranks are situated by the main entrance. Beyond them, across the 'platz' is Platz der Luftbrucke U-Bahn (underground) station which is on line six and goes to Friedrichstrasse which offers easy connections to Unter den Linden, Potzdammerplazt and Kurfurstendamm.

Western City Eastern City Approx time Cost Approx time Cost Taxi 10-15 mins Euro 15 10-15 mins Euro 15 Public Tspt 15 mins Euro 3.50 10 mins Euro 3.50

Berlin airports website (click union flag to the right for English version): www.berlin-airport.de

Getting around:

Metro Berlin's extensive public transport system includes buses, trams, suburban or light railway (S-Bahn) and underground (U-Bahn). The city is divided into three zones A, B and C. Zone A covers the city centre, within the S-Bahn circle and is where most tourists spend their time. Tickets are available at stations and on platforms. The Panorama S-Bahn is a sightseeing train with comfortable chairs and large windows. The ticket for the Panorama S -Bahn costs about Euro 15.50. The S - Bahn starts every Saturday and Sunday at Ostbahnhof and goes around the S - Bahn Ring or through the city in three different routes.

Bus Buses run to most parts of the city - look for the bus stops which are marked with the letter 'H'. You can buy tickets from the driver. The system is vast and complex and the best buses for tourists are numbers 100 and 200. Both start at Zoo station (Zoologischer Garten) Number 100 then goes to Alexanderplatz passing the Tiergarten, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden. Number 200 goes to Potsdammer Platz, the Holocaust Memorial, Unter den Linden and Alexanderplatz. Just buy a ticket for Euro 2.10 which is valued for two hours and you can get on and off as long a you keep going in the same direction.

TOP TIP: The Berlin WelcomeCard is a good way of getting around cheaply and easily. After stamping the card you are entitled to 48 or 72 hours unlimited travel on all public transport in Berlin and Potsdam. The WelcomeCard book of vouchers offers up to 50 per cent reductions on more than 120 venues. The two day card is Euro 18.50 and the five day card costs Euro 32.50. Both are available at the airports, train stations, ticket machines at U-bahn stations, at the BERLIN infostores, in most hotels or buy on line by clicking on or copying the link below into your browser: www.mp3cityguides.com 6

www.berlinsouvenirs.com/cgi-bin/shop.pl?action=suche&keywords=Produkte&sprache=english

Taxi Taxis are plentiful and reliable. They have Euro 2.50 on the metre at the start of the journey and then charge Euro 1.50 per km. If you hail a taxi in the street and ask BEFORE you set off for the special short trip rate (Kurzstreckentarif) you can travel up to 2km for just Euro 3. As always, check that the meter is running when you set off.

4.0 – THE HIT LIST

Getting to know Berlin – or any big city – can take a lifetime but if you’ve only got a weekend then here is what we recommend you see in descending order of priority.

* = covered on our audio guide

4.1 Palaces:

Schloss Charlottenburg - Charlottenburg Palace Vast baroque palace with furniture and paintings from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The formal gardens are particularly lovely as well. Don't miss the small but light and elegant Neuer Pavillon, built by the great architect Schinkel. Take the U-bhan to Richard Wagner Platz or Sophie Charlotte Platz or buses 109, 110, 145, X26. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 5pm.

Neues Palais - New Palace Imposing baroque palace built by Frederick the Great. Elegant rooms and rococo furniture. Take the S-Bahn 7 to Potsdam, just outside Berlin and then bus 606. Open: April to October Saturday to Thursday 9am - 5pm. November to March Saturday to Thursday 9am - 4pm.

Schloss Sanssouci - Sanssouci Palace Frederick the Great's summer palace with baroque sculptures and elegant colonnades. Richly decorated, but still light and charming - no wonder he wanted to be buried here. Take bus numbers: 91, 94, 96, 98. Open: April to October Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 5pm. November to March Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 4pm.

4.2 - Museums:

Berlin has a vast range of museums but here are our top recommendations if your time is limited. Many are closed on Monday but look out for late openings on Thursday. For the latest news visit www.smb.museum

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Alte Nationalgalerie - Old National Gallery Collection of paintings from the nineteenth century including works by Rodin, Degas, Cezanne amongst others. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm and until 10pm on Thursday. Museum Island

* Altes Museum - Old Museum Schinkel's grand Classical building houses Greek, Roman and Etruscan arts and treasures. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm. Museum Island, next to the Berlinerdom Bode-Museum Newly refurbished with Old Masters and Byzantine art in grand surroundings. Open: Daily 10am - 6pm and until 10pm on Thursday. Museum Island (northern end)

Brohan-Museum Covers the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods at the start of the nineteenth century. Wide selection of glass, ceramics, furniture and paintings. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm. 1a Schlosstrasse, Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Deutsche Guggenheim The German branch of the famous New York museum with major exhibitions of mainly modern and impressionist art. Open: Daily 11am - 8pm and until 10pm on Thursday. 13-15 Unter den Linden, Mitte www.deutsche-bank-kunst.com/guggenheim

* Deutsches Historisches Museum (Zeughaus) - German Historical Museum Comprehensive exhibition of German history. Open: Daily 10am - 6pm. 2 Unter den Linden, Mitte www.dhm.de

Filmmuseum Berlin - Museum of Film History German film including its involvement with Hollywood and, of course, Marlene Dietrich. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm. 2 Potsdamerstrasse, Mitte www.filmmuseum-berlin.de

Gemeldergalerie - Picture Gallery Vast collection of paintings from the 13th to the 18th centuries including works van Eyck, Bruegel, Raphael, Titian and others. Light modern exhibition space and good cafeteria. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm. Kulturforum am Potsdamerplatz, Tiergarten www.smb.museum

Judisches Museum - Jewish Museum Architect Daniel Libeskn's striking modern building houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts and exhibits which tell the

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story of German Jewish history from Roman times until today. Open: Daily 10am - 8pm and Monday until 10pm. 9-14 Lindenstrasse, Kreuzberg www.jmberlin.de

* Mauermuseum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie - Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall Museum Small and often crowded but fascinating museum devoted to the wall and this famous crossing. Exhibits of genuine converted cars and suitcases, amongst others, show desperate East Berliners tried to escape. Open: Daily 9am - 10pm. 43-45 Friedrichstrasse, Kreuzberg. www.mauermuseum.de

Neue Nationalgalerie - New National Gallery Work by twentieth century artists who include Picasso, Kirchner, Ernst and avant garde artists. Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 6pm and until 10pm on Thursday. Saturday and Sunday 11am - 6pm. 50 Potsdamerstrasse, Tiergarten

Pergamonmuseum - Pergamon Museum Extensive collection of antiquities and ancient sculptures and monuments. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm and until 10pm on Thursday. Museum Island.

Story of Berlin Imaginatively laid out history of the city with realistic exhibits - including a genuine nuclear shelter. Open: Daily 10am - 8pm. Ku'damm Karree Shopping centre, 207-208 Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm www.story-of-berlin.de

4.3 - Churches:

* Berliner Dom Berlin's vast, imposing cathedral is all the more impressive when you consider that it was almost completely rebuilt over the last few decades. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am - 8pm and Sunday noon to 8pm (last admissions one hour before closing time). Closed during services. 1 Am Lustgarten, Museum Island

* Deutscher Dom - German Church Elegant church and exhibition centre in the beautiful gendarmenmarkt square. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 10pm. Gendarmenmarkt, Mitte

* Franzosischer Dom - French church A modern interior within a classic baroque church. The Huguenot museum tells the story of the French Protestants' life in Berlin while the viewing platform gives great views of the city. There's also a good restaurant. Open: Church: Tuesday 10am to 10pm and Wednesday to Sunday

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10am - 6pm. Huguenot Museum: Tuesday to Saturday 1pm - 5pm and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Gendarmenmarkt, Mitte

* St Hedwigs Kathedrale - St Hedwig's Cathedral Huge, elegant church with vast dome and modern interior. Open: Daily 10am - 5pm, Sundays and Holidays 1pm - 5pm. Bebelplatz, Mitte

4.4 - Other buildings:

* Reichstag The magnificent parliament building. Great views from Norman Foster's glass dome. Open: Daily 8am - midnight (last entry 10pm) 1 Platz der Republik, Mitte. www.bundestag.de

* TV Tower - Fernsehturm The second highest tower in Europe naturally offers great views. Grab a window table in the cafeteria and do a complete revolution in 30 minutes. Queues can be long. Open: Daily March to October 9am - midnight and November to February 10am - midnight. 1a Panoramastrasse, Mitte. www.berlinerfernsehturm.de/en

* Holocaust Memorial The sombre but controversial new monument to the holocaust invites thought and contemplation. Open: the Memorial itself is open to the public continuously but the information office is open October to March Monday to Saturday 10am - 7pm and from April to September until 8pm. Guided tours in English every Sunday at 4pm. Coraberlinerstresse, Mitte. www.holocaust-mahnmal.de

5.0 – EATING, DRINKING & SHOPPING

Cafés:

Mitte

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Barcomis Deli This café and New York style deli does good cakes and a wide range of different coffees. Great for people watching. Open: Monday to Saturday 8am – 9pm and Sunday 9am – 9pm. 21 Bergmannstrasse. www.barcomis.de

Cafe Ephraim's Traditional café and restaurant serving simple German and European food. Open: Daily 10am - midnight. Price: Budget. 1 Spreeufer

Café Galao Relaxed Portuguese café with good coffee and cakes as well as light lunches. Nice space to sit outside. Open: Monday to Friday 7.30am – 8pm, Saturday 8am - 8pm and Sunday 9am – 7pm. 8 Weinbergsweg

Fassbender & Rausch This elegant retreat is a choco-holic’s paradise, with wonderful things to take away too. Open: Daily 11am – 8pm. 60 Charlottenstrasse www.fassbender-rausch.com

Opera Café The opera house’s elegant café has the grand European café atmosphere. Try the buffet breakfast or Sunday’s jazz brunch. Open: Daily 8am – 12midnight. Sate Opera House, 5 Unter den Linden. T: + 49 30 202 683. www.opernpalais.de

Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Café Adlon Smart, elegant cafe - a favourite with exhausted shoppers. Open: Daily 9am - midnight. 69 Kurfurstendamm

Cafe Wintergarten im Literaturhaus Elegant traditional cafe with good selection of cakes. Open: Daily 9.30am to 1am. 23 Fasanenstrasse

Kreuzberg

Barcomi's Wide selection of coffees in relaxed American style bar. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am - midnight and Sunday 10am midnight. 21 Bergmannstrasse

Restaurants:

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Prices: Expensive: EURO 40 (£30) and above. Moderate: EURO 25 (£15 - £20). Budget: up to EURO 20 (£15).

Germans are less keen on credit cards than many other nations so it's best to check that a restaurant accepts them before ordering.

Mitte

Bocca di Bacco Smart Italian restaurant attracting a glamorous crowd. Food is well made and imaginative. Open: Monday to Saturday noon - midnight and Sunday 6pm - midnight. Price: Moderate/Expensive 167 Friedrichstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 2067 2828

Borchardt The beautiful, elegant interior is matched by well prepared German and modern European food. Open: Daily 11.30am - 1am. Price: Moderate. 47 Franzosischerstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 2038 7110.

Engelbrecht Playwright Bertolt Brecht was once a fan when this was the famous Trichter, a haunt of literary types during the nineteen thirties. It has since been thoroughly refurbished and now a French brasserie which includes modern German cooking as well. Open: Monday to Friday noon - 11.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 6pm - 11.30pm. Price: Moderate. 6 Schiffbauerdamm T: + 49 (0) 30 2859 8585 www.brechts.de

Grill Royal This very glamorous, ultra hip riverside restaurant is decorated with modern art – and Berlin’s A-list celebs. Open: Monday to Friday 6pm – 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 6pm to 12midnight. Price: Expensive. 105a Fredrichstrasse. T: + 49 (0) 30 2887 9288 www.grillroyal.com

Gugelhof Welcoming, unpretentious restaurant which does great brunches at the weekend and is known for its Alsatian cooking. Open: Monday to Friday 12noon – 2.30pm and 7pm – 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am – 10pm. Price: Moderate. 37 Kollwitzplatz/Ecke Knaackstraße. T: + 49 (0)3 442 9229 www.gugelhof.de

Lagano Hip, bustling cafe restaurant serving imaginative, well prepared pizzas, pastas and grills. Open: Monday to Friday 11am - midnight and Saturday and Sunday 1pm - midnight. Price: Budget/Moderate. 55-58 Kronenstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 2021 4377 www.lagano-restaurant.de

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Lebensmittel Hearty German and modern European food using organic ingredients is served in this friendly, relaxed restaurant with a rustic feel. Combined with a deli. Open: Monday to Friday 1pm -11pm and Saturday 5pm -11pm. Price: Budget. 2 Rochstrasse

Piccola Italia Tiny but perennially popular pizza and pasta restaurant with great food to eat in – or if you can't find a table, to take away. Open: Sunday to Thursday noon - 1am and Friday and Saturday noon - 3am. Price: Budget. 6 Orianienburgerstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 283 5843

Vau Elegant interior and efficient, discreet service make this one of the smartest places to be seen in Berlin. Food is Austrian with French influences. Open: Monday to Saturday noon - 2pm and 7pm - 11pm. Price: Expensive. 54-55 Jagerstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 202 9730

Zum Nussbaum Convincing reconstruction of sixteenth century inn serving hearty German food such as pork knuckle and liver dumplings. Open: Daily noon - 2am. Price: Budget/Moderate 3 Am Nussbaum (off Spandauerstrasse opposite the Rotes Rathaus) T: + 49 (0) 30 242 3095

Tiergarten

Diekmann Im Weinhaus Huth Classic elegant restaurant serving traditional food such as roast venison and coq au vin. Open: Daily noon - 1am. Price: Moderate. 5 Alte Potsdammer Strasse T: + 49 (0) 30 2529 7524

Il Sorriso Cool modern interior and a menu of traditional Italian dishes which demonstrate real attention to detail and good, fresh ingredients. Open: Monday to Saturday noon - midnight. Price: Moderate. 76 Kurfurstenstrasse T: + 49 (0) 262 1313

Lei e Lui A luxurious, almost camp interior is the backdrop for an electric menu with influences from North Africa, Spain and the Far East. Open: Monday to Friday noon - midnight and Saturday and Sunday 2pm - midnight. Price: Moderate. 61 Wilsnackerstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 3020 8890

Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Cassambalis Popular Greek taverna with some Italian and German dishes available. Noted for the art on its walls. Open: Daily noon - midnight. Price: Moderate. 35 Grolmanstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 885 4747

Ciao Ciao Despite the chichi name this smart Italian offers friendly service and

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classic dishes. Open: Daily noon - midnight. Price: Expensive/Moderate. 156 Kurfurstendamm T: + 49 (0) 30 892 612

Cour Carrée Bustling bistro with good quality French food. The lovely terrace is open in the summer. Price: Moderate. Open: Daily noon - 11pm. 5 Savignyplatz T: + 49 (0) 312 5238

Hugo's Modern European cooking in a relaxed, friendly environment. Open: Monday to Saturday 6pm – 10.30pm. Price: Expensive. 2 Budapesterstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 2602 1263 www.hugos-restaurant.de

Istanbul Quality Turkish restaurant with varied and imaginative menu. Open: Daily noon - midnight. Price: Moderate. 77 Knesebeckstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 883 2777

Marche Above average self service restaurant with salads, soups, stews and hot and cold dishes. Great if you're in a rush. Open: Daily 8am - 10pm. Price: Budget. 14-15 Kurfurstendamm. No phone listed.

Mr Hai & Friends Busy Vietnamese eatery where you can watch you food being energetically stir fried or grilled by theatrical chefs. Open: Daily 11am - 1am Price: Budget/Moderate. 1 Savignyplatz T: + 49 (0) 30 3759 1200

Schildkrote Classically elegant dining room and classical German food including huge roasts and sauerkraut. Open: Daily noon - 1am. Price: Moderate. 212 Kurfurstendamm T: + 49 (0) 30 881 6770

Udagawa Busy, self service Japanese sushi and noodle bar where you can watch your food being stir fried in the kitchen. Open: Wednesday to Monday 5.30pm - 11.30pm. Price: Budget. 118 Kanstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 312 3014

Kreuzberg

Altes Zollhaus Situated on the canal side this restaurant in a former control point has an imaginative menu with fresh ingredients and lighter versions of traditional German dishes. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 6pm - 1am. Price: Moderate/Expensive. 30 Carl-Herz-Ufer T: + 39 (0) 30 692 3300.

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Bar Centrale Unpretentious Italian trattoria serving good quality classic dishes and more innovative creations in a relaxed atmosphere. Open: Daily noon - 11.30pm. Price: Moderate. 82 Yorkstrasse T: + 49 (0) 786 2989.

Wilmersdorf

Jimmy's Diner The authentic fifties bobby socks and pony tail experience - good quality burgers, milkshakes and fries Open: Daily 3pm - midnight. Price: Budget. 41 Pariser Strasse T: + 49 (0) 30 886 0607

Henne The name means chicken and roast chicken is the speciality here. Choose from the cosy dining room or small garden. Open: Tuesday to Sunday noon - 11.30pm. Price: Budget. 25 Leuschnerdamm T: + 49 (0) 30 614 7730

Morgenland Relaxed cafe restaurant where Sunday brunch is the real attraction. Varied, modern European menu and a lovely terrace. Open: Monday to Friday 9am - 1am and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 1am. Price: Moderate. 35 Skalitzerstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 611 3291

Trattoria Toscana Friendly, authentic Italian restaurant with classic dishes expertly prepared. Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am - midnight. Price: Moderate. 33 Badensche Strasse T: + 40 (0) 30 862 1620

Bars

Mitte

Ambulance Bar Despite the alarming name, this is a cool lounge bar with regularly changing DJs. Open: Daily 7pm - 3am. 27 Oranienburgerstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 281 2095.

CSA Bar Cool, understated modern bar based in an old airline office. Open: Daily 8pm until late. 96 Karl Marx Allée. www.csa-bar.de

Newton Elegant bar with subtle lighting and chilled sounds. Open: Daily 6pm - 4am. 57 Charlottenstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 2061 2990

Tiergarten

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Kumpelnest 3000 Loud, sassy venue attracting serious party crowd. Open: Daily 5pm - 3am. 23 Lutzowstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 8891 7960

Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Gainsbourg Cosy, unpretentious bar catering to more mature crowd. Impressive range of cocktails. Open: Daily 5pm - late. 5 Savignyplatz T: + 49 (0) 30 313 7646

Galerie Bremer Stylish, elegant bar popular with affluent young professionals. Open: Daily 5pm - 2am. 37 Fasanenstrasse T: + 49 (0) 30 881 4908

Universum Lounge Beautiful, light interior and laid back vibe make this popular with Ku'damm's beautiful people. Open: Daily 6pm - 3am. 153 Kurfurstendamm. T: + 49 30 8906 4995

Kreuzberg

Heinz Minki Relaxed bar whose big attraction during summer is the extensive garden. Open: Daily 2pm - 3am. 3 Vor dem Schlesischen Tor T: + 49 (0) 30 6953 3766

Wurgeengel Dramatically decorated, seriously arty but nonetheless friendly bar. Open: Daily from 5pm. 122 Dresdenerstrasse T: +49 (0) 30 615 5560

Wilmersdorf

Studio The interior of this bar is completely white but the mood and look change regularly with the coloured lighting. Own brand cocktails and regular DJs add to the appeal. Open: Monday to Saturday 8pm - late. 159 Hauptstrasse (towards Schonberg) T: + 49 (0)1635 855292

Shops:

Shopping Streets:

Womenswear holly In this uncluttered understated showroom you’ll find elegant modern pieces by a range of less well known designers. Open: Monday to Friday 12noon – 8pm and Saturday 12noon – 5pm. www.mp3cityguides.com 16

4 Alte Schönhauserstrasse. www.holly-berlin.de

Thatchers Elegant, beautifully tailored classic womenswear with a modernist twist. 21 Kastanienallee, Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm. Open: Monday to Friday 11am - 7pm and Saturday noon - 6pm. 40-41 Rosenthalerstrasse, Mitte. Open: Monday to Friday noon - 8pm and Saturday noon - 6pm. www.thatchers.de

Menswear

Mientus Broad range of well known designer labels as well as some less well known names. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 7pm. 52 Kurfurstendamm 26 Bleibtreustrasse 73 Wilmersdorferstrasse 52 Schulterstrasse All branches around Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Womenswear and menswear

Apartment Berlin Don't be put off by the apparently empty space, downstairs are a host of smart labels including Jil Sander and Raf Simons and German designer Bernhard Wilhelm. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm. 8 Memhardstrasse, Mitte www.apartmentberlin.de

Nardini Collection Elegant, understated formalwear by established Berlin designer. Open: Monday to Wednesday 11am - 7pm. Thursday and Friday 11am - 8pm. Saturday 11am - 4pm. 70 Schluterstrasse, Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Stoffwechsel Wide range of street labels including G-Star and Energie plus some less well known makes. Open: Monday to Saturday 11am - 8pm. 20-22 Alte Schonhauserstresse, Mitte 12 Oranienburgerstrasse, Mitte 32 Oranienburgerstrasse, Mitte (This branch is open: Monday to Friday 11am - 7pm. Saturday 10.30am - 4pm.)

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Accessories/other things

Antiquariat Schwarz Varied selection of old books, some in English. Open: Monday to Saturday 11am - 6pm. 11 Carmerstrasse, Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Cover b Striking range of own label handbags and leather accessories. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm. 76 Knesebeckstrasser, Charlottenburg/Kurfurstendamm

Dussman's Books, music, games and electronics are available in this lively store. Note the late opening. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 10pm. 90 Friedrichstrasse, Mitte

Fabric 5 Simple, elegant bags, wallets, briefcases and others leather goods are made on the premises at this small workshop cum store. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm 6 Krausnickstrasse, Mitte

Fiona Bennett Wide range of own label and designer hats in striking statement designs. Open: Monday to Wednesday 10am - 6pm, Thursday to Friday noon - 8pm and Saturday noon - 6pm. 25 Grosse Hamburgerstrasse, Mitte www.fionabennett.com

Fritz & Fillmann Stylish contemporary jewellery by one of Germany’s most celebrated names . Open: Monday to Saturday 11am - 7pm. 20 Dresdnerstrasse, Kreuzberg

Neurospy Home accessories and interiors from design group. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm 12 Kleine Alexanderstrasse, Friedrichain (west of Mitte)

Tagebau A group of young German designers whose collections range from the classically elegant to the more avant garde. Open: Monday to Friday 11am - 8pm. Saturday noon - 6pm. 19 Rosenthalerstrasse, Mitte

Department Stores/Shopping Centres

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Andreas Murkudis Tucked away in a courtyard this is a lifestyle shop with a thoughtfully put together collection of clothes, homewares and jewellery. Open: Monday to Saturday 12noon – 8pm. 21 Münzstrasse, Mitte. www.andreasmurkudis.net

Departmentstore Quartier 206 This elegant lifestyle store has womenswear and menswear from the well known upmarket labels and emerging designers as well as homewares, cosmetics and books. Open: Monday to Friday 11am – 8pm and Saturday 10am – 6pm. 71 Friedrichstrasse, Mitte. www.departmentstore-quartier206.com

Galeries Lafayette Luxurious branch of the famous Paris department store. Open: Monday to Saturday 10am - 8pm 76-78 Friedrichstrasse, Mitte www.galeries-lafayette.de

KaDeWe The largest department store in Europe. Open: Monday to Friday 10am - 8pm and Saturday 9.30am to 8pm. 21.24 Tauentienstrasse, Schoneberg www.kadewe.de

* Shoppingcenter Q205 Smart new shopping centre with fashion and accessories plus a cafe andrestaurant. Open: Monday to Friday 10am - 8pm and Saturday 10am - 8pm. 68 Friedrichstrasse, Mitte www.q205.com

Markets:

Berliner Kunst und Nostalgiemarkt an der Museumsinsel Art books, prints and statues are the specialities here. Open: Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Museumsinsel and Kupfergraben, Mitte

Kupfergraben Flea market with communist memorabilia. Open: Sundays11am – 4pm.

Treptower Hallentrodel Former bus depot with a vast collection of antiques and bric a brac. Open: Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Puschkinallee

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Sage Club Popular dance venue with laid back crowd and different music styles including rock onThursday and House on Saturday. Open: Thursday to Sunday 10pm - late. 76 Kopenickerstrasse, Mitte www.sage-club.de

Watergate Cool, understated interior and views of the river Spree provide a backdrop to regularly changing DJs and a crowd that is hip but obsessively so. Open: Daily 8pm - late. 49 Falckensteinstrasse, Kreuzberg

Weekend Funky dance venue which attracts youngish crowd. Open: Thursday to Sunday 10pm - late. 5 Alexanderplatz, Mitte

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