Things to do in Berlin – A List of Options
Dear all, in preparation for the International Staff Week, we have composed an extensive list of activities or excursions you could participate in during your stay in Berlin. We hope we have managed to include something for the likes of everyone, however if you are not particularly interested in any of the things listed there are tons of other options out there. We recommend having a look at the following websites for further suggestions: https://www.berlin.de/en/ https://www.top10berlin.de/en We hope you will have a wonderful stay in Berlin.
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19th of June (Wednesday) / Things you can always do:
- Famous sights: Brandenburger Tor, Fernsehturm (Alexanderplatz), Schloss Charlottenburg, Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, Schloss Sanssouci in Potsdam, East Side Gallery, Holocaust Memorial, Pfaueninsel, Topographie des Terrors
- Free Berlin Tours: https://www.neweuropetours.eu/sandemans- tours/berlin/free-tour-of-berlin/
- City Tours via bus: https://city- sightseeing.com/en/3/berlin/45/hop-on-hop-off- berlin?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_s2es 9Pe4AIVgc13Ch1BxwBCEAAYASAAEgInWvD_BwE
- City Tours via bike: https://www.fahrradtouren-berlin.com/en/ - Espresso-Concerts: https://www.konzerthaus.de/en/espresso- concerts
- Selection of famous Museums (Museumspass Berlin buys admission to the permanent exhibits of about 50 museums for three consecutive days. It costs €24 (concession €12) and is sold at tourist offices and participating museums.): Pergamonmuseum, Neues Museum, Altes Museum, Bodemuseum, Alte Nationalgallerie, Sammlung Boros, Gemäldegalerie, Museum für Naturkunde, Bauhaus
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin (can be booked here:https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Sachsenhausen- Concentration-Camp-Tour-from-Berlin/d488- 5560CAMP?aid=vba6296en2&eap=dotcomDesktop-5560CAMP- 6296&_ga=2.32446078.1598473646.1551360545-2026985878.1551360545 )
- Parks: Tiergarten, Tempelhofer Feld, Britzer Garten, Botanischer Garten, Gärten der Welt
- Lakes: Liepnitzsee, Plötzensee, Krumme Lanke, Müggelsee, Tegeler See, Schlachtensee, Wannensee
- Public Pools: Stadtbad Oderberger Straße, Stadtbad Neukölln, Badeschiff (can get very crowded), Haubentaucher (Bar and Pool)
14th to the 16th of June (Weekend):
- Long Night of the Sciences: https://www.berlin.de/en/events/2096550-2842498-long-night-of- the-sciences.en.html
- And Berlin will always need you: Exhibition at “Martin-Gropius- Bau”
- Every Sunday: Streetfood market at “Mauerpark”
21th to the 23th of June (Weekend):
- Fête de la Musique: https://www.berlin.de/en/events/2102143- 2842498-fete-de-la-musique.en.html - Every Sunday: Streetfood market at “Mauerpark”
Food Recommendations:
- “Zimt & Zucker”, Schiffbauerdamm 12, 10117 Berlin (Café: good coffee, delicious pancakes and other snacks)
- “Sets”, Schlüterstraße 36, 10629 Berlin (Café: amazing brunch/breakfast with homemade bread and spreads)
- “Mokkabar” Gneisenaustraße 93, 10961 Berlin (Café: big breakfast platters with lots of fruit)
- „dots · café · bar“ Weserstraße 191, 12045 Berlin (Café: organic ingredients, delicious vegan and glutenfree options)
- “Haferkater” Eberswalder Str. 26, 10437 Berlin (Cafè: cosy breakfast spot for porridge lovers)
- “What do you fancy love?” Knesebeckstraße 68/69, 10623 Berlin (Juice bar: freshly pressed juices and smoothies and one of the best granola bowls in town)
- “Zeit für Brot” Alte Schönhauser Str. 4, 10119 Berlin (Bakery: cinnamon rolls that will change your life)
- „ZOLA“ Paul-Lincke-Ufer 39-40, 10999 Berlin (Restaurant: in case you crave pizza)
- “Kantine Kohlmann” Skalitzer Str. 64, 10997 Berlin (Restaurant: classic German dishes with a modern twist)
- „The Bird“ Am Falkpl. 5, 10437 Berlin (Restaurant: For Burger Lovers)
- „Shiso Burger“ Auguststraße 29C, 10119 Berlin (Restaurant: also Burger but this time with a japanese twist)
- „Abonim koreanische & japanische Bar“ Wisbyer Str. 69, 10439 Berlin (Restaurant: Asian and Korean cusine)
- „Schnitzelei Mitte“ Chausseestraße 8, 10115 Berlin (Restaurant: good place to eat German „Schnitzel“, organic meat)
- “Knofi Feinkost” Bergmannstraße 98, 10961 Berlin (Restaurant: Turkish tea and Mediterranean starters, location is great for going thrift shopping or taking a stroll through Viktoriapark)
- “Viet koch BBQ” Schorlemerallee 5, 14195 Berlin (the vegan options are too die for)
- „Orient Eck“ Reichenberger Str. 176, 10999 Berlin (Takeaway: one of the many good places to eat „Döner“)
- “mrhai life” Albrechtstraße 131, 12165 Berlin (Restaurant: high quality sushi, lunch menu from 12pm to 4pm is very affordable)
- „Zur Bratpfanne“ Schloßstraße, 12163 Berlin (Takeaway: some say this is the best „Currywurst“ in town…)
- “Dolores Wittenbergplatz” Bayreuther Str. 36, 10789 Berlin (Takeaway: Mexican street food, an affordable, quick and healthy option)
- “Restaurant Good Time” Teltower Damm 46, 14167 Berlin (Restaurant: really good authentic Thai Food)
- “NU RESTAURANT” Schlüterstraße 55, 10629 Berlin (Restaurant: modern Korean and Asian cusine, lunch menu is very affordable)
Bar Recommendations:
- “Nathanja & Heinrich Café / Bar Neukölln” Weichselstraße 44, 12045 Berlin (affordable and cozy bar) - “The Green Door” Winterfeldtstraße 50, 10781 Berlin (Cocktailbar: Knock the door to get let in, a bit pricey but the cocktails are well worth it)
- “Klunkerkranich” Karl-Marx-Straße 66, 12043 Berlin (Bar: Rooftop Bar with an amazing view, can get crowded)
- “Fahimi Bar” Skalitzer Str. 133, 10999 Berlin (looks better inside than it does from the outside we promise)
- “TRAUMA BAR UND KINO” Heidestraße 50, 10557 Berlin (Cinema and Bar together in a joint art space)
- “Das Stue – Bar” Drakestraße 1, 10787 Berlin (Cocktailbar: live band on some evenings, inside an art hotel, exotic cocktails and again the price is worth it)
- “Train Cocktailbar” Langenscheidtstrasse, Willmanndamm, 10827 Berlin (Bar: Cocktails inside an old wagon train)
- “Tussy Lounge Friseur” Sonntagstraße 22/Ladeneingang Ecke, Holteistraße, 10245 Berlin (Bar & Hairdresser: Are in need of both a new haircut and a drink? This place has got you covered)
- “Quasimodo” Kantstraße 12A, 10623 Berlin (Jazz club: famous for its live music and the drinks are good as well)
- “Rickenbackers Music Inn” Bundesallee 194B, 10717 Berlin (Live- Music Bar: more dancing than drinking, weekly line-up can be looked up online)
- „Posh Teckel“ Pflügerstraße 4, 12047 Berlin (Music Trivia Quiz Night on Sundays)
- “Junction Bar” Gneisenaustraße 18, 10961 Berlin (Live-Music Club: stage is in the basement, rock music on most evenings)