Berlin: From Radio Tower to Friedrichshain along the River Spree in Germany is written by Ulrik Kristiansen.
Exotic atmosphere in Friedrichshain along the river Spree
Start your tour at Warschauer Strasse station in Friedrichshain, in the eastern part of Berlin. It is one of the most vibrant districts in Germany. When you get past the last remnants of the Berlin Wall, which form the world's longest outdoor gallery – the 1,3 km long East Side Gallery – it gets interesting. You really feel the whisper of history in the middle of modern Germany.
In Friedrichshain you will find the beach bar YAAM, which is Berlin's first beach bar. Beach bar in the sense that you can see the water and feel the sand; you have to imagine the swim. It is a Caribbean/African-inspired Rastafarian bar with music, food and drinks. A large area with sun loungers and a rather small bar. On Sundays there is the Young African Art Market, which is called YAAM for short.
YAAM is really cozy in the afternoon sun and super cool in the evening – a perfect place to feel the atmosphere of Friedrichshain and the creative side of Germany.
Holzmarkt - homemade community in the middle of Berlin
If you continue a few hundred meters further into creative Friedrichshain, you will encounter the latest addition to the family: the Holzmarkt cooperative, which offers urban creativity and community in the middle of the city.
The area is built as a village with various projects and companies within art, culture, restaurant, food - and there is even a kindergarten.
Holzmarkt buzzes all day
It is urban farming, live music with local bands, beach bar, cafes, bakery, performances and training of artists, yoga, language courses and dance lessons.
Down by the river, you can even see beavers in their natural habitat. In the evening, there are campfires, outdoor bars and, not least, the unforgettable gourmet restaurant, Katerschmaus, which they are famous for in Berlin, Germany.
Urban Nation in Schöneberg - experience Berlin's own art form street art
The Urban Contemporary Art Museum was to be the world's first street art.-museum. The museum is sponsored by Berlin's largest non-profit housing association and displays a fantastic collection of street art.
Urban Nation clearly shows that street art does not just belong in a museum, but can also be experienced in the city. Urban Nation opened in the fall of 2017, and there is free admission to the exhibition of more than 150 international artworks.
Klunkerkranich in Neukölln
The word of mouth Klunkercranich is German for 'wartetrane'. A not very old, but somewhat tired-looking shop arcade in the Neukölln district has got a city garden on the parking deck on the roof. From this roof terrace there are great views of Berlin.
A Klunkerkranich lives in green surroundings, and here it has 'built a nest' with a sustainable city garden on the roof with an organic café and a really cool atmosphere with a bar and music in the evening.
Potsdamer Strasse in Schöneberg
Postdamer Strasse just south of Potsdamer Platz has looked very worn for a very long time, but suddenly renovation is underway; in the backyards and towards the street, fine galleries, expensive shops, wine and cocktail bars are springing up.
This is where Danish Sticks'n'Sushi and Hotel Lulu Guldsmeden have chosen to place themselves. Postdamer Platz is one of the explanations, and another is probably the large concentration of newly built luxury apartments in the streets down to Gleisdreieckpark and the resulting purchasing power.
Potsdamer Strasse is turning from a dubious street into a main street.
Gleisdreieckpark between Schöneberg and Kreuzberg
On the old railway terrain, freight traffic has been replaced by a park with a skating rink, training facilities and green planting. A true metropolitan oasis.
Here, two railway lines intersect, and the site was once reserved for train traffic. Now it has been transformed into a park that combines historical heritage with modern design and culture.
In this metropolitan oasis you will find both art installations, sports facilities, cafes and playgrounds. You can also enjoy the tranquility and relax by the lakes after a day of city walking.
On the Kreuzberg side of the park is the BRLO Brewhouse, which is built in shipping containers – temporary, but at the same time very stylish. A fantastic restaurant with its own craft beers. BRLO is a local beer brand that is 'Handcrafted with Berlin Love'.
Markthalle - the market halls in Berlin
I really like to experience Berlin through the city's many street foodmarkets. Here is atmosphere and sometimes entertainment, and I get both curiosity and delicious hunger. That's why I like to visit Berlin's Market Hall in Kreuzberg and Moabit.
The halls are from the end of the 1800th century, and the old halls exude atmosphere and nostalgia. Especially the monthly 'Breakfast & Vinyl' record market in Markthalle Neun can be recommended.
The historic Markethalle Neun is a meeting point for both locals and tourists and offers many gastronomic experiences. Here you will find both local produce, food stalls and a host of exciting events.
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Brunch boat trip through Berlin on the Spree
Sit back and enjoy a three-hour cruise around central Berlin, with plenty of time to enjoy brunch on board. There's no guide talking. There's no one to disturb you. Enjoy Berlin from the water - it's actually a really nice experience. And the brunch is really good.
The trip goes along the Landwehrkanal through the districts of Kreuzberg, Schöneberg, Tiergarten and Charlottenburg and out into the river Spree through Mitte and along Friedrichshain back to Kreuzberg. Along the way, various locks are passed, and there are nice views of many of the city's attractions. A relaxing way to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Berlin is a city full of contrasts, history and creativity. With its diversity, many experiences and attractions, Berlin offers a journey through history to modern innovation.
Explore museums, enjoy gastronomic delights, feel the pulse of the city's nightlife and discover some of Berlin's different experiences. There is plenty to see and something for everyone.
Let yourself be seduced by Berlin's unique atmosphere as you explore historic monuments or enjoy the tranquility of one of the innovative urban oases.
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Have fun in Berlin.
You must see this on your trip to Berlin
- Visit Berlin's first beach bar Strandbaren YAAM
- Make your way past the Urban Contemporary Art Museum, said to be the world's first street art.-museum
- Markthalle – one of Berlin's cool street-food markets
- Take a brunch cruise through Berlin
- Go exploring in the big city oasis Gleisdreieckpark
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