Sightseeing
Brandenburg Gate
Pariser PlatzA must-see for everyone visiting Berlin for the first time.
Historical building wherein the German parliament is located. Make sure to book your spot early enough as they are in high demand! (https://visite.bundestag.de/BAPWeb/pages/createBookingRequest/viewBasicInformation.jsf?lang=en)
387 locals recommend
Reichstag Building
1 Platz der RepublikHistorical building wherein the German parliament is located. Make sure to book your spot early enough as they are in high demand! (https://visite.bundestag.de/BAPWeb/pages/createBookingRequest/viewBasicInformation.jsf?lang=en)
A beautiful place to explore, no matter if you only want to take a stroll and be amazed by the breathtaking architecture or to actually visit one of the many museums.
804 locals recommend
Museum Island
A beautiful place to explore, no matter if you only want to take a stroll and be amazed by the breathtaking architecture or to actually visit one of the many museums.
Historical theater established by Bertolt Brecht and his wife, offering a regular program of dramas and plays written by the founder himself.
38 locals recommend
Berliner Ensemble
1 Bertolt-Brecht-PlatzHistorical theater established by Bertolt Brecht and his wife, offering a regular program of dramas and plays written by the founder himself.
Contemporary, lively productions. Characterized by plays in which the plot of the story is accompanied by and dependent on the musical performances by the actors.
41 locals recommend
Komische Oper Berlin
110 BehrenstraßeContemporary, lively productions. Characterized by plays in which the plot of the story is accompanied by and dependent on the musical performances by the actors.
Well-curated science museum, suited for all ages. See everything from dinosaur skeletons to Knut the Icebear!
202 locals recommend
Museum fuer Naturkunde
43 InvalidenstraßeWell-curated science museum, suited for all ages. See everything from dinosaur skeletons to Knut the Icebear!
Get a tour of Berlins underground bunkers and tunnels. Insightful and exciting, great for families.
205 locals recommend
Berlin Underworld
105 BrunnenstraßeGet a tour of Berlins underground bunkers and tunnels. Insightful and exciting, great for families.
Great place to watch the sunset or just hang out. There is also a flea market every Sunday with great food trucks.
1060 locals recommend
Mauerpark
63 GleimstraßeGreat place to watch the sunset or just hang out. There is also a flea market every Sunday with great food trucks.
Food scene
Across the street is probably one of the most famous steakhouses in Berlin. They are masters of meat and fish, offer a great selection of wines, and the bar serves exquisite cocktails. Loved equally by locals and visitors. Might be a bit heavier on the wallet though.
95 locals recommend
Grill Royal
105b FriedrichstraßeAcross the street is probably one of the most famous steakhouses in Berlin. They are masters of meat and fish, offer a great selection of wines, and the bar serves exquisite cocktails. Loved equally by locals and visitors. Might be a bit heavier on the wallet though.
Fine Italian dining in the heart of Berlin. You might just walk into Angela Merkel when you have lunch there, since it's a restaurant known to be frequented by politicians.
Il Punto
6 Neustädtische KirchstraßeFine Italian dining in the heart of Berlin. You might just walk into Angela Merkel when you have lunch there, since it's a restaurant known to be frequented by politicians.
A classic German Wirtshaus right around the corner, serving rustic food and tasty Kölsch beer.
16 locals recommend
Ständige Vertretung
8 SchiffbauerdammA classic German Wirtshaus right around the corner, serving rustic food and tasty Kölsch beer.
Easy-going restaurant serving classic American BBQ. Great for meat lovers, but they also offer some vegan options.
41 locals recommend
Chicago Williams BBQ
16 Marburger StraßeEasy-going restaurant serving classic American BBQ. Great for meat lovers, but they also offer some vegan options.
JOSEPH
113 FriedrichstraßeMiddle-eastern food with a relaxed vibe. Awesome vegetarian and vegan options!
Sichuan cuisine: Spicy, tingling and numbing. Insanely delicious and well-balanced dishes presenting a wide variety of textures and flavor profiles.
LIU 成都味道面馆 Nudelhaus
72 KronenstraßeSichuan cuisine: Spicy, tingling and numbing. Insanely delicious and well-balanced dishes presenting a wide variety of textures and flavor profiles.
One of the best places to enjoy a hot bowl of Ramen. Chewy noodles, full-bodied broths and classic toppings. Vegetarian and vegan options included!
Takumi NINE Sapporo
124 ChausseestraßeOne of the best places to enjoy a hot bowl of Ramen. Chewy noodles, full-bodied broths and classic toppings. Vegetarian and vegan options included!
Unusual, yet inviting place where you can sit on the floor. Great for tea, but they also offer authentic cuisine. The tea ceremony is especially fun!
Tadschikische Teestube
27 Oranienburger Str.Unusual, yet inviting place where you can sit on the floor. Great for tea, but they also offer authentic cuisine. The tea ceremony is especially fun!
Delicate, plant-based dishes prepared to perfection, all while abiding by a zero-waste policy. They offer multi-course dinners with wine pairings. Not too cheap, but affordable for anyone curious about how well you can eat in a sustainable way.
14 locals recommend
FREA
2 Kleine Hamburger Str.Delicate, plant-based dishes prepared to perfection, all while abiding by a zero-waste policy. They offer multi-course dinners with wine pairings. Not too cheap, but affordable for anyone curious about how well you can eat in a sustainable way.
Lively restaurant offering authentic syrian food, ranging from freshly baked flatbreads, refreshing salads and exciting mixed platters. Sharing is caring! Put all the food in the middle of the table to enjoy them together.
53 locals recommend
Yarok
195 TorstraßeLively restaurant offering authentic syrian food, ranging from freshly baked flatbreads, refreshing salads and exciting mixed platters. Sharing is caring! Put all the food in the middle of the table to enjoy them together.
Shopping
A landmark of Berlin and a must-visit. 6 stories of cosmetics, perfume, clothing, shoes, furnishings, electronics, food and restaurants. There aren't many things you can't buy there. Overstimulation guaranteed. If possible, avoid busy days like Saturday and visit during the week.
503 locals recommend
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe)
21-24 TauentzienstraßeA landmark of Berlin and a must-visit. 6 stories of cosmetics, perfume, clothing, shoes, furnishings, electronics, food and restaurants. There aren't many things you can't buy there. Overstimulation guaranteed. If possible, avoid busy days like Saturday and visit during the week.