Kreuzberg & Neukölln - Berlin - page 315

FUURTHER INF THER INFORMA ORMATION TION

Budget at least two hours to visit the museum, plus extra time to go through the
airport-style entrance security checks. For a more in-depth experience, rent an
audioguide for €3. Several themed tours (€3) take place on Saturdays and
Sundays, in German only.

Tickets to the Jewish Museum are also good for reduced admission on the same
day and the following two days to the Berlinische Galerie , located just 500m
away.

TAKE A BRE AKE A BREAAK

For a refuelling stop, pop by the museum's Cafe Schmus ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
030-2579 6751; www.koflerkompanie.com ; Lindenstrasse 9-14; dishes €5.50-8; 10am-10pm Mon,
10am-8pm Tue-Sun; Kochstrasse, Hallesches Tor) for modern takes on traditional Jewish
cuisine. Dishes are not kosher but don't feature pork or shellfish. On sunny days,
the glass courtyard or the garden are pleasant relaxation spots.

SIGHTS

Bergmannkiez
One of Berlin's most charismatic neighbourhoods, the Bergmannkiez in western Kreuzberg
is bisected by the Bergmannstrasse, which is chock-a-block with people-watching cafes and
quirky shops. Above it all 'soars' the Kreuzberg hill, Berlin's highest natural elevation and a
wonderful summertime play zone.
Jüdisches Museum

GALLERY

BERLINISCHE GALERIE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 030-7890 2600; www.berlinischegalerie.de ; Alte Jakobstrasse 124-128;
adult/concession/child €8/5/free; 10am-6pm Wed-Mon; Kochstrasse, Hallesches Tor)
The Berlin Gallery, in a converted glass warehouse, is a superb spot for taking stock of what
the local scene has been up to since 1870. It's a stark, whitewashed bilevel space - the
ground floor is reserved for high-profile changing exhibits. Two intersecting floating stair-