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Taking a leisurely ramble around the leafy
Kollwitzplatz
neighbourhood with its beau-
tiful townhouses, convivial cafes and upmarket indie boutiques.
Coming face to face with Berlin's subterranean mysteries on a WWII bunker tour with
Catching a concert or other cultural event at the
Kulturbrauerei
.
Explore: Prenzlauer Berg
Once a neglected backwater, Prenzlauer Berg went from rags to riches after reunification to
emerge as one of Berlin's most desirable and expensive neighbourhoods. There are no must-
see sights, but the ample charms reveal themselves in subtler, often unexpected ways and
are best experienced on a leisurely meander. Look up at restored townhouses that not long
ago bore the scars of war. Push open a carved doorway to stumble upon quiet courtyards.
Source Berlin-made fashions on boho-trendy Kastanienallee or comb quiet side streets for
indie boutiques selling handmade jewellery or organic baby clothes.
Prenzlauer Berg also has one of the city's best cafe scenes. Carve out a spot in a cafe on
Kollwitzplatz or Helmholtzplatz, or bask in the sun with views of Berlin's oldest water
tower. On Sundays, the Mauerpark draws tens of thousands to the city's best flea market,
outdoor karaoke, pick-up basketball, and other fun and games.
This is one of the most family-friendly districts in town: safe, quiet, and with plenty of
playgrounds, toy shops and child-oriented cafes.
Local Life
Outdoor quaffing
Days get long, temperatures climb and spirits soar. Time to celebrate
summer beneath the chestnut trees of the
Prater
beer garden, on the rooftop terrace of
Deck 5
or at a sunny sidewalk table at
Cafe Chagall
. Alternatively, score a bottle of beer
at a local market and stake out some turf in the Mauerpark.
Shopping
Prenzlauer Berg's side streets are nirvana for indie shoppers. Browse for chic
bags at
Ta(u)sche
, Berlin designers at
Flagshipstore
or retro threads at the
Flohmarkt am
Eating out
Favourites for foodies on the run include
Habba Habba
for Middle Eastern
wraps,
Zia Maria
for pizza, and
Konnopke's Imbiss
for
Currywurst
. On Saturdays, join
