A Day in Prenzlauer Berg
Morning
Set off from U-Bahn station Senefelderplatz –
one of the lively spots in Prenzlauer Berg. From here, explore the old
tenement blocks and backyards. Now continue in a westerly direction
along Fehrbelliner Straße to Zionskirchplatz with its eponymous church. There are numerous cafés on the square, such as Kapelle,
where you could stop for a capuccino. Continue along Zionskirchstraße,
then turn left into Kastanienallee. This is one of the most colourful
streets in the quarter. At the end of the street you could pop into
Prater
; now turn right into Oderberger Straße, one of the best
preserved streets of the district. Continue along Sredzkistraße in an
easterly direction until you reach Husemannstraße. Have a good look around the Old Berlin streets, you may find something interesting to buy.
Afternoon
You could have lunch at one of the many restaurants in
Kollwitzplatz
:
Gugelhof
and
Zander
are both worth recommending. Continue along Knaackstraße to the small Synagoge Rykestraße. From here it is only a few paces to the Wasserturm
in Knaackstraße. Give your feet a rest on the small green space around
the tower, before continuing along Belforter and Kollwitzstraße to
Schönhauser Allee. You will find perfect tranquillity there in the Jewish Cemetery.
Best of the Rest
Greifenhagener Straße
Not the most beautiful street of Old Berlin, but one of the best preserved.
Pfefferberg
This alternative cultural centre hosts concerts, performance art events and festivals.
Schönhauser Allee 176
030 44 38 33 42
Pfefferberg
Senefelderplatz
The
wedge-shaped square is dedicated to Alois Senefelder, a pioneer of
modern printing techniques. At its centre is “Café Achteck”.
ZEISS-Großplanetarium
A trip to outer space – see stars, planets and galaxies under the silvery dome of the Planetarium.
Mauerpark
The
vast sporting terrain near the former border, comprising Max Schmeling
Hall and Jahn Sports Park, was built for the Berlin Olympics in 2000.
Today it hosts sports and music events, and a Sunday flea market.
Helmholtzplatz
All
around this square, time seems to have stopped in 1925. The residential
buildings are reminiscent of a social housing programme.
Prenzlauer Berg Museum
The small lively museum documents the history of the district and its poor working-class inhabitants in the 19th century.
Prenzlauer Allee 227–228
9am–7pm Mon–Fri
030 42 40 10 97
Konnopke
This legendary Currywurstimbiss was opened in 1930 under the U-Bahn steel viaduct. The spicy sausages are among the best in the city.
Oderberger Straße
This
tree-lined street has remained almost completely unchanged. The old
municipal swimming baths of Prenzlauer Berg are also located in this
road, at No. 84.
Thälmannpark
One
of few parks in the northeast of the city, dominated by Socialist
prefabricated buildings. It has a giant monument to Ernst Thälmann, a
communist who was murdered by the Nazis.
Restaurants, Pubs & Bars
Oderquelle
This quaint little Kietz (neighbourhood) pub serves up basic Berlin and German dishes in an alternative, relaxed setting.
Oderberger Str. 27
6pm–1am daily
030 44 00 8080
Gugelhof
Bill
Clinton was once a guest at this restaurant, which attracts clients
from all over Berlin. The menu features an original combination of
German and French dishes.
Zander
A
small restaurant, offering imaginative new interpretations of local
fish specialities. The three-course set menu is one of the best in the
district.
Kollwitzstr. 50
6–11pm Tue–Sun
030 44 05 76 78
Weinstein
An amicable, rustic wine bar with a great selection of Austrian and German wines and solid bistro fare.
Mittelstraße 1
030 20 64 96 69
Prater
Surprises at Prater include a beer garden, a rustic restaurant in the courtyard, and free live concerts.
Knaack-Club
Almost legendary club, playing rock and indie to an alternative crowd.
Greifswalder Str. 224
from 10pm Fri, Sat
030 442 70 60
no credit cards
Restauration 1900
This venerable restaurant still pulls in the crowds with its deliciously light German cuisine.
Husemannstr. 1
10am–open ended daily
030 442 24 94
Pasternak
Go Russian at this Moscow-style venue, with borshch, Russian music and vodka.
Knaackstr. 22
10pm–midnight daily
030 441 33 99
Café November
Popular restaurant and bar on the Prenzlauer Berg hill.
Mao Thai
One
of the best and friendliest Thai restaurants in town, the Mao Thai
serves traditional and artistically presented Southeast Asian food.
Wörther Straße 30
noon–midnight daily
030 441 92 61
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All restaurants accept credit cards and offer vegetarian dishes unless stated otherwise. |
