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MAGAZINE for Art and Culture | Shopping | Entertainment | Dining and more Sep tem ber Eng l issu ish e

TECHNOLOGY UNDER THE FUNKTURM BEST OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER FAIR

THEATRE & STAGE: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MUSIKFEST BERLIN 2014

INCLUDING CITY MAP AND BVG PLAN In cooperation with

eptember is a special month: the heat of summer is over, school holidays are a thing of the past and day-to-day life can start up again. Or at least it could, but there’s hardly a month better suited to a city break than September. Precisely the bustle that heralds the end of summer holds its own charm. So it’s also no coincidence that this is the time the IFA chooses to give us a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics. If you want to know what we’ll all have in our apartments tomorrow, you’re in the right place. We tell you where to find the highlights (page 20). On the other hand, live music fans should definitely not let the Berlin Music Festival in the Philharmonic and the Kammermusiksaal pass them by. Over 21 days, more than 75 works by 24 composers are being performed. And of course we also have lots more tips and offers for you. Find out about September’s exhibition and theatre highlights, the best restaurants and their autumn specials, and naturally where to go on a trip to the Brandenburg countryside.

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In gentle curves, the Spree meanders through the center of Berlin. Whoever wants to can travel into the night on a river boat. Equally beautiful is to settle on its banks.

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A feast for the senses at the Funkturm and the Berlin Music Festival

All the places you just have to see – at a glance. Explore hidden gems: guided walks and sightseeing tours will help you find your way around. From natur park to the indoor skate park tips for small Berlin visitors.

12 Typical Berlin

Our insider tips will turn you into a true aficionado on all things Berlin.

14 Museums & Galleries Exhibition rooms, galleries and museums – the absolute musts.

20 Technology at its finest Highlights of the IFA 2014.

24 Shopping

35 Wellness & Beauty

Even in a big city like Berlin you can still find oases of peace and relaxation.

36 Close to heaven

Enjoy the last days of summer on Berlin’s best roof terraces.

38 Theatre & Stage

Visit the most interesting cultural venues in the city.

44 Gastronomy

Restaurants, bars and pubs offer something for all tastes.

50 Starred restaurants

The best restaurant in the capital at a glance.

52 Brandenburg

Discover and enjoy the Brandenburg regions place’s of interest and nature.

54 Berlin by Night Marion Zorn Editor in Chief, MARCO POLO A magazine made in community production from:

The September highlights for the city that never sleeps.

51 Imprint 56 City map 58 BVG (metro) route map

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Simply the best Marco Polo highlights. We help you select the most interesting sights from the lot with a small, concise overview

The Berliner Funkturm

Revel in the splendour of Sophie Charlotte’s summer residence, built in the 1800s.

The radio tower known as the “long beanpole” is under maintenance and will be closed until September.

Spandauer Damm 20–24 | www.spsg.de | Charlottenburg | Bus 309, M45 Schloss Charlottenburg

Messedamm 22 | Charlottenburg | www.funkturm-messeberlin.de | U2 Kaiserdamm, S41, 42, 46 Messe Nord/ICC

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Destroyed in an air raid in 1943, the Memorial Church is seen today as an icon of wartime Berlin.

The “shopping centre of the west” has everything in luxury and taste.

Breitscheidplatz | Charlottenburg | www.gedaechtniskirche-berlin.de | U1, 9 Kurfürstendamm

Tauentzienstr. 21–24 | Charlottenburg | www.kadewe.de | U1, 2, 3 Wittenbergplatz

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Built in 1910 with over 22 000 plant types, these expansive gardens are truly unforgettable.

Though royalty no longer live in Potsdam’s famous palace, it attracts thousands of visitors yearly.

Daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | Königin-Luise-Str. 6–8 | www.bgbm.org | M48 Botanischer Garten | Bus X83 Königin-Luise-Platz

Tues–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Maulbeerallee | www.spsg.de | Bus 695, X5 Schloss Sanssouci, Tram 91 Luisenplatz

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Unter den Linden

This landmark with the chariot atop connects the former eastern and western parts of the city.

From the modern glass dome you can see down into the assembly hall of the Bundestag.

From the Brandenburg Gate all the way to the Berliner Dom, this boulevard is rich in history and beauty.

Pariser Platz | Mitte | U/S Brandenburger Tor, U/S Friedrichstraße, U/S Potsdamer Platz

Daily 8 a.m.–12 a.m., last entry: 10 p.m. | Platz der Republik 1 | Tiergarten | U55 Bundestag, U/S Brandenburger Tor

Unter den Linden | Mitte | U/S Brandenburger Tor, U/S Friedrichstraße, U/S Alexanderplatz

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Museum Island

The most beautiful plaza in the city with Schinkel’s Concert house, the French and the German Cathedral.

An “island” along the Spree River, housing five of Berlin’s finest museums, including the Pergamon.

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From the lookout perch in the TV tower, you can get the best panoramic view of the city.

The Berlin-Tempelhof Harbour shopping center is located by the water – after shopping take the boat.

Nov–Feb 10 a.m.–noon | Alexanderplatz | Mitte | www.tv-turm.de | U/S Alexanderplatz

Daily except Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tempelhofer Damm 227 | Tempelhof | www. tempelhofer-hafen.com | U6 Ullsteinstraße

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Developed by Daimler Potsdamer Platz quarter is one of the hotspots of Berlin. Potsdamer Platz | Tiergarten | http://potsdamerplatz.de | U/S Potsdamer Platz

A 117 Airport Tempelhof While today you can go to festivals on the former landing strips, after WWII this was where the “raisin bombers” landed. Platz der Luftbrücke | Tempelhof | U6 Platz der Luftbrücke, S Tempelhof

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There are countless ways to discover Berlin every single day. We’ve chosen the best guided tours so as to provide you with real insider tips

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››Alter Fritz The “Alter Fritz” city and castle tour proves that Potsdam has more to offer than just the Sanssouci Palace. You will see the holland Quarter, a Moorish mosque, a roman pantheon and much more. hear anecdotes, stories and the history of Friedrich the Great as you journey through this charming city. Tip: includes three small walks.

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Bike tour: Along the Wall In order to understand Berlin, you need to understand its history. For an up close look at recent history, catch a ride on this tour

Tips of the Month: Do you want to improve your personal fitness? Or would you like to know more about the history of Berlin‘s architecture? We have just the right tours for you.

Memorial, the centre from which Adolf Hitler planned the world capital Germania and the commemorative Berlin Wall, while taking in the city’s distinctive, historical background. This is a discovery trip steeped in history, both engaging and informative. Mauertour und Drittes Reich Daily 10.30 am and 3 pm| Meeting point: Nikolaiviertel | 13 Euro plus 5 Euro/rental bike | 3 hours | Distance: 15 km | Free Berlin Tours | Tel. 030 28 70 44 92 | www.fahrradtouren-berlin.com | U2 Klosterstraße

››City Circle Tour Discover Berlin sightseeing from the comfort of a bus. Through headphones you will hear fascinating information about the most important buildings and plazas. Feel free to enter and exit the bus at any of the 20 different stops. Tip: tickets are valid for two days.

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istoric revolutions of days gone by are almost never as vivid in other cities as they still are in Berlin. It‘s not only the division of East and West Berlin that have left prints on the capital, still partially visible, but also the indelible mark from the time of the Nazi reign. On this bike tour along the path of the Berlin wall, you will discover, among other things, the Humboldthain Flak bunker, the Holocaust

››Berlin Classic Live Take a trip through time. This city tour will guide you through the most historically important places in Berlin. You will get background information illustrated through photos and films.

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Berlin Experiences

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Sports Place Berlin: Personal Training

Architecture: The new museum island

In the city for a while? Our Berlin offers including sight-running, personal training and boot camps help ensure your long-term health and fitness.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Museum Island – through the eyes of architects and get a glimpse of how Berlin’s largest city project will look in the future.

Sports Place Berlin | Day, time, meeting place and price arramged through Tel. 030 55 49 98 31 or by E-Mail: info@sportsplaceberlin.de | www.sportsplaceberlin.de

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››Wall and Hood on this tour you will see the Wall Memorial, the bunker at Gesundbrunnen, the trendy neighbourhood Prenzlauer Berg, the East Side Gallery and so much more. Daily | € 15 | 2 hrs. | BCT Berlin City Tour | for more detailed information for bus stations and travel time call: Tel. 030 68 30 26 41 | www.berlin-city-tour.de

Guided tour ››Eat The World Eat the World offers culinary tours across the Kreuzberg neighbourhood. In addition to the culinary delicacies, you will also get a terrific feel for the culture. € 30 | 3 hrs. | Eat-the-world | for more information call: Tel. 030 53 06 61 65 | www.eat-the-world.com

We recommend making reservations for all tours.

››UNESCO World Design Capital Berlin has been the UNESCo World Design Capital since 2006. During this tour, you will discover places that tell stories from the fascinating world of design: a hotel, a bank, a car design exhibition, design projects and shops selling designer fashion. In Berlin, you’ll find hundreds of designer labels and a lively fashion scene, not to mention talented students who set up mini businesses in the city and turn their labels into global brands. Tourguide: Christian | 12 Euros, 9 Euros reduced | Meeting point: in front of the Mövenpick hotel Berlin on S-Bhf. Anhalter Bahnhof, Schöneberger Str. 3, Kreuzberg | 2 1/2 hrs. | To register, please visit www.berlin-explorer.de | S1, 2, 25 Anhalter Bahnhof

››On Tour Berlin on Tour Berlin offers not only numerous tours that run through oberschöneweide and Luisenstadt, they also do theme tours on which you can learn, for example, more about Berlin’s criminal history or its history in manufacturing. Very exciting. € 9 | 2–3 hrs. | ontour-Berlin | for more detailed information call: Tel. 030 67 51 50 46 | www.ontour-berlin.de

››Prenzlauerberg tour on this tour you will walk through the Prenzlauerberg (a district of berlin) neighbourhood, the largest unified “Gründerzeit” (period of promoterism) neighbourhood in the city. You will also get a look an area

››Stadt im Ohr Whether you’re interested in getting to know the Mitte, Friedrichshain or Wedding neighbourhoods, the “Stadt im ohr” (City in the Ear) audio guides will accompany you on your walk through the city. So you can explore the city individual, completely like you want to. Stadt im ohr | for more detailed information call: Tel. 030 20 07 88 41 | www.stadt-im-ohr.de

››From “Stolpersteine” to central memorials Between 1933 and 1945, Berlin was the centre of the Nazi terror campaign. It was here that the Second World War and the mass murder of Europe’s Jews and other segments of the population (was) were planned and organised. This tour explores the different ways in which victims of National Socialism (i.e. Nazism) are remembered today in public spaces. *Metal paving stones that commemorate individual Nazi victims Tourguide: Katrin | Group 1-4 people: 100 Euros | Meeting point by arrangement | 3 hrs. | Tour participants must have their own BVG tickets | Advance registration is essential: www. berlin-explorer.de

On bike ››Big city lights yz ride through Berlin on a rickshaw at sunset. You can decide for yourself as to whether you would like to see the reichstag, Potsdamer platz, the Gendarmenmarkt or museum island under the moonlight. Up to you.

Whether it’s going underground or jogging, there’s always something different. rotschwarzdesign/ Fotolia

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››City-Tour Travel through Berlin on the bus. Pass by the most notable landmarks in the green beige buses with live commentary in German and English. or, take a ride in the red sightseeing busses with commentary on headphones in nine languages. Entry and exit is possible at any time.

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With whom can you get to know Berlin better than an authentic Berliner? Get shown the city like you would by a friend-customized to you with your own personal “Berlin Greeter”. Day and time, meeting point and term based individually | free | Tel. 030 755 66 75 20 | www.berlin-greeter.org

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For day and time, meeting point and length made on an individual basis | € 42/hr. | Tel. 0163 307 72 97 | www.berlin-rikscha-tours.de

Memory: The Holocaust Memorial This Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe is made up of 2711 rectangular concrete blocks.Tours through the memorial take place every Saturday and Sunday. Sat 3 p.m. (Engl.), Sun 3 p.m. (Ger.) | Meeting point: hannah-Arendt-Straße | free | 1,5 h | Tel. 030 28 04 59 60 | www.holocaust-denkmal-berlin.de | U/S Potsdamer Platz

››Kreuzberg and the Spree River Bank Explore Berlin’s shimmering Kreuzberg and ride along the Spree river bank, over the oberbaumbrücke, by the East Side Gallery to the Soviet War Memorial and ending at Görlitzer Park. Tues/Fri/Sat 3 p.m. | Meeting point: Kulturbrauerei | € 14 plus € 5 for renting a bike | 4 hrs. | distance: 19 km | Berlin on Bike | Tel. 030 43 73 99 99 | U2 Eberswalder Straße | www.berlinonbike.de

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In the air

Berlin Experiences

››Berlin Skyline Discover Berlin from a bird’s eye perspective. The ten minute flights along the Berlin wall path to the ex-ally Tempelhof airport with either the Eurocopter AS 350 or the Bell 206 are very popular. Appointments based individually | Meeting point: Airport Schönefeld, Terminal C | € 124 | 45 min. | Air Service Berlin | Tel. 030 53 21 53 21 | www.air-service-berlin.de | S9, 45 Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld

Themed tours ››Botanical Garden Berlin The Botanical Garden Berlin offers guided tours. They are held all year round here on various subjects, such as the plants that appear on coats of arms and plant remedies referred to in the Bible. 5–7 Euros | Botanischer Garten | Königin-Luise-Str. 6–8 | Steglitz | www.bgbm.org | for more detailed information call: 030 83 85 01 13 | U3 Dahlem-Dorf

››Holocaust Memorial Tours of this memorial, which consists of 2,711 rectangular concrete steles of different heights and is dedicated to all the Jews mur-

dered in Europe during World War II, take place every Saturday and Sunday in German and English. In the “raum der Namen” (literally “the room of Names”), more than ten thousand audio biographies remember those murdered during the holocaust. Sat 3 p.m. (Engl.) | Meeting point: CoraBerlin-/hannah-Arendt-Straße | Free entry | 1.5 hrs. | Tel. 030 28 04 59 60 | www.holocaust-denkmal-berlin.de | U/S Potsdamer Platz

››Reichstag The reichstag is not only Germany’s centre of power, but also an architectural highlight. From the glass dome, you can see the other important landmarks from a bird’s eye perspective and during a lecture in the visitors’ gallery in the assembly room, you can learn about the history of the house. In addition to this, house tours are offered that allow for a look behind the scenes of the German Bundestag. Note: not without previous notice. roof terrace and dome: daily 8 a.m.–midnight, talks in the assembly room: daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at every full hour, 90-minute house tour: daily 10:30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 6.30 p.m. | Free entry | Tel. visitor service: 030 22 73 21 52 | www. bundestag.de | U/S Brandenburg Tor, U55 Bundestag

Power centre: Behind the scenes of the Bundestag

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Online tips: Smartphones and iPads make it possibale to get the most up to date tips everywhere. Here are the best addresses for quick information aPPs

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››MARCO POLO App The Marco Polo travel guide app helps you orientate yourself on the spot, and assists you with your individual travel plans.

››MARCO POLO The travel portal, in addition to offering travel planning tools and interactive maps, also offers valuable user tips, as well as many other functions, which make travel preparation much easier for you.

››The Berlin Wall This award-winning, free app from the German Federal Agency for Civic Education shows the history of the Berlin Wall and suggests routes along its former border. Photos and texts provide information about selected locations.

Take a tour through the Reichstag building for a great look behind the scenes at the German Bundestag. Important tip: in order to visit the Bundestag, book in advance. The people at the visitors’ assistance can help you with all your queries. Afterwards drop into one oft the many cafés or restaurants. Reichstagsgebäude rooftop and Dome: daily 8 a.m.– midnight (Last entry: 10 p.m.), Presentations in the hall: daily 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. on the hour, 90 minute tours: daily 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. | free | Tel. Visitor Information 030 22 73 21 52 | www.bundestag.de | U55 Bundestag

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››visitBerlin The official tourism portal for visitors to the capital with information about Berlin as well as addresses and tips to events. www.visitBerlin.de

››Fahrinfo Berlin Where does the number 100 bus go? how long will it take me to get to central station? Fahrinfo Berlin is an up-to-day journey planner for Berlin’s S- and U-Bahns, buses and trams.

Blogs ››Station Ostkreuz Since 2006, private citizen Stefan Metze has been documenting the renovation of the ostkreuz train station. he photographs it, reviews press articles about it and shows the progress of the construction. www.ostkreuzblog.de

rom a large area framed by the Spree and the Tiergarten, you can access the government quarter. Completed in 2000 and a true Berlin highlight, this definitely should not be missed. Have a look at the Reichstag’s glass dome and look down on some of the most important sightseeing in Berlin from a bird’s eye perspective. Learn about the tasks, the distribution of seats, how the parliament works and the history of the house itself during a talk on the visitor platform in the assembly room.

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››Streetart Art is commerce, but must it always be? Many places in Berlin are lively, without focusing on merely turning a profit. The authors show the city as a kind of canvas in their blog. Great photos, too.

››Berlin presents itself This official capital portal has information about Berlin, the government and all related city districts and offices. www.berlin.de

››Museum Portal The blog summarizes all information concerning museums, exhibitions and events in Berlin, as well as offering insights about what is worth seeing. www.museumsportal-berlin.de

››tip Berlin The city portal tip-berlin.de provides you with exclusive concert tips, exciting interviews, recommendations as well as hundreds of addresses for culture, relaxation, shopping, parties and much more. www.tip-berlin.de

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››Style in Berlin This blog started in 2006 as a photography project on the internet. over the years its portfolio has diversified. It now includes food, fashion, and also events and art. The blog is published in English. www.stilinberlin.de

More information on the Internet With the Qr-code you can directly reach the Marco Polo website online, which has extensive information about travel.

Children want to be active, maybe even more so during a holiday. these tips will show you that city tours and action are not necessarily mutually exclusive: from Clay Village to the Skatepark

Adventure & Sport

Britzer Garten: Clay Village Makunaima

››Skatepark in Berlin this rink offers everything necessary to really soar: curbs, rails and ramps. a special girl’s league is available for female skaters. adults can watch on the spectator’s platform or relax at the café.

clay village “Makunaima” is a special highlight: Everyone is allowed to build something here at the clay village – and of course the works of art can be taken home later on.

Little Builders: Sightseeing

Brachvogel: Playground Café

oung and old get their money’s worth at the Café on Landwehkanal. Located right next to the beer garden is a large adventure playground which can easily be observed from the terrace. A miniature golf course is also available, equipped with floodlighting for players who stay on after dark.

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organisers answer those questions during their guided tours. During July the little builders will explore the work of Berlinbased architect Schinkel. In addition, the Cultural Forum’s secrets will be unveiled. Little Builders Several City tours | 6–12 years | regensburger Str. 31 | Schöneberg | tel. 030 61 30 81 47 | www. kleinebaumeister.de | S Yorckstraße

››The Yellow Villa With access to an art studio, cooking and computer courses, as well as other additional workshops, no one is getting bored here. the on-site restaurant only serves adults accompanied by children. registration for Workshops: thur–Fri 2–6 p.m. | Wilhelmshöhe 10 | Kreuzberg | tel. 030 767 65 00 | www.die-gelbe-villa.de | u6, Bus 104, 248 Platz der Luftbrücke

››Extravium Potsdam touching is expressly permitted! more than 120 exhibits about science, such as chemistry, biology, mechanics, energy and sound can be explored at the exploratorium. this is a great place to really get some hands-on time. thur–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat/Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.| Children (until 18 years) € 6, adults € 8 | in the Caligari-hall, marlene-Dietrich-allee/ Corner emilJannings-Str. | Potsdam-Babelsberg | tel. 0331 877 36 28 | www.extavium.de | S7 Griebnitzsee, Bus 601, 690 Filmpark Babelsberg

››Children’s Bar next to the Bethanien Playground, the children’s bar sells waffles, ice cream and vegetarian sandwiches. During rainy weather, get cosy inside. there’s also a toddler play corner with child friendly furniture and books, as well as lots of drawing and arts & crafts supplies. Brachvogel

he founders of “Little Builders” want to spark students’ and kindergarteners’ interest in construction, architecture and design with expeditions, city tours and experiments. Where are the exciting places and how does a city function? Who is responsible for road-planning, greenery or street lighting? The

In the Gardens of the World Children can blow off steam in this miracle of asian gardening art. they can wander through a hedge labyrinth, explore the playgrounds or try to climb the gigantic swings. Daily from 9 a.m. | adults € 4, Children € 1.50 | eisenacher Str. 99 | marzahn | tel. 030 700 90 66 99 | www.gaerten-der-welt.de | Bus 195 Gärten der Welt

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he former 1985 Berliner Bundesgartenschau (federal horticultural show) property and lake have evolved into a veritable park. Parents with toddlers especially appreciate the fact that cycling and dog walking are not permitted here. It enables youngsters to play on the wellgroomed green lawns without a care in the world and gaze dreamily at the sea of path-side flowers without dangerous interruptions. An enormous playground featuring a water park that’s open during the summer months also entices children. Sheep, goats and donkeys graze in the pastures, so little nature scientists will have a field day at this open air laboratory. The

››Gardens of the World

mon–Fri 9 a.m.–noon | Waldemarstr. 57 | Kreuzberg | tel. 030 21 80 38 99 | u1, 8 Kottbusser tor

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Broiler Broiler was the name often given to roast or fried chicken sold in road-side snackbars, particularly in the DDR. If a whole portion of Broiler will be too much then ordering half of one is an option. DDR-Restaurant Domklause Daily from 10 a.m. | Karl-LiebknechtStr. 1 | Mitte | www.ddr-restaurant.de | S Hackescher Markt, U/S Alexanderplatz

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Hühnerhaus Daily 9 a.m.–1 a.m. | Görlitzerstr. 1 | www.hühnerhaus.com | U1 Görlitzer Bahnhof

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Berlin is Dog City

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Berlin is second only to Manhattan in terms of its numb er of dogs. Canines are allowed on the German capital’s public tra nsport and the city has no rules abo ut keeping them on a leash. Berlin even has dedicated dog parks. Nevertheless, owners must pick up what their four-legged friends lea ve behind – although this regula tion isn’t always obeyed. Parks Volkspark Friedrichshain, S8, 41, 42, 85 Landsberger Allee | Volk spark Hasenheide, U7, 8 Hermannplatz

Concierge of the Month

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Tim Sachse works as concierge at the Hilton Berlin. He knows all the best places in the city and has a few tips

Taxi Berlin Particularly practical: Th e taxi App that allows yo easily: Taxi u to book your taxi real Berlin | ly Tel. 030 20 20 20 | ww w.taxi-berlin .de

the unofficial Berliner Weisse beer is it with wooddrink of Berliners. Mix . The drink is ruff or raspberry syrup straw, but true a h normally served wit . it.. use Berliners don’t

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What has to be seen in Berlin? Without a doubt the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße, the Stasi Museum in Hohenschönhausen, the Tränenpalast on Friedrichstraße, Asisi’s wall panorama at Checkpoint Charlie and the “raisin bomber” aircraft at the old Tempelhof airport, to get a feel of what the divided Berlin was like.

What question are you asked most often? What city guides or tours are there in Berlin?

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And what do you reply? There are countless tours: exclusive guided tours on foot, by bike, by car or in a limousine. City tours in vintage cars, on Segways, by horse and carriage, by boat, jogging tours, double-decker bus tours, rickshaw tours, by E-tuk tuk, or even helicopter tours.

Street musicians Whether in the metro, outside a shop or on a street corner – there’s music everywhere on the streets of Berlin. Giving a small tip is considered polite, provided you like the music!

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Where do you go yourself when you have free time? In summer to one of the many lakes in and around Berlin, in winter to the Liquidrom spa to relax. Finally, a tip... The Max und Moritz restaurant on Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg, where you can still get a good, down-toearth, home-cooked meal like your mother would make. “Futtern wie bei Muttern”, as the Berliners say. Hilton Berlin Mohrenstraße 30 I Mitte | Tel. 030 202 30 0 | www.hiltonhotels.de/deutschland | U2, U6 Stadtmitte, U2 Hausvogteiplatz

The Brandenburg Gate On fine days you may come across a man or woman with a barrel organ at the Brandenburg Gate right in the heart of Berlin. They‘re also part of the city‘s history.

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Museums & Galleries

Various venues Berlin Art Week 2014

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There are more artists living in Berlin than in any other European city. So anyone interested in modern art shouldn’t miss this event. For six days, Berlin Art Week brings together more than one hundred exhibitions. Some of the city’s best-known art and cultural institutions, including the Akademie der Künste, the Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt and the me Collectors Room invite you to take part in a varied programme of exhibitions, performances, lectures and debates. The abc art berlin contemporary trade fair gives a good overview of artists in the city, both established and upand-coming. For the first time, the “fine art and finance conference” Artfi will be taking place here. It gives an overview of the global art market, and brings players in the art world together as creators, critics and collectors. Art Week kicks off at 7pm on 16th September in the Akademie der Künste, with the exhibition “Schwindel der Wirklichkeit” (“Vertigo of Reality”).

Berlin has an amazing number of museums, galleries and exhibition rooms. Carry on reading for the latest art and cultural highlights

Museums yz Altes Museum Designed in the classical style by Schinkel, and the third oldest museum building in Germany. it hosts an antique collection with portraits of Caesar and Cleopatra.

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Martin-Gropius-Bau: The world in 1914 this exhibition presents sensational images from the period before the first World War, taken from the Abraham Kahn Collection.

Art tips: Museums, galleries, exhibitions Berlin attracts artists from all over the world. Here are the highlights you shouldn’t miss in September.

some magical shots were created, showing people from all over the world in their natural environments, and highlighting their common humanity: everyone sleeps, eats, celebrates and lives in a building. Colour photography before 1914 Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | 11 € | niederkirchnerstr. 7 | Kreuzberg | call 030 48 49 31 51 | S/u Potsdamer Platz, Anhalter Bahnhof

meet rodin, Liebermann, monet and feuerbach in one of the city’s most beautiful museums, built by August Stüler. You can see 19th century art here – romanticism, Classicism and Biedermeier. tues–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.| € 10 | Bodestr. 1–3 | mitte | tel. 030 20 90 55 77 | www.smb. museum | S5, 7 Hackescher markt

››Bode-Museum marvel at the woodcarvings by tilman riemenschneider. See treasures from the Alter meister art gallery, the Byzantium museum, the sculpture collection and the münzkabinett. in the entrance yz the view from the ground floor all the way up to the dome is particularly impressive. fri–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. | € 8 | Am Kupfergraben 1 | mitte | tel. 030 266 42 42 42 | www.smb.museum | u/S friedrichstraße

››Dali “Dalí – the exhibition” at the Potsdamer Platz with over 450 exhibits from private collections

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t the age of 30, Alsace-born banker Abraham Kahn was already one of the richest men in France. At the beginning of the 20th century, he founded the “Bourse autour du monde” scholarship for students at the University of Paris in the hope that these world travellers would become ambassadors of global peace. In the end, his idea didn’t come to fruition. Nevetheless,

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Original documents, films and sound recordings illustrate the gap between aspiration and reality in the 40 years of the GDR dictatorship.

The exhibition of Wall Works gives a good overview of artistic approaches to the theme ‘walls’ since the 1960s.

tue, Wed, fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat/ Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | 14 € | invalidenstr. 50–51 | www.smb. museum | S/u Hauptbahnhof

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››DDR Museum the DDr museum is the only museum which concentrates on everyday life in the GDr. it doesn’t only show the crimes of the State Security or the border defences at the Berlin Wall but it displays the life of the people in the dictatorship: maybe you know the spreewald pickles, nudism beaches and the trabi – the rest of the life in this socialist state is unfamiliar to most of the people in the world. mon–Sun 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | free entry | KarlLiebknecht-Str. 1, right on the river Spree | mitte | www.ddr-museum.de | S/u Alexanderplatz

››Dt. Historisches Museum the 1695 armoury, the oldest building on unter den Linden, is the home of the German historical museum. there are a total of over 700,000 exhibits. temporary exhibitions take place in the PeiBau building. Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | € 6 | unter den Linden 2 | mitte | tel. 030 20 30 44 44 | www.dhm.de | S5, 7 Hackescher markt

››Deutsches Technikmuseum

››Film- und Fernsehmuseum Around 1000 exhibitions take you through the history of film. there is a focus on “Germany-BerlinHollywood”. Highlights include the marlene Dietrich collection, the first Oscarand franka Potente’s costume from “Lola runs”. tues–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | € 6 | Potsdamer Str. 2 | tiergarten | tel. 030 300 90 30 | www. deutschekinemathek.de | u/S Potsdamer Platz

››Gemäldegalerie the art gallery contains one of the most important collections in the world of european paintings from the 13th to the 18th century. Highlights of the collection include Dürer’s “madonna with the Siskin” (1506), Caravaggio’s “Love Conquers All” and rubens’ painting of “Perseus freeing Andromeda” (around 1622). tues–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.| € 8 | matthäikirchplatz 4-6 | tiergarten | tel. 030 266 42 40 01 | www.smb. museum | u/S Potsdamer Platz

››Hamburger Bahnhof When the museum for modern Art was opened in the former Hamburg railway station in the year 1996 the national gallery obtained an additional location for permanent exhibitions of modern art.

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in one of the largest technology museums in the world you can find out everything about the cultural history of transport,

communication, production and energy technologies. yz the new permanent exhibition ‘man in motion – travel by car and other means’ explores the fascinating history of road transport, from ox carts to electric vehicles.

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from around the world offers the most comprehensive insight into the eclectic work in the heart of the current cultural metropolis. Salvador Dalí, the master of the surreal, once offered the invitation to viewers to “Come into my Brain”, to immerse themselves in his world of ideas.

Museum Neukölln: mythos Vinyl The boom in vinyl in the 1950s led the firm Wiegandt & Sons to produce the first German jukebox in Berlin-Neukölln in 1952. This exhibition addresses not only the music boxes themselves, but also the story of the relationship between records and their listeners. Neuköllners of various ages describe the records or pieces of music that excited them most or touched their hearts. 17th may - 28th Dec. | tues–Sun 10 am – 6 pm | Alter Gutshof, Alt-Britz 81 | neukölln-Britz | tel. +49 (0)30 62 727 77 27 | www.museum-neukölln.de | Public transport u7 Parchimer Allee, then take bus m 46 to fulhamer Allee

Dusk is a good time to visit as you can then see from afar the lovely effect of the light installations by Dan flavin.

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››Jüdisches Museum Since it was opened in 2001 the Jewish museum in Berlin has developed into one of the most prominent museum institutions in europe. the spectacular building designed by Daniel Libeskind is a masterpiece and has long since become a Berlin landmark. You can experience two millennia of German-Jewish history here. mon 10 a.m.–10 p.m., tues–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | € 5 | Lindenstr. 9–14 | Kreuzberg | tel. 030 25 99 33 00 | www.jmberlin.de | u1/6 Hallesches tor

››Museum für Naturkunde the tallest constructed dinosaur skeleton in the world does not only impress children. Over 6000sqm the museum also displays rare, exceptional objects connected to the evolution of life and the variety of nature. the museum is an archive of cultural and natural history. tues–fri 9.30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat/Sun

When this was re-opened in 2009 nefertiti returned to her original place. the egyptian collection with its amazing papyrus collection is housed in the imposing building, designed by the famous architect David Chipperfield. Sun–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur–Sat 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. | € 10 | Bodestr. 1–3 | mitte | tel. 030 39 90 63 50 | www.smb. museum | S Hackescher markt and S/u Alexanderplatz

››Neue Nationalgalerie the minimalistic building of the new national gallery, designed by former member of the Bauhaus, Ludwig mies van der rohe, houses 20th century european paintings and plastics, from classical modernism to the art of the 1960s. the collection at the neue nationalgalerie particularly focuses on Cubism, expressionsm, the art and architecture of the Bauhaus and Surrealism. tues/Wed/fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.– 6 p.m., mon closed | € 10 | Potsdamer Str. 50 | tiergarten | www.smb.museum | u/S Potsdamer Platz

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There are two Watsons. One is the real soldier, working on combat training on a computer in a Washington classroom. The other is Watson the avatar in this computer game, lying dead in the dust of an Afghan mountain landscape. The real

Watson has to accept that the game is over. Conceptual artist Harun Farocki, born in 1944 in the then German-occupied Czechoslovakia, uses “Ernste Spiele” (“Serious Games”) to examine the use of computer game technology in the training of American soldiers. “Watson is down” is one of four installations. The barrage of photos, videos and images with which we are bombarded every day does not seem to heighten our awareness of their power to manipulate. With his films and videos, Farocki wants to make us aware of new perspectives, and of images themselves.

Museum für Fotograﬁe tues, Wed, fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Jebensstr. 2 | Charlottenburg | S/u Zoologischer Garten

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››401contemporary Fine Art

the Pergamonmuseum is Berlin’s most visited museum. it houses an antiques collection, the middle eastern museum and the museum for islamic Art. the main attraction, however, is the Pergamon Altar. its frieze is considered to be one of the masterpieces in Hellenistic Art. to avoid long waits, get there early.

ralf Haensel’s 401 Contemporary Gallery aspires to create a dialogue between younger and older artists. the intention is to introduce new means of interpretation. mainly urban, contemporary art is exhibited.

Galleries ››18m Galerie

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he Helmut Newton Foundation celebrated its tenth anniversary in June; reason enough to put together an exhibition. Shortly before Newton’s death, the foundation opened at the photographer’s request with “Us and Them”. His widow has chosen the same theme for the anniversary. “Us and Them” is a kind of diary of their life together.

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is goal was “to make objects that remain”. With this in mind, the designer born near Milan in 1932 created toys, furniture, office tools and kitchen appliances. In the 1950s he worked for the design label Danese Milano, and in the 1990s he transformed the Royal Porcelain Factory (KPM) into an experimental workshop where nothing less than crockery for the 21st century was to be created. The BERLIN crockery set was awarded the iF Design Award in 1998. With the help of sketches, interviews and models, this exhibition illuminates his co-operation with the Royal Porcelain Factory (KPM).

Kirsten Niemann studied history of art and gets excited about good exhibitions.

Ernste Spiele tue, Wed, fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (until 2015) | invalidenstr. 50–51 | tiergarten | S/u Hauptbahnhof

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in this gallery art has a particularly private atmosphere, because the hobbyist curator Julie August has been employing her own hallway along with her kitchen as an exhibition space since 2005. “18m – Gallery for numerical Values” is what she calls her gallery for contemporary art. 18th of every month (and by request) | Akazienstr. 30 | Schöneberg | tel. 0163 887 02 90 | www.18mgalerie.de | S1 Julius-Leber-Brücke, u7 Kleistpark

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››Camera Work Camera Work AG owns one of the largest photo and photo album collections in the world. these include vintage photographic prints from world renowned photographers like Diane Arbus, man ray, richard Avedon, Dorothea Lange, irving Penn, Helmut newton and Peter Lindbergh. many young artists had in this gallery, founded in 1997, their first exhibition. tues–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Kantstr. 149 | Charlottenburg | tel. 030 310 07 73 | www.camerawork.de | S5 Savignyplatz

››Contemporary Fine Arts the gallery hasn’t just chosen their location well, but also decided on the “right” artists early on. With works by Daniel richter, Jonathan meese, marc Brandenburg and Georg Baselitz they have a programme of narrative, exuberant paintings and installations.

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My Favourite Exhibition

Royal Porcelain Factory: Who is Mari?

››Eigen+Art the Gerd Harry Lybke gallery is one of the big players in the art world. it is known for exhibitions with renowned representatives of the new Leipzig School like neo rauch. it’s not just about painting though – there are also installations, photographic art and videos. tues–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Auguststr. 26 | mitte | tel. 030 280 66 05 | www.eigen-art.com | u8 rosenthaler Platz/Weinmeisterstraße, S Alexanderplatz

››Galerie Berlin the collectors’ gallery for painting, sculpture and art design managed by the two art traders rüdiger Küttner and rainer ebert was created in 1990 as a private society and existed before then in east Germany. the Gallery focuses on supporting young artists and artists the Leipzig and Berlin Schools. the Galerie Berlin pays particular attention to expressive-figurative, neo-realistic, expressive-abstract and lyricalabstract art. tues–Sat noon–6 p.m. | Auguststr. 19 | mitte | tel. 030 251 44 20 | www.galerieberlin.de | u6 Oranienburger tor

Good to know Admission to all public museums free up to the age of 18.

››Galerie Eva Poll famous for 40 years, the gallery of the grande dame of the Berlin art scene. in 1993, the 73-year old even won the federal Order of merit for her tireless campaigning for european figurative art. Her programme includes thomas Lange, Joachim Schmettau and Schang Hutter. tues–fri 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str. 9 | mitte | tel. 030 261 70 91 | www.pollberlin.de | S Hackescher markt

››Galerie Villa Köppe the gallery presents the work of major young artists in individual exhibitions, and they have come up with an incisive high-level artistic profile by looking at different ways of approaching a problem. mon–Sat 3–7 p.m. | Knausstr. 19 | Grunewald | tel. 030 825 54 43 | www.villa-koeppe.de | S Grunewald

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Neue Nationalgalerie: Expansion of the Battle Zone 1968-2000

Exhibitions ››Art Deco After 1920 a last great epoch style developed which reflected the transformed sense of time felt by a new generation. A geometric expression of form borrowed from cubist-constructivist art became increasingly important. tues – Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., closed mon | € 8 | Schloßstr. 1a | Charlottenburg | tel. 030 32 69 06 12| www.smb.museum | u2 station: Sophie-Charlotte-Platz

››Cultural contact. Life in Europe this exhibition shows a cross-section of the museum of european Cultures’ diverse collections. it’s spread out over 700 square metres and promotes a discussion about social movements and boundaries. tues to Sun 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. | € 6 | Arnimallee 25 | Zehlendorf | tel. 030 266 42 42 42 | www.smb.museum.mek | u3 Dahlem Dorf

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art in the bunker: the Boros Collection This is the second exhibition from Christian and Karen Boros shown in a surface air-raid shelter from the Second World War. The exhibition features pieces from the 1990s to the present day, including works by Klara Lidén, constellations by Thomas Ruff and Ai Weiwei, whose work is represented in the bunker by way of a six-metre-high specimen of Chinese bog wood. Many artists mount their works in the bunker themselves. Visits are only possible with an advcanced booking, 2-4.30 p.m., Sat/Sun 10 a.m.–5.30 p.m. | Guide tours in German every full hour, in english every half hour | € 10 | reinhardstr. 20 mitte | www.sammlung-boros.de | S/u friedrichstraße

who scrutinised social and sexual stereotypes with her pieces, and Andy Warhol, who turned battle dress into wall decoration, alongside works by Richte, Newman, Tübke, Rauch and Beuys. Art was a startling site of social conflict, especially for these masters of installation who opened up this obstacle course-like path.

he museum is turned into a battlefield for the “Expansion of the Battle Zone” exhibition. At the end of 2014, the Neue Nationalgalerie will be closing its doors for four years to undergo renovation. Until then it is presenting - as a completion of the collection trilogy - its collection of works from 1968 to 2000. Art after 1968 wanted to clear things up, break things up, shake things up. Works on show include those of Swiss Pipilotti Rist,

Neue Nationalgalerie tue–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m., thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. (until 31.12.2014) | € 8 | Potsdamer Str. 50 | tiergarten | u/S Potsdamer Platz

››Elegant presents – Chinese

››Kuckei+Kuckei

painting Chinese scholars, painters and calligraphers have been giving people their essays, poems, calligraphy and paintings as presents and as expressions of friendship for years. they bestowed these gifts on colleagues, family members, students, teachers or those close to them. this exhibition highlights this particular way of looking at paintings and calligraphy using selected masterpieces by Chinese painters and calligraphers from the collection held by the museum of Asian Art.

in 1993, a gallery owned by Ben and Hannes Kuckei was founded in Berlin-Wilmersdorf with the name “vierte etage”. in 1998 it moved to mitte and was renamed “Kuckei + Kuckei”. the Linienstraße gallery is still there, and has been promoting new photographic talent for years. the exhibitions are across two floors.

››Johann König Contemporary conceptual art can be found in the rooms of gallery owner Johann König. Both new and well established artists, such as manuel Graf, tue Greenfort and michaela meise are welcome here – as long as they meet the requirement to show a subject with a number of different facets and think ideas through in detail. tues– at 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Dessauer Str. 6–7 | Kreuzberg | tel. 030 26 10 30 80 | www.johannkoenig.de | u/S station: Potsdamer Platz

››The Wrinkles Of The City Berlin by JR the french artist Jr primarily turns his black and white close-up portrait photographs into huge posters and places them on buildings worldwide. As part of his project the Wrinkles of the City, Jr is now working on more than 15 buildings in Berlin. As he already has done in Cartagena, Shanghai, Los Angeles and Havana, here Jr portrays older people who have witnessed the changes and transformations of their city. until 25.5. | Galerie Henrik Springmann | Gippstrasse 14 | mitte | more information about Jr, his Art and where you can find it: info@galeriespringmann. de | www.jr-art.net

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The International Radio Show (known as the IFA in German) is the leading global fair for consumer electronics. Visitors can admire the latest technical innovations from the 5th until the 10th of September – presented by celebrities like Heino and Udo Lindenberg

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nder the name “Great German Radio Exhibition”, this electronics trade fair first took place in Berlin in 1924. Since then, it has become one of the capital’s indispensable trade fairs, and the most important in the world for consumer electronics. Around 1,200 exhibitors from 32 countries present their innovations every year, from mixers and mixing desks, to voicecontrolled TVs and the latest 3D printers which, as the name suggests, print objects in three dimensions. This year, again exhibitors will also be setting out their wares outside the fair’s pre-

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cincts. Parallel to the exhibition, the “City West celebrates IFA” event will be taking place on Kurfürstendamm’s Breitscheidplatz. This “trend show on Kurfürstendamm” will include raffles, quiz shows, dance, talk shows and live music over 4,000 square metres around the Memorial Church. Of course, the IFA is no longer an exclusive meeting place for techno pros. Last year, a leadership series was launched for openminded older visitors. The “60+ Guided Tour” is for those interested in more than the latest hearing aids; it also acquaints them with the latest developments in the smartphone and

GPS markets. And anyone in need of a rest after visiting the ICC exhibition halls can find beer, music, relaxation and entertainment in the Summer Garden where Helge Schneider, Udo Lindenberg, Scott Hamilton, Philipp Poisel & Band and the Sportfreunde Stiller will be giving concerts. IFA-Chef Jens Heithecker already has a clear vision for 2024, when the IFA will be celebrating its 100th birthday: “It will even be possible to control the colour of our walls electronically: not only will you be able to watch giant screens, you won’t need to wallpaper any more.”

“The IFA gives visitors the opportunity to experience and try out the whole world of consumer electronics in an entertaining and emotional way.” Jens HeITHecker, IFA DIrecTor

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The IFA runs from 5th to 10th Sept and the trade fair grounds are open daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.. As an IFA visitor you are eligible for a number of special offers. You can get your vouchers from any of the information stands in the trade fair grounds. Price and Approach Day Ticket 17 Euro, reduced day ticket 12 Euro, family ticket 35 Euro, student ticket 8 Euro, happy-hour ticket 12 Euro | family ticket valid for 2 adults and 3 children under 18, children up to 6 years free entry | student ticket requires a valid student ID card | happy-hour ticket daily after 2 p.m. | order ticket via e-mail: capital-services@papagena.de | drive to: U2 Theodor-Heuss-Platz, Kaiserdamm, S 41, 42, 46 Messe Nord/ ICC, Entry: Nord/ICC

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IFA’s Oktoberfest

Further events in September

Oktoberfest 5.–10.9. | 11a.m.–10 p.m. | from 6 p.m. free entry also without fair ticket | http://b2c.ifa-berlin.de

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With Oktoberfest beer, veal sausage, suckling pig and real Wiesn music, IFA visitors can also experience the unforgettable atmosphere of Munich’s Oktoberfest in Berlin. It’ll all be happening in a big top and in the large beer gardens under the radio tower.

oPen air suMMer cineMa “Django Unchained” and “The Intouchables” are two of the films brightening up the last of the warm summer evenings: A well-known film is shown every night in the Neues Kranzler Eck aviary garden.

Summer garden Throughout the IFA, concerts, shows and comedy performances will be taking place in the Summer Garden: This year Milow, Max Herre an die Neuen Deutschen Poeten will perform.

Neues Kranzler Eck Until 7th September, 7 pm | Free entry | Kurfürstendamm 19 | Public transport U Kurfüstendamm

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Events im Sommergarten 5.–10.9. | 2–10 p.m. | admission with exhibition ticket free | http://b2c.ifa-berlin. de/EVENTS/index.jsp

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froM the north The “Nordic” festival is transforming the Nordic Embassies’ ‘Felleshus’ public space into a showroom for Scandinavian music and design. A café and a record store help to bring Scandinavian culture closer.

Usability Park The Usability Park is the result of a collaboration with the International Design Centre in Berlin (IDZB). It provides a platform for companies and visitors that makes the topics of design and usability accessible. Touching and trying out is expressly permitted!

Nordic play To 1th October | Rauchstr. 1 | Tiergarten | www.nordischebotschaften.de | S Bellevue or S/U Zoologischer Garten

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Usability Park 5.–10.9. | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | hall 9, messestand 300 | admission with exhibition ticket | www.usabilitypark.de

TV chef Ralf Zacherl (photo) is on the Bosch stand showing off what’s in their new ovens while Thomas Brunk is rustling up sophisticated dishes in the Grundig show kitchen. Members of the audience will of course get to try the results of one or the other. Cookery shows 5.–10.9. | several Halls | more information under: http://b2c.ifa-berlin.de/ EVENTS/index.jsp

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Cookery shows Berlin Music WeeK On 4th and 5th September, mats will be placed on the streets instead of stages, where the musicians from beatboxers and singersongwriters to electronic loop artists will perform. Berlin Music Week 3.–7.9. at various clubs in Berlin and on the road | more Informations: www.berlin-music-week.de

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High-quality designer fashion – that’s what style-conscious women of all ages find at Escada. The collections are as different from each other as the lifestyle of their fashion-conscious clients; from sporty to glamorous, you can find the perfect outfit for any occasion. The Escada flagship store, which opened on Kurfürstendamm stocks the brand’s high-priced main line as well as Escada Sport, a second, more price-concious range of sporty women’s clothing and accessories. Escada-Flagshipstore Mon–Fri 10 am–7 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm | 1 Shop Kurfürstendamm 195 | Wilmersdorf | U1 Uhlandstraße, S5, 7, 45, 75, Savignyplatz | 2 Shop Friedrichstraße 176-179 | Mitte | U6 Französische Straße | www.escada.com

Lifestyle Fashion out of Italy or delicacies from the KaDeWe shopping in Berlin means pure variety!

Glasses by ic! berlin Luxury products that are individually hand finished: ic! berlin’s glasses are sought after around the world, yet are still manufactured in the city on the Spree. The production site is located in one building, the “Backfabrik” in Berlin Mitte. It’s the only way to guarantee top quality long-term. If you want to learn how and where the glasses are made, book a tour of the production facility and watch the creation of designer eyewear first-hand, from the first sketch on tracing paper to ready-to-ship glasses.

Or visit the only ic! berlin shop in the world Max-Beer-Str. 17, Mitte | Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tel. 030 24 72 72 00 | www.ic-berlin.de | S Alexanderplatz, U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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KaDeWe Since 1907 the “Kaufhaus des Westens” has been fondly nicknamed “KaDeWe” by Berliners. It is the premiere spot for elegance and luxury. The food department on the sixth floor is an absolute must, with over 1000 different types of cheeses and sausages... and 800 types of bread!

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KaDeWe Mon–Thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tauentzienstr. 21–24 | Charlottenburg | www.kadewe.de | U1, 2, 3 Wittenbergplatz

Maurice Lacroix In 2012, the luxury Swiss watchmaker opened its first European flagship store on Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm. The Maurice Lacroix complete collection is not all that’s on offer here - there are also limited editions available. Maurice Lacroix Mon–Fri 10 am–7 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm | Kurfürstendamm 194 | Charlottenburg | Tel. 030 13 89 18 80 | www.mauricelacroix.de | U1 Uhlandstraße oder Adenauerplatz

Max Mara

The finest materials, simple cuts, high-quality manufacturing - these few words can be used to describe the fashion of Italian designer brand Max Mara. In addition to top class ladies’ wear, the label also offers bags, accessories such as sunglasses and scarves, shoes, and a line of outerwear. With the ‘S’ line, Max Mara also wants to win over a younger clientele.

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This trademark of tradition from Munich relies on high quality workmanship and luxurious materials. Its collections usually bridge the gap between classic and modern Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 50 | www. aignermunich.com | U1 Uhlandstraße yz Ariane

Are you dreaming of a Versace suit, but don’t want to spend 1000 euros on it? It the Ariane second hand shop, you can get the best of the fashion world. Whether it’s Fendi, Chanel, Gucci, or Jil Sandler.

Mon–Fri noon–7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Wielandstr. 37 | www.ariane-secondhand.de | S3, 5, 7, 75 Savignyplatz

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››Bershka

Bershka is appealing for it’s wide assortment of jeans, casual wear, and current fashion trends for fashion conscious young people with a smaller budget. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tauentzienstr. 14 | www.bershka.com | U1, 9 Kurfürstendamm

››Bally

A Swiss shoe brand that stands for simple classical design. They also have high quality, luxury bags that shine in terms of price. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 52 | www.bally.com | U1 Uhlandstraße, U7 Adenauerplatz

waxed jackets, outdoor clothing and accessories – all terribly British.

man of the world. Brands such as Signum and Phil Petter round off the collection.

Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 52 | www.barbour. com/de/shop/barbour-store-berlin | U1 Uhlandstraße, U7 Adenauerplatz

Mon–Fri noon–6.30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Grolmannstr. 23 | www. champberlin.de/shop | S3, 5, 7, 75 Savignyplatz

A Swiss shoe brand that stands for simple, classic design. The bags are also of high quality workmanship and price-wise they’re towards the luxury end of the market.

Mo–Fr 10–19, Sa 10–18 Uhr | Kurfürstendamm 184 | Tel. 030 55 66 90 10 | www.wempe.de/ niederlassungen/juwelier-berlin/ rolexboutique.html | U7 Adenauerplatz

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 52 | www.cartier.de |U1 Uhlandstraße

››Barbour Store This British label’s German flagship store stocks its traditional

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› Boutique Rolex The well-known watch brand stands for luxury par excellence. The latest models as well as many soughtafter classics are to be found in its elegant Kudamm boutique.

››Champ Mann Mode Elegant men’s fashion for the

››Chanel

This Parisian label can no longer be thought of exclusively as high couture fashion... it is the epitome

of French vogue. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 188–189 | www.chanel.com | U1 Uhlandstraße

››Cos Cos, which is short for Collection of Style, is the deluxe line of the Swedish fashion house H&M and offers high values at completely reasonable prices. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 217 | www.cosstores. com | U1 Uhlandstraße

››Cove & Co.

In addition to being a custom tailoring and fitting shop, Cove & Co. offers top quality footwear from well know manufacturers. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 171–172 | www. cove.de | U7 Adenauerplatz

8 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 17 | www. diesel.com | U1, 9 Kurfürstenstraße

››Dolce und Gabbana

The trouser suits for men are especially popular. The Ku’damm branch was first opened in February of this year. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 187 | www. dolcegabbana.de | U7 Adenauerplatz

››Europa-Center-Berlin

An enormous shopping center at Breitscheidplatz with more than 70 shops and restaurants. yz “the clock of flowering time” is worth the visit. Check opening times for the shops at: www.europa-center-berlin.de | Tauentzienstr. 9–12 | U Kurfürstenstraße

››Hennes und Mauritz (H & M)

The showrooms of leading designers have been exclusively selected for Di Bel customers.

In this huge branch you can find everything this Swedish clothing chain has to offer and the big fashion designers that design exclusively for H&M.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Mommsenstr. 71 | www.dibel. de | U1 Uhlandstraße

Mon–Thur/Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 237 | www.hm.com | U Kurfürstenstraße

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Customers can choose between more than 20 washes at this very popular denim dealer.

A perfect shop for all those who love professional outdoor sports, as well as anyone who’s just looking for a fashionable all-weather

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Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Joachimsthaler Str. 5–6 | www.jackwolfskin.de | U/S Zoologischer Garten

The Italian company has many different lines such as “sportmax” or “weekend” and is known for its strong colors and feminine cuts.

››Kaufhaus des Westens

The luxury department store was opened in 1907 and housed on six floors, all that is beautiful and not always cheap. KaDeWe is considered equivalent to the London Harrods. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 9.30 a.m.–8 p.m. |Tauentzienstraße 21-24 | www. kadewe.de | U1, 2, 3 Wittenbergplatz Anzeige

sic. Jil Sander has a branch here too. With her brand, this Hamburg designer has created an international fashion label that stands for classic, cool elegance. Women who like suits, trouser suits or overcoats by eccentric designer Karl Lagerfeld will definitely find what they‘re looking for in his Berlin

This shop leads Scandinavian fashion. Customers include many artists and actors, who take delight in the extensive selection from the Danish label Noa Noa. Mon–Thur 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.– 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Fasanenstr. 22 | U1 Uhlandstraße

››Neues Kranzler Eck

All Shops are open: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. | www.neueskranzlereck.de | U1, 9 Kurfürstendamm

››Louis Vuitton

The new Kranzler Eck comprises around 25 shops including Mango, Urban Outfitters and KarstadtSport.

››Niketown

Head designer Marc Jacobs is known as one of the most creative figures in the fashion industry. Celebrities like Sofia Coppola loves to design one of the famous it-bags.

The American sportswear producer presents it’s customer with the Nike-ID-Studio on the Ku’damm, yz where you can put together your own personal shoe and have them complete it.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 56–57 | www.vuitton.de | U7 Adenauerplatz

Mon–Thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m., Fri/Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Tauentzienstr. 7b/c | www.nike.com | U1, 9 Kurfürstenstraße

boutique. In addition, all the KL fragrances are available here – including those „pour homme“ – and a large selection of fancy accessories. Once a month, the store‘s owner travels to Paris to buy those glittering brooches that are so in vogue at present. The store, located in Hotel Kempinski, is the place to go for all fashionistas who‘re inspired as much by the collections of this native Hamburger as they are by Chanel. And a little tip: many of Ku’damm’s shops have outlet stores.

Lagerfeld Boutique Shop hours please call Tel. 030 881 77 11 | Kurfürstendamm 27, at Kempinski Hotel Bristol, entry from Fasanenstrasse | www.karl.com | U1 Uhlandstraße

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› Krimi Miss Marple This charming bookshop offers a large variety of crime fiction books in German, French, English and Spanish.

Haute couture on Ku‘damm: Luxury fashion u‘damm is the place to go for international high-fashion labels: it’s a long-established tradition. For example, the only “Prorsum” store (the new catwalk range from Burberry) in Germany is to be found here. Otherwise, this British luxury brand is emphatically clas-

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 178-179 | www.maxmara.com | U7 Adenauerplatz

Little pieces: Accessories

t’s an old rule that a stylish look simply isn’t complete without the right accessories. This rule has been adapted for men’s fashion by boutiques such as the Porsche Design Store, where the sports car maker’s design approach is applied to everyday accessories. Meanwhile, everything you could possibly need to create a stylish image at work can be found at Bethge Hamburg: customers can get personalised business cards, invitations and wedding invites created in the store‘s own studio. Even briefcases made from python leather have recently gone on sale – how‘s that for a cool little gift?!

Burberry Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. –6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 183 | www. burberry.com | U7 Adenauerplatz

Porsche Design Store Mon–Thur 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. –6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 190–192 | www.porsche-design.com | U1 Uhlandstraße

Jil Sander Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. –6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 185 | www. jilsander.com | U7 Adenauerplatz

Bethge Hamburg Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. –6 p.m. | Schlüterstr. 39 | www.bethgehamburg.de | S5, 7, 9, 75 Savignyplatz

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››Paul & Shark “Sportswear for the whole family” is the Italian label’s motto. There are some beautiful items here with a maritime flair and a cool sailor look, though it will cost you a bit. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 197 | www.paulshark.it | U1 Uhlandstraße

Europa-Center | www.soccx.de | U1, 9 Kurfürstenstraße

››Swatch

As jazzy as ever, the Swiss cult label’s watches from the nineties, make a eye catching accessory. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 17 | www.swatch.com | U1 Uhlandstraße

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››Riccardo Cortillone Exquisite shoe fashion from germany but in an Italian design. This footwear is an exceptional quality product – where you really get what you pay for. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Savignyplatz 4 | www.cartillone.com | S Savignyplatz

››Tatem Tatem’s proprietors root around trade fairs to find the latest trends in items which are suitable both for business and pleasure but have a hint of extravagance. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Bleibtreustraße 12 | www.tatem.de | S3, 5, 7, 75 Savignyplatz

››Soccx The inexpensive collection from Soccx consists primarily of natural materials and is characterized by its uncomplicated feminine cuts. Mon–Thur/Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Tauentzienstr. 9 | at

››Wolford The leg wear from Wolford will flatter every woman’s leg. Leggings, stretch trousers and stockings are all available here. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 48–49 | www.wolford.com | U1 Uhlandstraße, U7 Adenauerplatz

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Living ››Marktex Each piece is unique. The pieces are simple and remind onlookers of a high quality Bauhaus interior. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.| Olivaer Platz 11 | www.marktex. de | U7 Adenauerplatz

››Rosenthal Flagshipstore

Classy fashion for strong women at fair prices.

The Spanish fashion chain has successfully established itself in Germany and offers inexpensive clothes with a feminine flair.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 37 | www.ullapopken.de | U1 Uhlandstraße

Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Kudamm 236 | www.zara.com | U1 Kurfürstenstraße, U/S Zoologischer Garten

››Veronica Pohle

››Yves Saint Laurent

From Alexander McQueen to Sonia Rykiel and Missoni – you’ll find the latest trends and a huge choice of international brands.

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Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7.30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–6.30 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 64 | www.veronicapohle.de | U1 Uhlandstraße, U7 Adenauerplatz

Charmingly elegant, the French luxury label has moved to the Ku’damm in a grey and black livery. For the male visitor there is a branch at Friedrichstraße 71. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 52 | www.ysl.com | U1 Uhlandstraße,

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Schlüterstr. 44 | U1 Uhlandstraße, U7 Adenauerplatz

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The Italian luxury label is set out on golden shelves in its Berlin store: clothing, shoes and accessories. But the door knob is in the famous Valentin red.

This traditional Swiss company now has yz its first concession outlet in the world within KaDeWe. The label offers both fine underwear for men and women.

In addition to health conscious office furniture, there is also a large selection of dinner tables, stools, shelves and comfortable chairs.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 57-58 | www. valentino.com | U1 Uhlandstraße

Mon–Thur 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. –9 p.m., Sat 9.30 a.m.–8 p.m. | Tauentzienstr. 21–24 | U1, 2, 3 Wittenbergplatz

››Ulla Popken

You can find everything this traditional German brand has to offer from cutlery to crockery and limited edition art objects.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Kurfürstendamm 200 | www. rosenthal.de | U1 Uhlandstraße

Bric-à-brac and other funny little things, as far as the eye can see: this shop specialises in interior decoration and home accessories.

Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Uhlandstr. 159 | www.sitz-art.de | U1 Uhlandstraße, U3, 9 Spichernstraße

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You’ll hardly find any large store chains in the winding streets around the Hackescher Market. You come here to look for something special, something unique, maybe offbeat. Lots of small shops sell fashion from Berlin designers, unusual shoes, jewellery and other beautiful accessories

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››American Apparel Here you’ll find colourful, no-frills basics: no logos or prints, so the designs are all the more versatile and the manufacturing is politically correct. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Münzstr. 19 | www.americanapparel. net | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Berlin Eyewear A cool shop with realy cool designer glasses from High-Fashion

Black and grey are the predominant shades in this shop. Heaps of spangles plus narrow-fitting leather jeans complete the label’s glamorous rocker look.

››All Saints

In this store the sportswear manufacturer has gone back to their roots: you can find the famous 70s style tracksuits as well as the traditional trainers with three stripes down the side.

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Mon–Sat noon–8 p.m. | Münzstr. 21 | http://shop.acnestudios.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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Designers and Newcomers: Dior, Ray Ban, Marc Jacobs and many more. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Oranienburger Str. 5 | www.berlin-eyewear.de | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

››Buckles & Belts Berlin

You can put together your own belt in the shop using the buckles and leather strips. You can also vary it with different buckles. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Alte Schönhauser Str. 14 | www.bucklesbelts.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Comme Berlin

Here you’ll find colourful, refreshing selections from Diane von Furstenberg, St. Emile and other brands like Moncler, Peuterey or

Vero Moda, as well as accessories from Liebeskind Berlin. Mon–Sat 10.30 a.m.–8 p.m. | Alte Schönhauser Str. 9 | www.comme.de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››DC 4 Time and again renowned designers create exclusive collections just for DC4. Mon–Sat noon–8 p.m. | Torstr. 95 | www.dc4.de | U8 Rosenthalerplatz, U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

››Dunderon Fashion from Sweden is pretty trendy. The nonchalant under statement of this label also proves the Scandinavian designers’ talent. Mon–Sat noon– 8 p.m. | Rochstr. 18 | www.dunderdon.de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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››Ethic Designers from Rome display simple coloured and classical designed dresses, cardigans and shirts. The prices are a big plus. Mon–Sat noon–8 p.m. | Rosenthaler Str. 72 | | U8 Rosenthaler Platz

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››Fußgarage Berlin is a big city and so you need good, comfortable shoes. In the Fußgarage the functionality of the shoe is very much the focus.

››Freitag Flagship-Store Who doesn’t know these popular, robust, colourful bags made from truck materials? The store is worth visiting: The Zürich brothers designed the Berlin flagship store with the architects Spillmann and Echsle. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Max-Beer-Str. 3 | www.freitag.ch | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Filippa K Sweden again: clear lines and lovely fabrics with good design at an affordable price; there are now Filippa K branches almost everywhere Europe. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Alte Schönhauser Str. 11 | www.filippa-k. com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Neue Schönhauser Str. 13 | www.14ozberlin.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Fred Perry Elegant, fairly expensive polo shirts and V-neck tank tops are the trademark of the British streetfashion-label. Fashion for men and women. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Neue Schönhauser Str. 10 | www.fredperry. com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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You can get reasonably priced fashion for young women from this Munich label. Their motto is “sporty elegance” - just like the Munich girls like to wear it... Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Neue Schönhauser Str. 19 | www.machima. de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Oska ››14 oz. There’s a great mix of hot brands and style bargains. You can also shop in private, should you prefer. yz On the first floor Müller has set up some rooms just for that purpose. There is an outlet store round the corner at Münzstraße 19, which is also well visited by Berlin fashion victims.

Mon–Fri noon–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.– 7 p.m. | Rochstraße 4 | www. fussgarage.de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Machima

With its clear style and simple colours, this store and label is aimed at grown-up women. Compared with the other shops in its neighbourhood Oska is, in this respect, a little bit different. Mon–Fri 11.30 a.m.–8.30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Oranienburger Str. 84 | S Hackescher Markt

››Onitsuka Tiger Store For those who are interested not only in the seriously trendy Onitsuka designs, but also jogging comfort.

Today ic! Berlin’s glasses can be found all over the world – even adorning some celebrities’ noses. However the shop with the entire range can still be found in the middle of Berlin, in Max Beer Straße.

Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7.30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Alte Schönhauser Str. 20–22 | www.onitsukatiger.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | MaxBeer-Str. 17 | www.ic-berlin.de | U8 Weinmeisterstr.

››Sisley This Italian company (part of the Benetton group) has for decades been coming up with to be seen in fashion at reasonable prices. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–16 p.m. | Hackescher Markt 2–3 | www.sisley.com | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

››Shusta Timeless shoe fashion, but also trendy comfortable shoes in many different designs and good quality. The Caboclo sandals are made by native Brazilian craftsmen and are exquisite. yz Occasionally DJs perform electronic music here. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rosenthaler Str. 72 | www.shustaberlin.blogspot.com | U8 Rosenthaler Platz

››The Paul Frank Store

The Californian label’s funny monkey face has almost become a classic. The colourful, cheerful accessories include bags, purses and necklaces. Mon–Fri noon–8 p.m., Sat noon–6 p.m. | Münzstr. 14 | www.paulfrank.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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These designer wooden and leather shoes are not just worn by the Japanese; All items are super natural! Berliners also appreciate them. Just the showroom alone, with its back-lit designs in their

Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rosenthaler Str. 40–41, Hackesche Höfe IV+VI | www.trippen.com | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

››Aarven

As well as the cool lomo cameras you’ll find a whole load of stylish living accessories, decorative knick-knacks and trendy canvas bags from the brand 360°. The shop assistants are very knowledeable. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | RosaLuxemburg-Str. 2 | www.aarven.com | U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

››Berlin Shirts, tops, jackets, bags, scarves, purses, hats, postcards, and all sorts of accessories – all with a Berlin logo. You’ll find the right Berlin souvenir here, for sure. Mon–Sat noon–7 p.m. | Oranienburger Str. 89 | www.die-marke-berlin.de | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

››Buchholz Berlin For the architect Katja Buchholz a material’s texture and qualities form the basis of design. She’s a specialist in interior design. Call for opening times: Tel. 0179 290 04 38 | Münzstr. 11c | www.buchholzberlin.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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Milk carton paper and “Interflug” (an old airline) toiletries from the former DDR are just some of the items on display. Travellers from all over the world love this shop. It’s an interesting place and not just for the accessories and postcards. Mon–Sat noon–8 p.m. | Alte Schönhauser Str. 28 | www.schoenhauserwohnen.de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße,

››Morphose In around 200 square metres owner Frank Kunst presents and sells “clever, functional design ideas for the kitchen and living area.” It’s the little things that stand out, like ice-cube trays made from wood. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Oranienburger Str. 17 | S Hackescher Markt, S Oranienburger Straße

››P van B Wallpapers

These wallpapers are not suitable as subtle background decoration:Ther creations are loved by berlin-visitors, barkeepers, architects and galleryowners. Showroom visits by appointment | Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 15 | www.pvanb.com | Tel. 030 44 35 61 05 | U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

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whose quality is certified by an independent consultant.

Every product is certified to be produced without animal testing and includes neither chemical irritants nor additives. Mon–Fri noon–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. –6 p.m. | Rochstr. 17 | www.breathe-cos-metics.de | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

››Kiehl’s

This New York fashion brand uses quaint old-fashioned jars and pots. Any “added ingredients” are purely of the natural sort. yz For your next Berlin-Trip: if you bring back 3 empty containers, you’ll get a free lip-gloss. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Münzstr. 14–16 | www.kiehls.de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

››Kosmetik Wolski Large cabines with the whole package of manicure and pedicure treatment. Mon/Tues 10 a.m.–7 p.m.,Wed/Thur/Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Oranienburger Str. 90, 2. OG | www.kosmetik-wolski.de | S Hackescher Markt

››1000 & 1 Seife

The range at 1000 & 1 Seife includes almost 20 different soaps,

Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Rosenhöfe, Rosenthaler Str. 40–41 | www.1001seife.de | S Hackescher Markt

››Pirettes res Capillorum Natural hairdressing in a lively atmosphere. The emphasis here is on relaxed, hair and skin. Mon 1 p.m.–9 p.m., Tues + Wed 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Thurs+Fri 11 a.m.– 9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Mulackstr. 20 | www.pierette.de | S Hackescher Markt

››Wolfgang Zimmer Wolfgang Zimmer is especially skilled at giving advice to develop a creative styling concept. Tues 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed+Fri 10 a.m.– 7 p.m., Thurs 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Rosenthaler Str. 36, in den Rosenhöfen | ww.wolfgangzimmer-friseur.de | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

Designed by ic! berlin, assembled in Berlin ic! berlin designs and manufactures screwless sheet metal glasses in the heart of Berlin, within spitting distance of Alexanderplatz. This ain't no dog and pony show, this is the real deal! Come on over and see how we: design glasses, cut, bend, assemble, stroke, fit, buy, kiss, spit from our rooftop terrace, marvel at the Fernsehturm, Instagram the city from above... ... in one word: ‘I see Berlin!’

››Wax in the City

Depilation and beauty care in a go Advance registration is essential od-to-go style is their speciality. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Alte Schönhauser Str. 33–34 | www.wax-in-the-city.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße

I, Ralph Anderl, sheet metal glasses founding grandpa, look forward to meeting you! Interested? Tours available Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm (tour lasts approx 1 h) Get in touch: +49 30 417 177 76 | visit@ic-berlin.de Saarbrücker Str. 37 | Backfabrik www.ic-berlin.de Shop: Max-Beer-Str. 17 | Mo-Sa 11- 20 h

From high heels to cowboy boots: Shoes

he area around Hackescher Markt is a real El Dorado for shoe lovers: Everything from sneakers to high heels can be found here, from men’s leather shoes to fine boots. In short, whatever the shoe collector’s heart could possibly desire. High-quality designer shoes with an excel-

lent Italian finish are not the only things that customers can find in Orlando. Store owner Richard Mühe is especially busy right before film and fashion events since his actress cousin Anna Maria is just one of many famous faces who holds the store’s chic range in high esteem. Other Berlin VIPs are also

regular, welcome visitors to the store. Whether you’re looking for Roman sandals, wedge heels or platforms, you’re bound to find them here. Sturdy footwear for feet that have done their fair share of pavement pounding is also available. The store stocks shoes from Ecco as part of its range. The Portuguese label Goldmud known for its fabulous boots amongst other things, also has its own store in the area. For their collections, the shoes’ makers travel all over the world to gain as much input as possible – a fact that’s obvious when you look at the footwear they sell. Orlando Mon –Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sa noon– 7 p.m. | Rosenthaler Str. 48 | www.orlando-berlin.com | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

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he name of this label is a bit… odd, at first glance. Not so once you know that “WESC” is an abbreviation for “We are the Superlative Conspiracy”. WESC is known mainly for its stylish, brightly coloured headphones: whether in neon colours or gold, deep black or bright white – whoever partakes in the WESC conspiracy can be recognised by their huge headphones. But it’s not just headphones that are on sale in the shop: T-shirts, skirts, hoodies and lots of other streetwear accessories are available too.

Wesc Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Münzstr. 14–16 | www.wesc.com | U2 RosaLuxemburg-Platz, U8 Weinmeisterstraße

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Fashion ››Agent Provocateur

This luxurious lingerie label is designed by the son of the famous british fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 76–78, Galeries Lafayette | www. agentprovocateur.com | U6 Französische Straße

Pictures, postcards and city bags are all to be found in the Art Domino Gallery. Its pictures with Berlin motifs are unique prints and everything would make a good souvenir from the capital city, for oneself or dear friends back home. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 .m. | Jägerstrasse 34 | www.art-domino.com | U2 Hausvogteiplatz

››Bottega Veneta yz Annette Görtz

Clear lines and unobtrusive noncolours are characteristic features of all this designer’s creations. The company is also socially responsible. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Markgrafenstr. 42 | www.annettegoertz.de | U6 Französische Straße

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››Calida Lovely, simple lingerie from Switzerland that’s ideal for sportswomen. There’s also nightwear, swimwear and chemises. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 67| www.calida. com | U6 Französische Straße

››Casa Moda This label is well known for its classic men’s shirts. However, there is also lots of lovely leisurewear for women in the chic branch in Quartier 205.

››Calvin Klein

Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 68 | www.casamoda.com | U6 Französische Straße

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Whether it’s underwear, perfume or jeans – this cult label always invents something new.

››Comptoirs des Cotonniers

Delicate shades and authentic materials make this French fashion timeless. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.– 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | U Ecke Friedrichstr. 185 | www.comptoirdescotonniers.com | U2, 6 Stadtmitte

››Galeries Lafayette

Faithful to their French role model, the Galeries Lafayette is a luxurious department store with a huge range of beauty and fashion. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrich-str. 76–78 | www. galerieslafayette.de | U6 Französische Straße

››The Corner Concept store and promotion hotspot. For labels as Alexander McQueen or Stella McCartney you best bring your well-lined pocketbook with you. Mon–Fri 10:30–19:30, Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Französische Str. 40 | www.thecornerberlin.de | U6 Französische Straße

››Görtz 17 This footwear chain sells the current season’s young, fashionable shoe styles under its Goertz 17 label. Small ladies’ sizes are also available here. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrich-str. 67 | www.goertz.com | U6 Französische Straße

››Hennes & Mauritz Man ››Clarks/Ecco Give your feet a treat with footwear from the Friedrichstraße Clarks shop – comfy and stylish too! Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 141-142 | www.ecco.com | U/S Friedrichstraße

The entire world of the Swedish chain Hennes & Mauritz for men only, please. You can find a great deal on jeans and sportswear. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrich-str. 83 | www.hm.com | U6 Französische Straße

››Hugo Boss ››Crabtee & Evelyn These British care products and british-style presents are classily packaged and are available at affordable prices. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 68 | www.crabtree-evelyn.de | U2, 6 Stadtmitte

››Emporio Armani

Exclusive Italian design for men and women. The interior of the store makes a striking impression.

This high fashion label’s men’s suits are legendary, elegant, simple fashion from Germany. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 165 | www.hugoboss.com | U6 Französische Straße

››Lacoste The one with the crocodile: this label has become famous for its colourful polo shirts – but the shoes, accessories and sportswear also radiate a love of colour.

Mon–Fri 10:30 a.m.–19:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 169–170 | www.armani.de | U6 Französische Str.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 158–164 | www.lacoste.com | U6 Französische Straße

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This luxury label stands for simple elegant cuts. They also have a sports line that is high-end and very colourful.

You can buy exquisite necklaces, watches and jewellery from this jeweller, who will also make individual items of jewellery to order.

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 176–179 | www.escada.com | U6 Französische Straße

››Fossil Vintage-style watches are this label’s trademark style. Its high quality, mostly large watches for men and women are real eye catchers. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 69 | www.fossil.de | U2, 6 Stadtmitte

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10–13, 14–18 hours | Unter den Linden 77 | www. leicht-jewellery.com | U55 Brandenburger Tor

››Made for Men

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››Moschino Women who love to buy opulent fashion with a dash of drama will always find something lovely for them in this branch of the Italian luxury label at the very cool and famous and luxury shopping mall Quartier 206. Watch out for your money! Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6.30 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 71 | www.moschino.it | U2, 6 Stadtmitte yz Offensichtlich Glasses from Hugo Boss, Ray Ban and Freudenhaus – the mix of in-house brands and well-known big labels makes these opticians so special. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Jägerstr. 63c | www.offensichtlich.biz | U6 Französische Straße

A dignified men’s outfitter with brands like Fred Perry, Ralph Lauren, Joop or Cambiose.

››7 for all Mankind

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. |

This label is known for its distinguished jeans. There is an abun-

dance of them in this small shop, which is located on the posh and fabulous Quartier 206. This lovely stuff can, however, be pretty heavy on the wallet. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 71, Quartier 206 | www.7forallmankind.com | U6 Französische Straße

››Shoe Lounge

Shoe Lounge means shoes from well-known brands like ecco, which are famous for stylish and very healthy orthpedic design, for women, men and children at reasonable prices. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 148 | U6 Französische Straße

››Superdry Denim articles for men and women. The clothing often has colourful prints and follows casual street style. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 140 | www.superdry.com | U6 Französische Straße

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sories in their current collection.

This brand is specially well known for his exquisit knit wear. Of course you can wear the clothes anytime.

Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Unter den Linden 39b/ Friedrichstr. | www.meissen.com | U/S Friedrichstraße

This jeweller is known for luxurious jewellery. yz For those that are not exactly sure about a ring for their woman, or a watch for their man, go ahead and take a picture and ask about it at home. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 96 | www.swarovski.com | U/S Friedrichstraße

Living ››Herend

Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 63 | www.boconcept.de | U2 Stadtmitte

››Dom

Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Unter den Linden 77 | www.herend.de | U55 Brandenburger Tor

This traditional German company doesn’t only produce dishes. There is also jewellery and interior acces-

yz A prize-winning hairdresser’s with famous regular clients. Manicures and hand care are also offered.

Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 140 | www.weekday.se | U/S Fr.straße

Mon–Sat 11 am–8 pm | Friedrichstr. 140 | www.weekday.se | U/S Friedrichstraße

››Nespresso

This coffee specialist has developed a boutique concept: next to the sales room there is a pick up area where you can pick

Travelling with the feel-good factor: Grooming products

o trip to Berlin would be complete without a visit to one of its many spas or wellness facilities. If you want to ensure the resulting feeling of relaxation lasts as long as possible, simply go to one of the city’s many small, yet excellent, specialised cosmetics stores. American grooming and beauty products from the likes of Crabtree and Evelyn, for instance, are good quality as well as stylishly packaged. What‘s more, they‘re affordable too. Company founder Cy Harvey was inspired mainly by England‘s early medicine chests or so-called „still rooms“, which used 100% natural essences and ingredients in their products. If you like it more francophile you can explore the L‘OccitaneStore: The aim to produce 100 percent natural products is the desire of this firm.

››Dzwikowski

Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Leipziger Str. 36 | www.dzwikowski.de | U 6 Stadtmitte

This traditional Finnish from label stands for high value glass and ceramic cooking items. In the current collection you can still find their beautiful handmade glasses, produced since 1948.

› FRAU TONIS Parfum Here you will find 30 exclusively manufacture fragrances “made in Berlin”: unique scents for men and women – among which the energetically fresh “Berlin Summer” or “Pure Violet”, a scent once composed for Marlene Dietrich in the 1920s. Mon–Sat 10 am–6 pm | Checkpoint Charlie | Zimmerstr. 13 | Tel. 030 20 21 53 10 | U6 Kochstraße

››Frisör Janko Appel

Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. | Jägerstr. 63b | www.timecutter-friseure.de | U6 Französische Straße

››Kopfkunst

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In this interior shop with some whacky furniture, you’ll also also humorous cards and all sorts of knick-knacks.

››Iittala Store

This outlet for the Hungarian porcelain manufacturer has its home in the Hotel Adlon where its “white gold” is on display.

››Meissener Porzellan

This Danish store’s furniture has a twofold focus on function and sophistication with simple straight lines taking the lead.

This hairdresser runs his very own scheme called ‘timecutter’ where a

Natural ingredients, products which have not been tested on animals and the ultimate spa factor are the stand-out features of this business. Tues 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wed–Thur 10 a.m.– 8 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. | Schützenstr. 11 | www.kopf kunst-friseur.de | U6 Französische Straße

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Noesa has its own cosmetics range with the philosophy that light is one of the components used in body care. Mon–Fri noon–7 p.m., Behrenstr. 29 | www.noesa.com | U6 Franz. Straße

››Shan Rahimkhan

This hair salon has grown into a celebrity meeting point. International stars ae made-over here during the Berlinale oder Fashion Week and then go shopping. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Markgrafenstr. 36 | www. shanrahimkhan.de | U2 Hausvogteiplatz

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Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 171 | www.nespresso.com | U6 Französische Straße

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hether they’re large chains or traditional retailers, jewellers have always been found on the street of luxury that is Friedrichstraße. Wempe Berlin, for example, has been selling high-quality watches and pieces of jewellery for over 130 years. This longestablished company is known worldwide and even has a branch on Fifth Avenue in New York. In Berlin, Wempe has a total of three stores: one on Friedrichstraße and two on Kurfürstendamm (street numbers 184 and 215). Thomas Sabo is loved by VIPs both in Germany and abroad. With a skull and crossbones on the walls, this shop on Friedrichstraße is a real tribute to the world associated with this rocker-chic label. Needless to say, a Swarowski store can also be found on the street.

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Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. | Friedrichstr. 67 | www.stefanel.com | U2, 6 Stadtmitte

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Weightlessly floating on water and gently gliding along – this is possible only in one of Berlin’s floating baths. The highly concentrated brine solution is comparable to the waters of the Dead Sea and promises total relaxation for body, mind and soul. An unforgettable experience that allows you to just let go. Tranxx Tues–Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. | from € 49 Euro/hr. | Akazienstr. 27–28 | Schöneberg | Tel. 030 78 95 51 53 | www.tranxx.de | U7 Eisenacher Straße Float Berlin Thur–Mon noon–9 p.m., Tues/Wed by arrangement | from € 35/hr. | Dunckerstr. 12 | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 030 44 03 65 00 | www.float-berlin.de | U2 Eberswalder Straße

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Hamam In Turkey men and women go to separate steam baths called the hamam. These baths have also been set up in Berlin – and opened to non-Muslims. It’s a great feeling when warm water poured over you? Sultan Hamam Daily noon–11 p.m., women: Tues–Sat, men: Mon, women and men: Sun, children under 14 years: Thur/Sun | Bülowstr. 57 | Schöneberg | Tel. 030 21 75 33 75 | www.sultanhamam.de | U2 Bülowstraße Yorckstraße

Beauty lounge Every day hundreds of Berliners and tourists wander up and down the aisles of the Kaufhaus des Westens department store (KaDeWe). Few people know that there’s an oasis of relaxation in the middle of all the chaos. Pamper your soul in KaDeWe’s beauty lounge with a shiatsu massage, book an eye massage or revive your spirits with a beauty treatment. Products from Dr. Hauschka, Estée Lauder, Kanebo, La Mer, La Prairie and Shiseido are available.

A hot stone massage relaxes your muscles with deeply penetrating heat. Rocks, primarily made of basalt, are heated in water to approximately 60 degrees and then used to massage the body slathered with warm oil. Liquidrom Sun–Thur 10 a.m.–midnight, Fri/Sat 10–1 a.m. | € 65/50 min. | Möckernstr. 10 | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 258 00 78 20 | www.liquidrom-berlin.de | S1, 2, 25 Anhalter Bahnhof

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The 25-hour Hotel Bikini Berlin scores points with two terraces. One of them belongs to the Neni restaurant, where east-west fusion cuisine is served up by Haya Molcho, an Austrian with Israeli roots. The other belongs to the Monkey Bar, which is not named by chance. With a bit of luck, you’ll be able to hear the monkeys and all the other animals residents of the Berlin Zoo, while you sip on a “King Kong” or a “Pago Pago” cocktail. Neni Berlin Sun–Thur noon–10.30 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–11.30 p.m. | Budapester Straße 40 | Charlottenburg | Tel. 030 120 22 12 00 | www.25hours-hotels.com | S + U Zoologischer Garten

h g i h g n i Fly Amano Bar It’s worth making a visit to the Hotel Amano for the excellent Mani restaurant alone. But once you’re there, you should definitely head up to the roof and round off your evening with a cold drink and fantastic views of the city. Comfortable lounge furniture ensures that heavenly feeling. Amano Bar Mon–Fri from 4 p.m. Sat–Sun from 2 p.m. | Auguststraße 43 | Mitte | Tel. 030 809 41 50 | bar.hotel-amano.com | U8 Weinmeisterstraße oder Rosenthaler Platz

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This is one of Berlin’s most unusual destinations. On the 5th floor of the Schönhauser Allee shopping centre’s former car park, yz you will find what is probably Berlin’s highest beach bar. Guests lounge in deckchairs, sofas and wooden benches and dig their toes into the fine sand; 40 tons of the stuff were carted upstairs to create this city beach. Sustenance is readily available. The barbecue master takes care of your savoury needs, while the bar supplies fresh drinks. There are lifts and stairs to take you to the top where you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic view over the city. Deck 5 Mon-Sat 10 a.m.–midnight, Sun noon–midnight | Schönhauser Allee 79 | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 0176 77 36 62 34 | www.freiluftrebellen.de | S8, 9, 41, 42, 85 Schönhauser Allee

Anyone walking along the Unter den Linden boulevard will inevitably come across a blue building. The Humboldt Box, located directly opposite the cathedral, is there to inform interested parties about the future Humboldt Forum and the design of Schlossplatz. Before you carry on with your sightseeing, relax on the Humboldt terrace. There’s typical Berlin cuisine on the menu, with a free side order of views over Berlin Mitte. Humboldt Terrassen Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Schlossplatz 5 | Mitte | Tel. 030 20 62 50 76 | humboldt-terrassen.de | U2 Hausvogteiplatz

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Klunkerkranich The Klunkerkranich owes its existence to the trend for taking unused areas and redesigning them in exciting ways. It used to be the car park for the Neukölln shopping centre but today there’s absinthe, thyme and oregano growing which are later used in the cocktails. In the evenings, Berlin’s party people relax with chilled music, drinks and snacks. Klunkerkranich Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–midnight, Sun noon-midnight (Opening times on request during bad weather) | Karl-Marx-Straße 66 | Neukölln | Tel. 030 66 66 66 | www.facebook.com/derklunkerkranich | U7 Rathaus Neukölln

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At a height of 103 metres, the Kollhoff tower is named after the architect who designed it. It’s the tallest building on Potsdamer Platz, and the terrace belonging to the restaurant is one of the highest public spaces in Berlin (along with the Park Inn panorama terrace on Alexanderplatz). A place you can literally blow the cobwebs away.

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Built in 1889 as the headquarters of the Dresdner Bank, today this imposing building is home to the Hotel de Rome, a member of the Italian Rocco Forte family. Its sun terrace is one of the most beautiful in Berlin. Its generously proportioned rattan furniture invites you to relax and enjoy the sunny weather, and it offers an unobstructed view of Unter den Linden. Pamper yourself with a sophisticated snack or indulge in a cool drink or two.

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A festival of superlatives with 31 events over 21 days with more that 75 works by 24 composers; more than 25 orchestras, chamber ensembles and soloists are due to perform. The music festival will be opened by the Staatskapelle Berlin with two Brahms concertos for piano and orchestra, conducted by Daniel Barenboim and Gustavo Dudamel. Alongside Brahms, Schumann is another focus of the music festival – and there’s a proponent of the valved horn as a solo instrument. This is an instrument that is seldom taken out of the orchestra context. Schumann’s “Concert Piece for Four Horns and Orchestra” has been selected for performance, a virtuoso piece that was almost unplayable on wind instruments for a long time due to its technical demands. Incidentally, the horn will be heard throughout the festival including in Georg Friedrich Hass’ Concerto Grosso with Four Alpine Horns and Orchestra. The festival’s final chord will be played by the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle with a symphony by Brahms and another by Schumann. Philharmonie and Haus der Berliner Festspiele | 2th –22th september | further information look at www.berlinerfestspiele.de

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Various locations Musikfest Berlin

nowhere else in Germany is there as great a choice of theatres, cabarets and musicals as there is in Berlin. Read on to find out which events you simply must not miss

The Big Ones ››Deutsches Theater Founded in 1883 as the capital’s main theatre, today it is still the stage where the country’s best actors perform. It’s therefore also known as the “Olympus of German theatre”. Modern pieces are shown in its halls. On the “Box and Bar” stage you can see dramas for a younger audience. Schumannstr. 13a | Mitte | www.deutschestheater.de | U/S Friedrichstraße | for more detailed information call: 030 28 44 12 25

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››Die Volksbühne

Estrel Festival Center: Stars in Concert Since 1997, the superstar doppelgänger show has enjoyed a loyal following. Fun for the whole family!

veryone who appears in the show belongs to the ranks of the greats. Only top stars such as Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong and Madonna make it to the stage. Looking like the original stars is just part of the artists’ role. They also have to match their role models in sound and performance. Six stars appear in each two-hour show. About 40 artists are under contract.

Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz | Mitte | www.volksbuehne-berlin.de | U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz | for more detailed information call: 030 24 06 57 77

››Maxim Gorki Theatre The Maxon Gorki Theatre’s exciting programme has long been known well outside of Berlin. Director Armin Petra’s young and dynamic productions go down really well. The theatre on Festungsgraben, built in 1827, is the oldest of Berlin’s traditional theatres. Its name comes from its East German days.

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Alongside Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, you can currently also see doubles of Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and Robbie Williams.

Since 1892 this building has played host to the most controversial directors. From Erwin Piscator in the 1920s to Castorf and Schlingensief in the 1990s. The technology and sometimes shocking scenarios particularly appeal to a young audience. It was also the stage for the 1989 political revolution.

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Wühlmäuse am Theo: Abdelkarim

Glittering backdrops, dance scenes and big emotions: the city’s latest opera hit wants nothing more that to entertain and give pleasure.

The Moroccan comic from Bielefeld thrills comedy and cabaret audiences with his authentic art.

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››Deutsche Oper In 1961 the modern building was erected on Bismarckstraße on the site of the 1912 opera house, which had been destroyed in the Second World War. For a long time it was the largest new theatre to be built in Germany. In the first part of the 2012/13 season we will be presenting over 20 productions, projects, concerts and interactive events. yz There are regular backstage tours on two or three Saturdays each month.

Am Festungsgraben 2 | Mitte | www.gorki.de | U/S Friedrichstraße | for more detailed information call: 030 20 22 11 15

››Renaissance Theatre It is the only Art Deco theatre in Germany and was opened in 1927 by the dramatist Ferdinand Bruckner. The half-round front building is imposing. Today it’s a listed building. The current director Horst-H. Filohn focuses on entertaining dramas and prominent names. Knesebeckstr. 100 | Charlottenburg | www.renaissance-theater.de | U2 Ernst-Reuter-Platz | for more information call: 030 312 42 02

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Bismarckstr. 35 | Charlottenburg | www.deutscheoperberlin.de | U2 Deutsche Oper | for more detailed information call: 030 34 38 43 43

››Komische Oper ››Schaubühne In 1928, in this contemporary theatre’s striking rotunda – constructed by Erich Mendelsohn –, Berlin’s largest cinema, the Universum, started up. Since 1962 it has housed the Berlin theatre on Lehniner Platz, which has made its name through new interpretations of well-known pieces by the likes of Shakespeare and Ibsen. Kurfürstendamm 153 | Wilmersdorf | www.schaubuehne.de | U7 Adenauerplatz | call: 030 89 00 23

admiralspalast: Tony Bennett

The second world war destroeyed the building almost completely, the hall, were the audience sit has been preserved. In the 1960s opera was performed for the first time in German in this Classical building. Walter Felsenstein produced it. The current director, the Australian Barry Kosky, gives the opera a new image with humor and passion – as you can see at the current performance of the “Zauberﬂöte”.

Tony Bennett’s songs such as ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco’ and ‘Steppin’ Out with my Baby’ wrote music history. Lady Gaga’s recent collaboration with Bennett on the jazz album ‘Cheek to Cheek’ shows that this 17-time Grammy award winner who had his greatest hits in the 1950s can still attract listeners today. Seeing the 88-year-old on stage at the Admiralspalast will deﬁnitely be an experience. 18.9. 8 pm | from € 51 | Friedrichstr. 101 | Mitte | Tel. +49 (0)30 47 99 74 99 | www.admiralspalast.de | Public transport S/U Friedrichstraße

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Bar jeder Vernunft: Carrington-Brown

Schiller Theatre The large national opera house on “Unter den Linden” is the oldest stage in the whole of Berlin. In 1961 it was rebuilt using the original plans from 1742. now the ensemble has found a home in this Schiller Theatre. General music director Daniel Baremboim chooses the repertoire, which includes classics and international Performances.

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he’s beautiful, smart and funny to boot. He’s good-looking, clever and has a voice that makes you melt. But there’s also a third presence on stage: Carrington’s cello is called Joe, he’s pretty old and very jealous. Cellist Rebecca Carrington and entertainer Colin Brown play their way through a variety of genres from pop and jazz to opera and Bollywood. Music we’ve all heard, but never quite like this.

Since they broke onto the comedy and cabaret scene in 2007, the British team has earned itself a good reputation. There will be tears in the Bar Jeder Vernunft - tears of laughter as the actors talk about their most arresting experiences in their adopted home town of Berlin. Bar jeder Vernunft 2. und 3.9. 8 p.m. | from 19 € | Schaperstr. 24 | Wilmersdorf | Tel. 030 883 15 82 | www.bar-jeder-vernunft.de | U3, 9 Spichernstraße

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Bismarckstr. 110 | Charlottenburg | www.staatsoper-berlin.de | U2 Ernst-Reuter-Platz | for more detailed information on the Theatre‘s current repertoire call: 030 20 35 45 55

Fringe Theatre ››DOCK 11 In DOCK 11, you will enjoy modern dance-theatre by a younger generation of German choreographers, who also occasionally work with international greats. For fans of dance the experienced professionals offer lessons. Kastanienallee 79 | Prenzlauer Berg | www.dock11-berlin.de | U2 Eberswalder Straße, U8 Rosenthaler Platz | for more detailed information call: 030 448 12 22

››English Theatre Berlin Berlin‘s only exclusively English-language theatre. This little theatre shows everything from classics and contemporary pieces to performance art. Featuring regular guest performances from Englishspeaking countries and coproductions between independent Berlin-based groups and international theatres in the UK, Ireland and the United States. Fidicinstr. 40 | Kreuzberg | www.etberlin.de | U6 Platz der Luftbrücke | For more information please phone 030 693 56 92

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Panorama-lounge: Reformbühne Heim & Welt Not everyone looks forward excitedly to the TV-programme ‘Tatort’ on a Sunday night. The oldest reading stage in the world has maintained its primetime audience for almost 20 years with ironic, yet sincere, contributions from the worlds of literature and political agitation. Vladimir Kaminer and Ahne and Falko Hennig became known for their performances in Kaffee Burger on the city limits. Now they’re drawing audiences in the Panorama Lounge. Every Sunday 8.15 pm | 5 € | Strausberger Platz 1, Haus Berlin, 13 Upstairs | www.reformbuehne.de | Public transport U5 Weberwiese

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››Hebbel am Ufer (HAU 1, 2, 3) A one-of-a-kind theatre combination. The former Hebbel Theater, the Theater am Halleschen Ufer and the Theater am Ufer were amalgamated to form today’s Hebbel am Ufer, which is known according to its three constituent parts: HAU 1, HAU 2, HAU 3. HAU 1, the old Hebbel Theater, was one of the most important locations for young, international, experimental performing arts in Berlin. Stresemannstraße 29, Hallesches Ufer 21 and Tempelhofer Ufer 10 | Kreuzberg | www.hebbel-am-ufer.de | U6 Hallesches Tor and S1 Anhalter Bahnhof | call phone 030 259 00 40

››Neuköllner Opera This is opera for the people in the heart of the neighbourhood: popular, topical, prolific, looking for up-andcoming talent – and with very few subsidies. For over 30 years there have been projects in the little “alleyway”. From medieval spectacles to “large” operas, the young opera house offers everything that you would expect to find in an opera house for the public. z y On Mondays in the Hofperle a short program is performed for a donation. Karl-Marx-Str. 131–133 | neukölln | www.neukoellneroper.de | U7 KarlMarx-Straße | For more information please call 030 68 89 07 77

››Radialsystem V This former sewage pumping station is nowadays a theatre, concert and dance venue that is home to the Sasha Waltz Company and others. In addition, the venue‘s operators have developed new concert formats, combined Baroque music with electronic music, merged high-brow culture with the independent scene and featured artists as diverse as Adam Green and the Ensemble Modern, Gonzales and Christine Schäfer, Jimi Tenor and Meg Stuart. Holzmarktstr. 33 | Friedrichshain | www.radialsystem.de | S Ostbahnhof |

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››Sophiensäle The renowned public theatre is housed in a former craftsmen’s association house, with protected building status. Contemporary theatre and musical projects attract an international audience. The famous German dancer Sasha Waltz, who is also on the Schaubühne’s management team, performed her first pieces here. Sophienstr. 18 | Mitte | www.sophiensaele.de | U8 Weinmeisterstraße | for more detailed information call: 030 283 52 66

Cabaret ››Berliner Kriminaltheater The Berliner Kriminaltheater in a former East German underground train station brings crime classics from Agatha Christie to Alfred Hitchcock to the stage. In the adjacent restaurant you can have a really terrific meal afterwards. z y Dinner shows with variety acts and songs take place in the cellar.

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Anyone driving from Berlin to central Potsdam is bound to notice Garage du Pont. Just behind the Glienicker Bridge, to the right-hand side of the 1930s buildings, lies a lovingly restored former garage. Since the spring of 2012 it’s been home to a restaurant dedicated to French cuisine. Classics from the Grand Nation are served here, for example herbed pork rilletes maison, croque monsieur, and of course steak frites and quiche. But we’re still near Berlin, so you can also order a currywurst with fries so good that it justifies a visit all by itself. The wine list offers a selection of reds and whites from well-known wine-growing regions in Germany and France, including the Othegraven vineyard run by Günther Jauch and his wife. The highlight, however, is the garage itself. It’s decorated with quotes from automotive history, refurbished car seats, metal workshop trolleys which are now put to use when serving, old enamel signs and adverts from classic brands. The adjacent museum hall houses jawdropping classics such as the Simca 8 Dého Le Mans, a 1939 racing car. And finally, the garage-look loft is available for private parties and corporate events. Worth a visit. Garage du Pont Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat + Sun 9 a.m.–11 p.m. | Berliner Straße 88 | 14467 Potsdam | Tel. 0331 87 09 32 72 | www.garagedupont.de | S1, 7, 75 Wannsee, then Bus 316, Tram 93

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Restaurants No Limits: Berlin Moscow

IN THESE CAFES AND RESTAURANTS THE FIRST MEAL OF THE DAY IS A REAL PLEASURE

A French-born chef of Portuguese descent serves up Russian dishes with an international flavour on Berlin’s most famous boulevard

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new restaurant by the name of „Berlin Moscow“ has opened up on Unter den Linden: not an everyday occurrence on this, the most well known of Berlin’s boulevards. For that reason alone, everybody was quite curious as to what sort of big culinary project was hiding behind the 60 metre long, two-storey glass façade. Whatever was to be found, you certainly couldn’t get closer to the Muscovites anywhere else here in Berlin, as the restaurant is located directly across from the embassy of the Russian Federation. But does this proximity pay dividends on the diners’ plates? According to Emmanuel Soares, the restaurant’s well-travelled chef born in France with Portuguese roots, the food is “light, fresh and clear in structure”. In other words, it’s just about the exact opposite of what Russian mothers serve their children. And yet, the menu includes such Russian favourites as borscht and solyanka, pelmeni and blini, classic Soares refashioned with a modern flair, thereby giving the dishes the desired lightness.

››Barcellos – Salon Sucré Gastronomy and hair styling? The combination sounds unusual, but recently in Berlin there have sprung up some cafés, which skilfully combine the two. One of the first was Bascellos – Salon sucré. z y Handmade French patisserie is freshly prepared here and served warm. While eating, customers can enjoy a view over Görlitzer Park. Pâtisserie: Thu–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Hairdresser: Wed–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Görlitzer Str. 32a | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 612 27 13 | www.salonsucre. de | U1 Schlesisches Tor

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Brunch in the Austrian style (9.90 Euro per person) does not mean just typical sausage and cheese specialities, but offer also liver dumpling soup, cheese spaet-

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Marco Polo Highlights Berlin the multicultural hotspotespecailly in matters of cuisine. International speciality restaurants compete with regional German cuisine.

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Fresh vegetables and tender meat from Brandenburg, herbs from the roof garden and everything the world has to offer. Berlin shows off its gastronomic versatility

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Behind the decadent sounding name hides quiet understatement. Alongside the classic breakfast there are waffles and numerous egg dishes such as Eggs Benedict.

This cosy little shop offers homemade cakes, mueslis, filled bagels, focaccia, occasionally even soups and always coffee, coffee, coffee in all its variations. Delicious!

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››My Cottage A tax lawyer by profession, Beatrice Leißering’s small café is her dream come true. Breakfast is served until 11.30 am, with home-made jams and marmalades, savoury cheeses and Italian salami. If you arrive later, then opt for lunch or one of the delicious cakes prepared daily by the pastry chef, who previously worked at the Hotel Adlon. Daily 8.30 a.m.–6 p.m.| Haeselerstraße 20 | Westend | Tel. 030 98 36 50 94 | www. mycottage.de | U1, 2 Kaiserdamm

Lunch ››Alter Dorfkrug Lübars One of the prettiest beer gardens in north Berlin. Walkers, inlinescaters and cyclists take a break with Bavarian and Berlin delicacies, munching to the accompaniment of bleating goats from the nearby farm, just as it might be out in the country. Beer from the barrel, spritzers and pretzels fortify the day-trippers to continue their outing through the Tegeler Fliess. April until December Tue–Sun noon– 10 p.m. | Alt-Lübars 8 | Reinickendorf | Tel. 030 92 21 02 30 | www. gasthofalter-dorfkrug.de | Bus 222 Alt-Lübars

››Aroma Authentik cooking, which completely satisfies the Western customer, as well as the Chinese far from home. Dim sums or duck are spun to and from on rotating dishes. This entertaining way of eating has become popular with many customers and as a result it is not only lively, but also full and so it is best to book in advance. Daily noon-3 a.m. | Kantstr. 35 | Charlottenburg | Tel. 030 37 59 16 28 | S5, 7, 75 Savignyplatz

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Have a hearty breakfast on a Dutch freight sailing vessel on the Landwehr Canal while you eat herrings, prawns or Black forest ham and South Tyrolean mountain cheese. In summer, the sun terrace between the ship and the shore are the ideal spot to start the day. On the meadow on the bank you can later relax and enjoy the sunshine.

The house chef, Hae Deng, recommends the noodle soup: homemade noodles with vegetables and if desired, chicken, beef or pork. On Saturdays you can even watch the cooks prepare the noodles.

››Borchardt

Daily 12.30 p.m.–midnight | Kantstr. 51 | Charlottenburg | Tel. 030 31 01 72 47 | U7 Wilmersdorfer Straße

potato salad. In the evening the restaurant is a real hotspot, but even at lunchtime it is busy. The lunchtime menu changes daily, with, for example, boiled rump of veal, sea bass fillet or stuffed tomatoes with vegetable polenta as possible main courses. Daily from 11.30 a.m., Kitchen is open noon-midnight | Französische Str. 47 | Tel. 030 81 88 62 62 | U6 Französische Straße, U2, 6 Stadtmitte

››Frau Rauscher Anyone who comes from Hessen knows the famed apple restaurant and now there is one in Berlin. Alsace tarte flambée and asparagus lasagne are served with cider. After a hearty meal in the cosy red brick atmosphere, treat yourself to one of the wide range of fruit brandies from Southern Germany. Daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m. | Wrangelstr. 42 | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 61 10 78 87 | www.fraurauscher.com | U1 Schlesisches Tor

››Good Friends This is the right place for fans of original Chinese-Cantonese cuisine. If hundred-year old eggs, duck’s feet and Chinese vegetable specialities are too exotic for you, you can simply choose classics from the European oriented menu like steamed coral trout, Peking duck or sweet and sour soup.

The best address if you are looking for Wiener Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn (sugared pancakes). Especially delicious is the Esterházy-Rostbraten with butter spaetzle. The restaurant is housed in a pretty old building with bistro lighting.

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No compromises: Qbini The pub is named after the qbinis served here: toasted sandwich loaf with a huge variety of spreads and fillings. Awakener: qbini with curd cheese, coleslaw and horse radish. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun closed, Breakfast nonstop | Goltzstr. 40b | Schöneberg | Tel. 030 23 63 12 00 | www.qbini.de | U7 Eisenacher Straße

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Weihenstephaner Berlin Centrally located opposite the S-Bahnhof Hackescher Markt, the Weihenstephaner Berlin restaurant invites you to relax with a selection of good and also rare beers – for example the fresh, champagne-style Infinium beer – as well as nu-

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››White Trash Fast Food White Trash Fast Food is the mother of all Berlin’s soul food eateries. Open from 12 noon daily, you can relax and have your food served at the water’s edge. The vegetarian options are all cooked on the grill, as are the Jamaican jerk chicken, the pulled beef sandwich and various fish options. The main attraction, however, is provided by the organic beef burgers with real Kreuzberger buns. Daily from noon | Am Flutgraben 2 | Treptow | whitetrashfastfood.com | S Treptower Park

merous Bavarian specialities. You can get “Leberkaes ”here, “Schweins’hax’n” fresh from the oven with a stout-based sauce and real Bavarian “Zwiebelrostbraten” with Bauernkartoffeln. If you’re hungry, the portions will fit the bill nicely. Sweet treats such as apple strudel with vanilla sauce and “Kaiserschmarrn” round off this culinary trip to the south of Germany. Warm, engaging hosts Cornelia and Patric Neeser source their meat directly from the Metzger Huber in Kitzbühl. A fact that most guests won’t even suspect: the restaurant is located in the oldest building in Mitte which dates back to 1749. Its well-preserved vaulted cellars can accommodate up to 180 guests. Weihenstephaner am Hackeschen Markt Daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. | Neue Promenade 5 | Mitte | Tel. 030 84 71 07 60 | www.weihenstephaner-berlin.de | S5, 7, 75 Hackescher Markt

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zle with onions, bread dumplings, roast pork, breaded fried chicken and Wiener Schnitzel. For dessert the choice includes sugared pancakes with raisins, known as “Kaiserschmarrn”. You can hardly find a better way to experience specialities from our neighbouring country all at the same time. A pretty restaurant with white wellstocked tables.

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THE PERFECT END TO A LOVELY DAY IS DINNER IN THE EVENING

In the evening ››3 Schwestern In the former Deaconess’ Hospital, which used to be run by nuns, Wolfgang Sinhart and Michael Böhl have opened their restaurant focusing on German cuisine. The constantly changing menu is always excellent with delicate dishes such as chanterelles and vegetable strudel with grilled green asparagus. On the weekend there is often live music on the stage, usually swing or jazz. Tues–Sun from 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat/Sun kitchen is open until midnight |

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KISTE

Granny's sunday feast served every day! Restaurant with authentic and seasonal german cuisine Europa Center, first floor | Tauentzienstr. 9-12 | 10789 Berlin Tel: +49 (0) 30 2614254 |info@kartoffelkiste-berlin.de

Mariannenplatz 2 (in Künstlerhaus Bethanien) | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 600 31 86 00 | www.3schwestern-berlin.de | U1, 8 Kottbusser Tor, Bus 140 Mariannenplatz

››Bieberbau ››Aigner Customers can enjoy refined German and Austrian cuisine on the edge of the Gendarmenmarkt. How about tatar from young bull filet with sourdough bread as a starter? Or,boiled beef with baked apple accompanied by a 2008 Cuvée Horcher white. This wine comes from their own vineyard in the Palatinate, as does the red wine, which you might like served with braised ox cheeks with chanterelles in chive sauce. Daily noon–2 a.m., kitchen is open until 11 p.m. | Französische Str. 25 | Mitte | Tel. 030 203 75 18 50 | www.aigner-gendarmenmarkt.de | U6 Französische Straße

Wiener Schnitzel, apple Strudel, Maultaschen (a kind of ravioloi), as well as a huge selection of wines from southern Germany and Austria are the recipe for the success of this restaurant. The international clientele loves the simple bourgeois decoration with the light and airy interior, white tablecloths and professional service.

››Altes Zollhaus

schönhauser allee 44 a (direkt unter der hochbahn) · 10435 berlin (prenzlauer berg) telefon: +49 (0)30 4427765 · info@konnopke-imbiss.de · www.konnopke-imbiss.de mo. – Fr. 9.00 – 20.00 uhr · sa. 11.30 – 20.00 uhr · so. u. feiertags geschlossen

The restaurant has a wonderful location on the edge of the Landwehr Canal. In winter the customers are warmed by a tiled stove, while they feast on the celebrated duck, the quality of which is seldom found elsewhere in Berlin. There are also light dishes, such as cucumber spaghettini with warm smoked eel and pike caviar on the menu. In summer you can sit under trees in the square and enjoy the full-flavoured Horcher wines form Herbert Beltle – heaven on earth. Tue–Sat 6 p.m.–11 p.m. | Carl-HerzUfer 30 | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 692 33 00 | www.altes-zollhaus.com | U1 Prinzenstraße

A happy time in a sophisticated atmosphere. Are you epicure or a night owl. – it’s for everyone.

New Greek restaurant cafe bar in the heart of Berlin. The small holiday at the „Olympisches Feuer“, The Greek at the Pergamon Museum Georgenstraße 2 · 10117 Berlin

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There is a true explorer is this kitchen: melons, one time as red jelly, then yellow as a compote, grilled Greenland halibut lightly perfumed with savoury ginger or Iberico pork on a bed of artichokes and topinambour puree – the customer should prepare himself for an exciting evening. The service is friendly and the predominantly German wine has been selected with great masterful know-how. Tue–Sat 6 p.m.–midnight, kitchen is open until 10 p.m. | Durlacher Str. 15 | Wilmersdorf | Tel. 030 853 23 90 | www.bieberbau-berlin.de | U9, S41, 42, 46 Bundesplatz

››Cape Town ››Alpenstück

KonnopKes ImbIss am hIstorIschen standort In prenzlauer berg

Schöneberg | Tel. 030 262 59 33 | www.bejte-ethiopia.de | U1, 2, 3, 4 Nollendorfplatz

››Bejte Ethiopia Typical Ethiopian dishes, which are eaten with flat bread… and your fingers. The chicken in spicy paprika sauce and cheese is delicious. All the dishes are served with either mild or hot spices. The decoration is colourful and folkloristic. Not to be missed: the typical Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat/Sun openning at 2 p.m. | Zietenstr. 8 |

South African cuisine such as gnu loin, ostrich or crocodile steaks. You can even try zebra in this cosy atmosphere if you’re feeling bold, served with rice with nuts and honey or sweet potatoes. Fish (red snapper, kingklip) is also served. Of course the wine served comes from South Africa. Sun–Thu 6 p.m.–11 p.m., Fri/Sat 6 p.m.–midnight | Schönfließer Str. 15 | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 030 40 05 76 58 | www.capetown-restaurant.com | U2, S Schönhauser Allee

››Chez Maurice The restaurant with a delicatessen flair has found its way into gourmets’ hearts with authentic hearty cuisine such as black pudding (boudin noir) with apples in thyme and creamed potatoes. yz The Federal Chancellor, Angela Merkel is said to have chosen this cosy eatery as her favourite restaurant. Three courses cost 39 Euro, or you can have 10 courses for 75 Euros. From Tuesday to Saturday there is a lunch table in the delicatessen (from noon to 3:30 p.m.). Daily from 6 p.m. | Bötzowstr. 39 | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 030 425 05 06 | www.chez-maurice.com | Tram M10 Arnswalder Platz

››Clärchen’s Ballhaus In the summer wooden tables set about in a cosy surrounding of flowerbeds and grassy sward tempt the weary. Friendly waiters serve patties made from organic beef, pizzas and cake with the studied elegance one might expect in a ballroom. Daily from 10 a.m.–open ended. Warm food served: 12:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. | Auguststr. 24 | Mitte | Tel. 030 282 92 95 | S1, 2, 25 Oranienburger Straße, U8 Rosenthaler Platz, U6 Oranienburger Tor

››Engelbecken Good Alpine cuisine is to blame for the lack of free tables for those poor souls who forgot to make a reservation. Roast pork with dumplings and red cabbage, beef and pork loaf with Händlmaier mustard and soft pretzel or for those who dislike meat, sup on gnocchi in sage butter. Mon–Fri 5 p.m.–1 a.m., Sat from 4 p.m., Sun from noon | Witzlebenstr. 31 | Charlottenburg | Tel. 030 615 28 10 | www. engelbecken.de | U2 SophieCharlotte-Platz

››Fabrics The strident pop art design of the new Nhow hotel restaurant may at first distract you from eating, but once the eye gets used to the colourful mixture of styles by the famous designer, Karim Rashid, food comes right back into the foreground. Lobster ravioli, Ikarimi salmon pralines and whit halibut or breast of French corn-fed chicken – Chef de cuisine Patrick Rexhausen is skilled in spoiling his customers. Daily from 4.30 p.m. | Stralauer Allee 3 | Friedrichshain | Tel. 030 29 02 99 41 07 | U1, S5, 7, 75 Warschauer Straße

››Hamy Café The decor is simple, but the Vietnamese soups (pho) taste delightful. At the counter in front of the open cook shop you can watch

how your meal is prepared with lots of coriander, lime juice, chicken or beef. An ideal spot to fortify yourself before visiting the open-air cinema on the Hasenheide.

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››Hot Spot Hot Spot is particularly famed for its spicy Sichuan dishes. The extensive menu makes deciding both a pleasure and pretty tough. Aubergines cooked with fish flavours or sweet and sour pork ribs are the favourites on the menu. They serve very good wines. Daily noon-11 p.m. | Eisenzahnstr. 66 | Wilmersdorf | Tel. 030 89 00 68 78 | www.restaurant-hotspot.de | U7 Adenauerplatz

››Kau.Kau Specialities form Senegal such as beef in groundnut sauce with potatoes and carrots make Africans feel at home. Europeans come to this restaurant less frequently, but the good value food, served with fresh mint tea, makes it absolutely worth their while as well. z y Often there is live music from Africa. Daily from 6 p.m. | Hohenstaufenstr. 4 | Schöneberg | Tel. 0176 86 12 02 49 | U1, 2, 3, 4 Nollendorfplatz

High glass fronts, comfy armchairs and a relaxed sound. With Greys, renowned interior designer Yasmin Loher has designed the perfect feel-good atmosphere for urbanites. In good weather, guests can sit out on the terrace and enjoy fine wines, sophisticated long drinks and made-toorder cocktails which are a far cry from mainstream tastes. In addition to the professionally mixed drinks, delicious bar food is served. Greys in H’Otello K’80 is in the heart of the city and reflects Berlin’s refined bar culture. The stylish atmosphere is also perfect for private parties with your own personal bartender. The penthouse, complete with views over the rooftops of Charlottenburg, can be hired for presentations, photo shoots and exclusive events. Mon – Sat from 3 pm | Knesebeckstr. 80 | Charlottenburg | Tel. +49 (0)30 680 73 19 01 | www.hotello.de/greys-berlin.de

A sprinkling of Jamaican spice: Rosa Caleta

Handmade: Das Meisterstück

reuzberg has always been one of Berlin’s most cosmopolitan districts and here in the area between Lausitzerplatz and Mariannenplatz visitors are greeted on all sides by exotic sounds and smells. Now a stylish Caribbeanstyle restaurant has taken up residence in an attractive ivy-covered house in the area. Against the soft hum of world music, guests can relax and eat either at one of the pavement tables or in the colourfully-painted interior. With a definite emphasis on key ingredients such as fruit and peppers, the menu offers a range of Jamaican-style meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Jerk Plate, a Caribbean speciality of spicy chicken wings, shrimps with marinated vegetables and pineapple, is highly recommended. There is a cocktail menu too.

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eer, sausage, bread – these are the ingredients of which a special evening is made in the recently opened Meisterstück. The bread is baked on the premises. yz The highlight is the beers, from all over the world: Sorachi Ace from New York, for example, Elixier from Italy and the almost viscous Parabola from California.

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››Leibhaftig Bavarian tapas are the speciality of this restaurant. White sausage with sweet mustard, Maultaschen, coleslaw or Obadzda come to the table in small portions, so that you can try many of them. Tip: The regular beer tasting with nibbles. Mon–Sat 6 p.m.–midnight | Metzer Str. 30 | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 030 54 81 50 39 | www.leibhaftig.com | U2 Senefelderplatz

Starred cuisine at a glance Berlin has the most Michelin stars of any city in Germany. Here is a list of the best restaurants: two stars

Cuisine with a view over The Berlin Zoo.

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››Reinstoff Shooting star Daniel Achiles stirs up the cooking scene peu à peu.

››Horváth Sebastian Frank manages to offer creative cuisine with deceptive ease and without a great deal of fuss. Tues–Sun 6 p.m.–1 a.m. | Paul-LinckeUfer 44a | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 61 28 99 92 | www. restaurant-horvath.de

››Hugos Thomas Kammeier cooks on the 14th floor in the highest starred restaurant in the city. Tues–Sat 6:30–10:30 p.m., Hotel Intercontinental Berlin | Budapester Str. 2 | Tiergarten | Tel. 030 26 02 12 63 | www.hugos-restaurant.de

››Tim Raue

››Pauly Saal

Tim Raue’s Asian cuisine is full of contrasts, light and is completely unique in Germany.

New top restaurant in the former Jewish Girl‘s School.

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››Manngo In Vietnamese cuisine noodle soup plays a predominant role. This restaurant offers the best: Shrimps in rice paper with groundnut sauce form a satisfying and deeply starter. Also a good choice to accompany it is fresh juice made from oranges. yz Despite the swanky location, the prices are

This is a great place for family celebrations, but couples and friends also feast on the four-course set menus, which change daily. Roulade made from Harz goats with herbs and almonds, swedes and onions in red wine are what’s in store for you, plain cooking with regional products. Tue–Sat from 6 p.m. | Schönhauser Allee 135a | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 030 44 01 20 92 | www.neugruenskoeche.de | U2, S 8, 41, 42, 85 Schönhauser Allee

››Nu Eatdrinkmanwoman Modern, club-type restaurant with large tables at which almost a dozen customers can be seated, but there are also small tables for a diner for two. The customers sit on backless stools as the space with its giant manga hanging on the wall constantly changes colour. Mon–Sat from noon, Sun from 3 p.m. | Schlüterstr. 55 | Charlottenburg | Tel. 030 88 70 98 11 | www.nu-eat.de | S5, 7, 75 Savignyplatz

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››Neugrüns Köche

››Les Soliste by Pierre Gagnaire

Tues–Sat 7 p.m. | Schlegelstr. 26c | Mitte | Tel. 030 30 88 12 14 | www.reinstoff.eu

Tues–Sat noon–2 p.m., 7–10 p.m. | RudiDutschke-Str. 26 | Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 25 93 79 30 | www.tim-raue.com

The interior decor harmonises perfectly with the slim gourmet cuisine. Saddle of lamb with shallots in red wine and garlic herb crêpes are just poetry, as is the monkfish on ox cheek ravioli. The five-course set menu offer with wine will run you € 102 or without wine,€ 69.

Mon–Sat noon–3 p.m. and 6 p.m.–3 a.m. | Auguststraße 11–13 | Mitte | Tel. 030 33 00 60 70 | http://paulysaal.com

››Rutz Marco Müller shows what can be created from local products. Tues–Sat Winebar from 4 p.m., Rest. from 6:30 p.m. | Chausseestr. 8 | Mitte | Tel. 030 24 62 87 60 | www.weinbar-rutz.de

››Vau Kolja Kleeberg is the creative television star among the chefs. Mon–Sat noon–2:30 p.m., 7–10:30 p.m. | Jägerstr. 54/55 | Mitte | Tel. 030 202 97 30 | www.vau-berlin.de

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Michael Kemp combines Asiatic and Moroccan flavours.

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he tantilizing scent of freshly baked bread, the Sunday roast, dinner in an elegant dining room setting, all this can be yours for the taking on Auguststrasse in Mitte. Inspired by the golden 1920s and 30s in Berlin, the restaurant Pauly Saal has opened in the quarters of the former School for Jewish Girls. In addition to dishes perfectly braised in cast iron pots, the menu features roasted suckling pig prepared in their in-

house rotisseries and other meat specialties. Many of these choice meats are organic or come from farm-raised animals. A special offering is the kosher cuisine by Michael Zehden. The renowned caterer cooks for guests in the “Kosher Classroom”, a private dining room of the restaurant. Pauly Saal Bar daily from 11 a.m., Restaurant from noon | Auguststr. 11–13 | Mitte | Tel. 030 33 00 60 70 | www.paulysaal. com | S1, 2, 25 Oranienburger Straße

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A REAL PLEASURE ALL DAY: EATING IN THE OPEN AIR Open Air ››Alter Dorfkrug Lübars yz One of the prettiest beer gardens in north Berlin. Walkers, inlinescaters and cyclists take a break with Bavarian and Berlin delicacies, munching to the accompaniment of bleating goats from the nearby farm, just as it might be out in the country. Beer from the barrel, spritzers and pretzels fortify the day-trippers to continue their outing through the Tegeler Fliess. April bis December Tue–Sun noon– 10 p.m. | Alt-Lübars 8 | Reinickendorf | Tel. 030 92 21 02 30 | www. gasthofalter-dorfkrug.de | Bus 222 Alt-Lübars

››Deck 5 Berlin’s highest beach bar is located on parking deck 5 of the Schönhauser Allee Arcades Shopping Centre. There is a wonderful view over the roofs of Prenzlauerberg at the sunset, with a pretty decent selection of cocktails. Good in wet as well as dry weather. May to September Mon–Sat from 10 a.m., Sun from noon | Schönhauser Allee 80, parking deck 5 | Prenzlauer Berg | Tel. 030 41 72 89 05 | www.freiluftrebellen.de | U2, S Schönhauser Allee

››Deckshaus Even in Berlin, on some balmy evening, you can relax on a boat and feel the water gently lull you from beneath. „Jeseniky“ is the name of the old stern-wheel tug boat, which is anchored in the historic harbour and from whose galley hot/warm sprats, herrings, fried meatballs, beer and coffee

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››Freischwimmer Somewhere in the boat rental business, built in 1932, sit the late-risers contemplating their breakfasts, served well into the late afternoon. You need to be fit to reach the boathouse, but when you get there you will be rewarded with an idyll, which is truly special. The food is simple, be it hot or cold. Tue–Fri from 4 p.m., Sat, Sun from 10 a.m.| Vor dem Schlesischen Tor 2a, Kreuzberg | Tel. 030 61 07 43 09 | www.freischwimmer-berlin.de | Bus 265, N 65 | U1 Schlesisches Tor

››Klipper House smoked salmon or pikeperch go with the maritime feel on the Klipper, which is anchored on the Spree in front of the Isle of Youth in Treptow Park. From the galley comes not only fresh fish, but also braised duck breast. Coffee and cakes will fortify you after a lovely stroll along the Plänterwald yz The best place to sit is on the terrace on the boat’s deck with quite a terrific view. Daily 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Bulgarische Str. | Treptow | Tel. 030 53 21 64 90 | www. klipper-berlin.de | S Treptower Park, Bus 166, 167, 265 Rathaus Treptow

››Kranhauscafé The terrace of this industrial building, with the crane on its roof, is an ideal spot to take a break after a cycling tour or ramble along the Spree. While barges float past, you can savour lots of delicious things from the grill, starting at 3 p.m.. The rugged charm of the factory is truly impressive. Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–10 p.m., winter Tue–Fri 2 p.m.–8 p.m., Sat/Sun 11 a.m.– 8 p.m. | Wilhelminenhofstr. 76-77 (Gate 8) | Schöneweide | Tel. 030 96 51 99 42 | www.kranhauscafe.de | Tram 27, 63, 67 Rathenaustraße/HTW

››Literaturhaus Berlin When the sun shines, the guests are drawn out into the garden. It is something rather special: an almost mythical oasis just off the Kudamm. By less clement weather the guest sits in the cafe of the villa, built during the „Founder Epoch“ of German history. Freshly prepared Bistro fare, which changes weekly according to the season, is lovingly served. It is also a venue for literary readings. Daily 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m., until 2 p.m., Breakfast 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. | Fasanenstr. 23 | Charlottenburg | www.literaturhaus-berlin.de | Tel. 030 882 54 14 | U1 Uhlandstraße

MeDIcIne ››On-call services Find out here which GPs and emergency dentists are on call at nights, weekends and on public holidays. GPs: Tel. 030 31 00 31 | www. kvberlin.de | Dentists: Tel. 030 89 00 43 33 | www.kzv-berlin.de

A Samaritans-style counselling service is available round the clock and free of charge for crisis situations. Tel. 0800 111 01 11 | www.telefonseelsorge-berlin.de

FInance ››Cancellation numbers If you lose your debit card, credit card or mobile phone, you can get them cancelled by telephone. Amex / Diners Club / EC / Mastercard / Visa / Mobile phone: Tel. +49 11 61 16

››Bank opening times

Mon to Fri usually 10am to 5pm, Sat at some branches til 2pm

Fares ››Train and bus Berlin is divided into fare zones A (city centre), B (to the city limits) and C (beyond the

city limits). Tickets are available for two fare zones (Berlin AB and Berlin BC) and for all three (Berlin ABC). Children travel free until the end of their fifth year. Children pay a reduced fare (€1.60) from age six up to and including age 14. Adult single tickets: €2.60, valid for travel within two hours in one direction. Breaks in the journey and train or bus changes are allowed. Short journeys: €1.50 for three S- and/ or U-Bahn stops or for six bus or tram stops without changes. Four trips ticket: €8.80 in fare zone Berlin AB. Day travelcards (up to 5 Pers.): AB €16.20; BC €16,50; ABC €16,70. Travelcards allow unlimited travel from when they’re validated until 3am the following day. www.bvg.de, www.vbb.de

››Taxi fares Short journey flat rate fare: €4 for two kilometres, basic rate €3.40 (incl. 20 cents initial fare). Price per kilometre: 0-7 kms: €1.79; from 7 kms: €1.28; Fare increments: 0.20 cents Waiting times (including trafficrelated): €25 per hour Additional charges: from 5 to 8 people: €1.50 per person; non-cash payments including credit cards: €1.50; bulky luggage: €1 per item; pick-up at Tegel airport: 50 cents.

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Bad Saarow

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Bad Saarow was popular in the “Golden 20s” with Berlin creative artists and ﬁlm-makers like Maxim Gorki and Harry Liedtke, who bought lakeside properties and houses in the spa and health resort. It has lost of none of its charm since then. After taking a stroll along the banks of Lake Scharmützelsee it’s worth stopping off at the thermal baths.

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Conveyor bridge F 60 With its countless braces, the steel colossus that is the “Förderbrücke” (conveyor bridge) F60 built between 1989 and 1991 resembles a horizontal Eiffel Tower. Except that, at 502 metres long it dwarfs the 320 metre high Paris landmark. The F60 is one of the biggest pieces of mobile machinery in the world and was used as an overburden conveyor bridge for lignite mining. In 1992 it was decommissioned in its original location of Lichterfeld and opened up to the public as part of a walk-through mine. Guided tours and an yz “F60 dinner” are available. A light and sound installation shows off the mine at night in a splash of colour whilst work noises from the belt create an atmosphere of real mechanical activity. Abraumförderbrücke F60 Sun–Thur 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri/Sat 10 a.m.– 8 p.m., night light installation: Fri/Sat from nightfall | without guidance: € 2.00, big guidance and night light guidance: € 9 | Bergheider Str. 4 | Lichterfeld | Tel. 0353 16 08 00 | www.f60.de | B96, departure Lieskau in direction Lauchhammer, please follow the direction signs

Spreewald Spread across 48,800 hectares, the Spreewald will captivate you with its endless nature and tradition as well as its crisp, fresh Spreewald gherkins. A boat trip along the forest’s 1,550-kilometre long network of waterways (of which 276 kilometres are navigable) is the best way to get to know this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Or why not explore some of the more than 300 water channels by canoe? Ferryman Association “Flottes Rudel” in Lübben different routes an lengths | daily from 10 a.m. | from € 10 | Ernst-von-HouwaldDamm 15 | Lübben | Tel. 03546 71 22 | www.flottes-rudel.de | from Berlin: Regionalexpress 2 (direction Cottbus) till Lübben or A13 direction Dresden, B155 bis Lübben Boathouse Conrad, Burg Kayaks and canoe € 4–8/hrs. | Schwarze Ecke 1 | Burg | Tel. 035603 341 | www.bootshaus-conrad.de | from Berlin: Regionalexpress till Lübben, than Bus 500 or A13 direction Dresden, A15 direction Burg

A pear tree with a history The town of Neuruppin in Brandenburg was the birthplace in 1819 of Theodor Fontane, one of Germany’s greatest writers. A few kilometres further south is the village of Ribbeck, made famous in Fontane’s poem “Herr von Ribbeck auf Ribbeck im Havelland”, where visitors to the churchyard can still see the stump of the pear tree featured in the poem. A new tree has been planted to commemorate what is probably the most famous pear tree in literary history.

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Designer fashion at bargain basement prices Just half an hour from Berlin and 20 minutes from Potsdam, the Designer Outlet Berlin is the top destination for all wannabe fashionistas! More than 100 international fashion and lifestyle brands in over 80 stores await you, including Hugo Boss, Joop, Esprit, Lacoste, adidas and Nike. Stores offer high quality previous season items and surplus stock, and all at prices 30 to 70% reduced from the manufacturers’ RRPs. In addition to its numerous stores the outlet also offers a variety of restaurants and cafes, as well as the Panda Kids Club, offering educational care for children. Designer Outlet Berlin Mon-Thurs 10 am – 7 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am - 8 pm | Alter Spandauer Weg 1 | 14641 Wustermark, OT Elstal | Tel. +49 (0) 33243/90 40 | www.designeroutletberlin.de

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Ostrich meat is considered a delicacy among gourmands. And because of its low cholesterol and fat content, it’s actually very healthy too. Several farms in Brandenburg specialise in producing this culinary delight. Here are the addresses of three of them:

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