Neu Helgoland

Far out in Müggelheim, where the Müggelspree flows through the forest, one of Berlin's most traditional waterside excursion restaurants has stood since 1897. Neu Helgoland is down-to-earth gastronomy with soul: water at the doorstep, chestnuts overhead, German cuisine on the plate.

Neu Helgoland: Traditional Restaurant on the Müggelspree

The traditional restaurant Neu Helgoland was founded in 1897, making it one of the oldest waterside excursion restaurants in Berlin. The restaurant is nestled in a small forest directly on the Müggelspree. You don’t come here by accident: the journey to Müggelheim is a conscious decision, and at the end, you find exactly what makes a good waterside destination.

In the garden and on the verandas, the surroundings on the Berlin Müggelspree can be enjoyed under linden and chestnut trees with solid German cuisine. The restaurant offers 400 indoor seats, which can also be used separately for smaller celebrations, while the traditional cuisine entices with specialties from eel to pike-perch. Arrival by boat is also possible: the restaurant offers the option to dock at its own guest moorings.

Neu Helgoland: Beer Garden and East German Rock Concerts

In the garden, up to 500 guests will find an idyll rarely found elsewhere. Especially in summer, the huge terrace directly on the Müggelspree attracts families, cyclists, and boaters alike. Seasonal and regional delicacies such as asparagus, strawberries, chanterelles, and kale ensure that the menu follows the calendar. Hotel and Restaurant Neu Helgoland is also known for its “Ostrockt” concerts with up to 300 spectators: almost all big names of East German rock music, as well as international guests, have performed here. In short: Neu Helgoland is much more than a waterside excursion restaurant. It is a piece of Berlin’s leisure history that has remained alive to this day.