Bicycle Shops and Tips Around Cycling
Discover Berlin on Two Wheels: The Top 10 Bicycle Shops and Tips Around Cycling You Shouldn’t Miss
Berlin isn’t just Germany’s political heart - it’s also a paradise for cyclists. With its flat terrain, extensive bike lanes, and vibrant cycling culture, Berlin is one of Europe’s most bike-friendly cities. Whether you’re zipping through Kreuzberg, exploring the green paths along the Spree, or cruising across Alexanderplatz, no other mode of transport gets you from A to B as quickly and freely as a bicycle.
Beyond the big cycling chains, the city thrives on a network of independent bike shops, passionate mechanics, and creative custom builders who live and breathe two-wheel life. From reliable repair stations and S.O.S. breakdown helpers to innovative bike cafés and guided city tours, Berlin’s local cycling scene is full of hidden gems that make riding here safer, smoother, and more inspiring.
The Top10 Berlin editorial team has explored the city’s bike lanes and workshops to bring you the ultimate insider guide: the best addresses, smartest cycling tips, and must-know services for every Berlin rider. Whether you need a tune-up, a tailor-made bike, or a fresh route to explore, our Top 10 list for Bicycle Shops and Tips Around Cycling has it all.
In the charming Pankow neighborhood lies a small bicycle paradise called Tortuga Cycles & Café. This place is especially known for its custom-made bicycles and its cozy "Slowcial" bike tours, where like-minded cycling enthusiasts are brought together.
Cyclists find the perfect bike adjustment plus ideal seating position thanks to the ergonomic consultation from velophil, a Berlin bike shop with its own bike workshop.
The young start-up company Steel Vintage Bikes in Berlin Mitte is more than just a bike shop, as the associated café also invites you to unwind and is ideal for taking a break.
Froschrad in Kreuzberg is an established bicycle shop, a bicycle workshop, and even its own small bicycle brand.
New Berliners especially know this: You'd love to cycle, but don't dare to in the big city. Berlin's only cycling school for adults offers safety, training, and fun!
Radspannerei in Kreuzberg is a bike shop, repair workshop, and above all, a meeting point for cycling enthusiasts.
The Mehringhof bike shop in Kreuzberg builds bikes in its own manufactory and offers a large selection of children's cargo bikes and cargo bikes.
What bicycle workshop could be better than one that builds bicycles itself? At Ostrad in Prenzlauer Berg, true experts take care of your beloved two-wheeler.
Not only tourists but also Berliners discover the capital from a completely new perspective on the guided bike tours offered by the bike tour operator "Berlin on Bike".
The handcrafted loudspeakers from klara geist ensure perfect sound while cycling! Their most famous customer is probably Bearpit Karaoke inventor Joe Hatchiban, who uses the high-end model "The TRANSFORMER" for his shows in Mauerpark.
