RegalRocker

A Shop for Berlin-Made Goods on Stargarder Straße

Stargarder Straße stretches through Prenzlauer Berg and, around the Gethsemane Church, is one of the city’s more pleasant shopping areas. At number 67 lies RegalRocker, and the name itself reveals the principle: here, shelves are filled by makers. Connectivity is straightforward, as the tram stops at Humannplatz about one hundred and fifty meters away, and Schönhauser Allee station with U2, several S-Bahn lines, and tram M1 is about three hundred and sixty meters distant. For cars, parking management applies throughout Prenzlauer Berg; finding a nearby spot is a matter of luck. The shop is run by Eldina Zieme. Visitors should know that there is no online shop, so the assortment can only really be seen on-site. While this might sound like a disadvantage, for a gift, it’s actually one of the benefits, as you can hold and compare the items instead of relying on product photos.

Changing Assortment and Vouchers for Any Amount

What’s special about RegalRocker is that the assortment is not bought in but rather displayed by makers. Those who produce something get a shelf and remain in control of their own prices; the shop earns through a share of sales instead of rent. For gifts, this means two things. Firstly, the offerings change continuously, so a second visit is often worthwhile, and you rarely see the same item twice. Secondly, prices are difficult to research in advance because they are set by individual makers and are not collectively listed anywhere. Typically, you’ll find jewelry, stationery, ceramics, textiles, and small furniture – precisely the categories where a handmade piece makes more of an impression than a bought one. If you’re unsure, take a voucher, which is particularly flexible here: it is issued for any desired amount, so there are no fixed denominations. It’s also practical that multiple small gifts can be put together during the same visit, all of which still come from Berlin and not from a catalog.