Since 1993, Austria in Kreuzberg's Bergmannstraße has stood for no-frills Austrian cuisine: rustic hunting lodge-style ambiance, a Wiener Schnitzel that literally overflows the plate, and a hospitality that brings Vienna to Berlin.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
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Located in the heart of the RAW grounds in Friedrichshain, Crack Bellmer embodies the perfect after-work vibe: brick walls, high ceilings, and a microclub format that consistently blurs the line between bar and dance floor. From 7 PM, Tuesday to Saturday, this is where DJs take over after work.
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Sustainable children's fashion from Kreuzberg that makes no compromises: Naturzwerge Kindermode in Berlin stands for organic baby fashion and fair children's clothing with true integrity. Only certified natural textiles, zero greenwashing.
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Berlin's only strip club for women, right at Potsdamer Platz in Mitte: The Sixx Paxx Theater & Ladies Club combines a thrilling male show with a subsequent club night exclusively without male guests. If you're planning a bachelorette party that will be remembered, this is the perfect place.
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In the heart of Friedrichshain, Mutzenbacher serves Wiener Schnitzel, Käsespätzle, and Kaiserschmarrn in a rustic-ironic ambiance full of Alpine charm. Down-to-earth, hearty, and with a touch of Viennese wit.
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Fine Bagels in Friedrichshain is Berlin's most renowned address for hand-rolled New York-style bagels from a Jewish baking tradition that dates back four generations. The café is located in the heart of the Shakespeare & Sons bookstore on Warschauer Straße, combining freshly baked dough rings with books, cheesecake, and a true morning ritual.
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Located on Boxhagener Straße in Friedrichshain since 2006, Vöner is Berlin's first vegan döner snack bar and remains an institution in the plant-based street food scene. Anyone who bites into it gets genuine snack bar character without animal compromises.
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TanzSuite dances on the 13th floor of PlaceOne at Strausberger Platz, with panoramic views over Berlin and its own Panorama Dance Bar. Since 2003, over fifty courses per week have been offered here, from Standard and Latin to Salsa and Discofox to Lindy Hop. As an indoor sport in the rain, the trial lesson in most courses is free.
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In Kreuzberg, directly at Schlesisches Tor, one of Berlin's most unique bars is hidden in a former brothel: Madame Claude literally turns everything upside down. Sofas, lamps, and tables stick to the ceiling, while every evening live music, DJs, and open-mic nights lure guests into the cellar.
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If you want to not only decorate but also bake for Easter, Friedrichshain is the right place: At Schwesterherz & Küchenliebe at Boxhagener Platz, you'll find Easter baking molds in all sizes and designs, embedded in a lovingly curated assortment of kitchen utensils, stationery, and home accessories.