Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

In Berlin's Kreuzberg Wrangelkiez, just a few steps from the Oberbaumbrücke, Aldemir Eis has stood for homemade, special trend ice cream since 1989. Over 30 self-created flavors, freshly baked butter waffles, and combinations like chocolate-chili or gorgonzola-fig make this shop a serious destination for ice cream explorers.

In Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg, fashion works on a different principle: instead of buying, borrowing. Kleiderei Berlin lends second-hand, vintage and new items by subscription, repairs damaged items themselves, and keeps clothes in use longer.

Located at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain, Silo Coffee has been bringing Australian coffee culture to Berlin since 2013. Specialty coffee from their own Fjord Roastery, a seasonal brunch menu, and minimalist interior make the café the top destination for coffee lovers throughout Berlin.

Australian-influenced trendy breakfast at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain: Silo Coffee stands for specialty coffee from its own roastery, seasonal brunch dishes with local ingredients, and the relaxed vibe of a cafe that has long enjoyed cult status in Berlin.

Since 2009, the ice cream manufacturer Vanille & Marille has been producing its ice cream in a Kreuzberg backyard - handcrafted, without artificial additives, with over 100 self-developed flavors. What goes into the cone daily ranges from Sicilian pistachio to Caramel Beurre Salé. Nine stores across Berlin, a clear commitment to quality.

In the historic Habel Brewery in Kreuzberg's Bergmannkiez, the Walzerlinksgestrickt dance school and ballroom revives Berlin's 1920s ballroom culture. Those who want to dance as a single on weekends will find the space here: without contract commitment, without a dance partner as a mandatory program.

Since 1989, Depot2 on Kreuzberg's Oranienstraße has stood for streetwear with attitude. In addition to brands like Iriedaily, Carhartt, and Dickies, there's a dedicated section with items made from organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, and recycled PET, as well as vegan sneakers.

Paule's Metal Eck on Krossener Straße is the metal pub of the Simon-Dach-Kiez: red-black dim light, skulls up to the ceiling, around ten draft beers, and cash payment. Billiards, foosball, and darts are in the back. Among Berlin's cult scene pubs, Metal Eck is the meeting point where the Berlin metal scene actually gathers.

Those searching for off-mainstream vinyl in Friedrichshain will sooner or later end up on Marchlewskistraße. Since 2006, Bis Aufs Messer Records has stood for curated record sales with attitude: punk, drone, avant-garde, and jazz, coupled with expert advice and its own label.

If you're looking for smooth skin and genuine well-being in Kreuzberg, Honigseele is the right place. This holistic cosmetic studio on Hornstraße combines professional hair removal with natural cosmetics from its own Berlin production – going far beyond classic waxing.