Kreuzberg

One of Kreuzberg's most popular jogging routes runs parallel with Landwehrkanal, also suited for beginners.

If you're looking for Easter decorations in Kreuzberg that don't feel mass-produced, Smunk am Kreuzberg is the right place. This small shop at the foot of Kreuzberg focuses on Scandinavian-inspired style, hand-picked decorative items, and an assortment that truly makes spring tangible.

At Kottbusser Damm 77 in Kreuzberg, La Femme Kahvaltı ve Simit Evi has been serving authentic Turkish breakfast for over two decades. Freshly baked simits, hearty tavası variations, and homemade jams make this place the go-to address for Kahvaltı in Berlin.

If you want to end your week's start with some sporty fun, just roll into SO36 on Oranienstraße in Kreuzberg. The legendary punk and rock club transforms several times a month into a roller disco, with funk, hip-hop, and roller boogie providing the soundtrack. Roller skate novices and pros share the same venerable dance floor during this after-work event.

The German Museum of Technology at Gleisdreieck covers 28,500 square meters, showcasing everything from steam locomotives to the Zuse Z1 computer, identifiable from the street by the 'Rosinenbomber' (raisin bomber) above its terrace. In December, children aged six and up can paint self-cast pewter figures with winter motifs in the creative workshop. Admission is free for those under 18.

The BKA Theater in Kreuzberg is a classic of Berlin's cabaret scene, attracting audiences with quirky shows, travesty, and political satire. Since 1988, the stage has delighted with a varied program and an intimate atmosphere above the rooftops of Berlin.

Tomasa in Villa Kreuzberg utilizes the gardener's house, built by Hermann Blankenstein and Fritz Haack in 1892 during the construction of Viktoriapark. To this day, the pumps for the Kreuzberg waterfall run in the cellar. Breakfast is served in the large inner courtyard next to the petting zoo, and a covered pergola protects from rain. Breakfast amidst greenery here includes the park right next door.

The Mehringhof bicycle shop has been operating in the second backyard on Gneisenaustraße since 1979 and specializes in cargo bikes, child transport bikes, and pedelecs. The workshop is a Rohloff Service Partner, charges based on a cost estimate, and calls beforehand if it gets more expensive. They also offer purchase advice and physio counseling.

Kadó in Kreuzberg's Graefekiez was Germany's first specialized liquorice shop in 1997, offering around 500 varieties from mild-sweet to extra-salty, sourced from Italy, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. Since the closure of its retail store in 2021, sales are conducted through a hatch in the entrance door. Among Berlin's confectionery shops, this is the most uncompromising specialist.

GOD SAVE the MULLET at Skalitzer Straße 83 cuts the mullet in Kreuzberg as naturally as others cut the bob, and explicitly charges gender-neutral prices: The cut costs between 50 and 70 Euros depending on length, including washing and blow-drying. They work with Davines and Olaplex, and consultations are available in five languages.