Lichtenberg

In Karlshorst, one of the greenest corners of Lichtenberg, stands one of Berlin's most historic sports venues since 1894: the harness racing track. Sunday afternoon, harness racing, a beer in hand, and two euros placed on the right horse - that's the most counter-cyclical excursion this city has to offer.

Fair Berlin fashion truly made in Berlin: 3Elfen produces sustainable women's collections directly in Lichtenberg, from playful dresses to robust leggings. The label stands for slow fashion with genuine craftsmanship, conscious consumption, and a touch of magical Berlin peculiarity.

In 2005, Nguyen Van Hien founded a wholesale market on the former VEB Elektrokohle site in Lichtenberg, which today spans 165,000 square meters and houses over 400 businesses. The food department alone offers around 10,000 items. For exotic spices and ingredients, this means: fresh herbs, chilies, fish sauce, and Vietnamese coffee all in one place.

Archery Berlin shoots outdoors on the grounds of the B.L.O.-Ateliers in Lichtenberg, following the tradition of Japanese Kyudo. Not the target counts, but breathing and posture. Over 40 companies and public authorities, from Siemens to the district office, have already booked team development here. As a team event in Berlin, this offers a calm counterpoint to a competition.

Berlin's largest Asia market is not in Mitte, but in Lichtenberg, on a former GDR industrial site. The Dong Xuan Center brings together over 400 traders from Vietnam, China, India, and Pakistan in six huge halls. If you want to fight a hangover, you'll find fresh ginger, a hot Pho Bo, and everything Hanoi has to offer here.

Driving from bar to bar in a cable car and drinking delicious sparkling wine while listening to great music – this sounds like a perfect event for a bachelorette party!

Berlin has won a film star as a bar and event ship: On the boat restaurant Gode Wind you can eat well with a fantastic view to the Rummelsburger Bucht.