Mitte

The Good Time Restaurant at Hausvogteiplatz in Berlin-Mitte presents Thai and Indonesian dishes side-by-side, from Tom Kha Gai to Gado Gado. It is operated by Willem Salim, with a second location in Zehlendorf. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it offers the broadest Southeast Asian menu.

Located at Gendarmenmarkt in Mitte, Lutter & Wegner has stood for German-Austrian cuisine of the highest standard since 1811. The Wiener Schnitzel made from milk-fed veal, fried in clarified butter and praised by the New York Times as the best schnitzel outside Vienna, has long been a Berlin legend. Those who stop here immerse themselves in true city history.

On Torstraße in Berlin-Mitte, PeterPaul serves German home cooking as tapas for sharing. Königsberger Klopse, Sauerbraten, and Kassler are served in small portions. The interior with dark walls and cream-colored upholstery completes the experience.

Berlin's TV Tower is one of the most emblematic sights of the city and with its 368 metres of height not only Berlin's but Germany's highest building.

Oukan, located in the backyard of Ackerstraße behind a red door, offers vegan fine dining with a Japanese signature. Four courses cost 69 Euros, six courses 99 Euros, and its own fermentation lab supplies koji, tempeh, and miso for the kitchen. Additionally, there are exceptionally high-quality teas from Japan, China, and Taiwan, as well as wines from small vintners.

Nails & Spa Danvy on Weinbergsweg in Berlin-Mitte is the nail salon directly at Rosenthaler Platz, mastering gel, shellac, and dipping as expertly as eyelash treatments. If you're looking for well-groomed nails and more, this is the right place.

Between the Fountain of Friendship Between Peoples and the World Clock, Alexanderplatz splits into two worlds during Advent: wooden huts, fir garlands, and an evening light show glow by the fountain, while converted containers with street food from around the world and an ice stock sport rink stand by the World Clock. Admission is free.

Gormannstraße 19a in the Scheunenviertel is Carolina and Aron's second store and the more design-focused of the two. The assortment comes almost entirely from Italy; cashmere, silk, wool, and leather define the selection, while synthetic fabrics are consistently sorted out. Among vintage stores in Berlin, this is the go-to address for Italian goods with provenance.

The restaurant serves - true to its style - traditional Berlin-style cuisine.

Sisaket on Dircksenstraße in Berlin-Mitte offers Central Thai and Isaan cuisine on two separate menus, featuring a bar, a terrace, and a courtyard. It was founded by the current owner's mother and is now run by the second generation. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it represents the northeastern Thai side of the cuisine.