Mitte

If you want to sway your hips in Mitte, Dance with Confidence is the right place for you. Instructor Gabriela Hinkova, raised in Bulgaria and living in Berlin for years, teaches Bachata and Salsa with a clear focus on body awareness, technique, and genuine self-confidence on the dance floor.

A record store became a fashion boutique: Rotation Boutique at Rosenthaler Platz in Mitte curates over 25 brands across approximately 80 square meters, many with GOTS-certified organic cotton and recycled materials. Fast trends are sought in vain here, and that's precisely the point.

Kickz is the basketball specialist among Berlin's sneaker shops: 600 square meters on Kurfürstendamm, divided into a performance area on real hardwood and a lifestyle zone on concrete. Additionally, there's a members' area with recovery equipment and a corner for customizing shoes. The Kurfürstendamm subway station is just a few steps away.

Among all Berlin sights the Brandenburg Gate is clearly one of the classics.

The Hofbräu Wirtshaus Berlin at Alexanderplatz, with 6,500 square meters of guest area, calls itself the largest inn in Europe and is located in a former GDR canteen building. Original Hofbräu from Munich is served in a liter mug, the house specialty is the Brizza, a Bavarian pizza on pretzel dough. A show band plays live.

The Paulaner im Spreebogen in Alt-Moabit is the largest Bavarian guesthouse in Berlin's central-west, with around 370 indoor seats and 200 outdoor seats. Only Paulaner beer from Munich is served, and the menu blends pork knuckle and roast pork with Berlin Currywurst. On specific weekdays, pork hock, pork knuckle, and schnitzel are available at a reduced price.

Hidden behind an unassuming facade on Linienstraße in Berlin-Mitte is one of the city's most surprising gourmet restaurants. Restaurant 136 combines Peruvian and Italian cuisine into a tasting menu that blends artisanal precision with aromatic depth. The Michelin star it received in 2023 is no coincidence.

The Marrakesch Lounge & Bar in Berlin Mitte is an authentic place for anyone who wants to enjoy a great location, delicious cocktails and a shisha in an oriental ambience.

The hip Cookies Cream is one of the most "in" restaurants of town. International stars like George Clooney and Robby Williams have already eaten here. Cookies Cream is the first vegetarian restaurant to have been awarded a Michelin star.

The red-painted snack bar on Linienstraße is located opposite the former Tacheles art house, a few steps from Oranienburger Tor. Next door, a two-story space also serves as a gallery. The chickpea mixture is packed with fresh herbs, recognizable by its green core. Falafel in Mitte is available here along with an exhibition.