Pankow

In a backyard in Prenzlauer Berg lies Berlin's most-played improv theater stage: BühnenRausch. Red velvet curtains, subdued lighting, and about 30 permanent improv groups make this place the go-to address for improvisation theater in the capital.

Blumen Holm's staff of nine florists is willing to do anything for their clients. Creativity and standing out among the masses are the prime goals here.

Vegan breakfast in Prenzlauer Berg, consistently gluten-free: Easy Peasy on Wichertstraße shows that homemade waffles, New York cheesecake, and savory brunch don't have to be mutually exclusive. Here, a woman cooks who knows her stuff.

Berlin's last slipper maker, located on Torstraße, handcrafts around 15,000 pairs each year using machines from 1936 and 1952. The felt soles are stitched with tarred thread instead of glued, making them quiet and suitable for parquet floors. Four lines from 25 to 33 Euros, sizes 36 to 46 and oversized up to 52, plus custom orders from customer-supplied fabric.

The SSE in Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's most impressive indoor swimming pool for fitness and sports: Europe's largest indoor pool with a 50-meter basin, ten lanes, and a 10-meter diving tower, attracting both recreational swimmers and competitive athletes.

Taleh Thai on Käthe-Niederkirchner-Straße in Prenzlauer Berg is located a few hundred meters from Volkspark Friedrichshain. The house specialty is the hot pot, plus a dedicated menu section solely for tofu dishes. Among Thai restaurants in Berlin, it is the only one that clearly labels each dish as mild or spicy.

In Pankow's Florakiez, where sparrows sing above the knotweed hedge, Cathé Fleur awaits with over 400 types of tea, hand-blended own creations, and a confiserie that turns your visit into a small journey of indulgence.

Berlin on Bike starts its bike tours in the car-free courtyard of the Kulturbrauerei and has been cycling with guests through the city since 2004: three to three and a half hours, twelve to twenty kilometers, 35 Euros for adults including a rental bike. Additionally, there's a rental service with over 500 bikes starting from 15 Euros for 24 hours, completely without a deposit.

Located on Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg, 26 Shibuya is named after Tokyo's most famous district. Here, Omakase menus, hand-rolled sushi, and Izakaya classics meet a modern, intimate atmosphere. If you're looking for authentic Japanese sushi in Berlin, this is the place.

At Senefelderplatz, the Sonne & Mond Health Center has been offering Hatha Yoga in small, fixed classes for over 15 years, along with yoga therapy, Ayurveda massages, and nutritional counseling. Many prevention courses are subsidized by health insurance companies.