Kreuzberg

The taz canteen (formerly taz-Café) on Friedrichstraße is not just named that, but is actually connected to the editorial office of taz.

In the backyard of Reichenberger Straße in Kreuzberg, Buya Ramen Factory serves handmade noodle soups that are almost too good for a quick lunch. Fresh noodles, locally sourced ingredients, and about half of the menu is vegan! This is how ramen is done in Berlin.

Between Kreuzberg and Mitte, high above Anhalter Bahnhof: The SOLAR Sky-Bar is perched on the 17th floor of the Excelsiorhaus, offering a 270-degree panoramic view over Berlin. Since 2005, it has attracted celebrities from all over the world, as well as the Berlin nightlife crowd who appreciate style and views.

Akin Simit Frühstückshaus on Kottbusser Damm serves homemade baked goods, crispy Simit, and hearty breakfast plates at fair prices, daily from 6 AM.

Trapeze, juggling, and ball walking instead of boredom: At CABUWAZI, children transform into real artists during the summer holidays. The children's and youth circus is active at six locations in Berlin, including Tempelhof, Treptow, and Kreuzberg.

Vietnamese massage in the heart of Bergmannkiez: LeLoi Spa on Mehringdamm in Kreuzberg combines traditional Vietnamese massage techniques with modern wellness methods. If you're looking to relieve tension and truly de-stress, this is the place to be.

The impressive lobby of the Three Little Pigs Hostels in Kreuzberg breathes a very special flair. The historic building was once a women's convent.

The Berlin based factory MYKITA produces glasses with a patented joint which does not get soldered or screwed but is specially bent and folded.

House of Dotcity at Graefestraße in Berlin-Kreuzberg offers fair-trade home accessories, furniture and lifestyle products.

The special creations at Molotow Cocktail Bar are just as strong as the name of the bar suggests. The happy hour lasts from 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm and a so called Moonlight Hour also offers special prices from 01:00 am – 02:00 am.