At Checkpoint Charlie, a helium-filled balloon is attached to a steel cable, ascending 150 meters high, enough to view the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Potsdamer Platz, and TV Tower all at once. The ride lasts just under a quarter of an hour. If you don't want to share the gondola, request an exclusive ascent and float over the city as a couple.
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Bonanza Coffee Roasters
If you're looking for top-tier specialty coffee in Berlin, the Kreuzberg backyard on Adalbertstraße is a must-visit. Bonanza Coffee Roasters began roasting in 2006, when light roasts were still considered a mistake, and was named Europe's best independent café in 2025.
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Eiscafe Europa
Since 1979, Eiscafe Europa on Marienfelder Allee in Marienfelde has been an institution in Berlin's south. The Lopez family stands for homemade gelato according to Italian tradition, generous ice cream sundaes, and a breakfast that attracts guests from all over the city daily.
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Lovis
In the listed courtyard of a former women's prison in Charlottenburg, Lovis serves new German cuisine at Michelin level. Head chef Sophia Rudolph consistently relies on seasonal, regional products and places vegetables at the center of her menu.
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Coffee Cake & Food
In the heart of Charlottenburg, not far from Helmholtzstraße, the Back Snack Bar shows that a snack to go in Berlin doesn't require compromises: coffee specialties from the Berlin coffee roastery meet freshly topped baguettes, seasonal lunch dishes, and cakes from Canadian baker Timi.
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Café Anna Blume
Located at Kollwitzplatz in Prenzlauer Berg, Café Anna Blume has been a staple for over 15 years for those who want to combine Berlin coffee house culture with the aroma of a flower shop. Guests who have breakfast here are served homemade spreads, home-cured salmon, and opulent breakfast platters.
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Chon Thong
Chon Thong on Kantstraße in Charlottenburg has been a secret tip among Berlin's Thai community for years. Those who dine here experience authentic cuisine from all four regions of Thailand, without compromise. The name, by the way, means "Golden Spoon", and that's a commitment.