5 Locations
As the nation's capital, Berlin wears its status in its grand buildings, museums and seats of power. Exploring the capital means taking in the Reichstag, the government quarter and the landmarks that tell Germany's story. This overview gathers Berlin locations that show off the capital city.
The Reichstag with its glass dome, the Federal Chancellery and the embassies around Pariser Platz mark the political heart, while Museum Island and the boulevards of Mitte show the cultural side. Guided tours explain how the capital works, and viewpoints put the whole city in perspective. History and power sit side by side here.
Browse the venues below to explore the capital across Berlin, from the Reichstag to the government quarter.
High above Kreuzberg, on Stresemannstraße near Anhalter Bahnhof, the Solar Sky-lounge & Restaurant is enthroned on the 16th and 17th floors of a high-rise building. Those who enter the glass external elevator land 70 meters above the Berlin skyline, trading street level for a 270-degree panoramic view over the entire capital.
High above the rooftops of Kreuzberg, Solar Restaurant sits on the 16th and 17th floors of Stresemannstraße, offering a 270-degree panorama over Tiergarten, the Victory Column, and the Berlin skyline. Diners here enjoy modern cuisine with a sharing concept and one of the most spectacular views Berlin has to offer.
Ritter Butzke operates in the halls of the Butzke-Werke from 1893, a former fittings factory in Kreuzberg. It started without any permits in 2007 before legally reopening in 2009. Up to three floors are open, with the courtyard added in summer. This Berlin techno club generally does not publish its playtimes in advance.
The Lokschuppen was called Suicide Circus from 1994 to 2024 and has been located on the RAW Gelände since 2009, with the entrance via Warschauer Brücke. There is an indoor floor and an open-air area, and collectives like Formula 90 and GabberIndustries curate the program. Among Berlin's techno clubs, this one offers the most affordable nights.
The Amber Suite in Berlin-Tempelhof invites singles to the ultimate single party "Capital Hearts" every third Saturday of the month.