Date

Berlin's oldest comedy club resides in Prenzlauer Berg: The Cosmic Comedy Club Berlin has been occupying a former savings bank on Schönhauser Allee for over two decades and is now the primary destination for English-language stand-up comedy and improv theater in the capital.

A 1841 forester's lodge directly on the Havel riverbank, accessible only on foot through the forest: The Historic Inn Moorlake serves Berlin classics where the Prussian court once made a stop.

For over 30 years, the Eiffel Restaurant on Kurfürstendamm in Charlottenburg has been one of the reliable addresses for upscale Berlin gastronomy. Mediterranean cuisine with French-Italian influences, one of the largest south-facing terraces on the Ku'damm, and an ambiance of wood and steel make it a distinguished destination between boulevard and fine dining.

Germany's first dark restaurant is located on Saarbrücker Straße and has been serving completely without light for years. At unsicht-Bar Berlin, formerly known as Nocti Vagus, blind service staff guides guests through the evening.

In Charlottenburg, in the historic brick wine cellar on Goethestraße, couples learn together what's truly in the glass. The Berlin Wine School combines wine seminars and gourmet evenings in a way that neither lectures nor bores.

In Schöneberg, right by Kleistpark U-Bahn station, awaits a bar that literally stands out: The Train Cocktailbar is located in a restored 1920s tram carriage, complete with a gilded ceiling, chandeliers, and heated seats. Behind it opens up a covered pavilion with a lounge terrace.

The wedding day away from the crowds: My Wellness at Kurfürstendamm offers couples a completely private spa suite with a whirlpool, sauna, and customizable atmosphere for undisturbed togetherness.

In Wilmersdorf, away from the major tourist crowds, a listed Gründerzeit building has borne the name of its creator for over 130 years: The Bieberbau combines creative German cuisine with a Michelin star and an unparalleled stucco interior.

In Prenzlauer Berg, hidden in the heritage-protected Hotel Oderberger, a bar awaits where history literally crackles: a massive fireplace made from stones of the old public bath, velvety wingback armchairs, and cocktails that oscillate between classics and seasonal creations.

Since 2016, Raketos Improv Theatre in Prenzlauer Berg has stood for sophisticated improv theatre of the highest caliber. The Berlin ensemble performs long-form formats at BühnenRausch, bringing Shakespeare, dystopias, and horror into the spotlight. No script, no rehearsals, no two evenings are alike.

Opposite the Volksbühne at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz in Mitte lies the Volksbar: a cozy bar with living room charm, dimmed lights, and inviting sofas. On Socialmatch evenings, games are played here instead of swiping.

Since 2007, the Foxys have been considered long-form specialists in Berlin's improv theatre scene. In Friedrichshain's Theatrepool, dramas, comedies, and chamber plays are created spontaneously night after night, knowing no script or rehearsal. Spontaneity at the highest level.

On Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg, Dicke Wirtin sits like a cozy anchor in City West. This traditional Old Berlin restaurant, with its open fireplace, stands for hearty home cooking, self-produced sausages, and an atmosphere that truly breathes Berlin history.

French cuisine, Belmondo memorabilia, and candlelight - Restaurant Belmondo in Charlottenburg is a romantic spot for a dinner for two.

Under the silver dome in Prenzlauer Berg, the starry sky becomes the backdrop for a first date. The Zeiss-Grossplanetarium combines science, music, and atmosphere for an evening that's guaranteed to spark conversation.

An old black-and-white photo booth from the 60s on Schlesische Straße, right at Schlesisches Tor in Kreuzberg. For 2 Euros, you get four shots that feel like decades-old photo paper and are guaranteed to be more crooked than planned. A first date can hardly start better.

In the heart of Pankow, on Florastraße, the "Zimmer 16" theatre is full of surprises: a cabaret stage where the improv theatre group "Im Freien Fall" performs completely freely and without a script every first Friday of the month. The audience decides what happens.

Berlin Kutschfahrten as operator offers all kinds of different tours in horse-drawn carriages, anything from a historical tour through Berlin over a nocturnal tour to an adventure tour.

Some weekend projects are of a practical nature. In Berlin-Steglitz, Park & Wash Service has been providing professional hand car washing and car care for over three decades. No appointment necessary, just extra care.

Winter carriage rides are a special experience for all who want to enjoy Berlin in winter. The horse-drawn carriage transports young and old into a fairytale world of snow and silence.

In Berlin-Kladow, in the quietest corner of Berlin, Lanke Boat Rental awaits with sports boats and day cruisers directly at the Havel pier. Here, city noise is exchanged for lapping waves and sunsets over the water. A "Sunset Drive" with strawberries and champagne or baguette, cheese, and wine makes the first date truly special.

The candlelight dinner at Restaurant Mövenpick in the Mövenpick Hotel has been specially designed for couples, lovers and friends.

Besides excellent food, VOLT is also known for its special ambiance in a former substation.

The Fisch sucht Fahrrad Party is not only the biggest single party in Berlin but also the mother of all single parties in the capital.

Cook, meet, move on: jumpingdinner is Berlin's most famous blind-date cooking event, where singles and non-singles move through apartments in Neukölln and Kreuzberg on a Saturday evening, meeting new people at the table with each course.