Date

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.

Freundschaft is located on Mittelstraße, parallel to Unter den Linden, and has been managed by sommeliers Willi Schlögl and Johannes Schellhorn since 2018. The wine list features nearly 800 positions, with twelve wines served by the glass, focusing primarily on Austria. No reservations are taken here; whoever arrives simply takes a seat at the long counter.

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.

Wilmersdorf's oldest cinema opened in 1913 as Roland Lichtspiele and survived the war almost unscathed. What remains is a single auditorium with 250 seats, a colorful facade from the fifties, and the neon sign above it. For a marriage proposal, a cinema has a tangible advantage: you know exactly when it will get dark beforehand.

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.

City tour at a leisurely pace: Michaela Ritter offers two-hour horse-drawn carriage rides through the city center from Brandenburg Gate or Potsdamer Platz, with space for up to six guests and explanations in English. Depending on the tour, prices range from 65 to 195 Euros, including champagne and night tours.

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.

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.