7 Locations
Fondue makes for a sociable, indulgent meal, and Berlin's Alpine and Swiss restaurants keep the tradition bubbling. From molten cheese to hot oil and chocolate, fondue here is all about gathering round a pot and taking your time. This overview gathers Berlin locations for a shared, dip in feast.
Swiss and Alpine restaurants around Mitte and Charlottenburg serve classic cheese and meat fondues, especially through the colder months, while some spots add chocolate versions for dessert. Cosy, chalet styled rooms set the mood, and the format suits groups and special occasions. Booking ahead helps in the busy winter season.
Browse the addresses below to find fondue across Berlin, from cheese classics to chocolate finishes.
Deep in Grunewald, in the Dahlem district, the Châlet Suisse is hidden behind old pines and deciduous trees. This rustic wooden house combines Swiss mountain romance with Berlin forest air, and anyone who has once taken a seat by the crackling fireplace knows why this restaurant has been attracting regulars for decades.
Spend Valentine’s Day 2019 with a romantic evening with original Swiss fondue in the festively decorated Relish restaurant of The Westin Grand Hotel Berlin.
From November to February, the Winter Raft operates as a heated cabin on the Spree, featuring an electric fireplace, furs on all seats, and approximately 25 degrees Celsius on board. For Christmas parties, 15 to 32 people embark at Oberbaumbrücke or Treptower Park, and the Spreeküche's winter buffet starts at 29.90 Euros net per person.
Since 1995, Gugelhof on Knaackstraße at Kollwitzplatz has been serving cuisine from the tri-border region: tarte flambée from the stone oven, Sundgau raclette, and choucroute garnie for 20 Euros. For Christmas parties in Prenzlauer Berg, a separate area for 20 to 40 people and the entire house with up to 100 seats are available.
Ars Vini no longer cooks in Prenzlauer Berg, but in the historic Fährhaus Saatwinkel directly on Lake Tegel. From November to March, around 180 seats by the fireplace and about twenty cheese fondues are available, now completely gluten-free since this season. Group fondue for the Christmas party starts at 49 Euros per person.
An alpine hut in Köpenick offers cozy hours with winter culinary delights from November to February.
La Cantine d'Augusta in Schöneberg is a cheese shop, wine merchant, and restaurant all in one: around 80 types of cheese and over 400 wines are available, and the kitchen prepares fondue according to grandmother's recipe. It is served in a pot, with a bread basket, salad, and French vinaigrette. Among the winter leisure activities in Berlin, this is the coziest.