22 Locations
An ice grotto brings a wintry spectacle indoors, a chilled space of carved ice and frosty light. Built as an ice bar or a seasonal attraction, an ice grotto offers a novel experience whatever the weather outside. This overview gathers Berlin locations with a frozen theme.
Seasonal ice bars and winter attractions across the city sculpt furniture, walls and glasses from ice, handing out warm capes at the door. Christmas markets sometimes add grotto style features for children, and themed venues keep a chill year round. It makes an unusual outing for a group or a curious visitor.
Browse the venues below to find an ice grotto across Berlin, from ice bars to festive attractions.
In Prenzlauer Berg, the ice cream patisserie Hokey Pokey stands for artisanal gelato at patisserie level: Founder Niko Robert, former pastry chef at the Ritz Carlton, transforms the finest ingredients into ice cream flavors rarely found elsewhere in Berlin.
At Herrfurthplatz in Neukölln, not far from Tempelhofer Feld, Gelateria Mos Eisley serves freshly made Bolognese-style gelato daily. Owner Daniela Teuber relies on organic milk from Spreewald, vegan fruit sorbets, and daringly creative flavors that fully justify the name of the legendary Star Wars spaceport.
Since 2008, Rosa Canina in Prenzlauer Berg has been demonstrating what organic ice cream truly tastes like: handmade, certified organic, and without a drop of artificial flavor. If you're passing by Hufelandstraße or Pasteurstraße, be sure to take a peek through the viewing window into the ice cream factory.
Since 1998, Eissalon Caffè e Gelato at Potsdamer Platz in Tiergarten has stood for authentic Italian artisan gelato in Berlin. Here, creamy classics meet gourmet creations, and espresso flows as naturally as in Naples.
Artisanal ice cream from a Kreuzberg backyard: The ice cream manufacturer vanille & marille has stood for 100% natural ingredients, unique recipes, and a range that plays between classic and exotic since 2009. Up to 20 daily flavors, nine stores in Berlin.
For almost 100 years, ice cream scoops have been passionately served in Spandau: The Florida Eis green Café the ocean on Klosterstraße combines artisanal ice cream culture with consistent sustainability. Classics like Spaghetti-Eis and Banana Split are offered alongside creative flavors, all produced CO₂-neutrally.
Located on the charming Mexikoplatz in Zehlendorf, Eiscafé La Piazza is one of the most enduring addresses for homemade Italian gelato in southwest Berlin. Original recipes, a spacious terrace, and its proximity to Schlachtensee make a visit more than just an ice cream break.
In Lichterfelde West, right on Curtiusstraße, you'll find one of Berlin's best ice cream parlors: Berliner Genussmanufaktur, formerly known as Eiskimo, produces fresh ice cream daily from natural ingredients, complemented by handmade chocolates and aromatic coffee on a sunny terrace.
In the Angiyok ice bar in Berlin-Mitte you can experience an unique ice world with ice sculptures and cool drinks from ice glasses at -10 degrees Celsius.
Since 2004, Spoonful in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain has been demonstrating what good ice cream tastes like in Berlin: handmade, without artificiality, with flavors ranging from bold to classic. What once began as Eismanufaktur Berlin is now Berlin's most well-known address for serious ice cream at six locations.
In Wühlischstraße in Friedrichshain, the name Caramello stands for more than just ice cream: organic ingredients, Brandenburg milk, and vegan varieties make this ice cream parlor one of the most consistent addresses for handmade gelato in Berlin.
Italian craftsmanship gelato, coffee culture, and art under one roof: Cuore Di Vetro in Berlin-Mitte is more than just an ice cream parlor. On Max-Beer-Straße, daily changing homemade ice cream meets vernissages, concerts, and an atmosphere that sounds anything but a typical ice cream shop.
The Fontane Therme in Neuruppin is Brandenburg's most renowned wellness destination directly on Lake Ruppin. With Germany's largest floating lake sauna, certified healing water, and an expansive spa area, it combines genuine natural scenery with a well-conceived thermal spa concept.
At Kurt-Schumacher-Platz in Reinickendorf, the ice cream parlor La Piazzetta stands for what Italian gelato in Berlin can be: fruity, creamy, and skillfully crafted. Anyone who grabs a cup here immediately understands why regulars keep coming back.
If you're looking for Berlin's oldest ice cream parlor, you'll find it in Wilmersdorf: Eiscafé Monheim has been located on Blissestraße since 1928 and still produces every scoop according to the original recipes of its founder Erna Monheim. Tradition without compromise, in one of the quieter corners of the district.
The small ice cream parlor brightens your day with unusual ice creams flavours like Baumkuchen, elderberry buttermilk or creamy mint.
The homemade Paletas ice cream is an inherent part of Berlin's summer.
In Reuterkiez, directly between Landwehr Canal and Reuterstrasse, Fräulein Frost stands for homemade organic ice cream with character. This Neukölln ice cream parlor surprises with bold flavors like cucumber-lemon-mint or gorgonzola-pear and has long been much more than just an insider tip in Kreuzkölln.
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.
Located at the southern tip of Lake Scharmützelsee in Wendisch Rietz, the SATAMA Sauna Resort & Spa offers arguably the most extraordinary sauna experience between Brandenburg and Berlin. Spanning 6,000 square meters, the resort combines Nordic sauna culture with spectacular show infusions in its own theater, transforming a wellness day into a truly special experience.
The wellness oasis SATAMA Sauna Resort & Spa is about 45 km away from Berlin at the southern tip of Scharmützelsee.SATAMA is Finnish and stands for "haven". If you decide to moor here, you will find an amazing variety of saunas on the 6000 square metres of the venue. - only about 1 hour by car from Berlin.