1 Location
West Berlin still feels distinct decades after reunification, shaped by its years as a walled in enclave. From elegant shopping streets to leafy suburbs, West Berlin here offers a more classic, cosmopolitan side of the city. This overview gathers Berlin locations in the former western half.
The Kurfuerstendamm and Tauentzienstrasse form the old West's shopping heart, with the KaDeWe and the Memorial Church nearby, while Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and the Grunewald add grandeur and green. Historic cafes, galleries and the Zoo reflect a gentler pace than the eastern districts. It is a rewarding contrast to explore.
Browse the venues below to explore West Berlin, from the shopping streets to the Grunewald.
Berlin's oldest cocktail bar has been located since 1976 in an inconspicuous ground-floor apartment in Wilmersdorf, Fasanenstraße 40 - whoever finds the black door with the golden frame and rings the bell enters the self-proclaimed "Institute for Advanced Drinking". There's room for barely more than a handful of guests, and cocktails are served without a menu.