10 places in Berlin where Berliners themselves go
We continue publications from a series of guides that will come in handy if you come to the city for the first time or, conversely, you know everything about it. In this issue - the capital of Germany, but without the Brandenburg Gate and the Berghain club.
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1. Breakfast at Barcomi's Deli
American Cynthia Barcomi has been running her breakfasts in Berlin since 1994: here are the best coffees, yogurts and pastries. On Sundays, the cafe opens at 10:00, and after half an hour there are no more empty seats. Barcomi's Deli is located in the cozy Sophia courtyards not far from Alexanderplatz. After breakfast, you can go for a walk in the neighboring quarters: look into art galleries, a synagogue, a brass instrument store and stare at the city's street art.
2. Gardens of Peace in Martsan
3. Several dozens of national parks on a large territory: Chinese, Korean, Italian, all with fountains, playgrounds and ice cream parlors. You can get lost in the green maze, and if you are under 10 years old, then you can squeal with delight. There is free parking. Entrance from April to October for adults - five euros, for children under 14 years old - one and a half.
4. Museum of Musical Instruments at Kulturforum
5. Almost always a half-empty museum, where, taking an audio guide, you can hear and see how the French horn and harpsichord sound, dance to the Neapolitan polka and study the structure of the organ. Children from three years old are guaranteed to be interested. Knowledge of German is not required.
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7. Diner Heno Heno
A microscopic Japanese eatery in Charlottenburg where you have to order the entire menu at once because it's cheap and tasty. It is better to come after lunch or in the evening, although Heno Heno is open from 12:00 to 22:00. There is no alcohol on the menu, but if you're lucky, you can catch delicious Japanese beer.
8. Children's developing museum MACHmit!
9. Three-dimensional labyrinth, thematic exhibitions, master classes, puppet theater and mirror room.
10. If suddenly you are unlucky with the weather, and the child needs to let off steam - you are here. Children themselves will figure out how to have fun - even without knowing German or English.
11. Park on the field of Tempelhof Airport
12. The oldest airport in Germany was closed in 2008. Now a huge park has been laid out on its field, where you can ride a bike, take a walk or have a picnic - there are places for a grill (however, you need to bring it with you). There are scooters, segways and bicycles for rent on site.
13. Fans of the military theme should go on an excursion: visit the bunkers, the chemical protection unit, the power plant and the arrivals hall.
14. Greendoor Cocktail Bar
15. Hidden cocktail place in Schöneberg for middle-aged freaks. The door is really green, metal, like those that we put in the entrances for reliability. Closed by default, you need to ring the bell. Usually an extravagant lady opens and lets you in if she thinks that there is a place for you.
16. The work of bartenders who continuously prepare cocktails is fascinating (as well as the cocktails themselves).
17. Market Arminius Markthalle
18. Covered market of the XIX century - an alternative to the tourist Markthalle IX in Kreuzberg, only without street onlookers and tourists. In addition to food stands, Germans, Vietnamese, Italians are here with their own cuisine, but we recommend Fish and Chips, which can be ordered at the Brewbaker bar, taking Kreuzberger Tag, Bellevue Pils or IPA beer brewed in Berlin.
19. Directly behind the bar is a cozy room with drape sofas and a floor lamp.
20. Brewery Eschenbrau
A brewing start-up in red Wedding, the owner of which never tires of repeating that he doesn’t need tourists here, but in practice he is friendly and welcomes everyone. Beer dark, light, seasonal, schnapps and Brandenburg apple juice, and for a snack - pretzel or Alsatian flammkuchen (pie with onion, bacon and cheese). By the way, you can bring your own food. It's nice here in summer when a beer garden is open in the yard. The owner of the pub, Markus, a graduate of the Technical University of Berlin, often works at the bar himself. He will gladly talk about his path to success if you have a minute of time.
21. Ziervogels Kult Curry
Do not think that popular national dishes are offered only in tourist restaurants. Berliners love curry sausages, and Kult Curry offers to eat them in the relaxed atmosphere of a cafe where a diverse audience gathers for lunch - from painters-fitters to programmers and marketers from surrounding offices. Pay attention to Menu 2, scharf zwei (medium spicy) - two sausages with potatoes, ketchup, mayonnaise and a drink. If you eat lunch like this, it will be very easy to refuse dinner.