Alternative Things to Do in Berlin
Hello to Berlin – an energetic capital of Germany welcoming guests with an open arms. Despite the set of traditional tourist attractions, the city offers a lot of exciting and non-traditional activities for sightseeing and visiting. This article will introduce several unusual places to visit and some paradisiacal spots which would help you to make your trip to Berlin unforgettable one.
1. Explore Street Art in Friedrichshain
Historically, Friedrichshain has always been associated with street art. Visit Eastside Gallery located at the section of the wall painted like a colorful murals where a kilometer long piece of the Berlin wall have been painted. Oh yes, one must not miss the RAW-Gelände an ex-industrial area that has become the place for graffiti artists, street arts and numerous bars.
2. Visit Mauerpark on Sundays
During the Sunday, fleamarket and the famous karaoke bear pit events mark the common activities embarked on in this park. The destination will encompass old clothes and accessories, antique items, and handcrafted goods in the shops before people converge to sing and dance during the popular karaoke session. Take the mike and sing when you want to experience what the above singers feel when they sing their songs.
3. Discover Alternative Nightlife in Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg is indeed for those who are into an alternative night life. Step out on the town and be immersed in the night life that consists of numerous bars, clubs and music joints. From punk to electronic music or gothic, one can always find his or her favorite flavor. But SO36 is a place that must be visited, it is a punk club that has been opened since the beginning of the 70s.
4. Explore the Underground at Teufelsberg
Teufelsberg radar station can be considered an interesting landmark as it is an example of an existing technologic construction in Berlin and also to add is a vantage point of the city. It has become advisable to take a guided tour in order to discover the site and its amazing painted buildings. There is also a historical theme of the Cold War and special forces, and you can listen to interesting stories about espionage in this unusual place.
5. Relax in Tempelhofer Feld
Tempelhofer Feld is now turned into a park that provides a rather sizable ground for recreation. Try cycling or Rollerblading across the old runways or have a picnic on open fields of the facility or simply bask in the scenic wonder that the facility offers. That is why it has become an ideal opportunity to relax from the noisy streets of the city.
6. Explore Neukölln’s Turkish Market
Join us in exploring the variety of interesting shops for food, textiles, jewelry and other products in the Turkish Market ion Neukölln. Some of the highlights include the experience of walking around the market by the stalls packed with a variety of horticultural products, spices as well as mouth-watering mementos. I suggest you to dine more in the already kolorful atmosphere of the cafe and taste the most famous Turkish dishes such as Döner kebab or Turkish tea.
7. It is at the banks of the spree river that you can enjoy a boat ride out of the many activities to do in Berlin.
There is no better way than to take a boat ride along the River Spree to get a new kind of perspective of Berlin. Be able to watch over such attractions as the Reichstag, the Island of Museums, and Oberbaum Bridge. On different guided tour or rent a particular pedal boat, it is one of the most leisure activities of viewing the city.
8. Experience Alternative Shopping in Prenzlauer Berg
In terms of shopping, Prenzlauer Berg is one of the best places in Berlin where you can find independent clothing stores, second hand stores, and flea markets. Take Prenzlauer Berg’s Kastanienallee and Oderberger Straße to shop for clothes, home accessories and rather unique and amusing souvenirs. Please do not fail to visit the Mauerpark Flohmarkt area, where you can discover surprises in the flea market.
9. Visit the Stasi Museum
Here, you will obtain the information of the secret police in East Germany, the Stasi, at Stasi Museum. Established in the former’s headquarter, this museum displays some real-life equipment and papers that the secret police utilized in their operations. If Simon’s animation is incredible and informative, then the documentary gives an interesting and mind-opening insight to contemporary Germany.
10. Venture into the Counterpart of the Wedding
Wedding is a young community that has attracted writers, musicians and other artists, and other creative people. Ramble through Müllerstraße and find out about art studios, coffee shops and various boutiques. It’s possible to go to Plötzensee Prison Memorial and get acquainted with the history connected with the arrest of Jewish people during the Nazi regime.
Below are other activities that help to diversify the impressions and show the other side of the Berlin, free and creative. It is also necessary to tweak and explore the other places which are not very famous but offer great sceneries and experiences.
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