Secret Germany: 5 hidden gems in Berlin

As the largest city in Germany, Berlin has much to offer anyone looking to relocate here. Of course, everybody knows about the famous attractions like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building and the Berlin wall memorial, but what about the secret attractions, the one that are less well-known and visited by far fewer tourists? Here are five secret locations Crown Relocations recommends you visit in Berlin!

Spooky exploring at MonsterKabinett

Part art gallery and part haunted house, the MonsterKabinett is located on Ronsenthaler Straβe and displays robotic creatures that can only be described as Dr Frankenstein’s forgotten mechanical monsters! The space was previously a run-down amusement park and transformed by the Dead Chickens Collective into a contemporary art space for all to visit.

Anyone is welcome during regular opening hours, but if you would like a special tour outside of these times you can contact the team via email and arrange a time suitable for you.

Underground dining at Cookies Cream

Cookies Cream is the perfect place to treat yourself to a vegetarian fine dining experience. This restaurant, however, is not easy to find; it is located in the service alley adjacent to the Westin Hotel. Once you find your way inside, you’ll be greeted by exposed brick walls and interesting artworks, as well as an innovative menu that’s sure to tickle your taste buds.

For the meat-eaters, we suggest visiting Crackers, which is owned and run by the same team.

Markthalle Neun

Markthalle Neun is one of Berlin’s long-standing, historical marketplaces, located in Kreuzberg’s Eisenbahnstraße. The market first opened in 1891, before later reopening as a farmer’s market in 2011. All of the food sold at Markthalle Neun is locally sourced and super affordable.

If you’re not much of a home cook, you should plan your weeks around everything this market has to offer – from the weekly Street Food Thursday to the Breakfast Market, which takes place every third Sunday of the month. If you need to stock up on sweet treats, the Naschmarkt comes around once every three months.

Karaoke and shopping at Mauerpark

At Mauerpark you will find one of Berlin’s most beloved flea markets. This market is held every Sunday and runs right along where the Berlin Wall used to be and offers bargain hunters a fantastic selection of delicious food and drink, vintage clothes, CDs, vinyl and innumerable other oddities.

However, for many, the main attraction of the Mauerpark Flohmarkt is the Bearpit Karaoke. Held every Sunday afternoon during the summer, this is a karaoke event like no other. Follow the sound of music to the stone amphitheatre and witness the brave take the mic to sing a song for their fellow park-goers. Have a go if you think you’ve got the vocal cords!

Overlook the city at Viktoriapark

Something everyone should do at least once in Berlin is to see the city from above. There really is nothing like overlooking your new home from a great height. While you could queue and take in the sights from Fernsehturm or the Reichstagskuppel, Viktoriapark is a less well-known alternative that will give you just as good a view, without having to wait in line.

Situated atop Berlin’s highest hill (the Kreuzberg – it’s not just the name of a Berlin district!), Viktoriapark was built over the city’s historic wine-growing areas and opened as an urban park in 1894. Nowadays it features an artificial waterfall, beer gardens, and spectacular views over central and southern Berlin.

We hope you discovered some new things to do in the beautiful city of Berlin. Did we miss one of your favourite hidden gems? Let us know in the comments below!

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