Discover Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’s 81 best spots for your trip in Berlin

East Side Gallery

★ 4.6 · 66,198 reviews

Discover the East Side Gallery, a 1.3-kilometer surviving stretch of the Berlin Wall. Walk beside murals from over a hundred artists, including Vrubel's famous "Fraternal Kiss," on an easy stroll along the Spree.

Jewish Museum Berlin

★ 4.4 · 17,991 reviews

Step into Daniel Libeskind's jagged, zinc-clad building where the architecture itself tells the story. Walk slanted floors and disorienting voids tracing two millennia of German-Jewish history, with a free main exhibition and family app making it welcoming for all ages.

Checkpoint Charlie

★ 4.1 · 97,831 reviews

Stand at Checkpoint Charlie, once the most fraught crossing between East and West Berlin. Snap a photo of the reconstructed guard hut, then follow the outdoor panels along Friedrichstraße or the Wall Museum for the fuller story.

German Museum of Technology

★ 4.7 · 27,284 reviews

Explore the German Museum of Technology, a sprawling maze of halls in Berlin. Wander among historic locomotives, aircraft, and ships, diving as deep as you like into each exhibit over a satisfying few hours or a full day.

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap

★ 4.2 · 22,255 reviews

Join the queue at Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap, Berlin's legendary Mehringdamm street-food stand. Wait it out with fellow locals and tourists for the famous vegetable kebab, prepared distinctly from anywhere else in the city.

Five Elephant Kreuzberg

★ 4.4 · 1,263 reviews

Discover Five Elephant, a Kreuzberg coffee bar built around slow, careful brewing. Watch your V60 hand-poured at the counter, then settle into the calm atmosphere with a slice of the café's legendary cheesecake.

Gropius Bau

★ 4.6 · 4,851 reviews

Step into Gropius Bau's ornate, glass-crowned exhibition hall near Checkpoint Charlie. Wander through rotating blockbuster shows of contemporary art and photography, pausing as much to admire the grand 19th-century architecture as the art on its walls.

Berghain-Panorama Bar

★ 3.9 · 6,354 reviews

Step into Berghain, the converted power plant that anchors Berlin's techno pilgrimage. Brave the unpredictable door, then lose track of time dancing to marathon sets on that legendary sound system.

Bonanza Coffee Roasters

★ 4.3 · 2,523 reviews

Step into Bonanza Coffee Roasters, one of the originators of Berlin's specialty coffee scene. Sip precisely dialed-in coffee inside a striking Adalbertstraße interior, a must for any Kreuzberg coffee tour.

Café Restaurant Morgenland

★ 4.7 · 1,776 reviews

Settle into Café Restaurant Morgenland, a Kreuzberg institution rooted in Berlin's Turkish community. Dig into the generous Turkish breakfast plate or weekend brunch buffet, served by welcoming staff amid the neighborhood's lively, lived-in charm.

Burgermeister Schlesisches Tor

★ 4.7 · 17,396 reviews

Grab a classic burger at Burgermeister, Kreuzberg's cult stand tucked into a converted public toilet under the Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn. Order at the window, grab cheese fries, and eat standing on the street corner soaking up the casual, unpretentious energy.

Berlin Story Bunker

★ 4.7 · 7,145 reviews

Step into a genuine WWII-era underground bunker turned museum on Berlin's turbulent 20th-century history. Follow the audio guide and information boards at your own pace, setting aside a few unhurried hours to take it all in properly.

Silo Coffee

★ 4.5 · 3,331 reviews

Grab a seat at Silo Coffee, a cozy Friedrichshain favorite for breakfast. Order the cinnamon pancakes everyone raves about — a cinnamon bun reimagined as a pancake — alongside a good cup of coffee.

Café Mugrabi

★ 4.7 · 1,517 reviews

Discover Café Mugrabi, a Middle Eastern-inflected spot near Planufer that stands apart from Berlin's usual brunch scene. Dig into hummus sabich, labneh, and the well-loved cauliflower dish over a relaxed late-morning or lunchtime visit.

Curry 36

★ 4.2 · 13,708 reviews

Grab a plate of Berlin's classic street food at Curry 36, a Kreuzberg fixture near Mehringdamm. Queue up with locals and tourists alike for a quick, casual currywurst bite in about twenty minutes.

annelies

★ 4.4 · 2,200 reviews

Start your Kreuzberg morning at Annelies on Görlitzer Straße. Dig into scrambled eggs on toast or a stack of pancakes, both local favorites, before heading out to explore the neighborhood.

Crêperie Melt

★ 4.7 · 1,601 reviews

Grab a budget-friendly breakfast or lunch at Crêperie Melt in Friedrichshain. Enjoy crepes made with care for dietary needs, then leave with a free pastry from the owner's famously warm hospitality.

Markthalle Neun

★ 4.4 · 20,212 reviews

Discover Markthalle Neun, a historic food hall in Kreuzberg. Wander between dozens of vendors under one roof, sampling everything from spicy dips to budget-friendly bites for a casual, walk-around lunch.

Uber Arena

★ 4.5 · 38,278 reviews

Step into Uber Arena, Berlin's largest indoor venue for concerts and big sporting events. Settle into comfortable premium seating among tens of thousands of fans and enjoy smoothly organized shows from major touring artists.

Café Tasso - Das andere Antiquariat

★ 4.6 · 1,061 reviews

Discover Café Tasso, a secondhand bookshop on Frankfurter Allee with a café tucked inside. Browse shelves of old books and postcards, then settle in for breakfast or a slice from the cake selection, vegan options included.

Computer Games Museum

★ 4.5 · 10,851 reviews

Discover the Computer Games Museum on Berlin's grand Karl-Marx-Allee. Get hands-on with decades of arcade cabinets and consoles, playing through gaming history instead of just viewing it behind glass.

Chapter One Coffee

★ 4.6 · 1,016 reviews

Step into Chapter One Coffee on Mittenwalder Straße, the spot reviewers crown as Berlin's best specialty coffee after searching the whole city. Watch the barista craft your cup with unhurried, attentive care that sets it apart from Berlin's uneven café-roaster hybrids.

Neumanns Café

★ 4.3 · 1,289 reviews

Settle into Neumanns Café on Friedrichshain's Gabriel-Max-Straße for a low-key coffee break. Order the reviewer-favorite chai latte alongside a fresh pastry, and enjoy the kind of consistency that keeps locals coming back.

Oberbaumbrücke

Cross Berlin's most photogenic bridge, Oberbaumbrücke, with its neo-Gothic brick turrets and double-decker U1 line overhead. Walk between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain and catch sunset views of the Spree, the Molecule Man, and the nearby East Side Gallery.

Le Bon

★ 4.5 · 1,090 reviews

Discover Le Bon, a Kreuzberg brunch favorite loved by locals. Dig into chorizos with homemade chili sauce or a well-executed eggs Benedict, paired with a strong bloody mary to shake off the weekend.

19grams Schlesi

★ 4.5 · 761 reviews

Discover 19grams Schlesi, a light-filled café tucked along Schlesische Straße in Kreuzberg. Settle into the spacious, window-lined room for carefully prepared, well-sourced coffee, good music, and a welcoming multilingual touch that reflects the neighborhood.

Tucker Brunch Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,031 reviews

Discover Tucker Brunch Bar, a Friedrichshain favorite with a loyal local crowd. Settle in for an unhurried brunch paired with cocktails, soaking up the social, bar-forward vibe locals keep coming back to monthly.

Berlinische Galerie

★ 4.5 · 5,263 reviews

Discover Berlin's own modern art scene at the Berlinische Galerie. Wander through rotating exhibitions of 20th- and 21st-century art, photography, and architecture inside a spacious converted glass warehouse.

Viktoria Park

★ 4.5 · 12,871 reviews

Climb Kreuzberg hill through Viktoria Park to Berlin's only real waterfall. Follow the cascade up to the national monument at the summit and watch the sunset spread across one of the city's best panoramas.

Frühstück 3000

★ 4.7 · 715 reviews

Discover Frühstück 3000, a Kreuzberg breakfast spot just steps from the Jewish Museum. Refuel with the crowd-favorite chicken 3000, gather your group around the table, and ask about the membership card for savings.