Discover Bezirk Pankow’s 39 best spots for your trip in Berlin

Café Anna Blume

★ 4.2 · 4,153 reviews

Discover Café Anna Blume, a Prenzlauer Berg favorite loved for its homemade cakes. Stop by for a sweet treat among a mix of locals and visitors, no reservation needed for a Saturday afternoon slice.

Bonanza Coffee Heroes

★ 4.2 · 1,751 reviews

Step into Bonanza Coffee Heroes on Oderberger Straße for a proper coffee break, Berlin style. Sip a hand-brewed coffee or the soya-milk hot chocolate reviewers rave about, and pair it with a standout pastry.

THE BARN Schönhauser Allee Café

★ 3.9 · 1,784 reviews

Step into THE BARN on Schönhauser Allee, a café that feels more like a working roastery. Explore a wide variety of coffee bean origins, chat with friendly staff, and taste quality that tends to win over skeptics.

Allan's ABC

★ 4.4 · 1,552 reviews

Discover Allan's ABC on Rykestraße, a breakfast-and-lunch spot that shifts with the seasons. Sample menu staples alongside summer oysters, pair it with a well-regarded drink, and settle in even if service takes a little longer when busy.

Museum at the Kulturbrauerei

★ 4.5 · 1,976 reviews

Step inside the red-brick Kulturbrauerei for a free look at everyday life behind the Iron Curtain. Explore recreated homes, consumer goods, and media displays that reveal the small realities of living in East Germany, then wander Prenzlauer Berg afterward.

Konnopke's Imbiss

★ 4.2 · 6,081 reviews

Grab a currywurst at Konnopke's Imbiss, the no-frills stand tucked under Prenzlauer Berg's elevated U-Bahn tracks. Stand at the counter and dig into Berlin's classic sausage-and-curry-ketchup dish, done fast and unfussy, just like it's been served for decades.

Zeiss Major Planetarium

★ 4.6 · 2,188 reviews

Discover the Zeiss Major Planetarium in Prenzlauer Berg, home to one of Europe's largest domes. Sit back beneath the curved screen for immersive star shows or multimedia "kosmic opera" events, perfect for families and space enthusiasts in under 90 minutes.

Velodrom

★ 4.4 · 6,039 reviews

Discover Velodrom, Berlin's cycling arena turned beloved concert hall. Catch a touring artist in a crowd that raves about the sound quality, grab a cocktail, and enjoy staff touches like complimentary earplugs.

Volkspark Friedrichshain

★ 4.6 · 16,162 reviews

Explore Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin's oldest public park, where wooded paths wind past history hidden in plain sight. Climb the rubble-built Mont Klamott, linger by the fairy-tale fountain, or join locals for a relaxed grill session on the grass.

Cafe Neue Liebe

★ 4.6 · 795 reviews

Discover Cafe Neue Liebe, tucked into Pankow's cozy corners and hailed as Berlin's best vegan breakfast spot. Dig into golden waffles or share a breakfast dips platter with bread, a full vegan brunch worth lingering over.

Prater Beer Garden

★ 4.3 · 6,520 reviews

Discover Prater Garten, Berlin's oldest beer garden since 1837, tucked away in Prenzlauer Berg. Order at the counter, claim a long table under the trees, and sample the rotating beer selection on a warm afternoon.

Cafelix Coffee Roasters

★ 4.7 · 497 reviews

Discover Cafelix Coffee Roasters, a quiet favorite on Winsstraße. Sip filter coffee with a distinctive, house-roasted flavor and pair it with homemade sweets in a warm, calm setting.

Town Mouse Coffee

★ 4.8 · 548 reviews

Settle in at Town Mouse Coffee on Marienburger Straße, a laptop-friendly spot built for lingering. Try the open blue cheese and apricot jam sandwich with an oat flat white, or the vegan yogurt bowl, for a proper lunch-and-coffee break.

Max-Schmeling-Halle

★ 4.5 · 6,653 reviews

Discover Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin's go-to arena for concerts and sporting events. Settle into comfortable seating with genuinely clear sightlines and strong sound, no matter where you're seated.

Godshot

★ 4.5 · 559 reviews

Discover Godshot, a coffee-only spot tucked into Pankow. Pick between the house blend and the pricier specialty arabica, then linger over your cup at one of the few outdoor seats.

Hako Ramen Prenzlauer Berg

★ 4.5 · 8,450 reviews

Dig into Hako Ramen, Prenzlauer Berg's most-reviewed bowl in town. Settle in for generous, hearty portions made with quality ingredients, whether you're stopping by for a filling lunch or dinner.

Lucky Leek

★ 4.7 · 1,129 reviews

Discover Lucky Leek, a Michelin-recommended vegan restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg. Settle in for an unhurried, protein-rich tasting menu where seasoned, thoughtfully crafted plant dishes deliver genuine fine-dining flavor.

Schönhausen Palace

★ 4.5 · 1,225 reviews

Step into Schönhausen Palace, where Prussian royalty gave way to Cold War statecraft. Wander through rooms tracing royal portraiture and the GDR's guesthouse era, then unwind in the quiet gardens beyond.

Standard Serious Pizza

★ 4.6 · 3,120 reviews

Grab a casual seat at Standard Serious Pizza, Pankow's no-fuss neighborhood pie spot. Walk in without a reservation, settle into easy seating, and enjoy a relaxed Neapolitan-style pizza night at mid-range prices.

Wen Cheng

★ 4.6 · 3,227 reviews

Discover Wen Cheng, Pankow's beloved noodle spot with a queue that proves its worth. Settle in for well-executed Chinese noodle dishes and attentive service, a casual lunch or dinner locals keep coming back for.

Nonna Café & Co

★ 4.5 · 327 reviews

Discover Nonna Café & Co, a calm retreat on Greifswalder Straße away from Berlin's busier café scene. Settle into the clean, original space for attentive service and food that reviewers rate right alongside its peaceful atmosphere.

Bar Becketts Kopf

★ 4.4 · 482 reviews

Step through an unmarked door into Bar Becketts Kopf, a hushed speakeasy-style bar tucked into Prenzlauer Berg. Settle into the dim, quiet atmosphere and sip classic cocktails reworked with house-made spirits, as bartenders talk you through the story behind each pour.

Babel Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 2,605 reviews

Discover Babel Restaurant, a casual Lebanese spot in Prenzlauer Berg. Serve yourself hummus, baba ghanoush, and tabbouleh, or share the Babel Platte for two to sample it all.

FRIEDA

★ 4.3 · 758 reviews

Discover FRIEDA, a Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood favorite on Lychener Straße. Sit down for a seasonally changing menu built on quality ingredients, the kind of meal that has diners returning within days and celebrating birthdays here.

NOVEMBER Brasserie

★ 4.8 · 2,079 reviews

Settle into NOVEMBER Brasserie's polished Pankow dining room for an evening that feels carefully considered. Savor seafood-forward plates like hamachi with truffle oil, tuna sashimi, and glazed eggplant amid design-conscious surroundings.

TAKUMI NINE 1

★ 4.5 · 1,441 reviews

Discover TAKUMI NINE 1, a Pankow favourite for bold, generous ramen. Dig into spicy tan tan noodles or vegan octopus balls, with large portions and precise flavours worth the trip.

Kastanienallee

Wander down Kastanienallee, Prenzlauer Berg's tree-shaded style strip. Browse independent boutiques, vintage racks, and design-focused stores at an unhurried pace, soaking up the design-conscious crowd along the way.

Synagoge Rykestraße

★ 4.5 · 297 reviews

Step into Germany's largest synagogue, a red-brick Romanesque Revival landmark tucked into a Prenzlauer Berg courtyard. Take in the ornate vaulted interior that survived Kristallnacht intact, but confirm your visit in advance with the Jewish community first.

Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark

★ 4.2 · 2,847 reviews

Dive into Berlin's Europasportpark at this Olympic-standard swim and diving hall. Enjoy clean, calm pools for focused lap swimming or diving practice, with booking recommended around training and competition schedules.

Bar Immertreu

★ 4.5 · 248 reviews

Ring the bell and step into Bar Immertreu, a speakeasy-style cocktail spot in Prenzlauer Berg. Settle into the cozy, smoke-friendly room for well-mixed drinks, keeping cash handy and a reservation booked ahead.