Top things to do in Prenzlauer Berg

Lunettes Selection

For top shopping in the Prenzlauer Berg area head to Lunettes Selection. This small shop sells an impressive range of carefully selected unworn vintage glasses and sunglasses, ideal for those who love unique accessories. Browse the boutique and marvel at the selection, which also includes vintage spectacle cases.

Lunettes Selection, Dunckerstrasse 18, 10437 Berlin, +49 (0)30 4471 8050

Fairytale Bar

You enter a magical and surreal world at Fairytale Bar, set on the southern fringes of Prenzlauer Berg. Located across from the Märchenbrunnen, or fountain of fairy tales, in Volkspark Friedrichshain, the bar plays on a fairy-tale theme to stunning effect. The interior features quirky secret doors, magically lit mirrors, thick curtains and pop-up menus, which together make the bar a popular haunt. The cocktails are named after fairy-tale characters and the bar staff are dressed up and disguised for further entertainment. This is a must-visit.  

Fairytale Bar, Am Friedrichshain 24, 10407 Berlin, +49 (0)170 219 5155

Chutnify

Prenzlauer Berg has a thriving food scene that combines German restaurants and top international offerings. Chutnify offers a modern take on Indian food and is among best places to enjoy street food in Berlin. Authentic, healthy and delicious, the restaurant’s take on South Indian food has made waves; Chutnify’s speciality is dosa pancakes made with rice and lentil flour, and the fillings include plenty of choice for vegetarians.

Chutnify, Sredzkistrasse 43, 10435 Berlin, +49 (0)30 4401 0795

Café Anna Blume

Berlin has a worldwide reputation for its coffee culture and the café scene in Prenzlauer Berg is no exception. Café Anna Blume is especially popular in the area, with its top brunch menu a main draw. The menu changes each week and the ingredients vary depending on what is seasonally available but there are always homemade pastries and cakes available, as well as coffee specialities. Generously laden plates of meat, cheese, bread and fruit are a popular offering here, and guests are encouraged to share. Café Anna Blume also doubles up as a stunning flower shop, making it one of the prettiest cafés in the area.

Café Anna Blume, Kollwitzstrasse 83, 10435 Berlin, +49 (0)30 4404 8749

Kollwitzplatz

For some of the best shopping in the area, be sure to visit the Kollwitzplatz markets. Kollwitzplatz is frequently described as one of the prettiest squares in Berlin and makes the perfect setting for frequent food markets. The Ökomarkt eco market, held every Thursday, is a great place for discerning foodies to pick up organic groceries. Over 50 vendors pop up along the square to offer their produce. On Saturday morning the area comes alive with the weekly farmers’ market and stalls where visitors can sample top German cuisine.

KulturBrauerei

Located in a 19th-century former brewery, KulturBrauerei is one of the best places in Berlin to enjoy a selection of top cultural events. Open-air events and parties are often held in the brewery’s square, including the famous Lucia Christmas market in December. From concerts to cinema screenings to the Sunday street food market, this is a lovely place to explore.

KulturBrauerei, Schönhauser Allee 36, 10435 Berlin, +49 (0)30 4435 2614