District: | Berghain Berlin im Friedrichshain |
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Address: | Am Wriezener Bahnhof |
Opening hours:: | Fridays and Saturdays 24:00h |
Floors: | several |
Prices/Admission: | Admission from 15 euros |
Besonderheiten: | Good acoustics, great rooms, interesting guests |
Music styles: | Electro House IDM Minimal Tech-House Techno |
Special features: | Club – Fetish/SM |
Webseite: | https://www.berghain.berlin |
Berghain – Champagne or Water? Whoever gets in is in. Yes, Mr. General Manager.
Anyone who has walked the sacred path to Berghain Berlin would hate to hear: „No girls, it’s full here – without a place on the guest list it won’t work out with the admission. Try it somewhere else.“
The revelers stand humbly in line and wait until the verdict is in. They accept their punishment if they are denied entry and leave, „because they know the word of the temple guard is just and final“ (Die Welt). You can find more parties in the city here. Admission to the cathedral depends, among other things, on the pilgrims‘ dress code. Not smart enough (underdressed), too smart (overdressed), too ugly, too put-upon, there are many vague characteristics that influence the doormen.

Bild: Club am Wriezener Bahnhof | © Oh-Bln.com/Flickr embedded
How do you get into Berghain Berlin?
Here are a few tips researched from the net to get onto one of the hottest dance floors: Don’t stand out in the queue to get in, e.g. on club night, and appear confident and naturally friendly; black clothes are supposed to be an advantage. With these outfits you can get into any big city club. (ze.tt) You shouldn’t be dressed completely out of place or drunk, don’t drink beer in the queue. Locals (regulars) definitely have an advantage:
It is good to stand behind a group of tourists who are likely to be rejected because you are waiting too tensely and you can smell the „shit in your pants“ of rejection. Behind them, „you“ are supposed to look cooler.
Our tip : „Mach in Kleber“ or get ready for one of Germany’s last great adventures with Baby Schimmerlos and Dieter Hildebrand in Kir Royal.
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Here are a few tips from the net researched to get on one of the hottest dance floors: In the queue before the entrance, for example, to the club night do not stand out and appear confident & naturally friendly, black clothes should be an advantage. With these outfits you can get into any big city club. (ze.tt) You should not be dressed completely out of place or drunk, do not drink beer in line. Locals (regulars) definitely have an advantage:
It is good to stand behind a group of tourists who are likely to be rejected, because you are waiting too tensely and you can smell the „shit in your pants“ before the rejection. Behind it, „you“ should seem cooler.
Our tip : „Make in glue“ or prepare with Baby Schimmerlos and Dieter Hildebrand in Kir Royal for one of the last great adventures of Germany.
Berghain
Welcome to the realm of madness (Süddeutsche Zeitung Online). Berghain is also fondly called a techno temple and „Art in the Club“: The Ibiza of Berlin (Spiegel Online) similarly many myths revolve around the cult club (Wikipedia). The club in the district of Friedrichshain is considered one of the most famous in the world and is visited annually much and gladly by tourists and locals alike.
Already in 1998 the roots are stuck, because at that time the technoclub Ostgut opened, an important focal point of the technoculture of the 90s. In addition, the Ostgut was quite famous for also hosting parties for fetish lovers and homosexuals. When the club’s building was demolished, founders Michael Teufele and Norbert Thormann moved to a larger location not far from the old one in 2004. With the new start, the name was also changed to Berghain. Since that year, the club has continued to climb the ladder of success.
In 2010, the club was renovated and rebuilt to create more space for the partygoers. In 2014, the 10th anniversary followed: 10 years of techno – a legend celebrates anniversary (Stern.de). On four floors, the celebration community now finds dressing rooms, dark rooms, cozy corners, cool bars, the Lab Oratory for men, the large club room and a side room for exhibitions and the like. In addition, the music label Ostgut Ton is settled there.
In 2009, the club was chosen as the best club in the world by the DJ trade magazine „DJ Magazine“. The location is one of the best and most famous techno clubs in the world. In the meantime, this place belongs to another amusement business, but Berghain still plays at the top of the world rankings.
The program at Berghain Club
Highly praised as a techno temple and much sought-after by Berliners and tourists from all countries, the house naturally also has a corresponding program on the schedule. The club nights feature danceable techno, house and electro.
The special feature is the world-famous DJs who regularly play here and bring the dance floor to a boil. There is also the possibility to party all night long. When the doors open for the club night on Saturdays, the party on the main floor and at the bars goes on continuously until the early hours of Monday morning. On Fridays, the bars usually play hip club music by well-known DJs.
In summer the program is extended by the open garden with bar and DJ music from noon. Sex parties, fetish parties and gay discos are also often held. Concerts are held mostly on weekdays on the main level. From time to time, the musical program is extended by cultural events, such as photo exhibitions, sound installations or the well-known Electroacoustic Salon.
The Berg-hain also regularly participates in the annual CTM Festival, an event for experimental music. Here it says according to Focus Online: going out extreme in self-experiment kreuzberg-friedrichshain 24 hours in the wildest club in the world .

Club at Night /| © Michael Mayer / flickr
The bouncer
As famous as the club itself is, so are the bouncers and their harsh regiment in Berghain. They alone decide who is allowed to pass through the gate to the temple.
The selection is very strict, the bouncers are known for their special, mysterious connoisseur look. They all failed at the bouncer (B.Z.). So far, no one has been able to get behind exactly for what reasons the selections take place. A large part of the waiting pack is often not let in, for it often a short head shake is enough.
The media and also disappointed visitors often speak of the hardest door in Berlin. While bouncers generally have a certain charisma, some of the bouncers are even downright famous. For example, Roger Baptist, better known as the musician Rummelsnuff, or Sven Marquardt.
The face of Berghain: Sven Marquardt
Club connoisseurs will already have him in mind: Sven Marquardt, the face of the club. The man who, together with his people, decides who is allowed to party in the Palast and who is not. Many say of him that he is the best-known bouncer in Germany and even internationally famous.
The pierced and tattooed man in his 50s is one of the club’s few permanent employees. Born in East Berlin, he has been there almost from the beginning and probably knows the audience like no other. Trained as a cameraman and photographer, he is now mainly a bouncer, but still does a lot of photography. He has even exhibited some of his pictures on site and even published an autobiography in 2014.
If you want to get into the dance temple, you definitely have to get past this symbolic figure of the club scene.
When should you go?
It is known even beyond the city limits that there is always a long queue in front of the entrance. Regularly, the club usually opens around midnight, and even before that the first queues form.
A wait of several hours is not uncommon. Especially when special DJs play or the summer comes, the party people are attracted to the club. So one option is of course by bike to the legendary clubs (Tagesspiegel Online).
At peak times, there is often a second queue, but this is reserved for regulars and guest list guests. But even here, there are longer waiting times. When exactly is the best time to go to Berghain cannot be clearly stated. Guests have to wait either way. And often for nothing, when one of the bouncers shakes his head and sends people home.
The dress code for men and women
it actually stands to reason that in such a hip club, where not everyone is allowed in, there would be a certain dress code. But that’s not the case. There is no set dress code and no indication of what Berghain outfit might be helpful when entering. In general, guests should appear confident, but not arrogant, and wear coherent outfits and have a well-groomed appearance.
More important than the dress code at Berghain is probably the appearance. Drunk guests do not even need to try it and are immediately rejected. This way you are guaranteed to get into „Berghain“. (Die Welt Online). Since the club is often also a bit more revealing and is considered sexually open, you could even choose a skimpy outfit.
The important thing is that the impression is right and the bouncers are convinced by it. Surely no one should show up there in flip flops, but that should be clear to everyone. That’s how you get through the toughest door in town (gefühlskonserve.de). Many connoisseurs of the club advise, by the way, to look the bouncer calmly open in the face. This way, you can also demonstrate your own self-confidence and bouncers are, after all, only human.
The DJs, the music
As already mentioned, the club plays mostly techno, electro and house, „the rest of the world disappears“ – The legendary house (ntv.de). On regular club nights DJs play techno, minimal techno, house and electronic music of all kinds. On Saturday club nights, very famous and world-renowned DJs often perform. These are regular guests at the club. Some examples of well-known DJs who are resident DJs at Berghain today include Norman Nodge, Ben Klock, Len Faki, André Galluzzi, Tama Sumo and Marcel Dettmann.
Upcoming events – Berghain today
The program of today, as well as the upcoming events can be found on the website:
Comments
Maja
One thing is for sure
If you are in the city, you will undoubtedly find the reference to this place in almost all travel guides. Among other things, it is described as the disco with the toughest face control, not only in Germany, but probably worldwide.
The forbidden fruit is always sweet – to this simple thesis: this sight has been a parasite for many years: Every weekend, an endless line languishes outside the entrance and hundreds of outcasts who have heard of the Berghain Bouncer: „No, not today“. Also, if you are younger than 21 years old you should not go there at all.
The event location owes its name to the merging of Kreuzberg (formerly West Berlin) and Friedrichshain (formerly East Berlin).
Many are asking, „When does Berghain reopen?“
So the fun ship is – tucked away, with only one supermarket as a frequent neighbor – on the border of these two districts.
Started in 2004 as a reincarnation of the legendary defunct Ostgut, from which Berghain also took over Snax, a fetish dance party for men. In addition to the main hallb itself, the colossal building also houses the Panorama Bar and the Lab.Oratorium, the gay-only music club that still brings the famous Snax Club to life at Easter.
So, the dance temple is located in the building of the former power plant, and it looks like the clubs do not look like in our usual sense of the word. It looks more like a school or university building from Russia.
The best way to get there is to walk from Warschauer Straße station, if not by cab – right from the bridge you will see a big metro building – always walk in that direction or park there. Eventually you will be there. Congratulations – you are there!
Marie
When is the best time to come to Berghain?
It is also very important to think about what day and time you want to go to the club. A good time to meet real Berliners Thursday or Sunday.
Locals know very well that Berlin is full of tourists on Fridays and Saturdays, and these nights are more „commercial“ parties, but then on Sunday they all gather here.
But on the other hand, it’s easier to pass the face check on Saturday night because it’s probably not as strict on that day as it is on Sunday, for example.
We advise you to come in the night from Saturday to Sunday (around after 4am) to get a stamp, and then come back on Sunday after 6pm – that’s the best time – no tourists, just your own.
On social media, the parties in the eccentric area are referred to as „Sunday Mass at church.“ Of course, this is a different kind of spirituality than we usually experience in a church. Berghain inside, which shuns daylight, hosts marathon parties from Friday night to Monday afternoon. With ‚dark rooms‘ where many things are possible. Mirrors are forbidden, you can not be scared here at the fair.
Yes, and another unusual moment for many people – the party starts at midnight on Saturday and ends on Monday morning. For those who do not go home for two days, snacks, chocolate and fruit are sold at the bars in the house for refreshment.
Julis RR
Free space for the hedonistic party crowd
Since 2004, the international party scene has been making pilgrimages to the chunky concrete building, a former combined heat and power plant from the 1950s, which continues to heat up spirits in its current purpose. A wide steel staircase leads from the lower floor to the large hall with a ceiling height of 18 meters, where the dancing takes place. There are also two bars and darkrooms. One floor above is the panorama bar, whose windows allow views to the outside.
Party people and light figures in Berghain . After all, the club stands like no other for free spaces that have long since ceased to exist elsewhere. Berlin’s hottest spot. Free spaces for hedonists who like to let themselves drift without restraint.
They came here because it’s their world, their rules, their life, and if you don’t accept them as they are, you’ll never get into Berghain.
It doesn’t matter who is straight, gay, lesbian or transgender. The only thing that is certain is that the flirt factor is high and the pleasure is guaranteed.
Lisa1
The Berghain Myths – It is certainly the most famous club in Berlin. The queue outside the gates of the techno temple is long and access is difficult.
Lisa2
Are you in Berlin and want to go out in the evening, enjoy the city? Do you want to try new experiences? Then all you need to do is go here, in the relatively atypical district of Friedrichshain. This party temple is one of the most unknown places in the city, in the sense that it is a very popular place, but not many people can or are allowed to enter it regularly.
The Berghain – the name is composed of the district name Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg – is located near the Ostbahnhof and offers two floors in one.
Next to the Berghain you will find the Panorambar. Basically, it’s nothing more than a second floor, just on a different floor.
What is the place above all? A night bar where the atmosphere of the surroundings makes the visitors addicted, a place where all taboos and rules are suspended. A place where young people like to come together to do more than just party.
Lisa3
Remember that the door policy is very strict in selecting its clubbers: it is a very popular but selective place, so you are not sure if you will be granted admission there.
Both tourists and Berliners are not exactly known for patiently grouping in queues when they want to get in somewhere. Not so in front of the city’s most famous admission, the Berghain. There, every weekend, a patient queue of international party people and locals forms, each hoping that the strict bouncers will deem those waiting worthy of being let in.
If you have a soft spot for electronic music, this is the place to be. The legendary club was awarded the title of „best techno club in the world“ in 2009. But what can partygoers look forward to in this temple of fun?
At first glance it conveys the image of a shabby old building block, almost creepy, but behind it hides a kind of pleasure steamer.
The Berghain inside is still considered the hottest dance hall in the city, a haven of sensual debauchery and extended dance marathons to techno and house.
The contrast between the image that many have of it, the prejudices that exist according to hearsay, and the reality is impressive. It enjoys a special reputation, which it uses extensively for self-promotion. Therefore, the place cultivates a certain mystery, especially for those who are new to Berlin nightlife.
Once you are past the bouncers the building will reveal its three floors. While the first one will be just an appetizer for your evening, the other two floors will be those of a perfectly controlled licentiousness, where people connect with each other without shame.
And since they weren’t allowed to call themselves the „best tekkno club in the world“ for nothing, world-renowned DJs will be giving it their all here. Combined with the fantastic sound system and electronic beats, you can dance and party in the house all weekend without a break.
It is this kind of pleasure that helps to increase the interest, which at the same time cultivates a certain mystery, always remaining very selective. The third floor is that of the Panorama Bar, which includes a dance floor where you can let loose.
Finally, from Friday to Sunday, there is a party atmosphere around the clock. During the week, things are a bit more relaxed in the location. In addition to dancing and parties, the location also hosts readings and workshops.
Lisa4
But you quickly realize how diverse and different the clientele is: this techno monster, with dance music mainly from house to electro, is one of the most popular places to go out with friends in Berlin.
But of course, a club with Berghain’s reputation comes at a price. Admission costs at least 18 euros, and the bouncer policy is an issue in itself. There are no fixed criteria that grant entry. The decision whether the bouncer lets you in or not often depends on many different factors, as described above.
What more can be said than that the clientele is quite cosmopolitan, very diverse. The people who come here have only one intention: to let off steam. The house is not for the timid, as its slightly frightening appearance, the place used to be a power plant, only adds to the mystery and significance of the myth, just as it adds to the desire of young people to be able to enter this locality at night and thus spend an incredibly unusual night.
It should be mentioned that it is easier for men to get into the main hall or the Panorambar. This is because the place is also a well-known meeting place for homosexuals. Accordingly, you can find some dark rooms.
Convinced? The fact is that Berghain today has above all this mysterious side, which is fascinating and intoxicating at the same time. Since people don’t know what really happens there, how the evenings go, they have only one desire: they want to get in, so that they too can taste and feel the moral and physical intoxication.
It is really a mythical place for those who want to see Berlin differently, from a different point of view. The nightlife is already unique, but here on this Friedrichshain side more unique!
It’s a crazy, exciting, scary place, but at the same time so attractive for young people looking for new experiences.
Dirk
You start to see the difference between Berghain and other clubs. And I’m not talking about the sexual practice, I’m talking about the freedom to be able to do it or not, and quite simply the freedom. Every night the temple revives that strong feeling of connection that all those who do not fit into society could feel when techno was still young and misunderstood. To maintain this special atmosphere, the bouncer Sven and his followers are so hard, the exact conditions of admission are still unknown. And especially now that he is known worldwide and the gentrification of the Kreuzberg district is in full swing. And if a thousand people have to be turned away so that a hundred can enjoy it, such is life.
But many other houses are also worth a visit.
Rainer
Everywhere people are making out with tongues candied in alcohol.
Berghain seems to be the club of records. The best sound system, the best techno store, the most selected and famous bouncer (yes, even the bouncer is a celebrity), the longest waiting times and paradoxically it is also the most famous underground place in the world.
Originated from the former Ostgut, which had to close in 2003, is located in the Friedrichshain district, near Ostbahnhof.
Originally, when the club was called Ostgut before being forced to close by the authorities, the audience at Ostgut was predominantly gay, but since the new club opened in December 2004, it has become increasingly diverse, making the club’s profile very cosmopolitan and international.
The overwhelming beauty of the place, a huge concrete ship bathed in darkness that makes it look like a cathedral, has contributed greatly to the myth that is Berghain today.
Housed in a former disused Stalinist-style power station: an architectural ensemble of concrete and iron.
The mecca of techno owes its name to the two Berlin districts on its border: Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, which were once separated by a four-meter-high wall. So it is only natural that these places have become a bastion of counterculture and underground.
The building is characterized by its large dimensions and especially by its ceilings, which are over 18 meters high.
It is housed, as described above, in a former power plant, an imposing concrete building that today resonates with the living rhythm of the industrial heritage of the German capital.
But how do you achieve such notoriety and, above all, how do you maintain it for fifteen years now, in short: what’s really going on?
The building is only half used and the event location currently has space for 1500 people. It is divided into four floors, the last of which houses the Panorama Bar.
The music style of the venue is basically techno, minimal techno, with the Panorama Bar being more oriented towards house music.
Since the establishment of the in 2004, the place is considered the hardest „door“ in the city.
The doormen, including the enigmatic star doorman Sven Marquardt, whose face tattooed with thorns and barbed wire has become a landmark, live up to that reputation.
With a glance, he picked out from the crowd the select few who were allowed to enter the techno temple that is home to not one but two clubs: the Berghain and the Panorama Bar.
It has gained a far-reaching reputation for the content of its hedonistic and decadent nights, as it has two or more back rooms and its clientele is considered quite liberal.
In Berlin nightlife, the building and its parties are a must for electronic music lovers passing through the German capital.
It also continues to have the reputation of having the best sound in the world, played by Funktion-One 1 speakers, set up by the Schalldruck company, but also thanks to the best DJs of the worldwide techno/electro scene who perform there from Friday to Monday.
From the large dance floor to the smaller, but no less hectic Panorama Bar, there is music of amazing intensity and considerable energy.
With a solid lineup of resident DJs, led by Ben Klock and Marcel Dettmann, and its own Ostgut Ton label, the brand symbolizes a forward-thinking vision of electronic music in addition to a comprehensive conception of the party.
Yes, here at Wriezen station is open almost every night of the week, but also continuously from Saturday night to Monday morning. Hence the importance of the open air area, where you can breathe air without the smell of sweat, if you want to try a festive marathon lasting more than 24 hours.
It is often described as „probably the best nightclub in the world“ and is ranked among the top 100 in the world by DJ Mag almost every year.
The nightlife giant quickly gained an almost mythical reputation because of the many special features that are maintained. For example, it is strictly forbidden to take photographs in the hallowed halls. Guests are closely searched at the entrance to confiscate cameras.
In this sense, it is what corresponds to the philosophy of the place, which is to offer the maximum freedom to the spectator to become the actor of the present moment and live the „Berghain experience“ in all its possibilities. We make out, we rub, we touch a little everywhere, but always with respect and consent. There is no hand up the ass here, but back rooms on every floor where you can explore your sexuality and your partners.
Prepare to be a hunted hunter because the Temple of Dance is, historically and actually, a gay club. Women and straight men are accepted, of course, and are more likely to find themselves in the Panorama Bar, although there are no rules for that.
But there is a third space: the oratory of the laboratory. This basement is accessible through another entrance and is reserved for men, real men.
You are not allowed to wear perfume, and in any case you are advised to leave your „normal“ clothes in the checkroom in order to participate in the theme evenings, the content of which you should find out about beforehand.
The locality has also introduced a very strict selection policy at the entrance.
This can happen often: You wait, you wait… And you don’t get in.
The selection is rather unpredictable at first sight: No rule (of dress code, gender, looks, your companions, time of day, age or notoriety) guarantees entry. Black clothes would help not to be turned away, probably just a legend.
The line can be long at any time of night and… daytime too, with only Monday mornings closed.
If you’re lucky enough to get in, you’ll first rave about the high ceilings and paintings in the great hall. However, there should be enough light to see them. In addition, you need to choose the height to which you want to climb. A first staircase will lead you to the main hall, which is sounded by the pure and hard techno of the guest Djs and the resident DJs. Upstairs is the Panorama Bar, the quietest stage with its house music and its shutters sometimes open during the day.
In addition to its sophisticated music program, the house stands out for its hedonistic clubbers in extravagant outfits with a notable fondness for leather, chains and naked flesh, and the electric and lascivious atmosphere that reigns on its dance floors and in its labyrinth of dark corners.
Every Saturday at 11:59 pm sharp, the famous „club night“ begins, a „night“ that stretches until Monday morning. An endless queue, on the other hand, it is not unusual to have to wait several hours, forms along the dirt road that leads to the former cogeneration plant, which at this hour is located in an abandoned shopping area. The imposing building dates from the time when this part of the German capital was still called East Berlin, where a power plant supplied the district of Friedrichshain.
Diana
Partying is something very serious, for fun you should go somewhere else.
Berghain is not a gay club per se, but many of its visitors are. Those marked by debauched partying make up a large part of the visitors.
It is a techno landmark in Friedrichshain and is located in a former cogeneration plant on the site of the old Ostbahnhof station. It’s just a few minutes from the Ostbahnhof station and is easy to get to by public transport, be it S-Bahn or U-Bahn or bus.
It’s noon on a sunny Sunday. While half of Berlin sits down for brunch, this is the first time some of these people have sat down all weekend.
Six shirtless men who look like Russian G.I. Joe characters – boots, crew cuts and gray acid-washed jeans – are racing against each other; next to them sits a group of ravers from Detroit in exile, sharing a cigarette, and three German girls are lolling on perfectly manicured grass, laughing.
All in the outdoor space.
This patio is just one part of the vast, surreal labyrinth of one of the world’s most amazing ambiences, Panoramabar/Berghain. It was built in a disused 1950s power station, and its heavy concrete walls contain three floors of true devastation.
Hardly any dance palace of the modern era has experienced such hype as the Ostgut. However, until its predecessor, with the fetish club Laboratory and the now equally legendary Panoramabar on its side, became Berlin’s cult club, the operators had to endure many a lean period.
Until 2003, the legendary techno „Ostgut“ hosted dazzling techno parties in the unusual location….
Almost overnight, Ostgut became the techno venue that was feared thanks to its rigid door policy. It happened that even booked DJs were not allowed in.
But the legend had to be torn down for the O2 World.
When the Ostgut closed in 2002, it left behind an extremely active following that exchanged information via Internet forums and made other locations their home base, just to survive the ostgut empty period together. Hardly any new opening was preceded by as many rumors about alleged dates and locations as the return of Panoramabar and Berghain. Since the winter of 2004, the party has now continued in the much larger and newer location.
You enter the pounding techno of the dark, brooding nightclub (so named because the building sits on the Kreuzberg/Friedrichshain border), then climb a flight of stairs to the Panoramabar, where seasoned patrons break a sweat dancing under gigantic photos of butts and genitals and windows overlooking East Berlin.
The venue stands for techno and electro with international guests.
Mainly techno and minimalist music is played, but in addition, well-known house and electro DJs also play at Panorama Bar.
From the already mysterious Berghain, the hardcores descend to The Laboratory, a gay sex club in the basement.
Another special feature is that there are no mirrors or reflective surfaces to allow visitors a high degree of personal freedom.
Panoramabar has a „No-Idiots Door Policy“; otherwise, it is absolutely democratic….
There is no special guest list, no VIP rooms, and no cameras are allowed. The idea is to create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable doing what they want.
That’s the founders‘ mantra, which has followed them from their beginnings as promoters of gay fetish parties to their heyday as founders of Ostgut, an extremely popular East Berlin club that ran from 1995 to 1999.
Panoramabar may be a temple, but it doesn’t act like one. It has no corporate sponsors, no logos, and it’s tucked away in an unmarked driveway. Although it’s advertised, it still feels like a secret.
You can hear the sound via the new Ostgut label, but there’s no substitute for experiencing Panoramabar for yourself. „It’s the most intense place I’ve ever played,“ says many a famous DJ. The crowd is wild, open-minded and eager to party.
Sometimes I’m so moved that tears come to my eyes.
Günther
I was in the hallowed halls for the first time and I am thrilled! Welcome to Metropolis.
Panoramabar and Berghain are without a doubt Berlin’s most exciting party venues at the moment. It’s not a ruin or wasteland and yet the industrial architecture exudes a fascinating rawness. The venue is gigantic in height.
There are a lot of rumors circulating, for example about people showing their sexuality quite publicly in semi-dark corners and the like.
But I didn’t find everything that bad or I just didn’t see it. The music was the absolute hammer! Panoramabar: finest electro, Main Hall: techno, experimental music.
Huge artworks hang in the foyer and checkroom area. After passing through, the visitor gets to the dance area. Here a breathtaking construction of steel, concrete and glass awaits him.
The dance floor is located on a higher level. If you continue up the stairs, you reach the panorama bar. This also sets standards. There is art here as well. The hard rubber bar and the view from the high windows set further highlights.
So around 2 o’clock it was still „relatively“ empty, but so from 4 to 7, when I went, it was mega crowded in the Panoramabar. The place is equipped with one of the most awesome Funktion-One systems, which makes the party there even more awesome.
There was some, for my taste, too hard techno playing there, but it made me want to dance along, because you don’t hear that kind of stuff everywhere either.
The area has 2 dance floors: the Berghain today and the Panorama Bar, which, as I said, is located on the upper floor. The club is characterized by its minimalist interior design, in which steel and concrete dominate. Furthermore, it has, in addition to the 2 dance floors also 2 dark rooms.
As a tiny little minus point, which is not further into the weight, is the volume of the sound system. I found it a bit very loud and had to stuff tissues in my ears. I saw that I was not the only one…
The prices of the bar were okay.
Something about the ambience itself: Huge and definitely has its own charm. Large dance floors made dancing pleasant, although it was sometimes very crowded in the Panorama Bar.
In the summer months, the large garden with bar and DJ music is also opened.
Due to its extraordinary, but above all unusual flair, it has not only made it to the „scene location“ in Berlin, but now has a very good reputation as one of the best techno locations worldwide.
Maria & Tami
There is always something to do in Berlin. That’s not surprising, because the city is the world’s number one destination for city breaks. Whether it’s a lively history, a trendy club or an extensive shopping mile – a weekend trip to the lively, hip metropolis is always worthwhile.
On the first day gets then into the Nighlife, so immediately in the techno temple.
Berghain is the most famous dance floor on site – and also one of the world’s most famous clubs.
An institution in nightlife and hailed by many as one of the best clubs in the world, the place is not for the faint of heart.
It is the church of techno with the best sound system you can get. So be prepared to dance for hours and listen to music of the highest quality.
Inside this abandoned power plant you will find two different clubs: Berghain and Panorama Bar, separated by stairs. If you are one of those people who appreciate good techno music, you will feel like in paradise here.
Its pulsating techno beats and hedonistic atmosphere attract thousands of locals every weekend to party until the sun comes up again.
The line-up is always impeccable, and you’re likely to hear the best DJs spinning their best tunes loudly every weekend from Friday to Monday morning.
Panorama Bar has a more upbeat atmosphere, usually playing all variations of house music. It is the perfect place to have a drink, chill out and then go back to the skin location.
Celebrities also like to party here – Lady Gaga has been spotted – although the ambiance is anything but glamorous.
It has become a meeting place for the city’s clubbers and is already part of the culture, which is one of the main reasons why the door policy is so harsh.
It’s also interesting to go there alone – at first you might be scared, but after a short time you start to feel the energy of the place and eventually get carried away by the music.
A „lifetime experience“ is definitely the phrase that better describes the time you will spend in this huge temple of music and fun.
Located in a former power plant, Berghain has a minimalist design with lots of concrete and steel. Very Berlin.
Best clubbing times: Sunday morning and Sunday night.
Door policy: bouncers are strict; chances you won’t get in are considerable.
The club’s selective door policy and infamous tattooed bouncer Sven Marquardt is legendary – be prepared for waits of more than an hour – and there are strict rules about not taking photos or filming inside the club.
Here are some tips for you: don’t go in large groups, don’t wear your best clothes, don’t laugh loudly or have too much fun in line – they just don’t like that.
Be as discreet as possible and make sure you know what you’re getting into. Oh, and don’t you dare take your cell phone out of your pocket.
Berlin is a dynamic city that is constantly changing and reinventing itself. Being part of the style that emerges here is hugely inspiring and motivating. In addition to DJs and artists, many young entrepreneurs moved here to found innovative start-ups. At the beginning of this start-up wave, it was still very cheap to live or rent office space in the districts.
There were also many young people who wanted to come to the city and were willing to work in IT and online marketing for next to nothing.
It has since become one of the most important startup hubs in Europe, acting as a magnet for expats from all over the world, but also for established companies that want to keep up with the latest technological developments.
Things to do in Berlin: admire the dome of the Reichstag.
If there is one building in Berlin that is so striking, it is the Reichstag. A modern dome made of an enormous amount of glass and steel is resplendent above the centuries-old building that houses the parliament.
You can visit this dome if you register on the Bundestag website before your trip. Registration is mandatory due to security measures, but admission is completely free. And it is definitely worth it! Of course, you can also pay a short visit to the Brandenburg Gate right next to it and Unter den Linden.
During a 20-30 minute audio tour you will learn surprising facts about the dome, the rest of the Reichstag and the surrounding parliament buildings. You can see the latter – weather permitting – from the terrace. From here you have a great view over the district Mitte and Tiergarten.
If you start in the east, the bus will first take you from Alexanderplatz past the TV Tower to Museum Island. On the Museum Island (Unesco World Heritage) you will find among others the Berlin Cathedral, the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the New Museum, the Old National Gallery and the Old Museum.
You will probably need more than 120 minutes if you want to visit one or more museums on the way. Therefore, it is advisable to take this tour with a day pass or Berlin WelcomeCard so that you don’t feel rushed along the way and can get off as many times as you like.
To see more than just the familiar Berlin, we recommend the following freebies:
Berlin closed Tempelhof Airport years ago. Now it is not left to decay, but has been transformed into a city park. Stroll along one of the runways and watch children flying kites. Ideal for an afternoon of relaxation!
You can actually see how large the Jewish community here once was by walking through one of the city’s Jewish cemeteries. Visit Schönhauser Allee or in Weißensee, for example.
A short visit to Hackescher Markt should also not be missed.
Along the Wall there were once more than 300 watchtowers. Only a handful remained after the fall. In Niederhof Neuendorf you will find one that is still largely in its original condition. And yes, you can visit the inside for free.
Do you like modern art? Check out the Bethanienhaus. What was once a military hospital is now a cultural center with street art and changing art exhibitions. Admission is free here, too!
From the TV tower you have a great view over Berlin. Is it free of charge? No, unfortunately not.
For that you go to the Viktoriapark. From Kreuzberg a small mountain, not to be confused with the district, although it is in the same district, you have a wonderful view over the German capital. By the way, the path to the top is also a gem! Just around the corner, you’ll head to Bergmannstrasse and Mehringdamm, where you’ll find the famous fast food legends, Currywurstbude Curry 36 and Mustafas Gemüsedöner.
To end a day or a short trip, dive once again into the nightlife.
Berghain is the granddaddy of all hedonistic nightspots in Berlin – which is saying something for a city as indulgent as this one. A former power plant, the place is grand in the original sense of the word, with massive dimensions, it holds 1,500 people, an uncompromising ethic of industrial design (no mirrors) and a crowd that prefers to party for days rather than hours. Long lines late into the night and a slim chance of being let in. But it’s legendary, and once you’ve been there, you’ll have something to talk about at home.
The smaller Panorama Bar upstairs attracts a slightly more fashionable but no less hedonistic crowd. Watch out for the notoriously fickle door policy, and as mentioned earlier, don’t go in groups.
Is it worth the trouble? If you like going to a club, absolutely. It’s a huge, industrial space with an exceptional sound system and unparalleled acoustics; despite, or rather because of, the strict door policy, the crowd is one of the most diverse and enthusiastic you’ll find anywhere; and with parties regularly lasting longer than 24 hours, there’s no other major venue in Europe that can match its staying power.
Experiencing last night at Berghain nightclub is something we will never forget… The best club we have ever been to. Our love for Electro,Techno and this city is growing.
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