Top 8 Things to do in Friedrichshain!

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If you‘re learning German at Sprachenatelier, you‘re sure to want to get to know the area a little better, so we‘ve compiled a list of six must-see places to check out during your time in the capital which are all easily accessible by foot from Sprachenatelier.


(1) The East Side Gallery

Located just 30 minutes from our language school, The East Side Gallery is – as you likely have heard - the longest remaining section of the Berlin wall, standing at 1316 metres long. Starting from 1990, 105 paintings on the wall have been contributed to by artists from all over the world, with one of the most famous paintings having been completed by artist Dmitri Vrubel and depicting Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker kissing - have you seen it yet? 

Location: Mühlenstraße, Friedrichshain, 10243 Berlin
(2) Berghain

The notorious nightclub Berghain is just a 23 minute walk from Sprachenatelier, but it isn‘t the kind of place you will want to go to unwind after your classes! It is known for being one of the most difficult night clubs to gain entry to. The head doorman of the club is one of the most famous doormen in the world, known for his mysterious selection policy; it is said that your chances of getting in are far better if you speak to the bouncers in German though, so you can use the experience as good practice for your language skills too, right? Your classmates would be proud...

Location: Am Wriezener Bahnhof, Friedrichshain, 10243 Berlin


(3) Volkspark

Volkspark is a large urban park bordering Prenzlauzer Berg and Friedrichshain. The park is the oldest public park in Berlin, and with 49 hectares of greenery it is the fourth largest in the whole city. It is located within only a half an hour walk of your language classes at Sprachenatelier, making it the perfect way to spend a bit of down time after classes when the weather is nice.

Location: Friedrichshain, 10249 Berlin
(4) Karl-Marx-Allee 

Less than a 30 minute walk from our building, Karl-Marx Allee is of great historical interest in Berlin.
It was previously named Frankfurterstraße, then, in 1949, Stalinallee, but after de-stalinization the street was renamed in 1961 after, of course, the founder of Marxism. It was here that there was a worker‘s uprising on the 17th of June 1953, and in 1989 there were again demonstrations, this time to get rid of the Berlin Wall.  

Location: Karl-Marx-Allee, Friedrichshain, Berlin


(5) Yaam Club

After a stroll along The East Side Gallery, Yaam Strandbar is the perfect place to
unwind. Its a beach bar looking over the river with a Carribean vibe, and you‘ll often find events- everything from club nights and concerts to flea markets- going on there. Check out http://www.yaam.de/yaam-events/ before you head there to see what is going on! While there is no set entry price, you‘re asked to make a contribution when you enter to keep the place running, but on a normal day with no special events, the suggested contribution is very low and definitely worth the price, definitely when the warmer months come. 

Location: An der Schillingbrücke 3, Friedrichshain, 10243 Berlin

(6) Flohmarkt am Boxhagener Platz

Boxhagener Platz is located just a 10 minute walk away on Simon-Dach Straße. Every Sunday a large flea market takes place there, with less of a touristy and overcrowded buzz than in Mauerpark, making it worth getting out of bed on a Saturday for. You can buy everything there from fashion to furniture. Also, as a bonus point, you could take a trip to B-Ware Ladenkino afterwards! It is an adorable cinema with the comfiest sofas and seats showing lesser known films- your only concern should be falling asleep during the film!

Location: Boxhagener Platz 1, Friedrichshain, 10245 Berlin


(7) Open Air Cinema Friedrichshain.
Cinema #2...the Open Air cinema is a beautiful place to hang out in the summer! The tickets cost 7.50€ and both mainstream films and lesser known ones are shown, so there really is something for everyone. The films are generally shown with German dubbing, but make sure to click on the British flag on the website if you want to find ones shown in English.
For further information, take a look here:

Location: Landsberger Allee 15, Friedrichshain, 10249 Berlin


Photo by Jippe Joosten on Unsplash
(8) Computer Games Museum

The computer games museum in Friedrichshain opened in 1997, and has since accumulated roughly 16,000 games titles and in general a vast collection of European entertainment software. If you‘re a computer games fan, this is the perfect place for you!

Location: Karl-Marx-Allee 93a

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