Daytrip Traversing the bohemian cityscape of Prenzlauer Berg by: MichaLola
Prenzlauer Berg, located at the north of Mitte, is quickly becoming one of the city's trendiest districts in Berlin. Although, it is referred by many as the "BoBo" (Bourgeoisie Bohemian)area or even as "baby central" (due to all the baby carriages careening through the sidewalks with their young-ish mothers in tow), this neighborhood has so much more to offer. With an array of sights, sounds and activities to suit every interest, it is little wonder that this area has become the new stomping ground for expats, artists and students.
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Open:
Tues. to Fri. - open until 10pm; Sat. & Son. - till 11pm
Address:
kastanianallee 85
MichaLola's note for Cafe Morgenrot:
Start your morning right! Cafe Morgenrot is an especially wonderful spot for herbivores and political activists. They often have people exercising their oratory skills and it's also a great place for evening drinks.
Open:
Thursdays: 12 noon-8 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address:
Kollwitzplatz 0
MichaLola's note for Kollwitzplatz Market:
After having a delectable, yet healthy breakfast, take a walk through the Kollwitzplatz Market. Held every Thursday and Saturday, this "fresh feast" not only has organic vegetables and fruits for sale, but also has delicious cooked snacks and meals. The mixture of smells-from baked cookies to brewed coffee-is a delight to the senses.
Open:
Address:
Wörther Straße 27
MichaLola's note for St. George's English Bookshop:
After loading up on fresh fruits and veggies, give your mind a boost! Head over to St.George's English Bookshop where you'll find an array of quality new and used english books. With comfortable leather couches, soothing music, and a helpful staff, this little bookshop is the perfect spot to mellow out.
Open:
Daily from 12 until Midnight
Address:
Schönhauser Allee 12
MichaLola's note for I Due Forni:
If you're stomach is rumbling from all the "brain energy" you've expended in the bookshop, recharge with a massive pizza in I Due Forni. Here you can literally fill your plate and more than satisfy your appetite with the giant pizzas, pastas and salads in this vivacious Italian eatery.
Open:
Address:
Kastanienallee 32
MichaLola's note for THE BERLIN ROCK PHOTO GALLERY:
Get your "cool" on and check out the Berlin Rock Photo Gallery.
Open:
all day and night
Address:
Kastanienallee 10
MichaLola's note for Foto Automat:
Capture your day out in Prenzlauer Berg in the Foto Automat. Show off your silly, sexy and wacky side with these classic black and white photographs.
Open:
always
Address:
Eberswalder Str. / Gleimstr. 0
MichaLola's note for Mauerpark:
Grab a bottle (or if you're really cheap, a box) of wine and head over to the Mauer Park to watch the sunset. Sit on top of the giant swings, with grafitti artists painting the wall and musicians singing their heart out, you could not ask for a more interesting place to watch the dusk descend upon the city.
Open:
from 11 am to 2 o´clock in the mornig
Address:
Kastanienallee 33
MichaLola's note for Babel:
Chow down at one of Berlin's most delicious, wallet-friendly, and semi-fancy Turkish restaurants. With large portions, great atmosphere and savory dishes, you're bound to keep coming back for more.
Open:
Monday-Saturday: 8pm till late, Sundays: 2pm till late
Address:
Eberswalder Strasse 21
MichaLola's note for Dr. Pong:
A Berlin favorite for the young and the hip, Dr. Pong's is a great way to burn off the calories from your evening gorge-fest. If anything, it's great fun to watch drunken ping-pong matches.
Open:
Check show times online
Address:
Greifswalderstr. 224
MichaLola's note for Knaack Klub:
End your night with a bang and head over to the Knaack Klub, where you can rock out and dance (mosh?) until the wee hours of the morning.