Kreuzberg

On Kottbusser Damm in Kreuzberg, Taverna To Koutouki stands for what Greek gastronomy in Berlin rarely achieves: down-to-earth authenticity without compromise. Warm hospitality, generous portions, and a kitchen with genuine Greek recipes make this restaurant a reliable local favorite.

Starting from the blue kayak truck on Carl-Herz-Ufer in Kreuzberg, the tour goes along the Landwehrkanal, which Peter Joseph Lenné designed to resemble a natural river. The tours last two to three hours, cost from 25 Euros, and pass the spot where Rosa Luxemburg was murdered in 1919. This special city tour in Berlin takes place entirely on the water.

The hip-hop club in Kreuzberg is located in the listed stables of the Prussian Dragoon Guards Regiment from 1854, under vaulted ceilings and cast-iron columns. On the two floors, Box1 and Box2, the Afro Haus series features Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Dancehall. Gretchen has received the APPLAUS award five times for its live music program.

Located in the heart of Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg, The Harp Irish Pub serves Irish hospitality with authentic Guinness, live music, and comedy nights. Those looking for an authentic Irish pub in Berlin will almost inevitably find themselves here.

From November 11, 2025, Restaurant Jolesch in Berlin's Kreuzberg will offer its popular Goose to Go. The goose brings a piece of Austrian tradition directly to your home. The vegan celery-based option is also a highlight that will make vegetarian hearts beat faster.

A brick jewel at the foot of Viktoriapark: Tomasa in Kreuzberg combines historical villa architecture from 1892 with a warm fireplace and an international weekly menu ranging from tarte flambée to salmon fillet.

The Orania.Bar at Hotel Orania.Berlin on Oranienplatz in Kreuzberg is a hotel bar that also sees itself as the neighborhood's living room. Signature cocktails with spirits from Berlin distilleries, a color-coded menu, and live music almost every evening make it arguably the most atmospheric cocktail bar in a luxury hotel in the city.

Behind the gas station at Schlesisches Tor, an embankment leads down to the Flutgraben, where a wooden structure from the 1930s stands: formerly the boathouse of a Spree fisherman, today the Freischwimmer with a fireplace room, pier, and its own island garden. As a birthday location in Berlin, it accommodates groups from twelve up to 400 guests.

During the winter holiday workshops at Berlin's children's circus CABUWAZI, kids on holiday can really let off steam.

In the ice cream parlour Eissalon tanne B on Kreuzberg's Lausitzer Platz you can try various coffee specialities, over iced coffee, shakes, iced tea and various creations of self-made ice cream.