Explore Friedrichshain: Berlin’s punky alternative district
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What was once a working-class neighbourhood has become one of Berlin’s most trendy areas both to live in and to visit. Friedrichshain forms one borough together with Kreuzberg on the other side of the river but it has its own identity. A big reason for the differences between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain is that they were on opposite sides of the Berlin Wall.
Having been part of East Berlin and the DDR, Friedrichshain changed a lot after the fall of the Berlin Wall. At first it were the students, artists, punks and alternatives who took over the neighbourhood. Now Friedrichshain is both an epicentre of Berlin techno and nightlife, and home to many young families.
With its rich history, it is no surprise that Friedrichshain offers plenty of things to see and do. Here are some of our recommendations of things to do in Friedrichshain:
The whole district has lots of shops, restaurants and cafés to enjoy. Many locals enjoy an al fresco drink or meal around Boxhagener Platz. Around the square you’ll find lots of international cuisine options, from Syrian to Vietnamese and East African to Italian, there is something for everyone to enjoy here.
Yes, Friedrichshain is a great place to make your base for your visit to Berlin. Throughout the day and night there is activity in the district, due to both its family friendly nature and nightclubs. There are also great ways to make your way to the rest of Berlin due to good infrastructure and tourist attractions.
Along with the public transport options, City Sightseeing Berlin has a hop-on hop-off bus that drives through the district as part of the Trendy East Berlin & The Wall Route. When you combine your ticket to this route and their Classic Route you can easily make your way through the city and to all the best things to do in Berlin.