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BlueYard Berlin Guide

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Must-see Attractions

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Museum Island
BlueYard:Conveniently located in Mitte, Museum Island is a scenic collection of spectacular museums - with the Neues Museum and the Pergamon Museum (Babylon!) being the stars.
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Brandenburg Gate
BlueYard:This area is not only home to the stunning Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburger Gate), but also is neighbored by the Reichstag, which houses German parliament, and the Holocaust Memorial. If you want a really good view, you can pre-book a free appointment to go view Berlin from the large glass dome on the top of the Reichstag.
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Jewish Museum Berlin
BlueYard:Fascinating museum that provides a look into Jewish history and current every-day life both in Israel and Germany. They also currently have a powerful exhibition on the Israeli-Palestine conflict
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DDR Museum
BlueYard:How did people live in former east Germany? The best way to find out is checking the highly interesting, pleasantly interactive DDR (GDR) Museum located near the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral).
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Futurium
BlueYard:How do we want to live in the future? A question we often ask ourselves at BlueYard. This free, interactive future-focused exhibit covers everything from sustainable sky-scrappers to AI & robots. A fascinating exhibit intersecting humans, nature and technology.
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East Side Gallery
BlueYard:This famous section of the former Berlin Wall that divided east and west Berlin from 1961 to 1989 is now the longest open-air gallery in the world. The 1.3 km stroll along the wall and Spree river is a great way to experience the art and history of the city.
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Markets

Weekly indoor & outdoor markets

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Markthalle Neun
BlueYard:This charming indoor food market is open Tuesday-Friday 12:00-18:00 and Saturdays 10:00-18:00. If you are lucky enough to be in Berlin on a Thursday evening, their Street Food Thursdays offers world class street food, wine, and draft beers.
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Wochenmarkt Kollwitzplatz
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Kollwitzplatz Samstagsmarkt
BlueYard:Outdoor market in Prenzlauer Berg. Great place to buy local produce, cheese, spices and plenty of snacks from the various food stalls on Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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Mauerpark
BlueYard:If you happen to be in Berlin on a Sunday afternoon during the warm months, this is a great way to spend it. Join locals and tourist shopping endless rows of locally made art and products, as well as the vast flea market. You can also find live karaoke from 3:00pm to 6:00pm every Sunday.
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Guten Appetit!

BlueYard's go-to restaurants

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Katz Orange
BlueYard:Great local, seasonal German food with alluring setting.
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Cookies Cream
BlueYard:Great vegetarian upmarket restaurant. (In a parking lot building - very "Berlin")
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ZOLA
BlueYard:Perfect Napoli style pizza! A lunch break favorite.
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Lokal
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borchardt
BlueYard:The Berlin see and be seen classic. Good German food in Mitte.

KAFFEE

Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine

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KAFFEEBAR
BlueYard:Perfect way to start the day in Kreuzberg. Also who we often use to cater BlueYard events.
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Silo Coffee
BlueYard:Looking for breakfast or brunch in Friedrichshain? Look no further.
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The Visit Coffee Roastery
BlueYard:Minimalist style cafe located near U-Bahn Kottbusser Tor. And yes - this one has

Brunch

Everyone's favorite meal

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Alte Turnhalle Berlin
BlueYard:This fabulous Sunday brunch buffet can be found in a beautifully refurbished sports hall in Friedrichshain. Definitely worth a visit if you have a free Sunday morning.
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Le Bon
BlueYard:One of the most popular brunch spots in Kreuzberg, be sure to show up early to get your name on the waiting list to enjoy their famous pancakes or Eggs Benedict.
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Hallesches Haus - Lunchroom
BlueYard:Although very touristy, one of the best brunch spots in Berlin with menu items such as a fancy french toast and a mountain of scrambled eggs with a German flare.
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Shopping

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Kaufhaus des Westens
BlueYard:"Kaufhaus des Westens," or "The department store of the West" is the second largest department store in Europe (next to Harrod's in London). Considered to be a more high-end shopping experience, fitting the 'West Berlin' style.
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We all scream for...

The best places to grab everyone's favorite cold treat - a list curated by BlueYard's very own ice cream expert

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Vanille & Marille
BlueYard:This is a 100% natural ice cream chain with multiple locations.
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PAR Creamery
BlueYard:Mitte based, this ice cream shop offers both normal and alternative milk-based deliciousness.
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The Ice-maker - Berlin
BlueYard:Close to the BlueYard office in Kreuzberg, Die Eismacher offers a lovely collection of both common and exotic flavors.

Prost!

That's right - beer.

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Klunkerkranich
BlueYard:Funky rooftop bar with view of the Berlin skyline? Hard to resist. This is both a local and tourist favorite to meet friends for a drink. Located on the top of a Neukölln shopping center parking lot, you never disappointed with a good view of they city from above.
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BRLO Brwhouse
BlueYard:This modern-style brewery has a wide selection of draft beers and also quite the menu. Located on the beautiful Park Gleichdreieck, they also have a nice patio area to enjoy an IPA.
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Things to avoid

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  1. Museum Island
  2. Brandenburg Gate
  3. Jewish Museum Berlin
  4. DDR Museum
  5. Futurium
  6. East Side Gallery
  7. Markthalle Neun
  8. Wochenmarkt Kollwitzplatz
  9. Kollwitzplatz Samstagsmarkt
  10. Mauerpark
  11. Katz Orange
  12. Cookies Cream
  13. ZOLA
  14. Lokal
  15. borchardt
  16. KAFFEEBAR
  17. Silo Coffee
  18. The Visit Coffee Roastery
  19. Alte Turnhalle Berlin
  20. Le Bon
  21. Hallesches Haus - Lunchroom
  22. Kaufhaus des Westens
  23. Vanille & Marille
  24. PAR Creamery
  25. The Ice-maker - Berlin
  26. Klunkerkranich
  27. BRLO Brwhouse

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