By Juergen Wenzel
Sitting relaxed on a terrace of a hotel or restaurant. Enjoying a nice, light meal, a glass in hand. Berlin can be so wonderful…
A place in the sun, Berlin really has enough of that. But which one is really recommended? BZ has made a search for you: for the most beautiful terraces in Berlin, at lofty heights, in shady inner courtyards or in the cooling vicinity of the water.
We looked around and found the right spot, the tastiest snack or the coolest drink for every taste.
If you want to show a visitor a beautiful view of Berlin, then we have an insider tip in addition to the gastro terraces: the viewing platform of the French Cathedral on Gendarmenmarkt is finally open again after years of closure and renovation. Have fun!
The sunny one: Neni in the Bikinihaus
The terrace in the Bikinihaus offers a view of the City West Photo: Olaf Selchow
► WHERE: Charlottenburg, Bikinihaus, Budapester Strasse 40
► WHO: young crowd, mainly from the western part of the city, party people, students, artists
► MEAL: Maghreb Kebab: 18 euros, Elior’s Pulled Beef Burger: 20 euros
► DRINK: Grüner Veltliner 0.125 l: 6.50 euros
► THE SPECIAL: View of the most beautiful sunset in Berlin, plus a glass of wine or a cocktail: a great location for a successful end of the day
► GUEST OPINION: Viktoria (22) and Valerija (20) from Charlottenburg: “Whether before or after shopping on Tauentzien, this is our living room here!”
The Noble: Hotel de Rome
► WHERE: Mitte, Behrenstr. 7
► WHO: Models, creative people and business people from Berlin, hotel guests
► FOOD: Sushi and sashimi specialties, unusual creations such as white crush rolls, caviar crackers or hamachi sashimi
► DRINK: Bar manager Benjamin Panek spoils you with specially created signature drinks and innovative summer cocktails. Rarities from Perrier-Jouët at the Pernod Ricard Bar
► THE SPECIAL: Sophisticated, relaxed flair with perfect Ibiza lounge music in the background and a light, cooling breeze: you feel like you’re on a yacht in the Mediterranean
► GUEST OPINION: Jessica (39): “The rooftop is my favorite place in Berlin when I want to spend a relaxing evening with close friends like Selina (21) and Nina (39).”
The relaxed one: Balaustine on the Radisson
Relaxed on the Spree in Mitte: Restaurant Balaustine in the Radisson Photo: Olaf Selchow
► WHERE: Mitte, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3
► WHO: good mix of young and older crowd, trendy tourists and Mitte people
► MEAL: middle-eastern cuisine but with fresh local produce. Sea bass with chraimeh sauce: 21 euros
► DRINK: Israeli Merlot wine 0.2 l: 9.50 euros, cocktail “Beirut Mojito” 12.50 euros
► THE SPECIAL: Nomen est omen: The flair of this new location from the Spree with a view of the cathedral and the Museum Island is just as enchanting as the name: pure holiday mood on sultry summer days
The magical one: Joseph at the Hotel Amo
Idyll in the inner courtyard of Hotel Amo on Friedrichstrasse Photo: Olaf Selchow
► WHERE: Mitte, Friedrichstrasse 113.
► WHO: trendy middle crowd over 30, groups of girlfriends and buddies who get together for dinner
► MEAL: Henry’s Challah Sandwich (with hummus, tuna or beef): from 8.50 euros to 10.50 euros and specialties from Tel Aviv such as aubergine carpaccio with Laffa, crispy bread from the in-house tandoori oven
► DRINK: Pilsner Urquell (0.33 l): 4 euros, Estrella Galicia (0.33 l): 4 euros
► THE SPECIAL: Even the passage to the courtyard is decorated with colorful floral decorations, in the courtyard you then completely forget the stress of the big city
► GUEST OPINION: A group of 8 men: “Best hummus in town, definitely!”
The Laid Back: Soho House
There is even a small pool on the roof of Soho House Photo: Olaf Selchow
► WHERE: Mitte, Torstrasse 1
► WHO: Club members or guests of the hotel have access. Among the members are many musicians, artists, creative people from the film and advertising industries
► MEAL: All kinds of sushi are the culinary specialty of the house
► DRINK: House tonics like Soho Mule for 12 euros or non-alcoholic cocktails for 7 euros
► SPECIAL: Pure relaxation between the pool, bar and DJ booth. Here, nobody can be disturbed, neither the guests nor the waiters
► GUEST OPINION: Michelle: “I love hanging out here with friends or buddies (Alex from Mitte and Dennis from Prenzlauer Berg) and just watching. Most beautiful summer location for me in Berlin!”
