City: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Borough)
Top Things to do in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Borough)
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Borough), Germany
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Restaurants in Berlin
1. Galactic Supermarket
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Boxoffberlin
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
A great, unexpected find in the touristy area surrounding Checkpoint Charlie is boxoffberlin a/k/a bob. It's an amazing mix of an design store, art gallery and espresso bar. The store offers extraordinary souvenirs and cool gifts made by local designers and crafts people, a long way from the mass produced selection in the other shops in the tourist areas of the city. Definitely a place for that unusual Berlin gift. The back space of the shop is a gallery with changing exhibitions of contemporary art, films and more from Berlin based artists. A fascinating place since 2007.
Reviewed By ivonakaca - Podgorica, Montenegro
I managed to find some of the cutes souvenirs in this shop! Very pleasant and vintage. You will surely enjoy!
3. Coretex Records
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By alancO6575XB
Brilliant, caters for all types of punk/alternative music fans. I could spend hours in there just browsing, and chatting with the very friendly guys who run the place.
4. Heimat Friedrichshain
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Berlin´s alternative neighbourhood friedrichshain is home to fresh, young design labels. The latest in shirts, chic bags, stylish accessories or home decor all living in perfect harmony under one roof. Handmade trifles, treasures and true delights - you're sure to find something you'll love in this store. A must on your shopping trip in Berlin.
5. Biererei
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
We at Biererei love good beer and want to share our passion with you! Come by and choose from more than 500 craft beers brewed in Berlin, Germany and all over the world. Discover some rare beers or take some Berlin brewed craft beers back home. We also do growler fillings. Feel free to ask us for some advise where to discover Berlin's beer culture.
6. Sound Metaphors
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By I1268UTdanielw
This shop is relatively young compared to several other similar stores in Berlin, but its reputation as a favourite is truly well-deserved. It is an easy walk from the U1 line at Kottbusser Tor or Görlitzer Bahnhof. The selection of techno, electronic, house, disco, jazz + more is smart and varied. The owners definitely are up on their vinyl knowledge. The prices are very reasonable, and there are plenty of used items in the lower bins for surprisingly good prices! They have 3 listening stations, but it's better to come earlier in the day when less people are shopping. It's also a great place for picking up flyers and meeting people in the local scene. I still constantly find gems here and would highly recommend it.
7. Hacke & Spitze
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
You need to take the staircase and pass a narrow swinging door. But then you're greeted by probably most lively shop interior in the city. Hacke & Spitze is a large dance shop in the Bergmannkiez. Whether you're a ballet dancer, are in Berlin for a tango workshop or prefer swing-dancing... Here you find the right clothing and appropriate shoes: popular products by large large brands, but also hand crafted individual pieces by small labels. Hacke & Spitze was established in 2010 by Daniela Wasseveld and Jutta Peixoto Cordeiro, two former professional Dancers. The swinging retail design is by the Berlin based Industrial Designer Holger Jahns.
8. Another Country
9. Modulor
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Gureggu - Gdansk, Poland
I wish I had a store like that in my neighborhood when I studied architecture. They have everything, and more : things to build models, tools, thousands of materials, paints and canvas, CNC workshop, furniture shop, gifts ... everything high quality! I almost forgot; the building is true Architecture! There is also an online shop!
10. Pictofactum
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Everything from Berlin - the charming shop in the middle of the colorful Friedrichshain neighborhood presents timeless design in the form of geometric jewelery, simple bags, fantastic illustrations and special accessories from various small labels. The in-house brand Pictofactum manufactures the unique pieces of jewelery in the attached workshop lovingly by hand.
