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KIEZ GUIDE
DISCOVER THE NEIGHBORHOOD
ARCHITECTURE
Bikini-Haus
Deutsche Oper
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
KaDeWe
Kant-Garage
Renaissance-Theater
Tiergarten
Umlauftank
Zoo Palast
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CULINARY
Café am Neuen See
Café Savigny
Schwarzes Café
Giro Coffee Bar
Grosz
Bier’s Ku’damm 195
Paris Bar
Rogacki
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CULTURE
Camera Work
C/O Berlin im Amerika
Haus
Galerie Daniel Buchholz
Galerie Max Hetzler
Helmut Newton
Foundation
Import Projects
Literaturhaus
Mathew
P & T - Paper & Tea
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There is a lot to discover around the hotel – with this guide
you will find exciting places of architecture, culinary, and
culture around HOTEL AM STEINPLATZ .
TIERGARTEN
ZOO PALAST
The Tiergarten is Berlin’s answer to Central Park. The city’s
oldest park covers 200 hectares – and offers plenty of
space for a relaxing stroll, a trip in a rowing boat, or even
just lazing in the sun.
Originally built in 1956/57 as a premiere cinema by the
architects Paul Schwebes, Hans Schoszberger, and Gerhard
Fritsche for the Berlin Film Festival, the Zoo Palast was
re-inaugurated in 2013. The cinema is a cubic structure on a
trapezoidal floor plan, covered in pale yellow ceramic tiles.
S TIERGARTEN / U HANSAPLATZ / S+U ZOOLOGISCHER GARTEN
HARDENBERGSTR. 29A
TICKET OFFICE: OPEN DAILY 10.30AM–11.30PM
ZOOPALAST-BERLIN.DE
UMLAUFTANK
Umlauftank 2 (“Circulation Tank 2”) is a striking research
facility built between 1967 and 1974 by Ludwig Leo as an
architectural experiment, machine and Pop Art piece all
in one.
CAFÉ AM NEUEN SEE
The CANS is the go-to café for all Berliners seeking an
oasis of calm in the big city. Its idyllic location at the
center of the Tiergarten close to Neuer See makes it
an ideal getaway from the concrete jungle. The café
welcomes guests every day from 9 a.m.
MÜLLER-BRESLAU-STR. 12
LICHTENSTEINALLEE 2
OPEN DAILY FROM 9AM
CAFEAMNEUENSEE.DE
GIRO COFFEE BAR
It’s all too easy to walk straight past Giro Coffee Bar,
but they serve one of the best cappuccinos in town. Art
students and locals alike flock here for the home-made
cake and excellent espresso.
KNESEBECKSTR. 5
MON–FRI 8AM–6PM, SAT 10AM–6PM
GIROCOFFEEBAR.DE
RENAISSANCE THEATER
The Renaissance Theater is one of Europe’s few fully
preserved Art Deco theaters. Since the mid-1990s the
program has been devoted to contemporary drama.
KNESEBECKSTR. 100
TICKET OFFICE: MON–FRI FROM 10.30AM, SAT FROM 10AM, SUN
FROM 1PM – OPEN UP TO ONE HOUR BEFORE PERFORMANCES,
TICKETS AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS FROM EVENING BOX OFFICE
RENAISSANCE-THEATER.DE
GALERIE MAX HETZLER
When Max Hetzler moved his gallery from Cologne to
Berlin in 1996, he immediately caused a stir in the art
scene with eminent contemporary works by artists such
as Jeff Koons and Gerhard Merz. The gallery has been
consistently devoted to an outstanding line-up of artists
including minimalists and conceptualists, and celebrated
its 40th birthday in new premises in Bleibtreustraße.
BLEIBTREUSTR. 45
TUE–SAT 11AM–6PM
MAXHETZLER.COM
CAFÉ SAVIGNY
In the summertime, a table outside Café Savigny is the
ideal spot for a slice of cake in the sunshine. The guests’
thirst for knowledge is quenched by a broad selection of
international newspapers and magazines.
GROLMANSTR. 53
OPEN DAILY 9AM–1AM, KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL 1AM
HOT DISHES SERVED ALL DAY FROM 12PM
FACEBOOK.COM/CAFESAVIGNY
CAMERA WORK
P & T – PAPER & TEA
One of the most gorgeous shops in the neighborhood is
P & T, where you can discover a myriad of different types
of tea and buy high-quality stationery.
BLEIBTREUSTR. 4
MON–SAT 11AM–8PM
PAPERANDTEA.COM
The gallery was founded in 1997 and has since blossomed
into one of the world’s leading photography galleries.
Photography icons such as Man Ray, Richard Avedon, and
Diane Arbus are displayed in changing exhibitions.
KANTSTR. 149
TUE–SAT 11AM–6PM
CAMERAWORK.DE
SCHWARZES CAFÉ
First opened in 1977, Schwarzes Café has since become
a veritable Charlottenburg institution. The establishment
is open around the clock, and visitors are pleased to
learn you can still order scrambled eggs at 3 a.m. in the
morning.
KANTSTR. 148
OPEN 24 HOURS, EXCEPT TUE 3AM–10AM
SCHWARZESCAFE-BERLIN.DE
KANT-GARAGE
Built in the New Objectivity style in 1929/30, the
Kant-Garage was Berlin‘s first multistory parking garage.
Constructed in reinforced concrete, the garage features
a double helix ramp system and parking spaces for 300
cars. There is only one other garage like it in the world:
Richmond Garage, built in 1928 in Virginia (USA).
KANTSTR. 126/127
PARIS BAR
Paris Bar is a haunt of the glitterati. The bar is renowned
for its bistro flair, which managers Michel Würthle and
Reinald Nohal have cultivated since 1979. It is also famed
for the collection of artwork that lines its walls.
KANTSTR. 152
OPEN DAILY, 12PM–1AM
PARISBAR.NET
C/O BERLIN IN AMERIKA HAUS
In 2000, the photographer Stephan Erfurt, designer Marc
Naroska, and architect Ingo Pott founded an exhibition
center for photography, showcasing both renowned
artists as well as newcomers. C/O underwent restructuring
to become a non-profit foundation in 2013, and the
project is now set to move to its new premises, Amerika
Haus, in 2014. Designed by the architect Bruno Grimmek,
Amerika Haus was built in 1956/57 to accommodate the
United States Information Service (USIS).
HARDENBERGSTR. 22–24
OPEN AIR EXHIBITION, OPEN AROUND THE CLOCK
CO-BERLIN.ORG
HELMUT NEWTON FOUNDATION
Housed in the Museum for Photography, the Helmut
Newton Foundation’s temporary exhibitions of the
legendary photographer’s works are a must-see.
JEBENSSTR. 2
TUE–FRI 10AM–6PM, THU 10AM–8PM, SAT+SUN 11AM–6PM
€10 / €5 DISCOUNTED ADMISSION
HELMUT-NEWTON.DE
BIKINI-HAUS
The Bikini-Haus is a six-story, low-rise building dating from
1955–57. Between the upper floors and mall area below
there was originally an open story with views over the
zoo – an unusual feature that gave the building its name.
In April 2014 the building was reopened as a new concept
mall.
BUDAPESTER STR. 38–50
BIKINI BERLIN SHOPS & BOXES
MON–SAT 10AM–8PM
BIKINIBERLIN.DE
DEUTSCHE OPER
ROGACKI
The Deutsche Oper opera house was built between
1956–61 as a functionalist structure in glass and reinforced
concrete. Fritz Bornemann designed an auditorium
with seating for 1,865 guests. The windowless facade
in rough-textured concrete is a distinctive feature.
Surviving parts of the back of the earlier building were
reconstructed in subsequent years.
Charlottenburg’s first eel and fish smokehouse was
founded in 1928, and the family business has since
established itself as a West Berlin favorite. As a mix of
snack bar and gourmet shop, Rogacki serves up everything
from cold-smoked salted mackerel, to quail eggs and even
ox tongue.
BISMARCKSTR. 35
TICKET OFFICE: MON–SAT FROM 11AM, SUN 10AM–2PM
EVENING BOX OFFICE: ONE HOUR BEFORE PERFORMANCES
DEUTSCHEOPERBERLIN.DE
WILMERSDORFER STR. 145/146
MON–WED 9AM–6PM, THU+FRI 9AM–7PM, SAT 8AM–4PM
ROGACKI.DE
KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was designed by
the architect Franz Schwechten as a memorial to Kaiser
Wilhelm I. Built from 1891 to 1895, the Romanesque Revival
church in the shape of a Latin cross was the focal point of
the neighborhood. Having suffered extensive damage in
World War II, the ruins were preserved as a memorial. Two
new buildings by Egon Eierman were constructed between
1959 and 1961: a hexagonal tower housing a wedding and
baptismal chapel, and an octagonal main building.
BREITSCHEIDPLATZ
OPEN DAILY 9AM–7PM
GEDAECHTNISKIRCHE-BERLIN.DE
IMPORT PROJECTS
Since moving from London to Berlin in 2012, the curators
Anja Henckel and Nadim Samman have been enriching
the local art scene with their art space Import Projects.
The initiative showcases works by young, international
artists exploring the intersection of technology, personal
identity, and community.
KEITHSTR. 10
THU–SAT 1PM–5PM
IMPORT-PROJECTS.ORG
SILBERKUPPE
Launched in 2008 as a small project space, Silberkuppe
quickly established itself as a gallery for international
conceptual art. Successful and undiscovered artists alike
come together for the gallery’s exhibitions, readings, and
concerts.
KEITHSTR. 12
WED–SAT 1PM–6PM
SILBERKUPPE.ORG
KADEWE
“Kaufhaus des Westens” (Department Store of the West),
or KaDeWe for short, is more than just a shopping haven
for lovers of designer fashion and gourmet food – it is
an icon of West Berlin. Built in 1907, the historic building
was gutted in a fire in World War II, and then reopened in
1950. While Berlin was divided, the department store was
a symbol of the free and affluent West.
TAUENTZIENSTR. 21–24
MON–THU 10AM–8PM, FRI 10AM–9PM, SAT 9.30AM–8PM
KADEWE.DE
MATHEW
LITERATURHAUS
The artist David Lieske and DJ Peter Kersten opened their
gallery, Mathew, in 2012, and have since won acclaim for
presenting young “artists’ artists” – artists admired by
other artists. Lieske and Kersten have also run the music
label Dual Records since 1999.
The landmarked building was completed in 1889 for
Richard Hildebrandt, captain of the first German North Pole
expedition. Since 1986, this literary institute has organized
events, symposia, and exhibitions on contemporary
literature.
SCHAPERSTR. 12
THU–SAT 1PM–6PM
MATHEW-GAL.DE
FASANENSTR. 23
“KOHLHAAS & COMPANY” BOOKSHOP
MON–FRI 10.30AM–7.30PM, SAT 10.30AM–6PM
CAFÉ RESTAURANT “WINTERGARTEN”
OPEN DAILY 9AM–MIDNIGHT
LITERATURHAUS-BERLIN.DE KOHLHAASBUCH.DE
VILLA GRISEBACH
GALERIE DANIEL BUCHHOLZ
Villa Grisebach is one of the most prestigious auction
houses for art and photography. Located right next to the
Literaturhaus, the villa’s doors are also open for public
exhibitions.
The gallery owner from Cologne Daniel Buchholz and his
partner Christopher Müller opened this branch in Charlottenburg in 2008, and exhibit internationally renowned
artists such as Isa Genzken and Wolfgang Tillmans.
FASANENSTR. 25
MON–FRI 10AM–6.30PM, SAT 11AM–4PM
VILLA-GRISEBACH.DE
FASANENSTR. 30
TUE–SAT 11AM–6PM
GALERIEBUCHHOLZ.DE
BIER’ S KU’DAMM 195
“Currywurst and champagne” – an unusual combination,
yet it has been the trademark of this family business on
the Ku’damm for 42 years. One of the neighborhood’s
quirkier addresses.
KURFÜRSTENDAMM 195
MON–THU 11AM–5AM, FRI+SAT 11AM–6AM, SUN 12PM–5AM
GROSZ
Along with Paris Bar, Grosz is a further haunt of the
gourmet glitterati. The café and restaurant are located
in Haus Cumberland, a landmarked building dating from
1912. The kitchen has French leanings, and the restaurant’s
8-meter ceilings and marble floor provide an impressive
setting.
KURFÜRSTENDAMM 193/194
KITCHEN: SUN–THU 9AM–11PM, FRI+SAT 9AM–11.30PM
GROSZ-BERLIN.DE
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