Lonely PlanetJul 10
23 of Berlin's best clubs: where to go and what to expect
Planning to hit the clubs when you go to Berlin? Here
Go-to after-hours parties, running Thursday to Monday.
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- BerghainNightclubLegendary nightlife labyrinth in a former power plant.
- ://about blankNightclubFormer East German childcare facility with garden and al-fresco dance floor.
- ElseNightclubSummer open-air venue specializing in house music and disco.
- Kater BlauNightclubAdult playground with psychedelic decor and diverse genres.
- HolzmarktPlaceOutdoor urban village with food stalls, cafes, and concerts.
- RenateNightclubDiverse sounds in three areas plus a fairy-tale garden.
- Club der VisionärePlaceLaid-back setting by the canal with eclectic beats.
- KlunkerkranichRestaurantRooftop venue atop a mall parking arcade with skyline views.
- HeideglühenNightclubSaturday daytime parties with house music and vinyl sets.
- SisyphosNightclubQuirky party village with a lake and beach.
- BulbulNightclubCozy after-dinner or late-night dance spot for underground styles.
- Golden GateNightclubGo-to after-hours parties, running Thursday to Monday.
- HoppetossePlacePermanently docked boat hosting techno and house promoters.
- PalomaCaféBoasts a high-quality sound system for house and disco.
- KitKatClubNightclubErotic Disneyland with fetish gear, lingerie, and costumes.
- SchwuZPlacePop-up nights periodically at other venues.
- TresorNightclubDerelict power station with heavy industrial techno.
- Revier SüdostNightclubHard-hitting techno in a mostly industrial area.
- SO36NightclubHosted legendary punk and new wave performances.
- Zig Zag Jazz ClubBarVintage speakeasy vibe with jazz talent.
- Ritter ButzkeNightclubFormer bathroom-fittings factory for techno and tech house.
- Kantine am BerghainPlaceConcert venue in the factory’s former staff canteen.