Routey

Berlin

1 day

4 stops

2.0 hours

All Season

1041

ABOUT THIS TRAIL

Well-known for its artsy vibe and home to the former Stasi headquarter, Friedrichshain is one of the most interesting districts in Berlin. From Soviet-era buildings to dozens of Indie stores and international eateries, there is something for everyone here. As this lovely neighborhood is quite small in size, our walking route will take you to some of the best places worth visiting ranging from the oldest park in Berlin to the famous East Side Gallery.

A casual walking route that will take you to some of the coolest places in this hidden and unusual district in Berlin.

#Friedrichshain #Berlin #Walking Route #Street Art #Alternative lifestyle

# IN URBAN LIFE

POINTS

East Side Gallery

Computer Games Museum Berlin

Volkspark Friedrichshain

Karl-Marx-Allee

Dejan Badnjarevic Follow

Freelance Travel Writer

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<<East Side Gallery>>

Stop 1

30 minutes

All Season

Mühlenstraße 25 Berlin Germany

Description: The first stop on our walk is the famous East Side Gallery, a 1.3 km stretch of the former Berlin Wall that was taken down back in 1989. This place houses the largest open-air mural collection in the world with over 100 paintings and murals with a variety of political statements. The most interesting murals here include Kinder’s Test the Rest and My God, Help Me To Survive This Deadly Love by Dimitri Vrube where you can see Erich Honecker and Leonid Brezhnev French kissing.

<<Computer Games Museum Berlin>>

Stop 2

30 minutes

All Season

Karl-Marx-Allee 93A Berlin Germany

Description: Computerspielemuseum (Computer Games Museum Berlin) is a well-curated museum that will take you on an unforgettable journey through the history of computer games. Whether you are a fan of pacman or wish to go down the memory lane and play a game of super mario, there are dozens of on-site interactive stations, as well as many original exhibits. The main feature of the museum is definitely the Wall of Hardware which presents 50 different computers and consoles manufactured from 1971 to 2001.

Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday: 10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
Friday: 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00

<<Volkspark Friedrichshain>>

Stop 3

30 minutes

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Am Friedrichshain 1A Berlin Germany

Description: Our next destination is the lovely Volkspark Friedrichshain which is the oldest public park in all of Berlin and dates back to 1840. Expansive lawns here are ideal for picnics and lazing, while those who prefer entertainment can check out on of the tennis courts or see a movie at the picturesque outdoor theater. History buffs will be happy to hear that several communist-era memorial sites can be found here including the Denkmal der Spanienkämpfer and Friedhof der Märzgefallenen. In case you wish to have a snack or a glass of beer, there are a few beer gardens inside of the park.

<<Karl-Marx-Allee>>

Stop 4

30 minutes

Karl-Marx-Allee 69D Berlin Germany

Description: Built between 1952 and 1960, the Karl-Marx-Allee is a 90m-wide boulevard and the last stop on our walking tour. It stretches all the way from Alexanderplatz to Frankfurter Tor and showcases the best of East German architecture. This Moscow-inspired boulevard was constructed by some of the best architects of that time including Henselmann, Hopp, and Leucht. Today, Karl-Marx-Allee is home to dozens of shops and restaurants.