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The best places to visit in Berlin this summer.

Summer in Berlin is well known for being a whole lot of fun. Our Berlin insider and friend of Locke, Lorena, shares her favourite spots so you can experience summer in the city like a true local.

Berlin comes alive in the summertime. Think bike rides and picnics in the park. Al-fresco partying until the sun comes up and dining on the buzzing streets. Well... summer is not over yet. There’s still time to book that last-minute trip to Berlin and experience the German capital in all its glory. Or, start making plans for summer 2024.

We asked Berlin insider, photographer, and creator Lorena, also known as lorenaschi_ to pick her favourite spots that you can visit in the city this summer...

1990 Vegan Living.

Delicious homestyle Vietnamese cooking. Found on a corner near a small park, 1990 Vegan Living is known for its fresh ingredients and flavourful dishes at reasonable prices.

Dark Matter.

A sensory exhibition focusing on the multidimensional parallels of light, space, and sound. Where the lines between the digital and real world become blurred.

Monster Ronson’s Ichiban Karaoke.

A Berlin legend. Hire a private booth with your friends or get stuck in with everyone else. Sing your heart out, drink, dance. It's almost guaranteed you'll have a good time.

Humana at Alex / Frankfurter Tor.

One of Germany’s best-known thrift stores. Take your time and enjoy picking out some unique pieces at low prices.

Walk at the Spree.

Right next to Locke at East Side Gallery, enjoy a summer’s walk along the River Spree. Take in the history of the East Side Gallery, stop at one of the many riverside bars and cafes, or just take in the sunset over Berlin.

EKO.

A late-night cocktail bar in nearby Friedrichshain with eclectic décor and a great soundsystem playing mostly vinyl records.

Club der Visionnaire.

One of the city's most renowned party spots. Set on the Spree, expect beautiful sunsets, summer vibes, and a lineup of solid selectors, both local and international.

Locke at East Side Gallery.

Locke at East Side Gallery is officially open. With views across the Spree and an unbeatable location, it's the perfect place to soak in the last of the summer sun and experience Berlin at its best.

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Berlin Awakens, Springtime Hotspots around Locke at East Side Gallery.

Berlin local, creator and friend of Locke, Lorena Schi shares her favourite spots around Locke at East Side Gallery, perfect for the new season.

Explore the best restaurants in Friedrichshain, Berlin

East Berlin’s Friedrichshain district has a lot going on. History, business venues, iconic club nights. And when you’re feeling hungry, this part of the city is booming with great places to eat.

Gather round at Locke: Berlin’s best festive activities.

Here’s our rundown of the best Berlin Christmas markets and festivities. Expect ice skating, markets full of handmade goods and delicious treats.

Meet the designers: Creating a regenerative uniform.

Re-thinking and re-purposing was the thought-process behind Locke’s new uniforms. Meet the designers and artists behind Locke at East Side Gallery’s unique and sustainable new uniform.

Berlin’s latest drinking and listening experience: ANIMA.

Set on the River Spree with unbeatable views across the water, Berlin’s latest listening, eating and drinking concept is officially open.

8 Autumnal spots for Photography in Berlin.

Start wrapping up because Autumn is on its way. We asked Berlin local and photographer Julia Nimke, to show us her favourite spots around the city for the perfect autumnal shot.

8 must-visit exhibitions at Berlin Art Week this September.

Delve into the world of Berlin’s contemporary art scene at Berlin Art Week. A festival that sees the best of the world’s art scene descend on Berlin to showcase their works.

Celebrating Wellbeing Week at Locke.

Whatever wellbeing means to you, we’ve rounded up everything going on at Locke to help make you feel your best.

Behind the design: Locke at East Side Gallery.

In celebration of Berlin Design Week, we caught up with designer and architect Matt Grzywinski on the theme of resilience and the inspiration behind Locke at East Side Gallery.

Sounds of ANIMA.

Get to know Thibaut Machet and Robin Ordell, the duo behind ANIMA, as they talk us through what to expect from their Audiophile Bar and Restaurant opening this summer at Locke at East Side Gallery.