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Evening

Golden Hour at Charlottenburg

Start in the palace gardens as the afternoon light turns gold, then head to a nearby spot for dinner and a drink under the stars.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 14:52

    Luisenbräu

    Grab a bite at Luisenbräu. This German restaurant is open from 12:00 to 23:00, so it is fully ready for an early evening meal. It is a short walk from the palace.

  2. 15:37

    Charlottenburg Palace Gardens

    Walk five minutes NNW to the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens. Find a spot in the grass or on a bench facing SSE to watch the sun set behind the palace grounds.

  3. 16:52

    Taverna Karagiosis

    After dark, walk ten minutes to Taverna Karagiosis. This Greek restaurant opens at 12:30 and stays open until 24:00, making it a perfect place for dinner and a late drink.

Local tip

The gardens are best enjoyed when the light hits the palace facade. Check the route if you need to get back to the palace entrance from the gardens.

Check before you go

  • Luisenbräu is open 12:00-23:00.
  • Taverna Karagiosis is open Tu-Su 12:30-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Taverna Karagiosis is open at 16:52 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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