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Evening

Golden Hour at Checkpoint Charlie

Catch the last warm light of the day at Berlin's most famous border crossing, then dive into the city's evening scene.

Best time: 16:21About 135 min

Timeline

  1. 15:36

    Weilands

    Grab a salad or soup at Weilands.

  2. 16:06

    Checkpoint Charlie

    Walk 21 minutes northeast to Checkpoint Charlie. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon, watching the golden light hit the historic guardhouse.

  3. 16:51

    Lutter & Wegner

    Head to Lutter & Wegner for Berlin cuisine in top style. The restaurant has been serving locals since 1811 and offers its own wine selections.

  4. 17:36

    Borchardt

    Finish the night at Borchardt. Since 1895, this has been the spot for the rich and famous. Enjoy the fin de siècle decor and their famous Schnitzel.

Local tip

Lutter & Wegner and Borchardt are historic institutions. While reservations are not strictly mandatory for Lutter & Wegner, they are essential for Aigner if you choose that route. Borchardt recommends decent clothing.

Check before you go

  • Weilands is open Mo-Su 10:00-21:30.
  • Lutter & Wegner is open Mo-Su 11:00-03:00.
  • Borchardt is open 11:30-24:00.

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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