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Evening

Golden Light and Nightlife at Marienkirche

Catch the late afternoon glow over Berlin’s oldest church before diving into the city’s historic nightlife.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 16:41

    Barcomi's Deli

    Start with coffee and cake at Barcomi's Deli. The apple walnut caramel cake is a perfect prelude to the evening.

  2. 17:11

    Marienkirche

    Walk to Marienkirche. The Gothic tower stands tall against the sky, offering a quiet moment before the crowds arrive for sunset.

  3. 18:11

    Marienkirche

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light fades as the historic centre begins to glow with evening lights.

  4. 18:41

    Zur letzten Instanz

    Dine at Zur letzten Instanz. Often claimed to be Berlin's oldest restaurant, it offers a historic atmosphere for dinner.

  5. 19:41

    Weekend Club

    End the night at Weekend Club. This rooftop club on the Haus des Reisens offers views over Alexanderplatz and the Fernsehturm.

Local tip

Zur letzte Instanz opens for dinner at 17:30, so arriving for sunset allows you to secure a table before the evening rush. Weekend Club opens at 23:00, so plan your dinner to finish with enough time to head up to the 17th floor.

Check before you go

  • Barcomi's Deli is open until 21:00 on weekdays and weekends.
  • Marienkirche is open until 18:00, but exterior views are accessible at any time.
  • Zur letzte Instanz opens at 17:30.
  • Weekend Club opens at 23:00.

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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