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Quiet Coffee and Silent Films in Kreuzberg

Skip the tourist crowds and start your Berlin afternoon with a quiet coffee in a historic neighborhood, followed by a unique cinematic experience.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 08:00

    Café Fleury

    Grab a breakfast baguette or coffee at this cute French cafe. It tends to be very crowded on weekends, so arriving right when it opens ensures you get a seat without the wait.

  2. 08:45

    Babylon

    Walk to this great cinema known for non-mainstream movies. It features a working cinema organ, adding a unique historical touch to your visit. Check the schedule for the day's program.

  3. 10:00

    SO36

    End your outing at this nightclub with punk roots. Even during the day, it is a notable cultural spot in the area, known for hosting alternative concerts and the famous Gayhane party.

Local tip

The cinema organ at Babylon is played every Saturday for free midnight screenings of silent movies, but for a daytime plan, the regular film program is the main attraction. Café Fleury is best visited early to avoid the weekend crowds.

Check before you go

  • Café Fleury is open Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00 and Sa,Su 10:00-20:00.
  • Babylon cinema hours are Mo-Fr 17:00+ and Sa,Su half an hour before the first showing.

Worth knowing

  • Café Fleury is open at 08:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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