Berlin's 6 Districts

MITTE
The historical center of Berlin, this is the emerging city center. Cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and clubs are abundant throughout the district, along with many sites of historic interest. If you're new to Berlin, this is a good place to start. There are many different things to do.

CITY WEST
The main shopping district of Berlin, especially for luxury items. There are many high end restaurants and hotels in this district. The district also contains the Schloss Charlottenburg, Tiergarten and the Olympic Stadium.

EAST CENTRAL
Popular with students and younger adults, this district is somewhat noisier than most. It is filled with many of cafes, bars, clubs and trendy shops, but it also has some museums in Kreuzberg near the border to Mitte. This is a good place to explore if you're a younger, more adventurous traveler.

NORTH
Small beautiful towns which are great for sightseeing. Visit here if you want to see some nice, old towns.

EAST
The museum at the site of the 1945 surrender to the Soviet army is of interest, as well as the former Stasi prison, an essential visit for anyone interested in East German history.

SOUTH
One of the boroughs is the richest, and one is the poorest. It provides and interesting contrast and shows what this city has been through the years.