If you are planning to visit Berlin and want to know what’s more to this city than its defining monuments, then get ready to be delighted. Berlin has long history, impressive culture and diverse architecture, so there are a number of stunning streets in the city. Here are the most beautiful streets that are worth visiting in the German capital, and in this article, we’ll show you how to find them.
1. Unter den Linden
Beside being one of Berlin’s most popular thoroughfares, Unter den Linden is situated in the very centre of the city. Meaning “Under the Linden Trees”, this avenue runs from the Brandenburg Gate to the Lustgarten and by such sites as the Berlin State Opera House and Humboldt University. Flanked with lime trees, this centuries old aged street has a magnificent architectural view and holds a rich history.
2. Karl-Marx-Allee
Karl-Marx-Allee named earlier Stalinallee is one of the sights that reveal the opulence of East Berlin in the Soviet time. This boulevard is characterized by socialist classicism architecture containing great history and superstar broad walkways. It is lined with buildings of just about any style imaginable, from Stalinist to Bauhaus and even touches of modernism.
3. Kurfürstendamm
Kurfürstendamm, or Ku’Damm, is the best-known shopping street in Berlin. This lively street is bordered by posh shops, quality stores and classy cafes, which are ideal for the fashion conscious and the shopping mad. Tourist attractions found at or near Kurfürstendamm are the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche and the department store, KaDeWe.
4. Oranienburger Straße
Situated in the lively Mitte neighborhood, Oranienburger Straße is a historic and culturally as well as entertaining place. When you walking through this street you will see many art galleries, various bars and cafes and a great variety of restaurants. Probably, it will also leave no chances to visit the New Synagogue – a unique building of Jewish history in Berlin.
5. Simon-Dach-Straße
To experience the trendy nightlife of Berlin and the spirit of the district Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg visit Simon-Dach-Straße. This street can indeed boast of various appearances of cafes, shops, a vast number of bars and clubs. Share a drink with the locals and enjoy local musicians, some karaoke, or, of course, watching people.
6. Oberbaumstraße
Oberbaumstraße allows one to see many different aspects of Berlin’s cultural and artistic character. This street is captured by the Oberbaum Bridge between Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, street art, cafes and shops with ethnic touch. Experience Berlin’s tempo and enjoy the colorful youth atmosphere of Berlin on the streets.
7. Hackesche Höfe
Hackesche Höfe is an interconnected courtyard complex located in the conventional Scheunenviertel district which affords a rather discrete façade. It is full of Jugendstil houses, inviting cafes and a rather unique and rich variety of outlets. Stroll through its complex courtyards filled with shops, theaters and find yourself at the site of the famous Hackescher Markt.
Conclusion
Berlin is a city that really cannot hide its history and embrace of modern culture and artistic inclination. Walking through its appealing streets permits one not only retreat into the backdrop of the tourist traps. While some of these streets include Unter den Linden that is a blend of pre-World War I architecture; others have the artistic flair of Simon-Dach-Straße.
Always make sure to wear comfortable shoes and take a map with you, but do not miss the energetic atmosphere of these beautiful streets. Let Berlin show you its sights with this amazing boulevard strolling.
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