I was in Berlin for pride a few weekends ago and before coming to Berlin had heard that Berghain was the club to go to and man did that ring true. Like I said it was pride weekend and we had other clubs and places that we had planned on going to every night that was recommended by a friend of a friend who is from Berlin and ironically Berghain was not on any of his recommendations. I was a little nervous thinking that we weren't going to make it to this notorious club but our Sunday afternoon plans fell through and we were stuck in a cab in some random neighborhood in Berlin that we knew if we got out of the cab it would be really shitty to try and get another one.....so right then and there I decided hey why not go to Berghain. So at 4:30 Sunday afternoon we show up to an empty que, get to the entrance and make our way with no issues into the club. I did not forewarn my friends I was with about Berghain (oops lol) and let me just say they were terrified walking in haha but once we got a few drinks and headed up to the main area all that melted away (along with our shirts) and we danced for hours and hours and hours. Because it was pride it was a majority gay crowd and even at 4:30 Sunday afternoon the place was packed full of people (I couldn't even imgaine what it would be like on a Saturday night) and the music was loud and relentless. We ended up staying till about 10pm and all walked out of there sweaty, sore, and with the biggest smiles on our face. This was truly one of the best and unique dancing experiences of my life. read more

I came never realizing just how ridiculously hard it was to get in. And, yes, the stories are true. Most people will get rejected. Some fratty douches cut us in line and were super loud and rude. They also had the nerve to speak in German saying how we wouldn't get in because we didn't speak German. Their asses got rejected immediately. I guess the trick was to go with someone who's been there before. The bouncers recognize faces from years ago. They've literally told my friend they remembered him for coming once before...a year prior. It also doesn't hurt to keep your mouth shut, be sober, dress to not impress, and not be in a huge group. Also fobby Asian tourists can forget about it. Felt really bad for them actually...my people... Though with this rejection comes great benefit. The crowd inside is very friendly. Everyone is respectful and just there to have a good time. How refreshing. As for the inside. There was a lot going on. You feel the music in your bones quite literally. The bass is intense. The place itself is like a labyrinth with dark passages and twists and turns. Anything and everything goes when you're inside. Literally everything. I won't go into details, but be prepared for mayhem if you come on the right nights. This place was deeefinitely an experience. If you're lucky enough to get in, I'd highly recommend it. read more

World famous, so you have to go, right? We went at around 2 am on Saturday morning. Got in after about 1 hour of waiting. Yeah, you've got to have a look on your face like you don't care if you get in or not... about 15 people in front of us got rejected... The music was good, the crowd was excellent. The venue was shockingly small though for such an iconic place--only one floor was open. The bathrooms... don't risk going in there. Seriously. It's like going to a bathroom in Tibet. Just a tip for you. read more

Finally went to Berghain. Yes, it is as good as they say it is and then some. I feel it would be sacreligious to divulge details on a public forum, so I will refrain from doing so. All I am going to say is - I am no rookie and it is hard to impress me - I and I am impressed to the point where I am already trying to figure out how/when I can go back to Berlin just so I can go there again. read more

Yahoo i got in...it was as tough as everyone says on here...the bounces got some attitude here But i was friendly and mentioned that i had german friends already inside and just asked if i could go in to meet them have a few drinks and dance with them... It worked and i was allowed to enter "the temple of music" This place is amazing,you will love the music the crowd and the atmosphere...its electric... Be warned its not for the faint hearted you will see hard drugs being used,the rooms are filled with smoke and drug smells,the toilets are used for sex and the crowd leans towards gay and every one is open sexually so if you have a problem that you probably wont fit in here or in fact most places in Berlin... Its well worth the pain of trying to get in because ive never seen anything like it and it deserves the top 3 ranking it has for dance clubs in the world... If heaven was a dance club and god a dj this would be it!!! read more

If you go to Berghain, you'll see how readily people throw away all inhibitions in order to blend in and do as is demanded of them. It's the same mindset that enabled the Holocaust. read more

This place is utterly amazing, great music, cool people. We went at 8 a.m. on a Sunday and there was no line we got right in and had the time of our lives. Once you're in, you can understand why they have such a selective door policy. They want it to be a place where people are free. I can't wait to go back on my next trip to Berlin. read more

I dislike that there is information about Berghain on here. They do a lot of work trying to keep the mystery and the social engineering of this place what they'd like it to be. I will say... It's off the chain, I love hard big room techno and I enjoy grooving tech-house and this place offers both. Techno in Berghain and house in Panorama Bar. This club is the hedonist's dream. I've been allowed entry and denied for reasons that I can only guess, but that's just part of the social engineering. Your best bet is to either speak perfect German or go with a local... although I'd like to mention after dating a German girl for over a year I still wasn't able to speak for myself and be allowed in here. When I was with a local, it went quite smoothly. Once you're in, god damn you're in for a surreal club experience. I won't allow myself to elaborate since I respect what they do here. Just have to say, "Wow" This is THE Techno Temple read more

Dude, I waited in line for an hour an a half behind a two couples of germans. We had a good conversation and were waiting for a good time with our candies in tow. When we get to the line, the foursome in front of the line is given the heave ho...wtf? The homey in the group gave me a peace sign...telling me what is up. I got past the door man...the "security" strip searching all ....found my candy...and he just said..."English or German?"....English ofcourse....then he told me...if u keep the candy u must leave..if u lose the candy u can stay...Ahh....u think I want dick vs fun...will leave mofo. I left.....with a bunch of dudes howling from the lines....whew, got away from that german ass pounding....they r so famous for. read more

This is probably the best club left in Europe, set in an old powerplant. It starts filling up at 2AM, and continues until you manage to leave. I have heard of people getting there on Saturday and leaving on Monday. Huge dance floors, amazing music, cheap drinks, and no lack of things that would be banned in the US, whether sex or drugs. Luckily no cameras are allowed. And the place has not a single mirror. Which can be a good thing. If you are lucky enough to be the list, you will avoid a line that can stretch for hours. Some people get turned away, but if you're there to dance, you will get in. The main bouncer looks like Cyrus from 300 (also a world famous photographer) but don't let it scare you. Basically, a must see before you die. I wish I could describe the things I experienced there, so you'll just have to see for yourself. Wowsers. read more

FANTASTISCHE! Berghain is a true experience, an insane club that really gives you a feel for Berlin's scene. Loved the relentless, pounding music (all techno and deep house) delivered through the incredible sound system. Loved exploring the jaw-dropping, multi-floored industrial setting. Loved the fun, eclectic crowd made up of Berlin locals, scene-y club kids and half-naked (or fully nude) gay dudes. The best thing is that the party runs all weekend, so you can literally arrive Friday night and leave Monday morning. I guess Berghain has a notoriously strict door policy, but we arrived early Sunday night (before midnight) and got in with no wait or hassle. As two foreigners, we approached the door quietly and answered questions in German. For the door and the club itself, I recommend sneakers or boots; you'll be dancing all night and there is broken glass EVERYWHERE. As for dress code, Berghain is extremely casual with a Rick Owens vibe (lots of dark clothing, t-shirts or tank tops for men and women). No button-up shirts, no high heels, nothing you can't sweat and dance in. Get detailed directions before heading out, the club is well hidden on a dark, unassuming street. The cover charge is €14, coat check is €1.50 and drinks are pretty pricey. Otherwise, enjoy this incredible experience! read more

Was on the guest list, visiting from NYC, and the experience was memorable. A stoic aggressive bodyguard patted me up and down, squeezed my buttocks checking for illicit whatevers - it was a total rite of passage. Body guards looked severe and loathing. Don't display any modicum of mirth lol. We went on Easter weekend, so the better part of the dance floors were closed off for SNAX, but the sound system was truly out of this world (Efdemin) and I lost ten pounds over the course of ten hours of dehydration. Also, leather daddies and subs everywhere. Would redo. read more

Dancing with a cig in your hand is very dangerous, I got burnt many times, I know you are prob high-ppy and having a good time, but it doesn't hurt you to smoke outside of the dance floor. Also it's not ok to ask someone you don't know to "smile" , maybe that person isn't smiling because a lot of reasons. Have plenty of rest before you go and always top up food when you are there, it's the way to stay till the end. Berghain closing is the best, there's a magic starts from 7am. read more

There were two gentlemen at the front door, but one was extremely rude with international visitors and even with women. We were well dressed up, and looked forward for having a good night. Unfortunately, the big guy who has a mustache and features of been from middle east said "If you are in Germany, you must speak German" after asking the reason why for not letting us in. We left, and after us a french couple that were kicked out as well. I don't think they were racist, I would say the attitude of this security guy it is something that definitely talks about his own insecurities and lack identity issues, considering that he was the one yelling in german, he was not a "real german". If you want to get or keep a great impression of Germany, ensure yourself of not visiting this club. read more

As a major techno head, this was a box that I really wanted to tick, but wasn't going to let it ruin my weekend if things didn't go as planned. Showed up around 6am (sun was up) Friday night in a group of 3 looking quite starry eyed from our earlier partying at Club Der Visionnaire and Tresor, after getting a no at the door of Arena club :( Waited behind maybe 2 groups, smiled to the doormen, and we were in. Caught Sammy Dee and the beginning of San Proper's set before we decided that we'd been Perlonized enough. Unfortunately Zip was not playing as billed. The following Sunday, took an accidental 7 hour disco nap and headed out to meet friends at Griessmuehle. After 2-3 hours of fun there, we headed to Berghain to once again try our luck for the real deal. Similarly, no line. One hard peek into our souls and we were in again. The full details of this night, I will not unveil, but Answer Code Request and Boris delivered heavily downstairs while XDB, Gerd Janson, and Sadar Bahar rocked Panoramabar thoroughly. Bottom line - If you're really about that life and love dancing to techno, partying with people of all walks, etc. This is the place for you. For those who are coming because they read about it in Thump or some other magazine, but don't even have a passing interest in techno - STAY AWAY. read more

Berghain's only door policy is attitude. Once you're inside, you understand they don't filter by your look - it's how you carry yourself. This place oozes sex and confidence, but there's an entire range of what that could mean. The "no picture" policy means dressing and being your complete self. Hedonist heaven. read more

First of all. I think the bad reviews being posted are kind of unclear. Some people went to Berghain to say "Yeah, I was in" and that's the opposite of the people they want to have in there. Also the people looking for "thin and beautiful people" or for the stylish and cool people, come on, it's the atmosphere and the music that counts in Berghain. Berghain has the relaxed atmosphere. You can chill on couches at several places, sit down and have a chat. You are sleepy? Take a nap and no one finds you weird or strange. That's what it's about. No one inside is judging. When it comes to judging, the door policy is also a good thing they do. It's not about being dark clothed or being hip or young or beautiful. They want to have the relaxed people who enjoy Berghain for what it is, an isolated world in which you can drop off your schedules and start enjoying. I mean you shouldn't wear high heels or come with a suit but I think this is pretty clear. Come as you are. If you get rejected, try again, wait for another hour or try a week later. I was wearing a dark coat and black jeans with Nike Airs. We were a group of 4, me as male and three women. We split up me and a girl, and the other 2 girls. We got in even though the doorman asked her age because she looks young and then they checked everything we had on us, also opened my box of cigarettes, took out all cards in my wallet and let us enter. After paying the entry fee, 15€, we walked around a bit because it was the first time for three of us. The music on the main floor was amazing. Dark, trippy Techno made lose your mind while dancing. The DJ was a genius, he knew what he was doing and the people were amazed. The music equipment was awesome, too. the bass was damn hard but the high tones didn't get lost in the bass. Upstairs at the Panorama Bar the music is more relaxed, you can dance but when you are used to the music downstairs, it seems a bit too slow. But after dancing a few minutes you'll get in the vibe of the Panorama Bar. And the people. Amazing, nice people. Met so many people, talked to them, had a nice time. Also the dancing, some people are shaking their bodies of to the music and motivate you to dance harder and that's what you're doing. Dancing hard, enjoying the music. Also the hype about it. I mean yes, there is sex, there are naked people dancing, there are all those gay guys but like I said, it's isolated from the outside world, you are able to do anything you want in Berghain. And that's what they are doing. A guy entered Berghain and then started changing his male clothes to females clothes and then he started raving, nothing bad about it, is it? So. If you are into electronic music, are passionate about it, enter Berghain and enjoy yourself. If you get tired, go back to your flat/hotel/we have a shower, sleep, eat and go back again because the party doesn't end until Monday morning. Everything stays there for almost a whole weekend. You leave, you enter again, it's waiting for you. read more

If you're a veteran of the underground 'rave' scene then you can probably remember going to many places like Berghain, but paying about one tenth of the entry fee that Berghain charges. You probably also remember that security staff and fashion police were utterly absent from the door at real underground events, and that entry was granted on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you can remember parties like that, then Berghain will probably make you feel like a tiger in a big game reserve: even if you can't see the fences, you still know that they are there. They keep you in line while they keep everybody else out. If you haven't been to real underground parties, then a night at Berghain might give you the same rush that a housecat feels when it's let loose in the backyard for its first time. Berghain's openness and freedom may seem endless to someone who is already 'housebroken' by a more rigid and comercial style of clubbing... but just because you're too tame to push at the boundaries doesn't mean that they don't exist. Clubs like Berghain didn't invent the underground, they put walls around it. They tax people for something that should be free, and regulate something that should be spontaneous. If you're fine with being told how to enjoy yourself and when and in what clothing, then by all means go to Berghain. Standing in line for hours without knowing if you're going to get in is the punishment you deserve. And in case you're wondering, yes I did get in AND I didn't have to wait. I'm giving Berghain two stars because the doorstaff made my friends (who started queueing at the same time as me) wait nearly two hours longer to get in. Their door policy is just so senseless that it ruins what would otherwise be a decent night out. Verdict: yes, the venue is exceptional but the establishment that it represents is not. And as for it's street cred - well, Berghain is about as underground as the Fernsehturm. read more

To be frank, I was skeptical when I was being told that we're going to a place called "Berghain", didn't like the sound of that -- sounds posh. It's quite the opposite. I can only say so much that in retrospective I don't regret the 1-hour line (that's at 4am in the morning) or the 10EUR entrance fee. This place is simply amazing. Don't bother coming here if you don't like it dirty -- and I mean that with respect to both location and music. We went on a Friday night, which basically means minimal techno on one floor, and hard step on the other (there is a third floor, which was closed for some reason). The atmosphere already grasps you when still waiting outside. You just look at this massive free-standing block of concrete which is an abandoned power station, the laser lights beaming down at you through the huge windows, accompanied by the low-frequency humming of the massive sound system, and you're almost peeing your pants because you want nothing more than getting past the annoying doormen. Speaking of which. Face control here is ridiculously hard. If I were to guess, I'd say that 25-30% of people get rejected at the door. We got in with a drove of 8 people, but you have to be clever about it. Don't shout or behave inappropriately while in line, don't behave drunk even when you are, and try to get past the door in groups of at most 3 people (mix men and women). Although there is no official dress code, I suggest you dress casual, but not boring. If you look boring, you probably get rejected (which is good, they want people to dance in there). Inside the building, I can just say it's HUGE. I lost my bearings quickly, which may or may not be because of my progressed intoxication with beer and champagne (did I mention it was 4am?). I love the inner architecture, it looks really torn down, the walls are extremely tall (I would guess about 10-15m) giving this place a surreal atmosphere. Bar keepers were very friendly and prices just about normal for a club. Toilets are uni-sex, which considering how equally wasted everyone is, is not much of a problem I guess. The only thing I found annoying about this place is that at some point they turn the volume up to a level where it's simply brain damaging. I hate it when they do this in clubs (I already have my tinnitus, thanks.) I can only conclude by saying that this is probably the coolest club I've ever been to, you can literally spend a whole night at this place without getting bored. The people are cool, the music is cool, and the location is super-cool. I can't wait to come back here. read more

Crazy experience, a must see for technolovers. Premises are accessible by wheelchair, you just need to ask someone to operate the lifts. Accessible toilet also downstairs, but I used the normal ones upstairs, the booths are big enough to accommodate a few friends as well... read more

Rad, so so rad. Worth the unbelievable hype? I mean it's a club at the end of the day. I don't know. But the music was tight, the drinks were good, the vibe was so good, very unlike the yucky club vibes in NY clubs, none of that desperation and anxiety in the air. Everyone was super chill and the space itself is insane. So cool. Definitely want to try and go again. read more

I traveled to Berlin with a friend and heard all about the Berghain club and the night life. I went to check it out and see if it was actually all true. There was only 2 people outside waiting to get in aside from us. The bouncer at the door was one of the rudest people I have encountered. The bouncer started to yell in part German and English to me for us to get out. I don't belong here. I asked what are the requirements to get in. The bouncer told me we don't need to explain our requirements. Apparently there is some open door policy that allows for discrimination. I can't believe in 2017 this would still be acceptable. Steer clear of this place unless you want to waste your night. This place should be shut down. On top of it all, more than 5 people on the walk to the club tried to sell me drugs. Definitely not a good area. read more

It is no surprise why Berghain is repeatedly voted the best club in the world. It is the center of the Berlin electro-scene and constantly houses great and amazing DJs. The sound system is world class and the actual club provides a great scene to party all night. Anything goes in Berghain and you can loose yourself there if you have the means to stay up all day and night. The door men are hard, but they hard hard for a reason. The club attracts everyone and anyone, so they need to be selective. Best bet on getting in is to break up into small groups. Do not be loud, do not speak English and look like you have been in before. Knowing who is playing is also key because sometimes they will ask. Being loud, speaking English and looking lost will get you immediately rejected. Expect a long queue at any from 00:00-03:00. If you want to wait for less than an hour in line then come at any time after 03:00. If you want to breeze straight in come at 10:00. This place screams Berlin so expect to party all night. Entry fee is around 12 EUR. read more

The best club I've been to. In the middle of nowhere you will find a very long queue into an abandoned looking powerhouse building. The bouncers turn away every 2nd or 3rd person and you worry whether or not you would 'make it in'. Super sound system. Awesome ambience with some alleys and 'booths', giant metal swing, I saw some guys in bondage. Most people aren't though. Two sections - panorama bar and the main area (not sure what it's called - more techno). Heard it's open from Friday until Sunday. Drinks not that expensive. No cameras - confiscated. A must visit. read more

Best club in the world! A reason to come All the way to Berlin! Homophobic please stay away... Really hardcore stuff going on inside... Love it!!! read more

Somewhat overrated. The wait is crazy long, and berlin nights are cold. Once you're inside It's all good. The party goes on 24/6. read more

Berghain - Dance Clubs Near Me - Berlin, BE

3 hours in line before bailing at 4am. Got near the front and discovered people cutting in line at a faster rate than entering the club. Freezing cold outside. No option to pay for faster entrance. Cute girls got rejected without reason. Never saw the inside, but I guarantee it's not worth a 4 hour wait. Ruined my night in Berlin. I'd never recommend this horrible experience. Any other club would have been a better choice. read more

The coolest club currently in Berlin, hands down - judging by the massive queues there every weekend. The club has the same owners as the legendary Ostgut club, which is featured in the documentary about the Berlin club scene, Don't forget to go home. It's set in an old industrial warehouse/factory - like a smaller version of the Tate Modern in London. The inside is actually divided into 2 distinct areas: Panorama Bar, open all weekend; and Berghain, which is only open on Sat nights. On Sat, the club opens at midnight and closes late on Sun evening. The atmosphere is quite different in the 2 areas. The Panorama bar hosts top international djs, such as Laurent Garnier or Carl Craig, plus some very talented local djs playing cutting edge minimal house and electro. Berghain, on the other hand, is a massive dark smokey cavern playing hard techno a to predominantly half naked, gay audience Unfortunately, the queues are absolutely horrendous, so it's best to plan your visit very early (ie before 1am) or arrive a little later and take your chances around 4am or 5am. Otherwise expect to queue for a minimum of 1.5 hours and it's not uncommon to have a queue at 7am, as quite a popular option is to go solely for the day session. As mentioned in previous reviews, one thing to note is the very strict door policy. The door staff can be intimidating and they seem to turn people away randomly - although groups of slightly geeky guys speaking loudly in foreign languages don't do themselves any favours. I've been told that the reason they never have any presales is so they can keep complete control over who gets in. Well fair play to them, they can afford to. One thing I love about Panorama Bar is when sun comes up, they open the shutters on the windows to let the sunlight in and the crowd goes wild. They say you see the light :-) read more

Berghain doors policy FAIL. In 1977 Studio 54 @ New york was the first club with doors policy, VIP area,... you had to be "cool" and correspond to a kind of norm to be selected. This kind of system spread a reputation of a good venue. It also keep the club in a dominant position. In the other hand this attitude is the best way to get quickly a lot of boring peoples too, people that need a validation from a supreme entity (Berghain) to feel cool, underground or whatever. Personally, I hat any kind of doors policy. I don't want to fit a 'underground atmosphere', basically i don't want to FIT any thing. Segregation and quota definitely sucks. read more

The area is sketchy and scary. Outside on the venue people were selling drugs. I waited in line to just get rejected because I did not have the look they were looking. You have to wear all black and be German. Don't waste your time and safety. read more

I only went to Panorama Bar (and the Laboratory), and I can say that this club felt like what raves used to feel like in the mid to late 90s. The layout is interesting, multi-level, and has many different spaces to congregate in. I was surprised at how friendly the crowd was. Seriously. Not much attitude. Maybe I am jaded... who knows. yes, there were a bunch of hipsters, but thankfully, none of the irritating and entitled attitudes like they have in the USA. I like that it is a very mixed club. Not just sexuality-wise, but nationality-wise as well. Did I mention that there were two women wacking (similar to vogueing)? Sure, they weren not on beat at all, and they were doing a memorized routine from youtube, but who cares? It was interesting to watch. I watched this person buy a fizzy water... and then this person walked up to me and offered me some of it. Who does that? Apparently, the Swiss do. So the downside is that everywhere, it is smokey. My hair and clothes smelled terrible after a short amount of time. Oh, and the Asian chick from LA, asking me for weed. Uhm, zou realize you completely proved my point about people from LA having a lot to live down in terms of attitude? Yeah, super guarded, entitled, having no interest in anyone else, and bitchy muuuuuch? And you still don´t understand whz people won´t give zou what you want???? When you scream loudly "I don´t give a f**k!!!" They already know. It is THAT clear. Please have some respect for other people, and other places, and the other people in those places...who also happen to be much nicer. read more

Oh my god, fantastic...Thats the first thing that comes up in my mind when thinking of Berghain. Berlins underground club scene meets industrial dark electro meets extreme crowd on drugs meets a neverending party. Weve been told to go here on a Sunday morning (yes..in the morning), and they couldnt have been more right. After waking up at 7, we found ourselves standing in queue at 8 oclock in the morning...And thats not uncommon. Inside its packed..:) The bouncers look like your worst nightmare so make sure to act cool. Inside, no cameras are aloud, and you wont find any mirrors (no worries about makeup what so ever..). The toilets are multifunctional, no gender difference. The crowd is what makes the club; old/young, gay/drag, international, tattoo/pierced ect. A great mixed atmosphere, and everybody is eachothers new friend. The chill out / dark room area downstairs has a magnificent collection on photo(-porn)graphy, and theres a icecream lounge upstairs. The main bar on the first floor reminds you of the Roman Empire and the second floor looks a bit like an old warehouse. The music..well, if youre a lover of underground electro/techno...Youll probably end up in heaven. Dont forget to dress up, nothing is too extreme as you find people wearing nothing but a thong and high heels, men in skirts, and girls with purple hearcuts. This is by far one of the best venues Ive ever been to..! Tip: Dont go there in a group..And be happy if you get in, they refuse lots... read more

Until such time as these bastards let me in, I'm giving them one star. We queued for an hour at 7am and got turned away at the last, in a group of 2 people. And the worst thing, it makes me want to go back even more. If you'd had no joy here, I would recommend walking over to Rosi's instead, where you have no such problems. read more

I think Berghain is over. I used to go here since 2005, and then, I really loved the place. there was a regular crowd, we greeted each other whilst dancing, you got to speak to mayn people, everybody was very excited about being there - and listening to great music. Thie mix was about 70% Gay 30% SAtraight, but most of the Gay crowd stuck to the ground floor, and the rest stuck to the panorama bar Now, the place is a bit of a tourist trap. Hardly anyone is from Berlin itself - which is not a problem - but it does make a difference to the crowd - as there is not this feeling that you might see this person again Last time I was there - I left, absolutely furious because every second Italian person in the club asked me if I knew where they could get E... Some characters from Berghain have disspeared. Hopefully we meet again some day ;) read more

Bettet than coolingo, quo Plaque und andromeda ? Berlin is IT, so ... Hard DOOR, but that's good. Dark Rooms, yes, but... Butt? Z is Dead. B E R G H A I N 4 EVER read more

Berghain is love, except when it gets sloppy. When you start to notice that the people around you are no longer aware that they're still on this planet, it's probably time for you to go home too. Apart from that there's really nothing I can say here that hasn't already been said. If you haven't been to the Berghain at least once, make it happen at least just one time. read more

This place is a haven for ego inflation and Berlin elitism. I don't understand the impression people have in this place being some sort of techno heaven in which magic happens the second you walk in the door. Truth is unless you're there for the crazy side of it, dark rooms and naked dudes, then this really isn't all that. The media loves it, mixed in with some crazy tales, and then add along the strict door policy, and what you have is something people desire. Our society is easily spoon fed desire by the media and that's where Berghain tales of magic happen. If naked sweaty dudes taking dumps on the floor and pissing as they please, all while butt pounding fist pumping meth'd out rages going on, then this is your place. Truth is most don't give a shit about the music, they only care about the party and the next butt to pound. Which there is absolutely nothing wrong with if that's your thing, but techno and good vibes is my thing, and out of my four times being inside, including a few 20+ hour marathons, I've never felt that. The door policy alone speaks for that. I know countless people who live eat breath techno, but they don't fall into what Berghain lets into the door nor do they know someone special to get them into the door, so therefore they lose out on amazing music inside. That's terrible seeing that a lot of DJs specifically play only at Berghain in Berlin, so sucks for you, but no music for you. Then I know countless people whom don't give a single crap about techno, and they get right in on regular basis. They couldn't care who is playing, they just want to get into Berghain. If you're a regular person, go between 7-10am Sunday. Saturday night is a tourist attraction and the line goes for hours, most are turned away. If you get denied, there are TONS is awesome techno clubs around Berlin, like Tresor, About Blank, Magdalena, Arena, Suicide Circus, etc, the list goes on. read more

Do people really are fine to wait for at least one hour and get refused at the entrance? I spent time checking who was refused and who was accepted and really the is no obvious pattern... Sounds really silly to me! read more

I didn't want to fly all the way from the US and spend hours in line trying to get into Berghain and then be rejected. I booked an experience on Airbnb called "Get in the Club, I will get you in". It was the best decision worth every penny. They helped me get the right dress code, hair and make up, and let my boyfriend borrow a gladiator looking outfit. The preparation was at their place while drinking champagne. They went with us and got us in, showed us all the areas of the club including some secrets and danced with us for a few hours as friends. They go to any club in Berlin. I highly recommend it. read more

Overrated techno club in a bunker. Straight or gay, you need to come here rolling on drugs or you're going to be real tired before the party gets good at 6 or 7am. Was never denied entry and always got in easy, but cover is usually 10 or 15€. They tape the cameras on your cellphone and bagcheck you before you enter, so obviously, no pics allowed. It's not the whole shaggy sloppy shebang that people say it is. Sure people make out in the alcoves and human sized cubby holes but it's a club...! It's really hard to get the bartenders attention and everyone's hankering for drinks or coffee so come very tipsy but not so tipsy that you'll be rude to the doorman. What else... Don't order a Bloody Mary there, they won't make it right. Both times I went there the techno act was weak. There seemed to be a perpetuate bass blasting with little or no buildup or breakdown. Second floor was panorama bar with more endless blasting techno and some house-y undertones. Nothing spectacular. It's as crowded at 7am as it is at 1am. Brace yourself for dirty floors and sweaty pits. In my opinion this isn't as fun as a small DIY rave; it's not intimate and everyone looks the same: skinny, white, toned and cool. If you thought the line at the entrance was long, prepare for a longer (and grosser) wait at the bathrooms. People take forever and it gets smelly and crowded in there. byo toilet paper :) PS - When I was there for CTM electronic music festival in 2013 they blocked off many parts of the space, which made the vibe less interesting as the crowd was only allowed on the first floor. Deon was playing and I reckon the sound guys really upped the bass too much so it just sounded like bomb drops before approaching the floor. read more