Checked out this area from seeing all the cool artwork we saw online- love the vibe here! Each…read morepiece is done so creatively and I loved how unique each one was. We saw online that the urban spree plaza opened at 2, so we waited at the nearby cafe as we got there around 1. When 2:30 came around, we strolled over, but it looked like they were barely setting up. Nothing was open yet... after seeing this, I think it may be better to come here later in the day for safe measure. Because of this, I didn't get to see everything, but I can imagine how popping it may be at night time!

I spent more than 12 hours at Urban Spree with my friends and it was such a memorable experience…read morefrom beginning to end. I came here to just relax during the day, and then I came back at night to party. Firstly, no bottles allowed inside. During the day there was a performer and she was absolutely lovely. Her music fit the setting perfectly. Inside one of the buildings is an art store with amazing pieces for purchase. Outside there's a small 2 story building where you can get tattoos or piercings (they were closed on the Saturday I went). At night, this place was packed with people! The bar was packed and it was a difficult to get a drink. However, this is where I met such a diverse group of folks from all over the world. I think this makes Urban Spree a definite tourist attraction (A+ for diversity). Behind the bar, another building opened up and there were 2 different rooms on 2 floors designated for European EDM/trance. It's loud, packed, sweaty, and seizure-inducing, if that's your style. Bathrooms are located in here. It's dirty, grungy, and everything you could expect at a dance club. I especially have to give 100000+ stars for the staff. A friend of mine was too drunk to function and instead of kicking us out, the staff spent the ENTIRE night providing us water until she came back to life. we didn't even leave until it was morning the next day. So THANK YOU so much, Urban Spree staff!!!

A unique place with crazy art - a must for every tourist. Heiner is part of the peace community and…read morealways has an open ear for his guests. Also great to get some tips on where to discover alternative gems in the city. Everything is very reasonably (cheap!) priced (Beer 1,50 / Cocktails 3,00). You can now also get some Pizza starting at 2,50! If you care for it, politics is an important part and you can buy/review good independent documentary DVDs and books. If you miss to visit here then you really haven't seen the real Berlin! Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZuuu3eOjZ4

This little cafe made our trip to Berlin totally worth it. Not sure what to expect, we cautiously…read moreentered. The owner, Heiner, immediately made us feel welcome. We sat for a cup of tea which turned into two more cups due to the interesting conversations we had with Heiner and other patrons about politics, religion, philosophy and life. This little dive is full of kind, caring people with sincere humanity and courage to change the world.

The Eastside Gallery is a MUST STOP when visiting the Hauptstadt Berlin…read more If only to come see the mural "My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love" by Dmitri Vrubel. Recently, Berlin foodie stop Curry 61 did a funny parody, see photos. This section of the former Berlin Wall, has over a hundred mural on this lone remaining section on Mühlenstraße along the Spree River.

East Side Gallery is not really what is commonly thought of as an, "Art Gallery." What it is, is a…read morelong section of wall where various artist exhibit their work by creating one of their pieces on the wall. Yes, it is a little bit strange. East Side Gallery is a really a very long wall. There are a lot of artists that have their work showing on this wall. Just like beauty in in the eye of the beholder, so is art. Some of the work along this wall is very good. Others, not so much. All this being said, it is an interesting concept. And, it is something that you should see if you are in Berlin. Just don't get your hopes up to experience something truly revolutionary or cutting edge. Remember, it's just a wall with a bunch of paintings on it.