Culinary Experiences

Known for providing everything one could wish for and doing so for over a century, the KaDeWe is the largest department store in continental Europe. Its most iconic feature? The newly revamped gourmet department on the sixth floor, where you'll be spoilt for choice with an astounding selection of some 34,000 delicacies from across the globe. With 30 restaurants and food counters beckoning you to indulge, you can savour fresh oysters, delight in the finest chocolates, nibble on buttery LeNôtre croissants, sip champagne, and much more. It's truly Berlin's own land of plenty.

Constructed in 1891, Market Hall Nine in Kreuzberg now serves as a bustling scene that combines a traditional farmers' market and a trendy street food festival. Roughly 50 stalls provide a wide variety of regional and international delicacies, from freshly picked organic fruit and vegetables to artisanal cheese and sausages, and gourmet delicacies made in-house. The must-see event is Street Food Thursday, where you can embark on a global culinary journey. Enjoy your favourite meals at long communal tables, paired with a glass of wine or a Heidenpeters beer, brewed right in the market hall's basement.

Experience a slice of Istanbul in Berlin at the Turkish Market in Neukölln. Set up every Tuesday and Friday along the scenic Landwehr Canal, this vibrant market showcases a dazzling array of vendors peddling their wares. From fresh seasonal produce to Turkish delights like olives, hummus, and dates, there’s something for everyone. You can also find colourful fabrics, international handicrafts, and tempting Turkish snacks such as stuffed eggplants, köfte, and falafel. When the weather is fine, the market becomes a local hotspot for musicians, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Sausages and champagne aren’t obvious bedfellows but at this snack bar, the unlikely ‘fast food fine art’ pairing follows almost 60 years of tradition. Founded in 1965 by photojournalist Klaus-Peter Bier, Bier’s Kudamm 195 has delighted late night revellers, taxi drivers, and even curious celebrities with the sound of sizzling currywurst ever since