Berlin Hen Do

• Country: Germany
• Language: German
• Currency: Euros
• Cost of a pint: €4-€5
• Airport: Berlin Tegel Airport
• Flight duration: 2 hours

Best Places to Eat in Berlin?

Known for its cuisine, a weekend in Germany is the perfect chance to experience the food that this country has to offer… and what better way to experience it than in the capital? A popular city for street food, why not dive straight in and try some for yourself by finding a vendor at any of the city’s most popular landmarks (like Pariser Platz, the main square behind the Brandenburg Gate). Two of the most popular street snack foods in the city that you girls definitely need to try are giant Pretzels and Currywurst (hotdogs made with curry powder and ketchup!). This is a fantastic way to keep yourselves energised during the day if you’re looking to do some exploring!

When it comes to finding a restaurant to get sat down for a delicious meal with the girls, Berlin offers more than enough when it comes to choosing what cuisine to go for. The first place we have to mention is Restaurant Maximilians Berlin, a traditional Bavarian-style restaurant and bar located on the famous Friedrichstraß­e. Open until late and featuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere, this is probably one of the best places to head to for a few drinks with a traditional Bavarian-style meal with the girls.

Further to the north of the city is the Vietnamese restaurant Cô Chu. Located just a short walk away from Berlin Nordbahnhof on Invalidenstraß­e, this late night eatery features a chic and minimalistic interior and a great range of Vietnamese cuisine on offer, this cosy and atmospheric hotspot is a massively popular place to stop off for a quick bite to eat for both locals and tourists alike. If you happen to be passing by this part of the city on your weekend in Berlin, we highly recommend stopping by to see what all the fuss is about.

For a quick pick-me-up breakfast after a big night out or you’re looking to prepare for a big day of exciting antics ahead of you, head over to Café Neundrei on Monbijouplatz. An all-day spot where you and the girls can pick up a bite to eat and a deliciously fresh coffee, its handy location next to S Hackescher Markt station makes it a great base for starting off a day of exploring the city.

A café at the heart of this exciting capital city, Gregory’s is a fantastic place to grab some brunch, situated right next to the Berlin Fernsehturm TV tower and on the doorstep of Alexanderplatz station.

Oranienstraße

The possibilities are endless as to how you and the girls can spend your night in this city that never sleeps. As we’ve mentioned, there are multiple areas in Berlin that offer a range of different nightlife experiences. The first place that deserves a mention is Oranienstraße. Out of the three huge areas that offer the best nightlife, this is probably the most interesting and energetic of all!

Easily reached by taking the U-Bahn train to Moritzplatz station, you’ll soon find an abundance of different late-night bars here as well as a selection of some of the biggest super-clubs too. With popular spots like Café Luzia and Franken Bar that hosts live music events and is open until the early hours of the day, these venues are great places to start off your big night out in Berlin.

A short walk back towards Moritzplatz and you girls will find yourselves at GMF Berlin. Known for some of Berlin’s biggest nights out and bringing in tourists from all over the world, this is the venue to head to if the plan is to drink and dance the night away until the sun comes up!

If you and the girls would prefer to explore different venues to get a full taste of what this city’s nightlife is all about, then just a stones’ throw away from GMF is Ritter Butzke. Featuring three huge floors and situated in a former factory, this club is known for being the heart of techno music in Berlin… so if that’s your style, don’t waste and time and see what it’s all about.

Wrangelstraße

Known commonly as Wrangelkiez, this inner-city area of Berlin is the city’s only riverside party area, meaning that you’ll see some of the best views of the River Spree and the city from here, truly making your night out in Berlin a truly memorable one. Here you will find bars like Lido, a top-tier live music venue renowned across the city for its punk and indie atmosphere that’s a huge hit with the locals and frequented by tourists too.

To begin your night is a laid-back style, the best place for you is Gallery Rooftop Bar. A cocktail rooftop bar that’s well-known by Berliners, this particular venue stays open until the early hours of the morning, where you and the girls can sit back and enjoy a few rounds before making your way to the bigger venues, especially if you’re looking for a more relaxed venue beforehand.

When you and the girls are finally ready to finish off your Berlin night out with a bang, then it’s time to make your way to the banks of the River Spree to dance the night away at the iconic Watergate club. A venue that will impress even the most sceptical of clubbers, this famous nightlife venue is split between two club rooms, both offering panoramic views of the river with floor-to-ceiling windows and playing host to top international DJ’s. Hosting techno and house music nights throughout the week, we highly recommend finishing the night off in this awesome club if you happen to be spending your Berlin night out in the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood.

Warschauer Straße

The final area we have to mention on the list is Warschauer Straße. One of East Berlin’s major thoroughfares, this street was renovated after World War II and quickly became a symbol of Communist power. Since re-unification, the area has quickly become one of the most desirable area to live in the city, taking inspiration from culture, art and music from all over the world. What makes it a perfect area for a big night out is the three gigantic super-clubs that reside there; Matrix, AVA CLUB and DIE BUSCHE, all located within a short walk from each other.

Matrix Club features a whopping nine bars spread out over five dance floors, all situated in a network of basement vaults beneath Warschauer Straße railway station. Both Matrix and DIE BUSCHE are the places to head to if you’re looking for the classic club experience in terms of music, but if you were hoping for something a bit different, then AVA Club is the place to go to for house and techno.

What Are the Reasons to Visit Berlin?

The History

From its imperial history to the Second World War, the Berlin Wall to re-unification… this city has one of the most colourful out of any other capital in Europe. The entire city is a fantastic mix of old and new, setting it completely apart from every other city.

One of Europe’s Top Party Destinations

While it may not be the first place people think of, Berlin has a long and cultured history with music. The city is widely associated with techno and house music that brings in clubbers and party-goers to its gigantic clubs.

The Open Spaces

All over Berlin there are huge public parks and open green spaces that compliment this extremely flat city. One of the best examples is Tiergarten in the city centre, but there are actually over 2500 parks and gardens dotted all over the city too!

The Food

What better way to experience German food than in the German capital? Tempt your taste buds with a schnitzel or currywurst hotdog… or go full-board and tuck into a delicious Bavarian feast with the girls!

The Laid-back Atmosphere

Although Berlin is known for its unbelievably wild nightlife, the city is a very chilled out and easy-going place during the day… not to mention that Berlin is also one of the safest cities in the world too!

The Culture

One thing that Berlin does better than most places is street art! The city’s most famous pieces feature on the former Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery, but if you look hard enough, you’ll find beautiful urban pieces of art all over the city’s neighbourhoods.

The Architecture

Berlin offers complete polar opposites when it comes to architecture due to its varied history. From the Communist-era TV tower to the imperial Reichstag building that houses the current German parliament, Berlin’s entire past is on display through its buildings.

Fantastic Hen Party Activities

Whether you’re looking to get competitive with a deluxe indoor paintball session or you fancy taking a chilled out Segway tour of the city centre, we’ve got the activities to make your weekend in Berlin a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

How to Get Around Berlin?

Germany is known for its fast and reliable public transport, especially when it comes to trains. This means that getting around Berlin for you and the girls will be a breeze! With two inner-city rail networks (The above-ground S-Bahn and underground U-Bahn) that connect at various stations, you and the girls won’t have any trouble when it comes to getting from one side of the city to the other in a hurry. The trains are some of the most reliable in the world when it comes to timing and with so many stations covering the entire city, this would be the easiest way to navigate around Berlin.