Berlin's rooftop scene works against the city's mostly-flat skyline. Monkey Bar is the famous one — direct view down into the Berlin Zoo. Klunkerkranich, on top of a parking garage, is the locals' favourite. The 10 below cover Mitte, Charlottenburg and Kreuzberg.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Berlin
01 · Berlin
Charlottenburg
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Hotel rooftop · Zoo view
On top of the 25hours Hotel. Direct view down into the Berlin Zoo.
Order: A spritz with the giraffes below
02 · Berlin
Neukölln
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Parking garage rooftop
On top of a multi-storey parking garage in Neukölln. Casual, summer-only, the locals' favourite.
Order: A craft beer + the Neukölln view
03 · Berlin
Mitte
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
On top of the Amano Hotel. Pool deck, panoramic Mitte view.
Order: A pool-side cocktail at sunset
04 · Berlin
Friedrichshain
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Casual rooftop · Friedrichshain
Friedrichshain casual rooftop. Mid-week DJs, summer-only, the East Berlin alternative.
Order: A Berliner Pilsner on the rooftop
05 · Berlin
Mitte
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Hidden rooftop
Above the iconic cocktail bar. Reservations only. Quieter than the famous tourist rooftops.
Order: Whatever the bar pours that day
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06 · Berlin
Schönhauser Allee
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Mall rooftop · Casual
On top of the Schönhauser Allee Arkaden mall. Casual rooftop with a beach-party atmosphere in summer.
Order: A spritz at the rooftop bar
07 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Hotel rooftop · Kreuzberg
At the Orania Hotel. Polished rooftop with a view across Kreuzberg.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
08 · Berlin
Kreuzberg
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Canal rooftop · Beer garden
Canal-side rooftop bar. Beer garden atmosphere, casual cocktails.
Order: A Helles + the canal view
09 · Berlin
Mitte
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Club + rooftop
On top of a Mitte building. Club downstairs, rooftop above. Late-night atmosphere.
Order: A drink at the rooftop bar before going down
10 · Berlin
Friedrichshain
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Garden rooftop
Friedrichshain garden bar with a small rooftop section. Casual, no reservations.
Order: A craft beer in the garden
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How Berlin rooftops work in summer
Berlin rooftops are mostly summer-only. Klunkerkranich and Monkey Bar are the two essentials. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM in the warm months.
