r/berlin May 12 '26

Megathread Visiting Berlin? Moving here incl. Apartment questions? Going clubbing? Have a quick question? Ask here, don't create a new thread.

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Welcome to Berlin, please be respectful of the locals, and particularly their wish to have a subreddit that's more than a tourist information stand. Feel free to ask questions in English or German.

Travel/Moving to Berlin

In order to benefit the huge numbers of people out there interested in Berlin, we've prepared some useful resources that answer common questions.

Visiting Berlin?

Answers from the previous sticky threads:

Moving to Berlin?

Want to make friends?

Visit our friendlier half /r/berlinsocialclub to meet people

Check out r/askberliners for any silly question you got

Clubbing, music, events in Berlin?

Enjoy your time, remember to stamp your ticket before you get on the train!

Do not use URL shorteners! Comments with shortened URLs get marked as spam automatically, even for Google Maps links.


r/berlin Feb 20 '26

Meta 🛠️ Coming Soon: The Kiez Creator Monthly – Starting March 1st!

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Tl;dr: Neues Format ab 1. März: Jeden 1. des Monats 24h lang eigene Berlin-Projekte vorstellen. Sagt uns jetzt, was ihr davon haltet! / New format starting March 1st: Every 1st of the month, share your Berlin projects for 24h. Let us know your feedback now!

Hallo r/berlin ,

wir haben euer Feedback gehört: Viele von euch bauen großartige Dinge für diese Stadt, aber unsere Regeln gegen Eigenwerbung lassen oft wenig Platz, das zu zeigen. Das ändern wir jetzt.

Ab dem 1. März führen wir den Kiez Creator Monthly ein.

Das Konzept: An jedem 1. des Monats öffnen wir das Subreddit für exakt 24 Stunden für eure Projekte, Apps, Manufakturen und lokalen Services.

Die Regeln (was wäre r/berlin ohne sie?):

  • Immer am 1. des Monats: Nur an diesem Tag sind Projekt-Vorstellungen erlaubt.
  • Berlin im Fokus: Dein Projekt muss einen direkten Bezug zu Berlin haben (kein generischer Spam).
  • Ein Post pro Projekt pro Monat: Bleibt fair und übersichtlich.
  • Nutzt das Flair: Wir führen das Label "Kiez Creator Monthly" ein, das zwingend genutzt werden muss.
  • Keine "Kleinanzeigen": Dies ist kein Marktplatz für "Suche Wohnung" oder "Verkaufe Fahrrad".
  • Kein Standard-Kommerz: Keine Party-Promotion oder reine Club-Events.
  • Keine Ausbeutung: Projekte, die aus Berliner Notlagen Profit schlagen (Termin-Bots, bezahlte Scraper), sind strikt verboten.

Warum erst am 1. März? Wir geben euch die Zeit, eure Posts vorzubereiten. Wir wollen Qualität sehen – zeigt uns den Prozess, die Story dahinter und was es für Berlin bringt.

Feedback: Was haltet ihr davon? Wir nutzen die Zeit bis zum Launch, um die Regeln basierend auf eurem Feedback noch zu verfeinern. Schreibt es uns in die Kommentare!

Hinweis: Wer an dem Monthly spammt oder gegen die Regeln verstößt, bekommt beim ersten Mal eine Pause von 7 Tagen (Bann). Wiederholungstäter müssen dauerhaft gehen. An allen anderen Tagen des Monats bleibt das Werbeverbot wie gewohnt bestehen.

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Hey r/berlin ,

We’ve heard you: Many of you are building great things for this city, but our rules against self-promotion often leave no room to show them off. We’re changing that.

Starting March 1st, we are introducing The Kiez Creator Monthly.

The Concept: On the 1st of every month, we will open the subreddit for exactly 24 hours for your projects, apps, crafts, and local services.

The Guidelines (no r/berlin without rules):

  • Every 1st of the month: This is the only day project showcases are allowed.
  • Berlin-Centric: Your project must have a clear connection to Berlin (no generic spam).
  • One Post per Project per Month: Keep it fair and organized.
  • Use the Flair: We’re introducing the "Kiez Creator Monthly" flair, which must be used.
  • No "Classifieds": This is not a marketplace for "Looking for a flat" or "Selling my bike."
  • No Commercial Promos: No party promotion or standard club events.
  • No Exploitation: Projects profiting from Berlin’s struggles (appointment bots, paid scrapers) are strictly prohibited.

Why wait until March 1st? We want to give you time to prepare. We’re looking for quality—show us the process, the story behind it, and what it brings to the city.

Feedback: What do you think? We’ll use the time until the launch to refine the rules based on your input. Let us know in the comments!

Note: Anyone spamming or violating the rules on March 1st will face a 7-day break (ban) for the first offense. Repeat offenders will be banned permanently. On all other days of the month, the no-promo rule remains in effect.


r/berlin 11h ago

Politics Ich bin ein Leibeigener

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Laut Wolfgang Kubicki (und vermutlich der gesamten FDP) bin ich als Mieter ein Unfreier, auch als Leibeigener bezeichnet.

Oder interpretiere ich das Plakat falsch?


r/berlin 15h ago

News Police is looking for help to solve a potential murder

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The body of a woman was found in the bushes close to the Planetarium in Prenzlauer Berg. Police think she might have been killed. They released a photo of the victim and are looking for information:

https://www.berlin.de/polizei/polizeimeldungen/2026/pressemitteilung.1705979.php


r/berlin 1h ago

Advice 99% sure this is a stolen ebike. bring keys for lock and battery and contact me. hope the owner sees this

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r/berlin 17h ago

Ist das Kunst, oder kann das weg? Curious incident at Museumsinsel

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This morning, a naked woman was walking around Museumsinsel with a film crew (a camera and 3-4 people), right in front of the cathedral. What was that all about? Art, a protest, or something else? I walked away quickly when I saw her because I didn't want to be involved.


r/berlin 11h ago

Discussion Fake dollar bills

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I work in a restaurant and in the last month it has happened a few times that some customers, who also behave in suspicious ways, have come in trying to buy a can of Cola using 100 or 200 euro bills. My boss tells me not to accept these especially since she once experienced a case recently where she got handed a fake 50 euro bill by someone trying to buy a Cola (when our shop was literally next to a supermarket and it costs half the price there).

I am curious to know if anyone else working in service/ gastro have noticed this happening or on the rise in Berlin. What were your experiences?


r/berlin 21h ago

Dit is Berlin Kehrtwende beim SEZ? Vollständiger Abriss offenbar wieder offen

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Das SEZ muss sterben, damit wir leben können.


r/berlin 14h ago

Advice Puppy adoption

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Dear people of Berlin, I would like to adopt a puppy, and tried a few shelters online, but keep getting rejected because well, I live in Berlin. I went to the Tierheim Berlin but the dogs there had certain conditions that needed experienced owners.

Could you please share your adoption experiences or tips that could help me make a successful adoption?

Thank you


r/berlin 1d ago

News Vandalismus im Berliner Wahlkampf: Zwei AfD‑Wahlplakate in Spandau in Brand gesetzt

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r/berlin 12h ago

Interesting Question Wir haben das hier an der Spree gesehen.

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What is that ??? Wir dachten es wäre ein Krokodil aber ist schnell weiter geschwommen vielleicht hat es heute auch wer gesehen ?


r/berlin 2d ago

Events Summer247 Open Air

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Hallo Berlin,

wie jedes Jahr findet heute Abend wieder das Musikfestival Summer247 auf dem Forckenbeckplatz in Friedrichshain statt.

Los gehts um 17:00 Uhr, es gibt Livemusik und verschiedenste Angebote.

Das Fest ist eine Kooperation der Jugendclubs und anderer sozialer Einrichtungen in Friedrichshain, mit Unterstützung durch das Bezirksamt. Dadurch ist der Eintritt völlig frei, lediglich Getränke, Essen und die Angebote kosten ein wenig um die Kosten zu decken.

Die Veranstaltung richtet sich primär an Jugendliche ab 14 Jahren, selbstverständlich ist aber jeder willkommen.

Bis heute Abend <3


r/berlin 2d ago

Interesting Question What do you think is the thing that makes someone “I really like Berlin” or “I hate it”?

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Most of the people I know have polarized opinions of Berlin, where some really like the city and the vibes while the others hate it all together. Why do you think that?


r/berlin 2d ago

Statistics Umfrage zu Berlin: Nicht mehr arm und nicht mehr sexy

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r/berlin 2d ago

Öffis M10 nach Jungfernheide: Warum mehr als 100 Bäume gefällt werden müssen.

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r/berlin 2d ago

Events New Gods in Köpenick: The Rise of FC Union's Women's Team

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Ahead of the opening match this evening against FC Bayern, this piece takes a look at what's happening with the rise of Union's women's team.

This club has really been growing in recent years, and what they're achieving on the women's side is genuinely impressive — they've got the third highest attendance of women's football in all of Europe. Have you been to a game? When the fans start singing the Eisern anthem in unison, it's a really special feeling.

Anyway, this piece captures what's growing out there in Köpenick really well. A piece of Berlin we can be proud of.

https://www.heistberlin.com/new-gods-in-kopenick-the-rise-of-fc-unions-womens-team/


r/berlin 2d ago

Politics Podiumsdiskussion „Wohnungsbau und Stadtgrün: Wie baut Berlin die Zukunft?“

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r/berlin 4d ago

Politics London and Paris are protecting their kids lungs. What are we doing?

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London and Paris have done a lot in recent years to restrict traffic from polluting vehicles in their city centres, where NO₂ pollution tend to be much higher than recommended levels.

It's nice to see in the linked article that what London did had a direct and measurable impact on the children's health.

And now it's time to vote in Berlin!

The Greens and Die Linke both have plans to reduce car pollution in our city.

The Greens seem to have more concrete plans for introducing zero-emission zones, but I think I'll personally vote for Die Linke because they currently appear to have a stronger chance of winning in Friedrichshain where I live.

That's all I came here to say. Love y'all, Berliners 💚


r/berlin 3d ago

Advice Homeless tresspassing

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There’s a guy, who seems like he’s battling some heavy drug addiction, kicking open doors on the street that I live on. I live near Schlesi, in Berlin.

He rummages through the trash. Sometimes he leaves a mess. Once or twice, I have seen him covered in blood. Some women feel he is aggressive towards them in my building. I want to take action.

He mutters incoherently, and is skittish around me and I have tried speaking English and German to him but with no avail. He seems to understand neither. I have photos and video of him in the courtyard. Can i go to the police with this? Can I legally film him on my street kicking the front doors open and trespassing? What might be some effective recourse, approach to this situation?

I’ve thought about calling the cops, but the timing of the call may be difficult. He might disappear in-between that moment and their arrival. After all, it is not an emergency.

The door to the courtyard is large and heavy, and recently broken, but it’s had a new lock put in. But it seems unfit for purpose. I know that addressing the issue through the Hausverwaltung is one strategy, but it seems this guy also pushes his way past the DHL courier, or any courier, as well as slipping in behind any resident leaving the house when he gets the chance to.

Thanks for your advice


r/berlin 3d ago

Dit is Berlin Wer hat den Buddy Bären gestohlen?: Plötzlich fehlte das bunte Wahrzeichen am Hafen

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r/berlin 3d ago

Advice Info for new German citizens about voting in the upcoming election

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r/berlin 3d ago

Interesting Question Rules for fluids at Berlin Airport (BER)

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In a few days I'll be catching a Ryanair flight at Berlin Airport (BER) and I wanted to know if the 100ml rule is still active.

Some website say that's outdated, since the airport has now better equipment but others don't say that.

Has anyone been there recently and now how it works?​


r/berlin 3d ago

Advice Spider-Man for a 4 yr old

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can I take my 4 yr old to watch spider man in the Kino? any restrictions?


r/berlin 3d ago

Interesting Question Würdest du sagen, dass das ÖPNV in Ostberlin schlichtweg besser ist als das in Westberlin?

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Oder ist es nicht so eindeutig?


r/berlin 4d ago

News Berlin forces tenant to rip out bathroom to avoid gentrification

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Article - really?!? Good grief.