One of Berlin’s best-known neighbourhoods, Kreuzberg is a cocktail of culture. It’s creative and expressive, with street art and graffiti covering its buildings. By day, Berliners flock to its trendy cafes, vintage boutiques and record stores. Brunch is a rite of passage in Kreuzberg, with the Bergmannstrasse strip serving up a colourful sidewalk dining scene.

Kreuzberg is famously avant-garde and attracts an eclectic mix of bohemians, artists, punks, musicians and anyone with anti-establishment values. For those in search of vibrant nightlife, Kreuzberg delivers. After dark, the neighbourhood comes to life with offbeat bars and live music venues, with crowds spilling out into the streets.

Thanks to Berlin’s ultra-efficient public transport system, Kreuzberg is easy to access. It’s a 30-minute ride to Hauptbahnhof Station, and 45 minutes to East Side Gallery. By car or taxi, Kreuzberg is a 20-minute drive from both Tegel and Schönefeld airports. Located on the border of Kreuzberg and Mitte, Checkpoint Charlie is steps away.

Kreuzberg may be a German neighbourhood, but it’s home to a large community of Turkish immigrants, where every week Berlin’s largest Turkish market pops up along the canal. The neighbourhood is also peppered with Turkish eateries, serving up Berlin’s best kebabs.