Slowly the sun sinks behind the houses and the blue hour begins. Time for an aperitif or a refreshing drink. And when the first warm days of summer arrive, you can combine this with a great view over Berlin's skyline. We looked around and put together our top 11 roof terraces.
Tip 1: Dance with a view on Neuköllns rooftops at Klunkerkranich
Typically Berlin: the Klunkerkranich has that casual, typically Berlin charm of the unfinished. The cool Klunkerkranich roof terrace is located at the top of the Neukölln Arcaden car park. You can sit on the wooden platforms with a drink in your hand, listen to the music and enjoy the perfect summer evening completely relaxed. There are also fun sculptures, a giant sandpit for younger guests and two bars where you can dance the night away.
Where: Karl-Marx-Straße 66, Neukölln
Tip 2: Enjoy gin tonic at the G&T Bar at Zoe Hotel
An oasis of peace in the heart of Berlin. In summer the trendy G&T Bar on the roof of the Zoe Hotel opens. There you can enjoy a fabulous view and delicious drinks. Of course, the menu includes delicious gin cocktails with selected varieties.
Where: Große Präsidentenstraße 6-7, Mitte
Tip 3: Watch the monkey in the zoo at MonkeyBar
It is no coincidence that the monkeys in the zoo gave their name to the Monkey Bar, as you can see from the large panorama window directly on the monkey rocks and the animal activity. On the other side, the terrace of the Monkey Bar offers a view over Breitscheidplatz and the City West with its new skyline. Nowadays the Monkey Bar belongs to the in-bars of the city, so that down in front of the elevator there's often a queue. But the delicious drinks and the great view quickly make up for the waiting time.
Where: Budapester Straße 40, Charlottenburg
Tip 4: Be close to the sky at Amano Hotel Dachterrasse (Rooftop)
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind on the roof terrace of the Amano Hotel and still be in the middle of the city. In the shade of the TV tower you can enjoy excellent drinks or ginger beer and homemade iced tea. The cosy roof top bar is the perfect place for a summer evening when the sky first turns pink and then dark.
Where: Auguststraße 43, Mitte
Tip 5: Enjoy the view from Grace Rooftop Bar Hotel Zoo
And another cool tip in City West: The Grace Rooftop Bar Hotel Zoo not only has a spectacular panoramic view over the roofs of the city but also a particularly beautiful ambience. Under a large awning and sunshades, a chic bar area and an elegant chill out area invite you to a beautiful evening. By the way, the green jungle wall behind the bar is an eye-catcher next to the panoramic view.
Where: Kurfürstendamm 25, Charlottenburg
Tip 6: Visit the terrace at Cloud One Bar im Motel One Upper West
"It's Gin o'clock": Directly opposite the bikini house with the Monkey Bar is the Motel One Upper West. The Cloud One Bar on the 10th floor with its triangular terrace offers a magnificent view over the Kurfürstendamm and Breitscheidplatz. The card specialises in gin, so you can choose from a wide range of gin and matching tonics. Inside the bar follows the cinematic motto of the hotel with large black and white photos of famous Berlin actors. Outside you sit relaxed in comfortable club furniture and look up into the sky above Berlin.
Where: Kantstraße 163-165, Charlottenburg
Tip 7: The Rooftop Terrace im Hotel de Rome offers the most beautiful view
The sun terrace The Rooftop Terrace in the Hotel de Rome is really noble and has a wonderful view of the elegant Bebelplatz and Unter den Linden up to the Berlin Cathedral. Under white umbrellas you sit stylishly on beige lounge furniture. Torches and lanterns create an atmospheric atmosphere.
Where: Behrenstraße 37, Mitte
Tip 8: The rbb Dachlounge Studio 14 is a real insider tip
In Studio 14 you can watch the anchors at work while enjoying a cool drink. Currently, Radio Fritz, radioeins, rbb 88,8, rbbKultur, Antenne Brandenburg, Inforadio as well as rbb Fernsehen broadcast their programs live from the studio of the rbb Dachlounge. In addition, you will enjoy a breathtaking view from the 14th floor.
Tip 9: Dance and feat at Roof Garden at the House of Weekend
The Roof Garden at the House of Weekend is really high up. On the 17th floor is the trendy open air terrace with a magnificent view over Berlin. And the TV tower seems within reach. After an aperitif and specialities from the grill, you can party through the night in the club.
Where: Alexanderplatz 7, Mitte
Tip 10: Enjoy art & cocktails at Meisterschüler
Let your soul dangle and look up into the sky as the Spree flows by... this is what a relaxed evening on the terrace in the Meisterschüler looks like. The owners couldn't decide whether to open a bar or a gallery, so they linked the two together. And there is also a terrace where you can enjoy coffee and cocktails in the open air.
Where: Friedrichstraße 105b, Mitte
Tip 11: The highest beach bar in Berlin- Deck5
You like something more casual? Then relax at the beach with city view: Berlin's highest beach bar Deck5 is located on the roof of Schönhauser Allee Arcaden. Here you slurp your drinks with white sand under your feet and enjoy the cool beach feeling while your eyes wander to the TV tower.
Where: Schönhauser Allee 79, Prenzlauer Berg
