Berlin – Raw energy on the banks of the Spree
Berlin welcomes you with raw energy, an abundance of history, and an inexplicable lightness – you can simply feel it. A city that constantly reinvents itself without ever forgetting its roots.
The mix is what makes Berlin special: Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall, Museum Island and street art, Wilhelminian-style facades, and creative urban spaces – all just a few S-Bahn stops or a short walk away from each other.
You can't miss this in Berlin:
Prenzlauer Berg & Mitte – Berlin’s vibrant mix
Stucco-fronted buildings, courtyards full of cafés, and organic shops next to wine bars. Prenzlauer Berg has evolved from a subculture district into a favorite neighborhood for creatives – without losing its authentic character.
A stroll through Tiergarten park
Berlin’s green lung lies right in the heart of the city. Paths wind past ponds, clearings, and the "Neuer See". Suddenly, the Victory Column emerges from the treetops – a surprising moment, even when you’re expecting it.
A ferry trip on the Spree
Get on, find a seat, set off. The Spree ferries and excursion steamers take you past the parliament district and the East Side Gallery - Berlin at its quietest.
Visit to Hamburger Bahnhof
Contemporary art in a former railway station - Beuys, Warhol, contemporary positions. A place where you stay longer than planned and leave with new questions.
HENRI Hotel Berlin – Your home in the "Old West"
A Wilhelminian-style building on Kurfürstendamm that feels like a home away from home. Stuccoed ceilings, antiques from past decades, and elegant salons where you’ll feel immediately at ease – and there is even a bee colony on the roof, whose honey ends up on your breakfast table every morning.
HENRI Berlin in a nutshell:
- Rooms in HENRI style – cosy, unique, with Wilhelminian charm.
- House kitchen & salons – breakfast in the morning, and our traditional "Abendbrot" included from Monday to Thursday.
- Prime location on Kurfürstendamm – KaDeWe, the Zoo, and "Bar jeder Vernunft" are all within walking distance.
- Event space for up to 10 people – ideal for small meetings and creative gatherings.
Excursion tips around Berlin
Potsdam – Prussian Splendour
Just an hour on the S-Bahn and you’ll find yourself in a fairytale: Sanssouci Palace, expansive parks with grand avenues, and the Glienicke Bridge. Potsdam is everything Berlin sometimes chooses not to be – elegant, spacious, and with a touch of Versailles.
Spreewald – Waterways and Serenity
South of Berlin, the Spree branches into hundreds of narrow canals. Go punting, paddling, or walk the embankment paths between alders and willows. Discover small villages and rustic inns where life moves at a much slower pace.
Sachsenhausen - History that remains
North of Berlin, just 35 kilometres away, lies the Sachsenhausen Memorial. A place that is and should remain difficult - but important for anyone who really wants to understand Berlin and Germany.
