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Things to do in Nikolaiviertel, Berlin’s Old Town

16. Oktober 2019 by tabithaschr 2 Comments

Nikolaiviertel, Nikolai District, is a tiny, one-city-block-sized in the very heart of Berlin. After a morning-walk from the Cathedral, I found myself in this very peaceful, picturesque place.

After being bombed in World War II, Berlin reconstructed the Nikolaiviertel. It had been the earliest settlement in Berlin, dating back to 1200.

Knoblauchhaus Berlin

By today, Nikolaiviertel is a place to escape the very uncommon Berlin. Many people tend to say that Berlin is not much like the real Germany, but influenced by the different cultures living in the city.

Nikolaiviertel Street

In Nikolaiviertel, you will have the chance to see what people consider to be the real Germany. Here you can find plenty of beer gardens, ice cream, and a “Garlic House” – in other words, true German pleasures.

Nikolaiviertel Knoblauchhaus

The Nikolaiviertel is, of course, home to the Nikolaikirche, the Nikolai Church. The church was originally built in 1402, and then got its towers in 1877. Unfortunately, it was bombed to pieces in 1945 and then later reconstructed.

Nikolaiviertel Nikolaikirche

Unluckily, East Germany is East Germany and some of its design sensibilities were a bit lacking. Especially when you enter the east of Berlin, you will see what I mean.

Nikolaiviertel | Berlin

In Nikolaiviertel, you can see the famous plattenbau architecture within the same view of the proud twin towers of the Nikolaikirche. Characterized by reminding you of any other city where the Russians got their hands on the design plans.

Berlin Nikolaiviertel

If you are looking for a relaxing day in Berlin and completely escaping the loud cars and bicyclists, this area is more than perfect for that. It’s completely free of cars and you can dine and drink. For just a moment, it feels like being in a small, european town.

That said, it’s all about the atmosphere.

Nikolaiviertel

Be aware: the Nikolaiviertel is small. As I said, it’s about one city block. So you don’t get to be disappointed if you think it’s too small – you were warned!

Nikolaiviertel Bear

I recommend to come here to escape the business of Berlin, and get a different perspective of the capital city that many claim is outright ugly – the Nikolaiviertel will prove them wrong.

Nikolaikirchplatz
Nikolaiviertel in Berlin

Curious about further inspirations for Berlin? Check my posts out here.

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Things to do in Nikolaiviertel | Berlin's Old Town

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  1. Christine

    16. Oktober 2019 at 18:51

    Thank you for the inspiration! I’ve been to Berlin several times but I didn’t visit Nikolaiviertel yet. Seems like I need to visit Berlin again, haha!

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    • tabithaschr

      17. Oktober 2019 at 17:41

      Thank you, Christine! I hope you’ll enjoy Nikolaiviertel. 🙂

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