Friedrichshain

Berlin, Germany

Overall Safety
Good
3.8 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Home to Berlin Wall art and world-famous clubs like Berghain. Safe during day, but Warschauer Straße gets chaotic after midnight during club hours.

Creative and artistic hubWorld-famous club sceneStreet art epicenterAlternative counter-cultureYoung international crowd
Details

Friedrichshain is where young Berlin hangs out - lots of street art, good nightlife, and that alternative feel the city is known for. The East Side Gallery brings tourists during the day to see the Berlin Wall murals, and the Saturday farmers market at Boxhagener Platz has local families browsing stalls. The cafes welcome people working on laptops, so solo travelers blend right in. But the area completely changes after midnight when all the club-goers come out around Warschauer Straße. It gets pretty chaotic with drunk people everywhere, and sometimes you'll see fights or aggressive behavior. The cops patrol regularly but the party crowd can be unpredictable. Great for daytime exploring and evening dinner, just be ready for the madness if you're out late near the clubs.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Good

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Moderate

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Good

Evening Venues

Excellent

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

High

Homelessness Visibility

Moderate

Getting By in English

Good
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Dashi Diner
  • Mae Charoen Thai Imbiss
  • Banh Mi Stable

Restaurants

  • Gingi
  • Shiori
  • Café Datscha

Bars

  • Badehaus Szimpla
  • Chalet
  • Club der Visionäre

Other Spots

  • East Side Gallery
  • Boxhagener Platz
  • Urban Spree
Impressions & Tips

"Good if you're into the art/club scene"

"Met lots of other travelers here"

"Warschauer Straße gets wild late at night"

"Restaurants are solo-friendly, creative crowd"

"If you want real Berlin nightlife, this is it"

Based on aggregated research results
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