Being one of the most developed cities in Europe, Berlin has always been multicultural and polyethnic in its context. What we learn when we go explore the multiculturalism in the city is the variety and richness of people in Berlin. In this article we will take you through a multicultural Berlin and provide tips where to go, which neighbourhoods to visit and what sites and activities can give a feeling of the multicultural face of the city.

1. Kreuzberg: A Bohemian Haven

Our walking tour starts in the Kreuzberg area which currently boasts an active arts scene, non-mainstream culture, and immigration. Begin your day with a walk on Oranienstrasse, where in the middle of creative shops, international cuisine offers and cozy coffee shops can be found. Accept the atmosphere of the neighborhood and walk through colorful stalls of Turkish Market or Markthalle Neun with local and ethnic food and fresh vegetables.

Pro Tip: Do not leave without visiting Görlitzer Park, one of the tourist attractions in Berlin that is a favorite with residents. It is depressing but is a perfect place to have a picnic and watch the crowd.

2. Turkish Berlin: Little Istanbul in Neukölln

After Kreuzberg, continue your multicultural trip to Neukölln, a district where you can meet Turks at every corner thus, the area is called “Little Istanbul”. Explore eye, taste, nose, touch and feeling through Sonnenallee, the main street of Turkish groceries stores, clothing shops and most of all mouth-watering street foods. And if you feel bored You can take some time to go round the shops selling Turkish fabrics, spices, pastries where you can taste traditional Turkish baklava or simply you may have strong Turkish tea.

Pro Tip: If you are a fan of murals you need to walk around Reuterstraße and observe beautiful pieces that reflect the multicultural spirit of the district.

3. Charlottenburg: A Glimpse of Elegance

Our next stop on the multicultural tour is Charlottenburg, famous for its avenues, impressive architecture and many faced people. Wake up to a three storey department store and shop at one of the longest streets in the world, Kurfürstendamm or Ku’damm, Germany’s number one shopping destination. Also, please make sure to stop by Charlottenburg Palace a baroque royal palace that gives you a look at the royal side of Berlin.

Pro Tip: Sit down, take a five minute breather and try some indulgent worldwide food at Kantstrasse, the epicentre of Charlottenburg’s food culture.

4. Prenzlauer Berg: A Creative Hub

No multicultural walking tour would be complete without a visit to Prenzlauer Berg an area that is reasonably famous for having grown from a working-class region to an artists’ quarter. Begin your journey on Kollwitzplatz, a lively square with sweet bistro, chic stores and well-loved farmers’ market for organic food. Southeast of the city centre are the attractive streets with beautifully renovated houses, various art galleries, and numerous music clubs.

Pro Tip: To find the spirit of multicultural is much better to vist the foreign supermarkets like “Food From Portugal”, or “Sawadee” that give you a chance to taste international cuisine.

5. Schöneberg: Embracing LGBTQ+ Culture

The last station on the multicultural route is Schöneberg – district that has played an important role in the history of homossexuals in Berlin. Start your tour at Nollendorfplatz, the geographic centre of the gay village; vist the Schwules Museum which is committed to gay and lesbian narratives. Stroll through Motzstraße, which has a special focus on advertising queer establishments, bars, or shops, owned by the members of the queer community, and many others that are queer-friendly.

Pro Tip: Klatsch, the most famous café for representatives of the LGBTQ+ community, offers delicious cakes and really boisterous Schöneberg.

Conclusion

Berlin public contributes to people’s experience by presenting a multicultural environment focusing on traditions, food, and art. With a multicultural walking tour you get a complete picture of the city’s different districts and learn about the cultures that contributed to the development of this unique Berlin. Try to accept it, feel it, and let the multiculturalism of Berlin leave a trail on the journey.