If you are a love of art and you are going to visit Berlin then it simply means that you have a lot to enjoy and have an eye feast. Street art is one means of creating public artworks and making graffiti that make Berlin famous famed famous worldwide for its murals. To assist you with discovering this urban art wonderland, we have developed a detailed outdoor map of Berlin’s best street art districts in Berlin.
1. Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg is a district with an eclectic, somewhat rebellious atmosphere – it would be a perfect place to start your journey into Berlin’s urban art space. Go to the Oranienstraße and Görlitzer Park streets to find as many graffiti and murals in different colors as you can. You shouldn’t exclude the visit to the East Side Gallery – works of street art on remnants of the Berlin Wall are presented here.
2. Friedrichshain
Proceed to another neighborhood, the Friedrichshain which you will realize is full of artistic production. Your first stop should be the RAW-Gelände, an old train station transformed into an art district, and packed with more street art as far as the eye can see. From there you need to arrive to Rigaer Strasse, a street in Berlin painted with political and social graffiti.
3. Mitte
Mitte, which is easily Berlin’s central district, is also full of historical buildings and impressive street art. Stroll through the Hackesche Höfe courtyards and capture fascinating graffiti on its walls and turning corners. Near by the Hackesche Höfe, there are numerous galleries on the Brunnenstraße und Auguststraße and street art pieces that are intergraded into the contemporary art in Berlin.
4. Wedding
This is Wedding area, which in recent past developed as a young artist-creatives’ area and is located to the north. Visit the Liebigstraße and Müllerstraße, here there are dozens of large frescoes and other street art initiatives. Make sure to look for ‘Girl with Balloon’ a world famous artwork of graffiti artist Banksy.
5. Schöneberg
Visit Schöneberg, less vibrant area to find one amazing street art piece in the middle of the street. Many informal paintings can be easily observed at Akazienstraße where tagging citizens use pavements as a canvas. Just round the corner, do not leave without visiting Motzstraße and Fuggerstrae – two more artistic alleys.
6. Kreuzkölln
Lastly, walk through Kreuzkölln which is an area that is between kreuzberg and Neukölln. Visit one of the most popular streets of Hamburg named Weserstraße for spectacular local graffiti and murals. Street art is a major feature around the neighborhood and therefore its beauty is seen in the various artifacts of different global origin represented in the graffiti on the walls.
Tips for Your Street Art Adventure in Berlin:
Wear comfortable shoes: Trying to find street art in Berlin entailed a lot of walking so prefer to wear comfortable shoes.
Respect private property: Although the city boasts of graffiti, it should be noted that it is wrong to trespass with a can of paint on the walls of a building owner’s property; you should only take pictures of art that has been done on walls where permission has been granted.
Take your time: Street art is normally applied secretly so don’t be in a rush to move from one place to the other concentrate to look at side streets, courtyards, and any obscure spot you come across.
Bring a camera: If you’re interested in street art, you will need a camera or smartphone to take pictures of the art nouveau that is scattered all over Berlin.
These are the best tips that can help you on your unforgettable journey through the Berlin’s amazing street art with this walking map in your hands. Just walk freely through the city, enjoy colors, and let the art speak for itself. Happy exploring!
Table of Contents
