This one really needs no introduction - Berghain is the most famous of all Berlin clubs. Opened in , it is based in a disused power plant in the Friedrichshain neighbourhood in the city's east. The name is reference to its position near the boundary between the Kreuz berg and Friedrichs hain neighbourhoods.
Berghain attracts some of the most famous names in house and techno music and is top of most people's wishlist for a perfect Berlin weekend. Homeland star Claire Danes has described it as "the best place on Earth. But don't take it too personally if you're knocked back at the door: Made some good friends last night in Berlin. A photo posted by Paul McNulty djpjm1 on Oct 22, at 6: This naughty nightclub is another Berlin institution.
Opened by a pornographic filmmaker in , it is infamous for the eye-popping goings-on you are likely to see inside.
Be surprised if you don't see acts of an explicit nature taking place in more directions than your head can spin. Nowadays though, things are said to have quietened down a little, with guests coming as much for the music as for the loose morals. But be warned, the club often still has a strict dress code. You don't stand much chance of getting in if you're not dressed head-to-foot in kinky leather, or alternatively in not very much at all.
Like so many Berlin clubs "The Blue Tomcat" was born under another name. Originally known as Bar 25, it had risen to international attention by for the quality of its house DJs: Located on the banks of the Spree river, this Berlin club is best enjoyed in the summer as it has a large outdoor area which includes the deck of a boat.
