RAW-Gelände: Friedrichshain's former railway repair yard

The RAW-Gelände (Revaler Straße 99, Friedrichshain) is a former Reichsbahn repair works, the German state railway's workshop, turned into one of Berlin's liveliest alternative culture venues. Among brick halls, graffiti-covered façades and rails still visible in the ground, you will find clubs, bars, a garden, artists' studios, sports halls and, every Sunday, a flea market. The site is a small district of its own, covered on foot in an hour or two; the courtyard is open to everyone, and only the clubs and some events charge entry.

Highlights

The halls and painted walls

The original buildings, with their brick chimneys and large industrial façades, are covered in murals and graffiti that keep changing. Wander the lanes between the halls: it is one of the best places in Berlin to photograph street art and industrial architecture.

Clubs and nightlife

The black-and-white façade of Cassiopeia, one of the site's long-standing clubs, sets the tone. In the evening the RAW brings together clubs, concerts and open-air bars, mostly from summer to autumn. Queues and atmosphere vary from night to night; see our guide to Berlin at night.

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