Germany at a Glance

13 Berlin Culture & Shopping KaDeWe, Kurfürstendamm and Tauentzienstraße Berlin would be unimaginable without the KaDeWe – Kaufhaus des Westens (Depart- ment Store of the West). The largest depart- ment store on the European continent is more than a well-stocked shopping paradise: KaDeWe is a legend, which opened in 1907. A visit to the grocery store and delicatessen on the 6 th floor should not be missed. This is where well-to-do Berliners can be seen feasting on champagne and oysters. The upper part of Kurfürstendamm and the Tauentzienstraße, where the KaDeWe is located, are a shopping paradise. Walking from the Adenauerplatz the boulevard is converting into a more exclusive and tranquil zone. Big trademarks just like Jil Sander or Yves Saint Laurent have their fashion shops in that area. The byroads of Kurfürstendamm form a perfect detour for their rich offer of small shops with extraordinary products. The streets with their splendid architecture on Uhlandstraße and Ludwig-Kirch-Platz also invite to relax in the many picturesque cafés and restaurants. • www.kadewe.de Berlin-Mitte: Hackesche Höfe and Friedrichstraße Almost every visitor of Berlin stumbled upon the Hackesche Höfe when preparing to explore the city. It is a fascinating and charming, well known complex of eight courtyards, nowadays a centre of the creative scene of Berlin. The area, also known as the Scheunenviertel , is one of Berlin's top entertainment hubs with countless restaurants, bars and individual shops, popular with Berliners and visitors alike. The complex was designed in the Art Nouveau style by architect August Endel. The construction of this project, launched in 1906, follows a pattern of clear separation between residential areas, crafts, trade and culture, which distinguishes it from the backyards of the 19 th century. The Chamäleon Variety Theatre, housed in the original wine tavern, belongs to the main attractions. Furthermore, a walk around the area should include for example the New Synagogue which has always been and still is the symbol of Jewish culture in Berlin. • www.hackesche-hoefe.com • www.chamaeleonberlin.com • www.friedrichstrasse.de 9 10