Friedrichshain

In Berlin's east, Friedrichshain has a punky, alternative vibe. Linked to the Kreuzberg district by the castle-like Oberbaum Bridge over the Spree River, it's home to techno clubs like Berghain. Political murals cover the East Side Gallery, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall. Soviet-era buildings line Karl-Marx-Allee. Indie boutiques and casual eateries near leafy Boxhagener Platz attract an international crowd.