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The bar in Das Stue.
Das Stue
Built on the site of the former Danish embassy, this hotel can be found in the leafy green neighborhood of Tiergarten. The stately 1930s building’s interior is draped with modish touches, such as the curvaceous seating at the hotel bar, which has to be seen to be believed. The rooms have patterned pillows, wooden floors, and old-style freestanding bathtubs - perfect for a long soak.
Das Stue
Drakestrasse 1, Berlin
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Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin.
Museum of Decorative Arts/Kunstgewerbemuseum
Following two years of renovation, the Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) reopens with new interiors. Peruse the fashion factory's floors to find disco-era dresses alongside industrial design classics.
Kunstgewerbemuseum
Kunstgewerbemuseum, Matthäikirchplatz, Berlin
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Retro Fashion at Class of Berlin.
Class of Berlin
Located in the heart of Berlin, this two-story treasure is packed with enough retro fashion, period books and old records to leave you browsing for days. They even have a classic barbershop for men, to complete your head-to-toe style.
Class of Berlin
Große Hamburger Strasse 19A, Berlin
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At Garment's you'll find everything from designer labels to quirky plastics.
Garments
With a reputation for being one of the best vintage shops in Berlin, Garments has two locations – one for women’s fashion, the other which includes menswear. They offer rare, vintage pieces from designer labels like Chloé, Fendi, and Christian Dior, as well as quirky finds such as Abba-era plastic jewelry.
Garments
Stargarderstrasse 12A, Berlin
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Vintage Galore
Specializing in retro furniture, this is where you’ll find old-school Danish design and mid-century classics, as well as lights and lamps from a bygone era. Their 1970s classics are the best, including couches, leather chairs, and floor lamps.
Vintage Galore
Sanderstrasse 12, Berlin
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Café Einstein was once the home of silent-film actress Henny Porten.
Café Einstein
Before it became a gambling house during the Weimar Republic, this must-visit coffee house was once the home of silent-film actress Henny Porten. Since opening as a Viennese coffeehouse in 1978, it has retained the freshness of its early years with stately style and stellar cappuccinos.
Café Einstein
Kurfürstenstrasse 58, Berlin
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French bistro 3 minutes sur mer.
3 minutes sur mer
This self-styled classic French bistro features an open kitchen serving up both fish and meat dishes. The wood-paneled walls are hung with vintage prints offering a wonderful coziness.
3 minutes sur mer
Torstrasse 167, Berlin
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Stasi Museum is filled with retro 1970s furniture and old photographs.
Stasi Museum
Set in the former secret police headquarters, this memorial museum will give you a bit of insight into East Germany's political past. Filled with retro 1970s furniture and old photographs, you can peak in to the former chief’s office and see if you can spot the hidden microphones.
Stasi Museum
Ruschestrasse 103, Berlin
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Bassy Club doesn't play music that was made after 1970.
Bassy Club
Doing the Time Warp is astounding. And to be enveloped by country, soul, and classic rock as the DJs spin vinyl-only is another dimension. Bathed in red light, the live shows feature burlesque alongside a mural of Saddam Hussein. One of Berlin’s best-kept secrets, this club has one rule: They don’t play music that was made after 1970, so you won't be taking a jump to the left or a step to the right, after all. But you will have a truly unique night out.
Bassy Club
Schönhauser Allee 176A, Berlin
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You will find everything Absinth at the bar with the same name.
Absinth Depot Berlin
For 12 years, this shop and cocktail bar has been hosting absinth tastings, with more than 100 varieties on offer. The keen visitor can also enjoy informative historical tours, and if you're looking to take something home with you the store sells paraphernalia, spoons, glasses, and literature – and, of course, absinthe chocolate.
Absinth Depot Berlin
Weinmeisterstrasse 4
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TV Tower
Set in the central district of Mitte, this landmark looks like a disco ball on a toothpick. It took four years to complete this masterpiece, from 1965 to 1969, in what was then East Berlin. As the fourth-tallest tower structure in Europe, this retro classic has a revolving restaurant and bar in its panoramic dome. It takes less than a minute to get to the top.
TV Tower
Panoramastrasse 1A, Berlin
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Kippis
This beacon of vintage Finnish design highlights items from colorful specialty glassware to old furniture and quirky design pieces. Finnish designers Harri Koskinen and Tapio Wirkkala are on show alongside furniture designer Avarte, which has timeless pieces here too, including “the world’s most comfortable chair.”
Kippis
Torstrasse 147, Berlin
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