Cee Cee Creative Newsletter Book Neighborhood Map Lessons
Stadtplan
Information
home temp
loop temp
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE YACHT ANCHORED? SAIL DOWN RIVER WITH FRIENDS ON LIEBLINGSYACHT

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE YACHT ANCHORED? SAIL DOWN RIVER WITH FRIENDS ON LIEBLINGSYACHT

Berlin by the sea would be a dream, but there’s no shortage of freshwater options nearby! Berliners venture onto the water far too rarely. This summer is the time to change that because there’s nothing more relaxing than gliding through the day across the water’s surface. Especially when you don’t have to worry about a thing and can take 44 friends with you. And that, roughly speaking, is the concept behind Lieblingsyacht. Te An, known as the creator of Schöneberg’s Bonvivantrestaurant, has launched “Lieblingsyacht” and is also the boat’s captain if desired. The two-story boat was designed as a floating event location for private events (such as birthdays) but is also perfect for your next corporate event. As the Berlin cityscape passes you by take a comfortable seat on the sofas that await you above deck. Undercover, there is a large screen for small impulse lectures, although the large windows might offer a better view. There is a buffet and oven on board. And, should the wind pick up, you’ll stay safe and cozy. The only thing missing is the occasion — you’ll have to manage that part yourself. You can request offers depending on group size and ideas directly via the website. Time to set sail!

Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Lieblingsyacht, Lina Kivaka

Lieblingsyacht, Marina at Reinbeckareal, Lauffener Str.5, 12459 Berlin–Oberschöneweide; map

@lieblingsyacht

cee_cee_logo
BODIES AND CLAWS: BÄRENZWINGER INVITES YOU TO A PERFORMANCE NIGHT

BODIES AND CLAWS: BÄRENZWINGER INVITES YOU TO A PERFORMANCE NIGHT

What does wilderness mean? The performance company Wild Access is ever-exploring how we react to familiar and unfamiliar environments. Since 2021, they’ve been transforming parks, sports fields and former industrial areas into their stage. With interactive choreographies that combine light and sound, they inspire their audience to perceive, approach and engage with familiar and peripheral urban spaces in new ways. For three consecutive evenings from Friday (19.04.2024), Bärenzwinger will host the performance series “Clinch”: based on the exhibition venue’s history as a former bear enclosure, the performers create a fictional environment in which the human and animalistic converge — and are in a clinch. The audience can actively participate in the performance (weatherproof clothing is recommended). Following the performance, the artists invite you to a relaxed discussion with drinks to talk about “Clinch”: dance, desire, distance, domestication and, of course, what it means to be wild.

Text: Laura Storfner / Photos: Evgenia Chetvertkova, Robert Eckstein

Bärenzwinger, Im Köllnischen Park, Rungestr. 30, 10179 Berlin-Mitte; map

Performance “Clinch” by Wild Access, 19.–21.04.2024 from 21h.

@baerenzwinger.berlin

cee_cee_logo
RACE THE U-BAHN TRAINS — LAUNCH EVENT OF THE RADBAHN CYCLE PROJECT UNDER THE U1 IN KREUZBERG

RACE THE U-BAHN TRAINS — LAUNCH EVENT OF THE RADBAHN CYCLE PROJECT UNDER THE U1 IN KREUZBERG

Berlin’s next sport trend? Let’s call it… U-Bahn racing. As subway trains trundle overhead, you zoom off on your bike, free as a bird with a tailwind and safely away from all those pesky cars. The location: the Radbahn, a unique stretch of cycle lane located directly under the U1 railway viaduct in Kreuzberg. We previewed the project back in 2019, and now the people behind it are ready to cut the ribbon (well, almost). Next Thursday (25.04.2024) a trial section of the route between Görlitzer Bahnhof and Kottbusser Tor is launching with a special community event where you can test out the 200m-long cycle lane for yourself. Seventy parking spaces have been cleared to make room for the green-painted lane, which is 3-4m wide and should extend to 9km if fully approved by the city. Besides cycling, the event will also showcase some of the other uses planned for this under-rail haven: areas for doing outdoor fitness, planters for urban greenery, and seating areas for chilling. The aim: make Kreuzberg not just easy to cycle, but more livable too. The Radbahn will officially open at 16h, followed by a guided tour with the creators at 18h. You’ll need to grab your bike and gear up soon – the initial test phase only runs until 15.06. See you on the start line?

Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Reallabor Radbahn

Radbahn, under the U1 viaduct on Skalitzer Str. (Mariannenstraße until Oranienstraße), Berlin–Kreuzberg; map

Opening event 25.04.2024 16–20h30.

@radbahnberlin

cee_cee_logo
THE LOTTA DAILY BAR — HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES WITH REGIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR EVERY TIME OF DAY

THE LOTTA DAILY BAR — HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES WITH REGIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR EVERY TIME OF DAY

Just behind Suarezstraße in Charlottenburg, known as the go-to destination for antique enthusiasts, Lotta Tagesbarreopened in spring 2024. Nestled in the basement of the Carlotta apartment building — a creation by Grüntuch Ernst Architekten, renowned for their transformation of the former women’s prison in Kantstraße into the Hotel Wilmina — the location is no coincidence. Both share a serene inner courtyard, enveloped by the old building’s ivy-clad walls. Within a light-filled, minimalist space, Lotta Tagesbar offers a haven where homemade specialties are crafted from regional ingredients, and guests are invited to linger throughout the day. Mornings commence with specialty coffees and indulgent brunch options: think grilled sourdough layered with pea mash, pickled and fermented vegetable delights, apple bread topped with orange cream, and fresh waffles with berries and crunchy buckwheat. All complemented by freshly squeezed fruit lemonades or their signature chai latte. On my visit, the “Croque Wilmina,” boasting homemade pastrami, Blomeyer’s cheese and kimchi sandwiched between grilled sourdough bread, immediately caught my attention.

Embracing the tradition of Italian day bars, Lotta caters not only to early risers but also to afternoon crowds with enticing aperitivos. Alongside the daily menu, a curated selection of wines, delectable cocktails and evening snacks awaits, featuring homemade vegetable pickles, cream cheese infused with chive oil, goat’s cheese paired with caramelized walnuts, and honey-salted nuts. On balmy summer evenings, Lotta offers a serene escape for early gatherings, tucked away amidst flowing courtyards and verdant foliage, yet centrally located within the city. For those infrequently visiting the West, Lotta Tagesbar beckons with offerings to bring home. Revering the regionality of its offerings, the bar collaborates closely with neighborhood suppliers, showcasing a range of selected products from nearby coffee roasters and Berlin producers, alongside their creations such as jams, granola and pickled vegetables.

Text & Photos: Robyn Steffen

Lotta, Pestalozzistr.55A, 10627 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map

@lotta.tagesbar

cee_cee_logo
UCON ACROBATICS X BAUHAUS: FORM, FUNCTION AND STYLE ON YOUR BACK

UCON ACROBATICS X BAUHAUS: FORM, FUNCTION AND STYLE ON YOUR BACK

They are loyal companions, the products from Ucon Acrobatics: durable backpacks slung on the backs of city dwellers worldwide. As I wait at traffic lights on my bike, I notice how many other cyclists carry Ucon Acrobatics backpacks. The Berlin brand is a local player with remarkable success — no surprise given the extreme functionality of their designs. This ethos aligns seamlessly with the renowned Bauhaus motto: “Form follows function”. The design of Ucon Acrobatics backpacks is tailored to the ergonomic needs of our backs and what we carry with us: laptops, lunch boxes, post-work shopping, sports gear… the list goes on. All of these items find their place in models like Jasper, Hajo and Niklas. Now, these three backpacks are available as part of a limited edition collaboration with the Bauhaus Foundation. In line with the ethos of the famous art school, the Ucon Acrobatics team has pursued innovative solutions. The backpacks are crafted from cork, the natural material is layered thinly creating a distinctive pattern. An outer waterproof layer ensures all belongings stay dry as you travel from A to B, and has a sleek but subtle silver shimmer. Combined with the silver tone, the cork resembles terrazzo, and the shimmering, reflective elements provide added safety during low visibility conditions. The Ucon Acrobatics x Bauhaus Collection is perfect for daily commutes and cultural outings. Imagine a trip to the temporary Bauhaus Archive, where you can explore the Otti Berger exhibition — another pioneer of textile innovation. Alternatively, you might journey to Weimar and Dessau, the birthplaces of the Bauhaus movement. One thing is certain: form and function inspire motivation!

Text: Maria Mayer / Photos: Ucon Acrobatics

The Ucon Acrobatics x Bauhaus collection is available online directly from Ucon Acrobatics.

@ucon_acrobatics

cee_cee_logo