Kulturbrauerei is a former brewery complex at Schönhauser Allee 36 in Prenzlauer Berg, now home to cultural venues, restaurants, clubs and a museum. The free Museum of Kulturbrauerei explores everyday life in East Germany through documents, film and audio. On selected Sundays, the courtyard hosts Street Food auf Achse, with stalls serving food from around the world. Check the event calendar before you go: concerts, performances and seasonal markets give the complex a different feel from one visit to the next.
A brewery complex turned cultural venue
Kulturbrauerei occupies the grounds of a former brewery in Prenzlauer Berg. The site has more than 20 buildings arranged around six courtyards. Its buildings were restored and adapted in the 1990s for cultural and public uses.
Today, the complex brings together cinemas, theatres, clubs, restaurants, concert halls and dance studios. It also hosts cultural events and festivals. What is happening depends on the date, so check the programme if you have a particular event in mind.
The Museum of Kulturbrauerei
The museum’s permanent exhibition focuses on everyday life in the German Democratic Republic. Documents, films and audio recordings give the subject a personal, everyday perspective. The exhibition is free to visit.
Give yourself time to look through the material rather than treating the museum as a quick stop between events. The exhibition covers recent German history, making it a useful part of a visit to the former brewery site.
Food markets and seasonal events
Street Food auf Achse brings food stalls to the courtyard on every other Sunday. The market has served dishes from different parts of the world, with seating available for eating on site. Confirm the date before setting out, since it does not run every Sunday.
The complex also hosts seasonal markets and international cultural events. Its Lucia Christmas market has a Scandinavian theme, with Finnish mulled wine and Swedish carols among the details associated with it. Event dates and activities vary, so check the current programme before planning your visit.
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Museum of Kulturbrauerei free?
Yes. The museum’s permanent exhibition on everyday life in the GDR is free to visit.
When is the Street Food auf Achse market?
It runs every other Sunday. Check the current date before you go.
What can you do at Kulturbrauerei?
Visit the history museum, attend concerts or performances, and check for food markets, festivals and other events.
Where is Kulturbrauerei?
It is at Schönhauser Allee 36 in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district.
