quick and dirty going out guide to Berlin

uh uh, the possibilities are endless! But where do you want go today? Alright, enough of the slogans. It has to be outdoors these weeks, as it is incredibly hot and I'm quite the overheating, sweaty sweaty type. My metabolism works astonishingly well.

If you like the waterside, there are lots of beach bars along the spree and the different canals. Berlin's got more bridges than Venice, if I remember correctly. The ones you see here is the "Strandbar Mitte" opposite the Museumsinsel, to be reached from the Oranienburger Strasse near the Monbijou Park. After work- Mitte crowd, nice beach chairs, but a bit pricey.

The chandelier and dark pictures are from the place of which I forgot the name (what a good guide!), but you can access it from the Köpenicker Street, around the number 46. There are several bars, it's quite a large area with one of the weirdest danceflorrs around: Directly on the side of the spree in an old boats house (my guess). The trees have chandeliers for lights, and the atmosphere is really relaxed. But there's a 3 Euro entrance fee.

No beach, but camping atmosphere is to be had at the Trailer Park, Linienstrasse / alte Schönhauser Strasse close to the Rosa Luxemburg Platz. Nicely converted trailers, DJs on the weekends and a slightly older crowd make for excellent pre-clubbing or just drinking atmosphere.

For dancing, if you like the olde alternative/indie guitar-loaded tunes, the "Carrera club" series is your place to be. Changing clubs make for a different atmosphere, a youngish crowd and very danceable tunes compliment the conaisseur. But beware: The likes of "Roter Salon" and also "Magnet" are sauna-ish hot these days.

So much for where I spent my money! I am getting too old for this whole clubbing thing...already had to pop some caffeine pills tonight! So while I wait for them to wear off, I'm hoping you enjoyed some hints if you ever visit Berlin.