Berlin is trendy, sandy and very cold this winter. But is it also romantic? Ratings from teens to older hipsters who come out in random corners seem to suggest yes.
And as Valentine’s Day approaches and about.com Travel brings together an impressive collection of World’s Best Kissing Places, I offer Berlin’s 5 best kissing spots from the top of its many bridges within its stylish photo booths. .
Kiss in the Berlin photo booths
Photoautomats or Fotoautomaten have enjoyed a renaissance due to their affordability, availability, and nostalgic charm. A four-shot strip costs just € 2, less than a UBahn ticket. And the growing number of booths are open day and night, providing (almost) instant gratification. Berlin is the perfect place to step out of the box and what better way to immortalize your love (or temporary lust) than with a photo of a kiss?
Kiss in the clubs of Berlin
Berlin has built up a good reputation for the best nightclubs in the world. Clubs like Berghain are not only known for their incredibly whimsical entry policies; her no-camera rule and infamous “dark room” leave plenty of room for a kiss, or much more.
Note that the clubs in Berlin are dead before midnight, the costumes must be kept to a minimum and speak German and know that the DJ is helpful in getting the ticket. Also be prepared to party all night long, as most clubs don’t stop until the party is over, usually long after sunrise.
Kiss on a bicycle bed
The horizontal bike tour is the perfect way to explore the city, in the company of a loved one in a sleeping bag for two. A guide provides information about the city while you relax and enjoy the ride.
Keep in mind that any furtive kiss could be caught in the instant of a stranger. Just when these bikes caught my eye, get ready to snap a photo as you join the show of riding around town on a bed.
Kiss on a bridge in Berlin
Imagine you are in a scene from your favorite movie as you stand on one of Berlin’s 2,000 bridges that showcase the various styles of the capital. Choose from the elegant Schloss Brücke with its hero statues and the view from Berliner Dom to the iconic Oberbaumbrücke, where people crossed from west to east of Berlin and Lola ran to Gertraudenbrücke, also known as the Rat Bridge. Rub the shiny rat’s head to bring good luck before sharing a kiss.
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Kiss on the kino
Instead of imagining yourself in a scene from a movie, get in front of a cool one in one of Berlin’s Kinos (cinemas). Choose from megaplexs that play movies in English to historical cinemas to arthouse cinemas.
Places like Kino International have been offering old-school classes since before the construction of the Berlin Wall. Or try one of the neighborhood’s tiny cinemas like Lichtblick Kino, which shows the most famous doomed love stories, Casablanca, every Saturday at midnight. Tilt your head back and kiss like it’s 1942 as Bogart and Bergman electrify the screen.
And don’t forget the international film event that takes place in February, Berlinale. Perfect for a date night, watch movie stars in their natural habitat, the red carpet.
Kiss over berlin
There is something about a place with a view that makes you want to hug your beloved and plant a greasy kiss. Whether you ride the glittering Fernsehturm disco ball or the golden lady Else’s victory column, Berlin from above is a sight worth kissing.
