Berghain
Germany
Hear the history of one of the world's most famous clubs, with its roots in the 90s gay scene, to the open-all-hours madness of today
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the shadow of Berg-hine, a building that few enter but many try. To the uninitiated, this massive, windowless block of concrete might look like a relic of a dark, industrial past. …
Listen in the app2The Socialist Power Plant — Concrete & Ideology
The building we see before us is a masterclass in Soviet-era industrial architecture. Constructed during the early nineteen-fifties, the plant was a vital part of the German Democratic Republic's 'Sixteen Principles of Urban…
Listen in the app3The Queue — The Psychology of the Door
We move toward the infamous 'Warten-schlan-ge' or the queue. This line is the stuff of urban legend. …
Listen in the app4The Entrance & Security — The Point of No Return
If you are lucky enough to be let through the 'iron gates,' you enter a vestibule that feels less like a nightclub and more like 'TSA' or airport security. This is the point where the outside world is officially left behind. …
Listen in the app5The Main Floor — The Techno Cathedral
We have reached the main dance floor, the 'Berg-hine' floor itself. This is a massive, cavernous space with eighteen-meter-high ceilings. …
Listen in the app6Panorama Bar — The Soul of House
Upstairs from the main techno floor is the Pa-no-ra-ma Bar. While the downstairs floor is about 'industrial techno,' the Pa-no-ra-ma Bar is dedicated to 'house music'—a lighter, more soulful, and often more vocal genre. …
Listen in the app7The Lab.oratory & Soil — The Exclusive Basements
We must also mention the most 'mysterious' parts of the building: the male-exclusive 'Lab-o-ra-to-ry' and the newly opened 'Soil' on the ground floor. The Lab, located in the basement with its own separate entrance, is a place of…
Listen in the app8Closing
We conclude our exploration of Berg-hine as the 'Sunday Church' service reaches its peak. Sunday is when all the 'weirdos' and 'queer-dos' come out, treating the club as a sacred space for the 'fine wine of nightlife.' It is a…
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What is Berghain?
Berghain is a place in Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.5111, 13.4430 |
| Last updated |
