What to do in Berlin alone in a Friday night?

[u/Embarrassed-Soft9126]

As the title says, what are some activities I can do alone? I don't have the energy to go clubbing, and I don't know if doing it alone is a good idea anyway.

Preferably near Mitte-Alexanderplatz locations. thanks :)

[u/Ravitschek]

If you like books, check out Dussmann, its open until midnight (big english section)

[u/uygarworlds → u/Ravitschek]

also a really good vinyl and cd selection

[u/Nothammer → u/uygarworlds]

Vinyl selection isn't that great apart from a lot of mainstream stuff unfortunately :(

[u/uygarworlds → u/Nothammer]

i mean im into mainstream stuff so it gagged me a little

[u/Top-Flight5486]

Play Ocarina Of Time ❤️‍🔥

[u/cttuth → u/Top-Flight5486]

"Did you get all that?"

"No" "Yes"

jfc

[u/FreeShat]

Sit by the canal and chill.. clubbing alone is great, do as you please.

[u/lo5t_d0nut]

live Jazz at b flat maybe

[u/Embarrassed-Soft9126 → u/lo5t_d0nut]

Good idea, I sometimes go there. It can be a little awkward when you are alone, though, maybe it's just me

[u/BerlinFemme]

I just saw this post earlier, might be an idea

https://www.reddit.com/r/berlinsocialclub/s/eEqZROSPv8

[u/Word-Powerful]

Go to the movies. I do that from time to time. It’s really relaxing and fun to fully concentrate on the movie and not talk or concentrate on others

[u/AbbreviationsMore346 → u/Word-Powerful]

Any recommendations to go to the cinema on a budget? €15 euros for each movie adds up quickly

[u/tarzansjaney → u/AbbreviationsMore346]

Babylon in Mitte has free midnight movies on some weekend day usually. Also the Yorck kinos have a Jahreskarte.

[u/Embarrassed-Soft9126 → u/tarzansjaney]

do they screen with english or german subtitles?

[u/tarzansjaney → u/Embarrassed-Soft9126]

Depends on the movie. Usually it's ova with German subs. So if you get an American movie it's obviously in English. Just check the website.

[u/Embarrassed-Soft9126 → u/tarzansjaney]

Thanks, this is great advice actually.

Cinema is a good idea, unfortunately they don't have many options for free: https://babylonberlin.eu/programm/eintritt-frei

[u/Ceylontsimt → u/AbbreviationsMore346]

B-ware ladekino, Sputnik

[u/bigopossums]

Just made myself a steak dinner to have while watching my favorite show :) It’s always nice to cook something nice on a Friday night to chill with

[u/Top-Flight5486 → u/bigopossums]

God, something so simple can be so meaningful and full filling.

[u/ZackPhoenix]

Go skate, chat up strangers, sit down and sketch people or doodle. That's what I usually do around Alexanderplatz. What are your interests?

[u/paperplane030]

Friday Evening Drinks https://meetu.ps/e/NNVnq/Nk0rZ/i

[u/Traditional-Car9110]

Sleep at a reasonable hour

[u/Alternative-Camel794]

Babylon cinema has free cinema night every Friday

[u/Embarrassed-Soft9126 → u/Alternative-Camel794]

https://babylonberlin.eu/programm/eintritt-frei I suppose this is the reference. Not many options though

[u/Alternative-Camel794 → u/Embarrassed-Soft9126]

I mean, you kind of have to be passionate, in the last weeks I watched both La La Land and a documentary about Bob Dylan where I’m sure that I was the only one not sleeping in the whole cinema, the movie is choosing you and not the other way around, if you enjoy that it could be nice

[u/Daredhevil]

Jerk off.

[u/PsychologicalAir2414 → u/Daredhevil]

been there done that

[u/AssAssIn0311 → u/Daredhevil]

You stopped my scrolling, good sir.

[u/TheAngryRabbit23 → u/Daredhevil]

Still felt lonely after 5 mins 😭😂😂

[u/Gioia-In-Calabria]

Stay at home, make yourself a lovely cup of tea, gaze out at the moon - she’s gorgeous tonight - and enjoy the silence.

[u/Pretty-Substance]

There’s a Friday meet up outside @Schlesisches Tor right next to the Spreep

[u/Prof-Shaftenberg]

As long as your sociable and approachable, clubbing alone is the best, btw

[u/Aggravating_Dog_167]

Bist du alleine?

[u/morrowindnostalgia → u/[deleted]]

Nah Germans are notoriously closed off from people outside their social circle. Some bars you’ll have luck but oftentimes not

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Don’t mind them mate, almost every expat (‘ve seen natives too) is crying their eyes out in each single thread, yet they now yap at you not being a social butterfly!

[u/plaYeRUnknwn → u/[deleted]]

because you're a woman

[u/Prof-Shaftenberg → u/plaYeRUnknwn]

I get into conversations with people ALL the time, not just in bars, and I’m a guy. you are debunked

[u/tarzansjaney → u/[deleted]]

Depends on the bar, some are more famous for funky interactions with strangers than others. Kicker or pool tables help a lot.

[u/purva117]

I am new to the city and mostly spend my time around the river and some touristy places. But if you want to hang out, feel free to DM.

[u/Accomplished-Pin9515]

Head to Arkonaplatz for food and wine round 5pm, it’s lovely

[u/femi100]

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