Nowhere else is the city as dynamic and colorful as in the urban district of Friedrichshain. The neighborhood is a conglomeration of highly diverse lifestyles, giving both the young and the young at heart the freedom to reinvent themselves time and again. Particularly over the past decade, this former industrial and working-class district has developed into a sought-after center for design, fashion, art, music and entertainment, attracting people from all over the world. The Mediaspree area, with the Uber-Benz Arena, Universal Music, Coca-Cola and the East Side Gallery, is an impressive testament to this development. The fashionable bars, diverse restaurants, trendy clubs and cozy cafés are known throughout the city. There is a suitable venue for every need and taste: from snack bars to fine dining, from simple to elegant, from hidden gems to major stages. Shops for everyday necessities, as well as weekly vegetable and flea markets, are also available. Every Saturday, Boxhagener Platz invites visitors to stroll through its farmers’ market, offering delicious regional products. If you wish to reach other parts of the city, the excellent public transport connections, with various tram and bus lines and the S-Bahn station Ostkreuz within walking distance, provide ideal conditions. Despite all its vibrancy, the area also offers places of retreat: alongside the Friedrichshain banks of the River Spree, numerous parks and green spaces in the surrounding area provide room for relaxation and sporting activities.