Berghain / Panorama Bar

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

The worlds most famous techno club, located in a former power plant.

High-end, Elegant, VIP

Berghain, located in a former power plant between Berlins Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain districts, stands as the worlds most iconic techno club. Since opening in 2004, it has defined the citys underground spirit a place where architecture, sound, and community merge into something almost ritualistic. The clubs name itself blends Berg (mountain) and Hain (grove), symbolizing the unity of two post-Wall neighborhoods and the rebirth of Berlins electronic music scene. Inside, the industrial interior is both minimalist and monumental towering concrete pillars, vast ceilings, and a stripped-back aesthetic that focuses attention solely on the music. The main floor, Berghain proper, is devoted to pure, driving techno, led by residents like Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, and Norman Nodge. Upstairs, Panorama Bar offers a warmer, more melodic counterpoint centered on house music and sunrise moments. A custom Funktion-One sound system envelops the crowd with physical, perfectly tuned energy, while the strict no-camera policy preserves an atmosphere of total freedom and anonymity. The infamous door policy, curated by Sven Marquardt, ensures that everyone inside shares a similar respect for the clubs values inclusivity, creativity, and expression without judgment. Beyond weekend marathons that often stretch into Monday, Berghain hosts art installations, live performances, and experimental events under its Kubus and Saule programs. Its in-house label, Ostgut Ton, has become one of technos most influential voices, exporting the Berghain sound to the world. More than a nightclub, Berghain is a cultural institution a sacred space where music, architecture, and emotion meet in perfect balance.

Solomun, Charlotte de Witte, Ben Klock