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RAW-Gelände

A former railway workshop complex now packed with clubs, bars, cultural venues, street art and changing events.

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RAW-Gelände Lear 21 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Berlin and Brandenburg
Last checked
13 Sep 2026

Why visit

A former railway workshop complex now packed with clubs, bars, cultural venues, street art and changing events.

What you will see

  • Industrial architecture.
  • Street art.
  • Nightlife venues.

History

The site originated as a Reichsbahn repair facility and was progressively reused by cultural and nightlife organisations after reunification.

Photographs

RAW-Gelände

Lear 21 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Best later in the day if nightlife is your goal.

  2. 2

    Check individual venue programmes rather than expecting one unified attraction.

About Berlin and Brandenburg

Capital landmarks, Prussian palace landscapes and the waterways of Brandenburg.

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