20 years of Berghain: myth and reality of a Berlin cult club!

20 years of Berghain: myth and reality of a Berlin cult club!

The legendary Berlin Club Berghain, which is located on the border between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, celebrates its 20th birthday this weekend. Known for its strict inlet controls and the intoxicating atmosphere, Berghain is not only an epicenter of technoculture, but also an important part of Berlin identity. Originally from the ruins of the East Gut and the Snax Club in 2004, Berghain has developed over the years into one of the most famous party sites worldwide, which is often referred to as the "World Capital of Techno", as wikipedia

The origins of Berghain go back to the early 1990s when it started in the Reichsbahnbunker Friedrichstrasse, as a place for hardcore technology parties. With the opening in today's form, the club has created its own unique atmosphere that blurs the boundaries between music and sexuality. After the takeover of a heating power plant in Friedrichshain, Berghain was ceremoniously opened in 2004 and has been significantly shaped by Berlin's nightlife since then. According to an article by Berliner Zeitung Visitors flock to the club every day to the unmistakable sound and the life-affirming atmosphere Experience.

influence and change

Over the years, Berghain has not only influenced techno and house music, but also consolidated Berlin's perception as a creative center. The club tourism business has given the German capital immense revenue; In 2017 alone, around 1.5 billion euros flowed into the coffers of gastronomy and hotel industry, which illustrates the importance of nightlife for the Berlin economy. Despite the challenges that the club scene has gone through in recent years, including existential crises of many other clubs, the Berghain remained a successful pioneer who was able to adapt flexibly to the changing conditions.

The celebrations of the birthday this weekend aim not only to appreciate the inheritance of the club, but also to sharpen the view of the current club policy. With DJS, which represented the musical legacy of Berghain, the club sends a strong signal that despite all the challenges of fun and the excellence of nightlife have not been lost.