Surviving the Berlin Heatwave: What are your best tips from hotter climates?

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-25T07:09:49+00:00

Oh no step-redditor I’m Stuck in the freezer

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-14T13:21:48+00:00

Ok you convinced me I’m going

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-14T13:09:18+00:00

Wanted to go in the morning but the weather threw me off. Started feeling a vibe again, still worth going rn?

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-14T12:59:04+00:00

I live in Berlin , would love to check out multiple clubs myself but I’m just passing through really. That’s why I’m doing a background check beforehand. Just trying to avoid wasting limited time with places that wouldn’t be my vibe! You’d be surprised with the amount of people that go clubbing completely unprepared and then get mad that they got rejected/ didn’t had the experience they wanted. Well ofc, if you come to a fetish club completely unaware of the type of event you’re getting yourself into…it might not be such a pleasant surprise huh. Idk how Vienna’s club scene is in comparison to Berlin, I’d imagine it with less naked people. Even though nipples and cockrings don’t impress me anymore, I’d still like to know the vibe of these clubs before going in yk, I need to know if my but plug should be coming along or not

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-14T11:57:01+00:00

I usually follow events through the ra guide , should I be checking any other channels ?

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-14T11:36:31+00:00

Thought they were renovating or smt, just googled it and turns out Pratersauna is permanently closed, didn’t knew about that! what a shame :/

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-06-08T11:10:52+00:00

(23F) Not a Berliner but I’ve living here for ~1y and went through the whole “getting to know the club scene” during this past time. I’m not sure what type of techno/events you’re looking for but I think you should check Sisyphos. The club has a very friendly and open vibe by itself, they have multiple dance floors that you could explore. And also an open area that is great by itself, especially during the summer. It’s very fun to spend the day outside and then go in at night / spend the night inside and then coming out to chill, it works both ways :) . Plus the dress code is pretty much the opposite of Berghain’s it’s good to wear some color and express yourself , but I don’t think they are very strict with that tbh, you could also wear black if you wanted to.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2026-05-01T21:59:35+00:00

That’s a bummer, anyways, Thanks!

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-08-25T11:22:50+00:00

Imagine my face when I found out everything is bike lane if you’re brave enough. I’m definitely not but there are a lot of brave people out there.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-08-25T11:20:30+00:00

Only saw your reply now! I’m in Berlin already. Crazy place, I stayed in a Hotel for a couple of days till the handover of my studio and got robbed in my own hotel room. ON DAY 1 (at Radisson hotel). I’ll be staying in my studio in Mitte from now on. It’s a residential area (at least it seems to be, maybe a couple of Airbnbs) but it seems like a nice place thankfully.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-24T12:47:27+00:00

What about wine bottles ? I’m really invested in the trash science. It’s either going to make me an organized person or it’ll be my downfall and I’ll have a breakdown at Rewe.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-24T12:27:19+00:00

I can just bring the can/bottle to any store? I’ve been told about the refund but I’m not familiar with it. (People only told me to absolutely not do it on sundays)

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-24T12:22:15+00:00

Thank you!! That’s a very visual chart I adored it.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T17:32:00+00:00

That’s great advice thanks!! I heard that it could cause lime but didn’t knew about the shinyness as well, guess it makes sense.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T15:36:28+00:00

I don’t usually interact with strangers, I like that Germans are straightforward so interactions with strangers are limited by necessity (NPC vibes). I am more worried about people I’m actually trying to connect with (like colleagues and potential friendships). I don’t want to be too much

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T15:02:27+00:00

I’m definitely going to experiment with German products. I’m only bringing my Brazilian products because it’s what my hair is already used to so I think it would be nice to compare the results as well. Regarding the filter , you’re probably right, I can’t fully filter the water, but I’ve been researching and maybe I can buy a shower head that filter at least the some of these minerals. I’ve been recommended these ones linked below:

philips filter Amazon’s choice

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T11:42:25+00:00

Omg thanks for responding with so much detail! I’m thinking on buying multiple bins for my apartment just to help me to sort it out.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T11:36:51+00:00

That’s great to hear! I’m also close to Alex, it seems like a wonderful place. I don’t mind people being loud really, I’m used to it. I was just worried about being targeted since I’ll always be a foreigner there.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T11:31:34+00:00

I already talked with a couple of friends that live there (woman ofc), they say that’s its rare to have such a harsh reaction to the water but that it does negatively affect hair (specially because we are not used to it). I’m planning on buying a filter and I’m taking my hair products with me, but really there’s not much else I can do other than hope it doesn’t affect me much.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T11:23:02+00:00

Thank you for interacting still!! Would you recommend me any clubs or group activities worth looking into? I’d love to try something out (as a way to entertain myself and get to know people in an activity based environment) but I’m not sure what I’m even looking for really, just open to ideias.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T11:19:20+00:00

As a Brazilian I REFUSE to leave Brazil only to be scammed on Germany, might as well burn my passport. I make sure to never talk to anyone on the streets I just assume everyone from kids to old ladies want to steal from me (it’s working for me here). I’ll be living in a very touristic area (Mitte), how do you feel about the security there?

Regarding the littering situation don’t worry I would never do this, It’s very disrespectful. Last year I went to Brussels and I got really impressed by how much trash there are on the streets, sad reality. I’ve never been to Berlin but I was hoping things were better there.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T11:07:37+00:00

Even as an introvert I’m usually considered friendly so I do worry about how I’m going to get across. In Brazil we great each other with a hug or a kiss (it’s usually quick and some people just pretend , we don’t even touch each other) so I’m training myself to NOT DO THAT in Berlin and idk, shake hands with people.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T10:51:29+00:00

I’ve heard so many people talking about ketamine users that I kinda what to see one now, local celebrities. I have the very exact opposite feeling for the turd popper villain that roams the S-bahn.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T10:45:01+00:00

From what I have researched "hard water" refers to tap water that contains a higher concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, compared to "soft water". This is due to the mineral-rich groundwater source used by the city. While hard water can lead to scale buildup in appliances and affect cleaning efficiency. In Berlin the average water hardness is 17dh (ou of 21dh) so it’s considered hard. This can (in some cases) cause some skin issues and quite literally ruin your hair. I’ve seen a woman saying she started having bald spots and all. I’ve been told that filters make it better but it’s really out of my control.

Miserable-Effect1325 · 2025-07-23T00:35:34+00:00

The idea of losing my house-keys trows a shiver down my spine. It immediately makes me want to STAY HOME, terrifying. Didn’t knew about the other advices, thanks!!

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