Ah, a classic rainy day in Berlin. Your plans for a park hang are officially cancelled. But don't retreat to your separate apartments to watch Netflix! Berlin is packed with amazing indoor spots to wait out the weather with a friend.
For Coziness: Find a Good Cafe
The obvious choice for a reason. Find a cafe with comfy armchairs and big windows for watching the rain. Spots like Café am Engelbecken in Kreuzberg or Sofa Café in Prenzlauer Berg are perfect for hunkering down.
For Culture: Visit a Gallery or Museum
A rainy day is the perfect excuse to finally visit that museum you've been meaning to see. For contemporary art, check out the Hamburger Bahnhof or the Berlinische Galerie. For something more classic, you can't beat _Museum Island_.
For a Movie: Go to an Indie Cinema
Forget giant multiplexes. Berlin has some of the world's most beautiful independent cinemas (Yorck Kinos). Catch an indie film at Babylon in Kreuzberg or Delphi Lux in City West for a perfectly cozy afternoon.
For Tropical Vibes: The Botanical Garden
Escape the grey Berlin weather by stepping into the tropical greenhouses of the Botanical Garden in Dahlem. It's warm, humid, and filled with incredible exotic plants. An instant mood-lifter.
For Some Friendly Competition: Go Bowling or Play Billiards
Get active indoors. Places like Tante Lisbeth in Kreuzberg combine a classic Kneipe with a basement bowling alley (Kegelbahn). Many bars also have pool tables or foosball.
For Bookworms: Browse a Bookstore
A huge, multi-level bookstore like Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus on Friedrichstraße is a destination in itself. You can browse for hours, then grab a coffee at their in-house cafe.