Alte Schönhauser Straße and around

Berlin's ultimate hotspot for independent boutiques
Word to the wise: If Alte Schönhauser Straße's clothes shops start to tire you, the street also has some good places for coffee, such as Pony Bar, and buzzing Vietnamese diner Monsieur Vuong.

Snaking its way through Mitte, Alte Schönhauser Strasse and its surrounding streets are the ultimate Berlin address for any boutique that wants to be taken seriously. An H&M-free zone, Alte Schönhauser Strasse is home to key upscale brands such as A.P.C and Filippa K, as well as smaller independent shops and the odd vintage store.
Alte Schönhauser Strasse has become so popular that the coolest brands are increasingly migrating to side streets, so keep exploring. These include neighbouring Mulackstrasse, home to Berlin's knitwear queen Claudia Skoda, and Rosa Luxemburg Strasse, where you'll find cool Danish streetwear brand Wood Wood.