The Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery are some of the capital’s most famous sights. But for fans of dark beats, there is something equally worth seeing in Berlin: the techno clubs. The rule here is: nothing is ordinary, nothing is boring. Unconventional dress codes, strict doors and unusual outdoor areas with lake and beach flair create a special atmosphere for long nights in summer. We have already reported on Berghain, KitKat, Sisyphos and Wilde Renate. But one club with its own character is not to be missed: the ://about blank with its famous “ruin garden”. Read on and discover more.
Old walls, graffiti, no illuminated signs, no glamor – that’s the raw aesthetic of ://about blank. The club is one of the city’s cult addresses and stands for anti-commerce, subculture and rebellion. This place is located right next to Ostkreuz station, on the border between Friedrichshain and Lichtenberg. Behind the inconspicuous façade lies the club’s real secret – or rather its secret weapon – its garden. It opens its doors from May to September and becomes the venue for long nights of partying on the floor.
The spacious outdoor area with several floors, wooden structures, bars and seating areas looks like a dilapidated park or a post-apocalyptic playground during the day. At night, however, the area is transformed into a labyrinth of light and bass – a scene reminiscent of illegal raves. Perfect organization and powerful sound make this “garden of ruins” a legendary hotspot of the techno scene. A mixture of house, techno and experimental electronic music awaits you at ://about blank. The audience is queer-friendly, political, left-wing and diverse. But blank is much more than just a place to party among ruinous architecture – it is also a political space that regularly hosts solidarity events, fundraising parties and workshops. The underground character has remained – and that is precisely where the appeal lies.