Café Moskau

Café Moskau is a postwar building on Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin-Mitte featuring a monumental Sputnik satellite replica above its entrance. The structure spans two levels with eleven rooms primarily used today for conferences and events accommodating up to 2,400 people.

Built between 1961 and 1964, it originally served as a restaurant in East Berlin until closing in 1995 following German reunification. After political change, the space was repurposed as an event center, a role it continues today.

An artistic mosaic titled 'From the Life of the Peoples of the Soviet Union' by Bert Heller decorates the exterior walls and depicts scenes of Soviet daily life. Visitors can observe these intricate artistic details up close, which reflect the creative connections between East and West.

The site is easily accessible by public transport and the distinctive exterior with its satellite is visible from the street. To explore the interior, check ahead as the space is primarily used for booked events.

A shop called 'Natascha' once occupied the ground floor selling Soviet arts and crafts, an unusual offering in the divided city. The basement housed a night bar that added to the neighborhood's evening culture.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1960s

Architects: Josef Kaiser, Gerd Pieper

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: cultural heritage ensemble Karl-Marx-Allee 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, 46 and Schillingstraße

Website: https://cafemoskau.com

GPS coordinates: 52.51940,13.42280

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41