There are very few cities that have their own soundtrack, and Berlin, Germany is one of them. The soundtrack of West Berlin during the Cold War days consisted of a glorious list of artists and bands from Britain and the U.S., who came to Berlin to record albums, get inspired, and live there. Among them is David Bowie, who lived in Berlin from 1976 to 1979. If you love music, and Bowie, as much as we do, follow these spots in the city and be inspired.
Schöneberg
Bowie lived in a rented apartment in the Altbau building at Haupt street in Schoenberg, with a “quiet and introverted” roommate, named Iggy Pop.
Hansa studios
Located in Kreuzberg neighborhood, close to Potsdamer Platz, is the Hansa studios in which experimental albums and now were recorded by Bowie, Iggy Pop, U-2, Depeche Mode, and Nick Cave.
Bars
David Bowie used to go out to clubs. He discovered innovative music for the time at the SO36 club (which still exists), crossed gender boundaries at Anderes Ufer Bar, a gay bar now called Neues Ufer, which still stands in the same spot on Haupt street.
Today, many guided tours of Berlin offer tours following the city’s soundtrack, and if you are a music lover do not miss them on your next visit to the city.