SO/ Berlin Das Stue
Berlin, Germany
Drakestrasse 1, Berlin, Germany, 10787
Original Property Opened in 1938
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
Within Berlin’s thriving Embassy Quarter resides the dynamic SO/Berlin Das Stue, a historic building first constructed in 1938. Das Stue served as the Royal Danish Embassy for the better part of four decades, falling into considerable disrepair once the Danish government sold the building during the late 1970s. However, the building gained a new lease on life several years later, when city officials rescued Das Stue. They transformed the site into an office complex, which the Deutsche Bundespost and Deutsche Telekom used as a training facility for a while. Das Stue finally became a hotel in 2009, after the brilliant architectural firm Axthelm Architects completed an extensive renovation of the building. SO/Hotels and Resorts now manages this marvelous historic hotel, operating it as the luxurious SO/Berlin Das Stue. Das Stue is tucked away into a lush corner of the city’s Embassy District, bordering the Tiergarten Park and the Zoologischer Garten Berlin. In fact, Das Stue’s modern wing faces the zoo’s outdoor exhibits that display ostriches, antelopes, and Przewalski horses. Guests can stroll past the zoo to view the many different embassies that fill the city’s vibrant Embassy Quarter. The hotel’s central location in Berlin places it within a short distance from numerous cultural institutions, such as the Kulturforum and the Berlin Philharmonic. Shopping enthusiasts will marvel at the many shopping centers and stores situated nearby, like the Kurfürstendamm and the legendary KaDeWe. Within walking distance of the hotel are many famous landmarks that allow guests to delve deeply into German history, such as Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. There is always something exciting to explore outside of the SO/Berlin Das Stue.
Discover
- Discover the amazing Neoclassical architecture of the SO/ Berlin Das Stue. This fantastic historic hotel was designed by architect Johann Emil Schaudt, who also helped create Berlin’s famous KaDeWe department store.
- Stroll through Tiergarten Park right beyond the front door of the hotel. The SO/ Berlin Das Stue is particularly close to the park’s celebrated Zoologischer Garten Berlin, as well as its Aquarium Berlin.
- Admire the many embassies that reside within walking distance of the SO/ Berlin Das Stue. Located in the heart of Berlin’s beautiful Embassy Quarter, this stunning historic building was originally used as the Danish Royal Embassy when it first appeared in 1938.
Explore
- Explore the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) nearby. Near to Tiergarten Park and the Reichstag, this iconic historic landmark has served as the primary symbol of German unity since the country’s reunification in the 1990s.
- Visit Potsdamer Platz mere moments away. Once the source for the main thoroughfare connecting Berlin to neighboring Potsdam, this iconic public square is home to many amazing storefronts, art galleries, and theaters.
- Travel to the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche. The ruins of a magnificent church constructed during the 1890s, the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche is among Berlin’s most noteworthy attractions. Originally dedicated to Kaiser Wilhelm I, the church today now acts as a monument commemorating lasting peace and reconciliation.
Experience
- Tour the amazing museums located on the city’s famous Museumsinsel (Museum Island). The Museuminsel features some of Germany’s most renowned cultural institutions, like the Neues Museum, the Alte Nationalgalerie, and the Pergamonmuseum.
- Shop at Berlin’s famous department store, KaDeWe. Short for “Kaufhaus des Westens” (“Department Store of the West” in English), KaDeWe has provided the finest luxury goods to Berliners since 1907. This historic department store is among the best places to shop in all of Europe with its seven massive floors of merchandise and food.
- Attend a wonderful concert at the Berliner Philharmonie. Home to the famous Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, this marvelous venue consists of two outstanding theater halls that are capable of hosting up to 3,600 people.
Taste
- Taste some classic schnitzel when staying in Berlin. A hallmark of German cooking, schnitzel is a simple, yet delicious breaded meat dish. Perhaps the best schnitzel served in the entire city is at the famous KaDeWe department store.
- Savor Berlin’s terrific currywurst. This delectable treat consists of a fried pork sausage prepared with unique curry spices, as well as a curry-based ketchup paste. Some of the best currywurst can be found at Curry Mitte, Curry 36, and Konnopke’s Imbiss.
- Indulge the taste buds with a delightful pastry known as the apfelstrudel (apple strudel). Many of Berlin’s finest eateries offer this mouthwatering apple-based dessert, including Café Einstein Stammhaus and Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt.
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