Berlin is one of Europe’s most Muslim-friendly capitals. With a Turkish community established since the 1960s, the city has excellent halal infrastructure, numerous mosques, and diverse Muslim neighborhoods that make Muslim travelers feel at home. See our halal food guides for dining options. Explore halal food in Berlin for more information. Explore Muslim travelers for more information.
Muslim-Friendly Score: 8/10
Berlin excels for Muslim visitors:
- 80+ mosques across the city
- 500+ halal restaurants
- Large Turkish community (300,000+)
- Multicultural atmosphere
- Established Muslim infrastructure
Best Muslim-Friendly Areas
Kreuzberg
Berlin’s Muslim heartland:
- “Little Istanbul”: Turkish community hub
- Kottbusser Tor: Halal food central
- Oranienstraße: Restaurants and cafés
- Halal supermarkets: Fresh meat daily
Neukölln
Adjacent diverse area:
- Sonnenallee: “Arab Street” with Middle Eastern shops
- Karl-Marx-Straße: Growing halal scene
- Şehitlik Mosque: Beautiful Ottoman architecture
- Multicultural: Turkish, Arab, African communities
Wedding
Northern Muslim area:
- African and Arab communities
- Halal restaurants: Good variety
- Local atmosphere: Less touristy
Mosques to Visit
Şehitlik Mosque
Berlin’s most beautiful mosque:
- Ottoman-style architecture
- Historic cemetery attached
- Located in Neukölln
- Visitors welcome: Remove shoes
Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque
Major community mosque:
- Large prayer space
- Friday prayers well-attended
- Located in Kreuzberg
Ahmadiyya Mosque (Wilmersdorf)
Historic significance:
- Germany’s oldest mosque (1925)
- Indian-Mughal architecture
- Small but significant
Halal Food Guide
Turkish Cuisine
Dominant halal option:
- Döner kebab: Berlin claims to have invented it
- Lahmacun: Turkish pizza
- Pide: Boat-shaped bread
- Köfte: Grilled meatballs
Middle Eastern
Growing scene:
- Lebanese: Shawarma and mezze
- Syrian: Authentic restaurants in Neukölln
- Palestinian: Several options
Where to Eat
- Kreuzberg: Best variety and value
- Neukölln/Sonnenallee: Middle Eastern focus
- Near attractions: Some halal available
Near Tourist Attractions
Brandenburg Gate
- Walk to Turkish restaurants (15 min)
- Some halal kebab nearby
- Better options in Kreuzberg (U-Bahn)
Museum Island
- Limited immediate halal
- Hackescher Markt has some options
- Kreuzberg nearby by train
East Side Gallery
- Kreuzberg adjacent
- Excellent halal nearby
- Walk to Oberbaumbrücke area
Berlin Wall Memorial
- Wedding area has halal
- Some options nearby
- Prenzlauer Berg limited
Prayer Facilities
- Airport: Prayer room at BER
- Train stations: Ask information desks
- Shopping centers: Some have quiet rooms
- Download app: Muslim Pro for prayer times
Practical Tips
- Kreuzberg essential: Best Muslim infrastructure
- Döner is safe: Most are halal
- Look for “Helal”: Turkish spelling
- Visit Şehitlik: Beautiful architecture
- Sonnenallee: Arabic/Middle Eastern hub
- U-Bahn convenient: Good transport to halal areas
- Cash useful: Some small shops prefer
- Friday prayers: Mosques get crowded
- Summer outdoor: Cafés have terrace seating
- Respectful dress: Welcome everywhere