Vegan Normalization
"Berlin is the vegan capital of Europe—you don't need to hunt for vegan options, they're standard everywhere. From dirty punk bars to Michelin-starred restaurants, vegan dishes are clearly labeled, plentiful, and delicious. The city has dozens of fully vegan restaurants, vegan döner shops, vegan ice cream parlors, and vegan supermarkets. You never have to ask 'is there meat in this?'—it's always labeled."
Logistics
Moderate
Vibe
Progressive, normalized
Duration
Varies
Best For
Vegans
The Backstory
Berlin's vegan scene exploded in the 2000s-2010s alongside the city's counterculture and environmental movements. Kreuzberg and Neukölln became vegan hotspots. The alt-right punk scene, animal rights activism, and environmental consciousness converged. By 2020, Berlin had 60+ fully vegan restaurants. It's now normalized—not niche or hippie, just standard.
Local Secret
"Vegan döner at Vöner (Kreuzberg) is indistinguishable from the real thing. Every supermarket (Edeka, Rewe) has entire vegan sections. Restaurants mark vegan items with a 'V' or leaf symbol. Even traditional German restaurants offer vegan schnitzel and currywurst. Veganz is Berlin's vegan supermarket chain. You'll never struggle to find options."