A final post about Germany, followed by the Go With Oh travel video! Berlin’s alternative / Goth scene comes alive at nightfall. Gsus, DJ Sisen and friends took us on a tour of their favorite underground bars and haunts.

SiSen’s body parts. He’s currently DJ-ing and organizing several parties in Berlin (where he now lives), including Japaranoia.

We stopped by Galerie 5th people project, an art space with events such as “Birthday with Japanese Drag Queens.”

Rose ruffle skirt: Spider, Lolita brand in Hong Kong
Goth top: Putumayo from Closet Child
Flower hair clip-ins: provided by Angelica Brigade
Velvet goth jacket: gifted by Lip Service (here is a military jacket)
Blue shoes: John Fluevog (love their buckle boots)

This exhibit was called “What You See Is What You Get.” How would you interpret the artwork?

The gallery’s run by a sweet team from Japan that supports independent artists.

Next, the important matter of food. We had difficulty locating the restaurant.

Since it was our last night in Berlin, it made sense to eat traditional German food. Redfish and apple strudel and wine.

Stuffed, we toured the Oranienburger neighborhood, home to bright graffiti and streetwalkers.

SiSEN throws parties at Monsterkabinett.

The decor inside is eerie.

Outside, a towering elephant-nosed monster. When you insert a coin, he opens his mouth and flaps his metal wings.

We ended up at Tacheles, legendary art center with every inch covered in graffiti. The space has a long cultural history, as you can gleam from Wikipedia.

For years, Tascheles has been peril of being shut down. In early September, the remaining artists were forced to vacate, but my friend are making great efforts to keep the community alive.

The walls are a perfect backdrop for photos.

What do you think of Berlin’s underground culture? Would you want to visit? For more shopping and clubbing tips, check out my German Goth guide.