If you find yourself in Kreuzberg on the banks of the Urbanhafen (urban harbor) on a warm summer evening (or, as I experienced it, a sub-zero January night), be sure to stop by van Loon restaurantschiffe. Nestled on the bank below Carl-Herz-Ufer and a short walk from Prinzenstraße, van Loon is a floating restaurant offering on-deck seating, as well as a cozy main cabin for dining.

    Seating is limited at van Loon, so the summer months may see some fighting over tables. In the winter, a wood fire warms the main cabin, and inviting light glows through the numerous skylights and portholes. The kitchen is visible from the main dining room, adding to the intimacy of the dining experience. Willkommen an bord!