Osthafen sits on the banks of the Spree in Berlin-Friedrichshain, between the Elsenbrücke and Oberbaumbrücke bridges, a former industrial harbor area with wide open spaces right on the water. The mix of industrial backdrop and riverside setting makes the site a sought-after location for larger open-air events.
Osthafen is especially known as the destination and stage of the annual boat parade, where decorated ships travel along the Spree and are followed by a large harbor party on shore with a stage, stalls and open-air dance floors. Beyond this fixed date, the area also serves as a backdrop for other open-air formats.
Anyone strolling through Osthafen on a warm day finds a place that combines Berlin's industrial past with one of the city's most colorful party backdrops.
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