Staying in Äußere Neustadt: courtyards and street routes
Alaunstrasse and Görlitzer Strasse form useful walking routes through the district, with smaller streets linking them. Locate your accommodation entrance before heading out, since some addresses lead through a courtyard. Alaunpark offers space to pause between walks, while the route south toward Albertplatz gradually brings you back to the broader streets of Innere Neustadt.
At a glance
- Best for
- Bars, young crowd
- At night
- Lively; loud at weekends
- Getting around
- Tram 6 at Albertplatz; trams 3, 7, 8
- Price level
- €€
The district of courtyards, small restaurants and late bars, with a young crowd and a walk of twenty-five minutes to the old town.
Good for
- Bars, cafes and independent shops
- A younger, mixed crowd
- Mid-range value near good food
Think twice if
- You sleep lightly and the room faces Alaunstrasse or Louisenstrasse
- You want to walk to the old-town sights
What is near Äußere Neustadt
Kunsthofpassage
From the junction of Louisenstrasse and Görlitzer Strasse, walk about five minutes north to the courtyard entrances.
Alaunpark
Allow about ten minutes from the Louisenstrasse and Alaunstrasse junction, walking north along Alaunstrasse to the park.
Pfunds Molkerei
Walk about fifteen minutes from Kunsthofpassage toward Bautzner Strasse. Check the official opening hours before making a special trip.
Eating in Äußere Neustadt
Takeaway counters and small dining rooms make it easy to eat without planning a long meal. Raskolnikoff is an option on Böhmische Strasse; reserve if you have a fixed evening schedule. Pfunds Molkerei suits a daytime stop, though its shop setting is different from a full restaurant.
Getting around from Äußere Neustadt
Albertplatz gives access to several tram lines and is a useful landmark at the district's southern edge. Louisenstrasse is another useful stop near the western side. Check the current DVB route map for your exact address, since walking to the right line can save an unnecessary change.
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Staying in Äußere Neustadt: courtyards and street routes
How do I find the Kunsthofpassage entrances?
Approach from Görlitzer Strasse or Alaunstrasse and look for the passages leading into the courtyards. Keep residential doorways clear while checking your map.
What should I check before booking a room?
Ask whether the bedroom faces the street or a courtyard, and whether windows need to stay open in warm weather. Street activity varies considerably between individual blocks.
Is there somewhere to take a break outdoors?
Alaunpark is a useful stop north of the main restaurant streets. Pick up what you need beforehand and use the bins or carry your rubbish away.