Vegan Tour In Berlin, Germany
A bit about myself and why I became vegan
Hi there, my name is Doris, I’m an Austrian-born vegan based in Berlin. I became a vegetarian when I was about 15 years old, as I am a very empathic and emotional person that loved all animals and couldn’t bear seeing them suffer for my food. I became vegan 9 years later, because I wanted to cut all ties to the animal industry and become 100% cruelty free. It might sound a bit strange, but I felt an even larger connection towards all non-human animals since then.
Because I adopted a vegetarian lifestyle as a teenager, food and nutrition always played a big role in my life. This led me to a degree in dietetics and later a part time job for an NGO called „foodwatch“, that focuses on consumer protection in the food sector.
Besides that, I am currently working on my master thesis on the role of art in the era of #MeToo, doing lots of yoga and exploring the Berlin vegan scene.
I welcome you to come and join me, on a Vegan Tour of Berlin!
Vegan tour in Kreuzkölln
This tour focuses on the hip area Kreuzkölln. Some of the places we will visit will be 100% vegan establishments, while others might cater to vegans and offer certain vegan friendly options.
You can choose along the way where and what you would like to taste, from the large variety this area has to offer, from Donuts to Tofu Burger and Focaccia.
You will find many local vegan versions of traditional local foods or we can explore authentic worldwide cuisine.
We can stop at a local supermarket where I can show you the huge variety of vegan products and supplies most supermarkets carry. Anything from snacks and sweets to plant-based milks, cheeses and faux meats.
We will end up in one of Berlin’s most popular food market where we will recoup and have one last opportunity to try their vegan fares.
Vegan Punky Side (East Berlin) Tour
Tour 2: The Punky Tour
The district of former East Berlin is known for its punky side. It has a high density of vegan restaurant that is just as diverse as the people of Berlin.
Come and explore vegan food, from variations of local food to cuisines from around the globe!
We will go and visit Veganz, the first of major vegan supermarkets in Europe as well as a famous vegan shoe-shop!
Then we will try vegan variations of traditional Turkish food, which is as culturally rooted in Berlin as German dishes.
We then sample some Vietnamese tapas an end the tour with a vegan Döner place, where I will answer all your related questions on vegan Berlin and Germany.
-
How long have you been vegan?
I've been vegan for over 5 years, and vegetarian 7 years before that (you can also leave it at vegan)
-
How long have you lived in Berlin?
I moved to Berlin in June 2012, so over 7 years
-
What is your favorite restaurant in Berlin?
Oh my, there are so many to choose from. If I have to, then I would pick Viasko, a punky yet chic restaurant that serves a know-out brunch as a well as a seasonal menu in the evening
-
What is your favorite vegan activity?
Other then eating and cooking, just living as mindful and sustainable as I can in my daily life
-
What is the main reason for you being vegan?
I went vegan because I realised that being vegetarian meant still causing harm to animals and that I didn't want to be a speciesist
For more information about veganism in Germany, be sure to visit our Guide to Veganism in Germany.
