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You'll find this kitty sitting pretty on the edge of the river in the trendy Kreuzberg region of Berlin. Turn one corner in this club and you will end up somewhere entirely different: a pirate ship in one place, a rocket on the roof, cozy campfires sunken into the river bank. And of course the club room itself; a sweaty den of swaying and jumping bodies in time to house, electro and techno. This is definitely the place for your all weekend bender, even offering ice cream and pizza so you never have to leave. The rooftop bar is a top notch chill out zone when your head is thropping from the immense sound system. Tough door but more than worth the wait!

Emma Goldman said "If I can not dance, this is not my revolution" so he could be one special guest in Kater. You can find this place next köpenicker strasse and you can see in the Ubahn going to warchauer the kitty in the top, you can se a big skull dancing, that´s KaterHolzig, forever new and ever changing, before It was the de famous Bar 25 and next year it will be other place in the front side of the Spree again. Kater is special, if you like the underground ambient, the punk mix with electronic, you must to go, saturday to thuesday 24 hours party peole....

When Alice in Wonderland fell in the Rabbit Hole, she found herself landing in... Kater Holzig. Created two years ago by the famous Bar 25 crew, the Kater Holzig is located along the Spree, between Kreuzberg and Mitte, right across the grounds which used to host the infamous Bar 25, one of Berlin's hottest and craziest club. In 2011, the Bar 25 had to close because of the Media Spree terror, a property investment project in Berlin. This shocked the Berlin nightlife scene so much that a film was made in 2012 to recall what the Bar 25 days and nights had been ("Bar 25, Days of Our Lives"). But the party people hadn't said their last word: they crossed the river, and founded a bigger club, as insane and colorful as the Bar 25 was, and called it Kater Holzig. Hosting the best Berlin DJs such as Acid Pauli, NU, Sven Dohse, Dirty Doering etc, the Kater Holzig is a fun fair, a psychedelic world of its own by the Spree river. With several dancefloors offering great music and different atmospheres, a theatre, a jazz scene, a rooftop restaurant, a cinema, swing cessions and dancing lessons, the Kater Holzig also has a huge wooden terrace by the water, on which to chill and stare at the amazing decoration, lights, and crazy people. If you have a closer look, you might discover the hidden wooden door on the terrace, which will lead you to an underground floor, surrounded by underground corridors where barmen with Jonny Depp's eyes and Pirates of the Caribbean costume will serve you a cold vodka club mate to cool you down. Sunday night is one of the best nights to go, since the tourist crowd has melted away, to enjoy with the purest berlin party people. To avoid a long queue, go before 1 or after 4, but you will never have to queue as long as in Berghain, for example, and it's easier to get in. Kater Holzig is a must do, the materialisation of Berlin's craziness, creativity, and imagination.

Last week was my second weekend in Berlin and a few friends and I decided to be bold and try to get into one of Berlin's coolest nightclubs- Katerholzig. We were all a bit nervous and didn't know what to expect as we hear their strict door policies were much like that of the infamous Berghain. In any case, we had a few drinks at our favourite Spati in Kreuzberg that we like to refer to as 'techno spati' and headed to the club. Walking into Katerholzig is like walking into a fun fair, with lights and sand and little wooden shacks that double as a kiosk/ chill out area before you even arrive inside the club. Then we noticed the queue. It looked like it was about 1km long, but we kept in good spirits and decided to tough it out. As we got further up the queue, we saw people getting turned away in droves and the nerves started kicking in again as we had been waiting for about 45mins and obviously didn't want to be turned away. We eventually got to the top of the queue and by a stroke of luck got in without a hitch! Needless to say it put us all in a great mood and all the waiting was worth it once we got inside. Once you get through the gates, you're surrounded by these high derelict looking buildings covered in graffiti/ art. It's hard to believe you're actually in a club until you hear the music pumping from inside the ominous doors, shrouded in darkness, It is easy to be more than a little disoriented in this club with all the little rooms and smoke from the smoke machines, but it only adds to the ambience. Once we were tired of dancing and the sun had come up, we went outside and sat by the river in the dawn light. Some of the more daring partiers actually jumped in the Spree and had a swim. This is definitely one of the coolest clubs I've been to with the only downside being the long wait to get in which is probably avoidable with some careful timing.

Big Berlin clubs have what was described to me as a "hard door" where the bouncers are really random, with who they let in. I've seen this in almost every club I've been to and KaterHolzig was no exception. That said, even the queue to get in was awesome, with beer on sale, a soundsystem set up out front and lots of random stuff. Once inside the awesome art and festival-like design and vibe was truly amazing and unique. During the summer the atmosphere outside is great, you can spend the morning dancing or chill out close to the spree! Somebody took a bath there but I don't recommend!

KaterHolzig is like a big kids playground, with every turn of the corner there is a new room and new members to explore. Every week I went I was sure that a new room had been added just to confuse my already confused mind. It really is like an adventure playground, and one where you can enjoy both dancing and exploring to ensure you are entertained until the wee hours of the morning. The never-ending smoke machines ensure that there is an added element of mystery and surprise, as the smoke is so thick it consumes the air around you, making sure you loose both your mind and the people you are with. Taking a breather and moving outside, people hang out the windows, dangling meters above the ground. Looking in the windows and seeing a variety of people flitting past the windows ensures that you once again want to become involved in everything the indoors offers. The best part is the tree house, YES tree house that is immersed in the middle of one of the numerous dance floors. If you have the ability to balance your drink whilst climbing up a ladder then this is the place for you. A place where you can re-live your childhood in a unique atmosphere that finally is not only in your imagination.

Something fresh and beautiful is happening in Berlin. For a couple of months now in a small room on the second floor of Kater Holzig Club, things are getting jazzy. Some people’s first impression might be, that there must be a mistake, when deep contrabass and classic saxophone sounds are coming through the walls of the famous techno and electro club – but when you check it out, what’s going on on the other side, you don't want to leave the packed room full of amazing music and energy. You just want to stay at there! https://www.facebook.com/JazzyBerlinjamsession Every Wednesday night people are enjoying, exploring and dancing to the classic, free, modern, funky, bluesy, hiphoppy ways of jazz. Because you never know what comes next!

Getting in line for the Kater Holzig makes you nervous. You have probably heard of Berghain's infamous door policy. It's quite the same here, at least one hour of waiting and seeing numerous people leave again, doesn't get your hopes up too much. Don't worry, if you don't get in, they have a bar for you set up next to the waiting line. When you finally do get in, you'll be amazed of what you'll find. Numerous dancefloors in different parts of the building playing house and techno, Cats everywhere (paintings and sculptures that is) and treehouse chill-outs! Tired of dancing? Go look around and see what hidden entrances there are to find to have ''a little adventure'' with your loved one. Perfectly normal here. Place is packed by 3 AM and the highlight of the party usually lies between 6 and 7 AM. A place for all seasons, although summer is highly recommended because of the courtyard. If you ever visit Berlin, don't skip this one!

With “Kater” meaning “tomcat” and “hangover” in German, this club gives bars, clubs and music venues a whole new definition of cool. When first entering, you’ll find yourself in a large courtyard where garbage can fires can keep you warm as you explore this gigantic clubhouse for adults. There are several dance floors that play house and techno but if you need a breather, there is ample outdoor space that looks out on the river and the night sky. In keeping with the theme of its name, you can find cat graffiti and cat statues everywhere, including a huge one waving its paw at you from one of the roofs. The scene is usually populated by a large crowd on weekends and a decent size on weekdays. During the daytime, KaterHolzig also plays host to an exclusive restaurant called KaterSchmaus. There’s even a theatre where they host performances, live bands and film screening. Oh, and they also have a spa called SchnurrBad. Yes, you read that correctly: a spa. It’s open most days and stays open late into the night. With so much going on, how can you say no to visiting this place? KaterHolzig really cannot be skipped or you’ll miss out on hours of fun.

When I came to Katerholzig for the very first time, the only thing that across my mind was : THIS PLACE IS DOPE! Abandoned building with full grafities and playful decoration (looked like circus for me somehow) and cool ambienced really really attracted myself. If you are in your mid-20s, somehow a hipster or hipster wannabe, this place is perfect for you. The ambience, the music, the people are cool and you can see one of the faces of Berlin. The music on first floor is electro one but I prefer the music in the 2nd floor since it was more danceable for me. About the drink? well I have to say that the drink is kinda pricey. But, well it is berlin and i guess it is normal for 7 euro vodka-mate. Tips : if you wanna go to Katerholzig without paying 12 euro and paying 3 euro instead, go every Friday. There is always JazzyBerlin every friday and the entrance fee is 3 euro before 11. So come there around 10 and enjoy the jazz jamming session first and after midnite, it is time to ROCK ON!

My Advice/My Take: Kater Holzig is one of the coolest Berlin clubs. It is “typical” Berlin in the sense that there are many funky decorated rooms, electronic music, artsy dressed people, smoke everywhere and open all hours of the night into morning. When you walk in, there is an outdoor area with two little huts- one has food, one is a bar playing music. There was a fire pit for winter time- perfect for some cold weather bonding. Everyone coat checks next as they prepare to be in for the long haul. Throughout the three to four open dance floors, there are bunches of couches on balconies or in corners. On Thursday night (not sure if it is open every night), there was a tree house inside the club where it was possible to climb up and sit up there with friends. How cool! In the biggest dance room, there is a little stage if you like to get height while you are dancing. The brightly colored lights and awesome electro DJs make the night absolutely memorable and so much fun. Need to Know/Tip/Insider Info: On weekend nights, there will definitely be a wait even until 4 in the morning. Wait could be 20-30 minutes and is definitely worth it. Don’t be too conspicuous in line. More people were getting in than not, but go in smaller groups and don’t stress too much about getting in. Also, in the case that you don’t get in, Tresor and Sage (on Thursdays) are right nearby as a fall back plan. Who’s Hanging here/What’s the Vibe: Age range from 20-35 year olds. The age is technically 21 to get in, so be ready to show ID. Crowd includes hipsters, alternative, international but more on the German side. People who love their electronic music. They like to sit and relax to it, but they also love to dance to it. Cocktails & Cuisine: People were drinking beers, cocktails and some taking shots at the bar. There is a little food stand in the courtyard area, which is always so crowded in nicer weather. For the cold weather, they had a fire pit going. Perfect place to hang in the cold to warm up while you can observe all of the crazy graffiti and toys on the walls! What to Wear: Nothing too fancy. Most guys were wearing t-shirts, skinny jeans, while most girls were wearing leggings and a blouse or tank, some also in skirts. No heels. What Does it Cost: 12 Euro entry on Saturday night. This is a big one, so probably plan to go here for a while if you want to make your money worthwhile. Coat check is 1,50 Euro. They also have some food in the courtyard if you get hungry! Snacks available near the coach check as well. When to Go: late Saturday night is when to go. Make sure to check the website, to make sure that they are having a party that night.