Classic Remise Berlin

Tucked in among factories, industrial buildings and tenements across the Spree and about 1km east of Schloss Charlottenburg, Meilenwerk is a place of pilgrimage for those who worship at the altar of the auto. Lined up for inspection inside the vast, slickly converted 19th-century tram depot are limited-edition beauties by Alfa Romeo, logo-less mystery cars, sleek racing wheels like the Maserati Ghibli, lovable veterans like the old VW Beetle and rarities like a GDR-made EMW 327. There are hundreds of other old-timers, classic and new cars, yet this is no museum: it’s a ‘Forum for Driving Culture’ that also harbours repair shops, car clubs and dealerships. Best of all: anyone is welcome to nose around for free. A great time to come is during the Sunday jazz brunch.