Germany: Why so many famous Berlin clubs are closing (2025)

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Berlin built its global reputation on all-night raves in abandoned factories. But today, almost half of Berlin’s clubs are considering closing. Germans even have a word for it: Clubsterben – the death of clubs. Could this be the end of Europe’s nightlife capital?

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