What's Inside the World's Most Exclusive Club?

Corrections/Nuances below*. If you'd like to support the channel, check out our building kit: hoog.shop/products/industrial-building-in-berlin The stat that says that Berlin is a net negative for Germany is quite outdated, and it's important to note that many German cities are quite strong, economically, which skews Berlin down more than, let's say, other French cities and Paris.

"her vibe as a depressed art student will be vital for getting her in" loll that's pretty accurate

6:16 calmest person from Birmingham

I am a reguar at Berghain (I even have the Berghain logo tattooed) and can confirm that this is pretty accurate and not cringe like many other videos about Berghain.

Sven Marquart has stated in interviews that they pick the guests aiming to create the right blend of people. Each night is supposed to be an unforgettable party, it takes a certain blend of ages, sexualities, nationalities and styles. Yes, there are some guidelines that will help your chances to get in as stated in the video, but often it comes down to pure chanse. Like the doorpolicy or not, if you have been in there, you can't deny they do an amazing job in selecting a great crowd. It in not just the young, cool and beautiful. It is not just middle-aged gay men, or only germans, or only tourists. It is all kinds of people. Since everyone knows they might be turned away, everyone who gets in enters the building with a feeling of euphoria, a feeling of having been selected. It is all a game of psychology, and it works! You get in and you feel this amazing rush of exitement that carries you into the party. I have been to Berghain many times, and that feeling still hits me every time. Berghain is for those who got in that night. They will experience something amazing, but this magic trick only works if four out of every five people in the line gets rejected.

That ad transition is unbelievable!

If you get inside, its mostly just another club. but i have to admit there is a special atmosphere surrounding it. Also the Hitman level "Berlin" is a reference to that club, its a great level

“Loud British men equipped with puffy north face jackets and piles of make up that happen to come with a British girl attached” 😂😂😂

The ice cream bar was my highlight. Didn’t remember much else.

This is easily the most creative merch idea in a long time. Ordered immediately.

Details, sense of humour and the graphics breakdowns all add up to a fantastic video - looks like I've got a new youtube channel to binge.

I went to Berghain a few weeks ago on a recent work trip to Berlin. I'm 33 now, but I've been multiple times since I was 19. As some other posters have said, Berghain is just a club, and you can find many spinoffs of it in other cities in the world. What Berghain has that many of the others don't, though, is: scale (it's massive), commitment to aesthetic (you don't find an old East German power plant anywhere anymore), freedom (you can kinda do whatever you want within reason), and originality (it is the remnant of an older era of Berlin and partying that doesn't really exist organically anymore). The world changes, and so do the meanings of places, but what has remained so impressive about Berghain is its ability to maintain its identity and values in a constantly changing world. It abhors voyeurism and nightlife tourism, and I am fully behind the club's rejection of people who are there for the wrong reasons, even if it means I've been rejected 30% of the time for not being German. Just like the Brooklyn hipster aesthetic has permeated many corners of the globe, so has Berghain/Berlin-style nightlife. It's the CBGBs of this era of techno. On my most recent visit, I did feel like the crowd was becoming a bit of a parody of itself, but maybe that's just me being 33 instead of 27 (my previous visit there). I still had a great time, but something inside of me felt like the era of Berghain would be soon coming to a close. I feel 5-10 more years.

As someone who loves the techno scene here, I really appreciate that this comment section is so understanding and didn't immediately judge the club for being "exclusive". There are plenty of great clubs in Berlin and yet so many tourists try to get into Berghain, simply because they want to tick it off their bucket list. That spirit can bring a nervous, judgy and unrelaxed vibe to the club. If you come to Berlin and are interested in the techno scene, here are some lesser known (outside of Berlin) but great places: - RSO: Similar style as Berghain, dark, fast, monotous and meditative - Else: Outdoor club with varying genres, great soundsystem and amazing atmosphere - Club Ost: More popular among early 20s crowds, also varying genres and mostly good vibes Most importantly: Don't come when there's a famous DJ, because it will attract tourists, more rejections. Check the DJs out on Soundcloud and follow the sounds you like. And welcome to the scene!

This must be the building with the most interesting stories in the world tbh

Fantastic work!!! This is like an award winning, long form New Yorker article in illustrated video format. Content Creators like you are making this era a Golden Age of knowledge transfer!

The quality on this one is insane

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wow, i cant believe they made the hitman 3 berlin nightclub level into a real thing

This is honestly the only accurate representation of berghain I have seen on social media. Good job Hoog.

I love berghain, have been dozens of times... never once rejected! It is a bit ironic because I went there initially not even knowing much about techno or berlin clubbing, but I guess they liked what they saw from me and let me in regardless. It turned out to be something way beyone what I expected, a totally immersive experience where yes the crowd does really matter. It is hard to put into words. I love the place and will return when I can.