Baret: dinner on the roof of the Humboldt Forum
A glass pavilion above the Museumsinsel
In the heart of Mitte, the Humboldt Forum occupies the rebuilt Berlin Palace on Schloßplatz, opposite the Museumsinsel. Its roof, around 30 metres up, is home to a large panoramic terrace and Baret, a restaurant set in a glass pavilion. Its name pays tribute to Jeanne Baret, an 18th-century naturalist and probably the first woman to circumnavigate the globe.
From the dining rooms and the west- and north-facing terrace, the view takes in the Berliner Dom, the Museumsinsel, Gendarmenmarkt, Alexanderplatz and the Fernsehturm, all the way to the Brandenburg Gate. On a clear day, you can see far beyond the city centre.
From croissants to dinner
During the day Baret works as a café, with pastries, homemade cakes and small plates to share, before becoming a restaurant. The cooking, which favours regional produce, reinvents classics with fish, meat or in vegetarian and vegan versions; expect €16 to €29 for a starter and €34 to €45 for a main course. From 6pm, a menu of house cocktails takes over, mostly €15 to €17, alongside a selection of natural wines. The lounge and the restaurant can be hired for events.
Practical information
The restaurant is open from 11am to midnight, except on Tuesdays. With a booking at Baret, access to the roof is free: just show your confirmation at the lift. Without a booking, you need a terrace ticket (€3), valid during the terrace's opening hours: until 6.30pm, or 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays; it is best to book it online. The lift leaves from the Treppenhalle and the roof is wheelchair accessible. In the event of storms, snow or ice, the terrace may close. U-Bahn: Museumsinsel (U5), right next door; buses 100 and 300, Lustgarten stop.
Baret: frequently asked questions
Baret: what is the address?
Baret is located at the following address: Schloßplatz Toit (environ 30 m) – Humboldt Forum, 10178 Berlin.
Baret: how expensive is it?
On our scale, Baret has a price level of 4 out of 5 (€€€€).
Baret: is there an entry fee?
Yes, an entry fee may apply at Baret.
Baret: is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Baret is listed as accessible to people with reduced mobility.
