A white box with colorful stickers and the text "Berlin in a box" on the lid, featuring various tags with phrases in German, such as "Kiezliebe" and "Stay Weird Berlin, War!"

Rediscover Berlin from your mailbox

Berlin in Box — a curated mystery gift inspired by the city’s culture, humor, and heart

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What’s inside? Well… that’s part of the surprise.

  • A bazaar or market setup with jewelry displayed on a stand attached to a tree in an outdoor park. There are numerous people sitting and walking in the background, with some trees and buildings visible, and clear weather.

    Made in the Kiez

    Tiny masterpieces, born in Berlin. From postcards to stickers and mini tattoos — every piece is made by local artists who turn everyday chaos into beauty

  • Two wooden chairs with patchwork cushions and a white sign taped to one chair, placed against a white wall with graffiti.

    Useful, but make it Berlin

    Objects with attitude. The usual stuff, but with a Berlin twist. Made to survive U-Bahn delays, park picnics, and spontaneous nights that end at Spätis

  • Street signs at the intersection of Lehrter Straße and Kruppstraße with a historic brick building and trees with autumn foliage in the background.

    Pocket Expeditions

    Your pocket-sized Berlin adventure kit. Inside you’ll find mini challenges, hidden places, and playful missions that help you rediscover the city. Or yourself

  • People ordering food at a small outdoor food stand during twilight.

    Bites & Beats

    Bite, sip, sniff — taste the city. Little edible secrets that taste like freedom and coffee at 3 a.m. Because Berlin’s flavor is somewhere between currywurst and curiosity.

  • A worn-out stuffed toy horse with a pink mane, standing on a garden ground, with a brick wall and green ivy in the background. There is a light flare effect on the right side of the image.

    Stories & Letters

    Berlin, told by the people who live it. Market treasures, handwritten notes, and the city’s heartbeat in words and sounds. Not just souvenirs, but real Berlin in paper and ink

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Take a peek

Here’s a sample Pocket Expedition — just a peek, so you know what the format feels like. This exact one won’t be in your box.

Open the sample

How it happens

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Each box is carefully curated, with a different mix of objects, adventures, and stories — and prepared within one business day.

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Wait for delivery

We ship within Germany via DHL. Delivery usually takes around three days.

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Open. Discover. Smile

Because Berlin just moved into your mailbox

A yellow circle with a black smiley face and a curved line resembling a wide smile.

For locals who’ve seen it all… and still want more Berlin in their lives.

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A green circle with a black stylized logo in the center.
Berlin in Box

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Take a small risk — and let a little Berlin magic arrive at your door.

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About us

It started with 300 kilometers and one idea.

A person wearing glasses, a blue cap, a white shirt, and a red backpack looking out at a coastal landscape with rocks and blue water.

The idea for Berlin in a Box was born during a challenge: to walk 300 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago and launch a business in Germany before reaching the finish line.

Somewhere between the long roads and long thoughts, Andrey Rupor came up with a simple concept — a box full of surprises from his favorite city.

Because even people who live in Berlin often miss its magic:
the hidden corners, the local makers, the small things that make this city endlessly strange and inspiring.

By the time Andrey reached Santiago, the first version of the project was already live — challenge completed.

Since then, Berlin in a Box has grown, changed, and found its new form.
Now it’s back — refreshed, redesigned, and ready to bring Berlin straight to your mailbox.

FAQ — or, as Berliners say: “Na, klar”

  • If we told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise. Expect a mix of design, snacks, stories, and things that make Berlin… Berlin.

  • Then this box is especially for you.
    Berlin in Box made for the people who call this city home. It’s a reminder to slow down, look closer, and fall in love with Berlin all over again — one surprise at a time.

  • We’re currently collecting the first 20 pre-orders. Once we hit the number, we pack everything in Berlin and ship right away. You’ll get an email the moment your box starts its journey.

  • Yes — Berlin loves to travel. We ship within the EU (and sometimes beyond — ask us nicely).

  • No two boxes are exactly alike. Each one is hand-packed with a different mix of local design, stories, and Berlin-made treasures, so every delivery feels like a new adventure.

  • Nope. That’s the fun part. Each box is curated — you get a different mix of objects, adventures, and stories every time.

  • As much as possible! We use local makers, recycled packaging, and snacks that disappear fast (by design).

  • Absolutely. Just add the recipient’s address at checkout — we’ll send the box straight to them. You can also include a personal note (we’ll handwrite it on a Berlin-style postcard).
    No invoice inside, of course — just surprises, stories, and good vibes.

  • Because each box is a surprise, we can only accept returns if something arrives damaged or incorrect.
    If that happens, just send us a message — we’ll make it right.

  • We love working with Berlin-based artists, designers, makers, and local brands. If you create something that feels like this city — bold, playful, a bit unexpected — we’d love to hear from you.

    Send us a short message with what you do and a few photos or links to your work.

  • Not at the moment. Each Berlin in Box is a surprise, curated around a mix of art, design, stories, and everyday magic. But if you have a special idea, event, or collaboration in mind, we’d love to hear it.
    Write to us at berlininbox.de@gmail.com, tell us what you’re dreaming of. We’ll see if we can make it happen.
    After all, Berlin was built on crazy ideas that somehow worked.