Hoeneß doubts Berghain access: DFB Cup not enough for Stuttgart!

Hoeneß doubts Berghain access: DFB Cup not enough for Stuttgart!

The Berlin scene club Berghain is expected to be the first choice for the cup winners from VfB Stuttgart. In the ZDF interview, coach Sebastian Hoeneß expressed concerns about the opportunity to enter the legendary club with the DFB Cup in the luggage. This arose when presenter Katrin Müller-Hohenstein asked about the celebrations and possible party plans. Hoeneß made it clear that the bouncers in Berghain probably had no interest in leaving the cup winners, regardless of their successes on the soccer field.

The strict door policy of Berghain is known. The long queue and the rigorous entrance criteria ensure a legendary reputation of the club, which is not only known for its exclusivity in Berlin, but worldwide. Hoeneß, who played in his youth in Berlin with the second team of Hertha and was later a coach in Zehlendorf, stated that even a prestigious title like the DFB Cup would not be enough to secure a place in Berghain.

admission policy and research

Recently there was a comprehensive study on the Berghain's entrance criteria, which was carried out by an international research team, including by scientists from the Free University of Berlin and King’s College London. 38 interviews with bouncers, club owners and guests were collected. The most important results of the investigation show that the admission is not accidental, but follows certain criteria.

A decisive factor is the behavior of the guests in the queue. Interested parties must be able to adapt both and to emphasize them individually. The diversity of the audience plays an important role here and increases the chances of admission. Excessive alcohol consumption, aggressive behavior and anti -social demeanor are considered to be clear reasons for exclusion. The study aims to create a safe space for different groups, which further explains the strict admission guidelines of the club.

The combination of adaptation and individuality seems to be the key to success, but it remains questionable whether this also applies to the footballers of VfB Stuttgart. Hoeneß 'statements and the detailed research offer an interesting insight into the myth of Berghain and the challenges that even prominent guests can expect. Despite the success in the DFB Cup, admission could ultimately be a major challenge than the players expected.

The way to Berghain, despite all sporting successes, is summarized for Hoeneß and his team a rocky one. The strict guidelines and the politically, culturally and socially conscious door policy of the club underline the complexity of the Berlin Night.

For further details on the current discussions about the admission to Berghain and the experience of Hoeneß, readers can readers on the articles of Tagesspiegel and read 20 minutes