![Spätkauf Echo 36, Wilhelminenhofstraße 80, Berlin, Pentax-M 2.8/40mm., Street, Urban, , geotagged](https://markus-spring.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/05/Sp_tkauf_Echo_36-602x401.jpg)
“Spätkauf” is the Berlin variant of a usually owner-led convenience store. While normal shops in Germany close at 21:00 (with the exception of gas stations and shops in train stations), these “Spätkauf” (“spät” means late) are usually open until midnight.