Renowned for its selective bouncers, hedonistic parties, hypnotic DJ sets and strict no-photo policy, Berlin's iconic techno haven, Berghain, remains one of the world’s most talked-about nightclubs.

From techno temples to hedonistic hideouts, anything-goes revelry has been core to Berlin's soul for the past century. But rising rents and rapid gentrification may kill the party.

H ow do you get into Berghain? That is the multi-million euro question that has eluded clubbers since the venue opened its doors in Berlin in 2004. Head bouncer Sven Marquardt and his gang of ...