Lufthansa Lounge

B17 in T1 is where Lufthansa’s own lounge quietly sits.

This is the Lufthansa Lounge in Terminal 1, Schengen side near gate B17, and right now it plays second fiddle to the airport-run Tegel Lounge across the hall. Lufthansa has been steering Business and Senator passengers to Tegel “until the opening of our new and large Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges in March 2023,” so this branded space feels like a legacy holdover more than the primary *Star Alliance Gold* hangout.

The lounge sits airside in Terminal 1’s Schengen zone, so it mainly serves intra-EU and domestic Germany flights from the B-gates. Figure a 5–10 minute walk from central security to B17, depending on queues and how far back you clear. If you’re connecting from a non-Schengen arrival, you’ll need to clear passport control first, then head toward the B pier and follow the Lufthansa Lounge signs near B17.

Access lines up with standard Lufthansa rules at BER: Business Class on Lufthansa or another Star Alliance carrier, plus Star Alliance Gold (including Miles & More Senator) on a same-day Star Alliance flight from Terminal 1. Economy passengers without *G status generally need a lounge pass or an eligible credit card through whatever program Lufthansa ties in at BER at the moment; check at the front desk before you trek over from gate A20 or further.

Food and drink match the usual Lufthansa lounge pattern: think a couple of hot items, some cold cuts, bread, and snacks, roughly on par with other LH Schengen lounges in Germany. One FlyerTalk regular calls it “pretty meh” with “basic LH standard” catering, which lines up with reports that Tegel Lounge often feels a bit more interesting. Expect self-serve beer, wine, and soft drinks, but don’t plan your evening around a standout meal here.

Seating runs to the typical armchairs and small tables, with power outlets scattered but not at every single seat, so grab a spot along the walls first. Wi‑Fi rides on the airport or Lufthansa network and usually holds up fine for email and Netflix in SD, but it can sag during the 06:00–09:00 bank of departures. Restrooms sit inside the lounge, which helps if your flight out of B17 is boarding at 07:30 and the main terminal facilities have a line.

Regulars with Star Alliance Gold status often follow Lufthansa’s own advice and head across to the Tegel Lounge opposite gate B17 instead, especially during peak evening waves from about 17:00 to 20:00. The airport-operated space typically has slightly better catering and feels less like a generic Miles & More lounge, so many frequent flyers only duck into the Lufthansa Lounge if Tegel is full or temporarily closed.

Tip: If your flight leaves from another B-gate, walk to B17 about 60 minutes before departure, check which of the two lounges (Lufthansa vs Tegel) looks calmer, then pick based on crowd levels rather than brand name.