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Neighborhood · Berlim, Berlim
Prenzlauer Berg
Neighborhood of restored late-19th-century buildings, on the former eastern side, with tree-lined squares, cafés, the Kulturbrauerei and Berlim's oldest water tower.
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About Prenzlauer Berg
Prenzlauer Berg lies north of the center and used to be part of Berlim Oriental. It largely escaped the bombing of the Second World War, and therefore preserves whole streets of late-19th-century residential buildings with ornate façades and inner courtyards. During the time of the Alemanha Oriental the buildings were poorly maintained and the neighborhood gathered artists and opposition groups to the regime.
After reunification most buildings were restored and the neighborhood changed considerably. Today it is a quiet residential area, with families, tree-lined squares, cafés, bakeries, design shops and restaurants of various cuisines.
The centre of neighborhood life is the square Kollwitzplatz, which hosts a food market on some weekdays. Nearby is the Wasserturm, Berlim's oldest brick water tower, surrounded by a small park. The Kulturbrauerei, a former red-brick brewery, was converted into a cultural centre with a cinema, concert halls and restaurants, and also houses an exhibition about everyday life in the Alemanha Oriental.
The street Kastanienallee, nicknamed "Casting-Allee" by the youth scene, links the neighborhood to Mitte, and at the western edge lies the Mauerpark. At the Gethsemanekirche, the neighborhood church, opposition groups gathered during the 1989 protests that preceded the fall of the Muro.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 4 hours to walk between Kollwitzplatz, the Wasserturm, the Kulturbrauerei and Kastanienallee.
Best time
In the morning and early afternoon, for cafés and markets; on Sundays combine it with the Mauerpark. From May to September the squares are busier.
How to get there
The U-Bahn station Eberswalder Straße (U2) is in the middle of the neighborhood; Senefelderplatz (U2) is near Kollwitzplatz. Trams M1, M2 and M10 cross the area.
Tip
The neighborhood is good for a relaxed breakfast, a common habit for Berliners on weekends. The Kulturbrauerei is just a short walk from Eberswalder Straße station.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Prenzlauer Berg
Is Prenzlauer Berg far from the center?
No. Eberswalder Straße station, in the middle of the neighborhood, is about a 10-minute metro ride from Alexanderplatz, and about 30 minutes on foot.
What to see in Prenzlauer Berg?
Kollwitzplatz square, the Wasserturm water tower, the Kulturbrauerei cultural center, Kastanienallee and, at the western edge, Mauerpark.
Is it a good place to stay?
It's a residential and quiet area, with many cafés and restaurants and good metro and tram connections to the center.