Rahnsdorf

Rahnsdorf is the easternmost residential area of Berlin, situated between the Spree River and Müggelsee Lake. The location features a mix of housing, water bodies, and green spaces that create a quieter suburban setting.

The settlement began in 1375 as a fishing village on the banks of the Spree. A major fire in 1872 destroyed the original buildings, but the area was rebuilt and gradually transformed into a suburban community.

The area is made up of five distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and feel. Walking through these zones, you notice how different they appear from one another in their street layout and building styles.

The area connects to central Berlin through the S3 railway line, with stations at Rahnsdorf and Wilhelmshagen making travel straightforward. Local tram lines 61 and 87 also serve the neighborhoods, providing links to other parts of the city.

Neu-Venedig contains a network of artificial canals running along the Müggelspree that cut through the residential neighborhoods. This waterway system is an unexpected feature for the area and creates passages you would not normally find in suburban Berlin.

Location: Treptow-Köpenick

Elevation above the sea: 36 m

Shares border with: Friedrichshagen, Müggelheim, Köpenick

GPS coordinates: 52.43330,13.70000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23