Friedrichsfelde

Friedrichsfelde is an administrative district in eastern Berlin that combines residential neighborhoods with historical structures and a major zoological garden. The zoo, which includes a palace, forms the most distinctive feature of this locality.

Originally called Rosenfelde, the area received its current name in 1699 from Prince-Elector Frederick III of Brandenburg. It became part of Berlin in 1920, marking the beginning of its integration into the city's urban fabric.

The palace within the zoo grounds remains a focal point where visitors experience layers of the past while walking through modern recreational spaces. Locals and tourists move through these grounds for leisure, making the site a working part of contemporary life rather than a museum.

The district is well served by public transportation with multiple S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and tram connections linking it to the rest of Berlin. Walking between different areas is straightforward, and most attractions are accessible without difficulty.

The Splanemann Settlement, built between 1926 and 1930, was Germany's first large-scale prefabricated housing project. This development demonstrates an early experiment in rapidly producing affordable housing through industrialized construction methods.

Location: Lichtenberg

Elevation above the sea: 39 m

Shares border with: Karlshorst, Rummelsburg, Lichtenberg, Marzahn, Biesdorf

GPS coordinates: 52.50580,13.51920

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30