Lazarus-Krankenhaus Berlin-Gesundbrunnen

Lazarus-Krankenhaus is a medical facility and aid organization in Berlin's Gesundbrunnen district that combines hospital care with social support services. Beyond basic hospital beds, it operates senior housing, a hospice center, and nursing schools, all managed by the Hoffnungstaler Foundation Lobetal.

The institution was founded in 1865 by Philipp Wilhelm Moritz Boegehold to provide medical care for Berlin's poorest residents. His bequest in 1873 secured the financial foundation needed to sustain this mission of serving disadvantaged communities for decades to come.

A chapel within the building reflects the Protestant roots of the institution, though patients and staff from all faiths are welcomed and respected. This inclusive approach shapes how people interact and support one another here.

The facility is straightforward to navigate, with different sections designed for specific needs and patient groups. It helps to ask staff for directions to the relevant department when you arrive, as the complex spans multiple buildings.

The building has withstood major pressures throughout Berlin's modern history while maintaining its original mission. This continuity of care across generations makes it one of the oldest continuously operating charitable medical facilities in the city.