Berlin-Arkenberge

Berlin-Arkenberge is an artificial hill in Pankow district that rises 122 meters and serves as the city's highest point. This elevation was built up from construction debris starting in 1984 and completed in 2015.

The area was originally a natural hill chain about 70 meters high before urban development changed its importance. Intentional deposits of construction waste starting in 1984 transformed the landscape into the city's current highest point.

The neighborhood grew in the 1930s as a garden settlement where residents built homes on small plots along the main street. People here maintain a village-like lifestyle despite being within Berlin's city limits.

The site is easily accessible by train and bus, particularly via bus line 107 from Pankow station. Pathways cross the hill allowing visitors to walk around and find spots with views across the city.

At the summit sits a monument made from glacial boulders marking Berlin's highest point, a feature many visitors overlook. Few realize they stand at a location that did not exist a few decades ago, yet now serves as a defining landmark.