Hans-Baluschek-Park

Hans-Baluschek-Park is a linear green space that runs between Priesterweg and Südkreuz S-Bahn stations and includes several rest areas along its course. A well-paved path traverses the area and connects it to the northern greenbelt system extending toward the government quarter.

The park was created after 2000 on former railway land through a development initiative. This location preserves the memory of the rail history that has long shaped the surrounding area.

The park takes its name from Hans Baluschek, an artist from the early 1900s who lived in the nearby Ceciliengärten housing development and painted scenes of Berlin's railway infrastructure. This connection to a local creative figure links the space to the neighborhood's artistic past.

The park is easy to reach on foot and the broad path accommodates walking, jogging, and cycling. The designated plazas provide seating and shade from trees where visitors can stop and take in the surroundings.

The park preserves visible traces of its railway origins through steel embankments and path edges that reference its former use. Birch and locust trees now grow where trains once ran, creating an unusual blend of nature and industrial history.

Location: Tempelhof-Schöneberg

GPS coordinates: 52.46694,13.35972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08