Prenzlauer Berg

Prenzlauer Berg is a residential locality in Pankow, Germany, that spreads over more than 80 city blocks of early 20th-century apartment buildings. Cafes, small shops, and parks are scattered along the streets between the buildings with their high ceilings and wooden floors.

The locality emerged in the late 19th century as a working-class residential area and grew rapidly with multi-story tenement houses. After German reunification in 1990, the character of the district changed fundamentally through renovation and the arrival of new residents.

Kulturbrauerei transforms a 19th-century brewery complex into a lively venue for concerts, cinema, and theater performances. The compound with its brick buildings and courtyards draws residents from across Berlin who come here for festivals and exhibitions.

Several U-Bahn stations on lines U2 and U8 connect the locality with central Berlin, complemented by tram and bus lines. The flat topography and wide sidewalks make it easy for pedestrians and cyclists to explore the streets and squares.

Mauerpark sits on the former death strip of the Berlin Wall and turns into a huge open-air stage every Sunday. Hundreds of people gather here for public karaoke singing, accompanied by spontaneous applause and laughter.

Location: Pankow

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

Shares border with: Berlin-Mitte, Gesundbrunnen, Fennpfuhl, Friedrichshain, Lichtenberg, Weißensee, Pankow

GPS coordinates: 52.53417,13.41861

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00