Heiligensee

Heiligensee is an administrative locality in northwestern Berlin combining residential neighborhoods with lakes and natural green spaces. The area features a mix of housing developments and water bodies that define its character and layout.

The locality was founded in the early 14th century and later became part of the boundary between East and West Berlin. After reunification in 1990, the area transformed as former border zones were redeveloped.

The Forest Church serves as a gathering place where the neighborhood comes together for community events throughout the year. Local traditions and social bonds are visible in how residents use this space for their regular meetings.

The area is well connected by public transportation including the S-Bahn train and multiple bus routes. Walking and cycling paths run through neighborhoods and along the waterside, making exploration accessible on foot or by bike.

The locality served as a border crossing point for inland waterway navigation on the Oder-Havel Canal during the Cold War division of Berlin. This history as a transportation hub explains why the waterways remain important to the area today.

Location: Reinickendorf

Elevation above the sea: 39 m

Shares border with: Frohnau, Tegel, Konradshöhe

GPS coordinates: 52.61670,13.23330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23