Märkisches Viertel

Märkisches Viertel is a residential area in northern Berlin filled with apartment buildings and modern housing complexes. The district includes shopping centers, schools, and green spaces that make up the everyday fabric of neighborhood life.

The district came into being during the 1960s as a response to housing shortages in West Berlin after World War II. Many apartment buildings were constructed then and still define the area's appearance today.

The district shows how residents gather in courtyards and green spaces between apartment blocks, creating informal meeting points throughout the neighborhood. This layout shapes daily life and gives the area its own distinct character that sets it apart from other Berlin districts.

The area connects well to central Berlin by S-Bahn train, making it easy to reach downtown from here. Wear comfortable walking shoes since exploring the different sections and green spaces means spending time on foot.

The area was the setting for an urban planning experiment showing what modern housing for many people could look like. That period still shapes the architecture and layout distinctly today.

Location: Reinickendorf

Elevation above the sea: 52 m

Shares border with: Wittenau, Lübars, Rosenthal, Wilhelmsruh

GPS coordinates: 52.60000,13.35833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:24