Berlin-Blankenburg station

Berlin-Blankenburg is an S-Bahn station in the Pankow district with a central platform and two tracks. The facility is served by three different S-Bahn lines that connect this part of Berlin to other neighborhoods.

The station began operations in 1877 and was built according to plans by Karl Cornelius and Ernst Schwartz in Neoclassical style. It represents an early part of Berlin's S-Bahn infrastructure and shows how the city expanded through rail connections.

The station takes its name from the historic Blankenburg district that grew in this area. Today it serves as a meeting point for commuters and travelers from various parts of the city, shaping how people move through this neighborhood daily.

The station provides bicycle parking, ticket machines, and elevators for platform access. Visitors should know that several bus lines stop at this hub and trains run in both directions throughout the city.

The building was designed with features that became standard for early Berlin S-Bahn stations of this era. Its proportions and details are often overlooked by visitors, though they represent an important design template for how the city built its expanding rail network.

Location: Pankow

Architects: Karl Cornelius, Ernst Schwartz

Official opening: June 1, 1877

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Part of: Berlin S-Bahn

Address: Bahnhofstraße 1, 13129 Berlin

Phone: +49302917055

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/bahnhof/Berlin-Blankenburg.html

GPS coordinates: 52.59150,13.44350

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:46