Axel-Springer-Hochhaus

The Axel-Springer-Hochhaus is an office tower with 19 floors and a distinctive facade of metal and glass designed by architect Melchiorre Bega. Standing 78 meters tall, it forms a notable landmark in Berlin's skyline.

Construction took place between 1959 and 1965, a time of rebuilding in divided Berlin during the Cold War. The tower became a symbol of press freedom and economic activity in a city torn by geopolitical tensions.

The building housed editorial teams for Bild and Welt, two of Germany's most widely read newspapers. The work done inside shaped the country's media landscape for decades.

The tower sits centrally in Kreuzberg with easy access by bus and nearby U-Bahn stations. As an office building, the interior is not generally open to the public, but the exterior can be viewed from multiple angles throughout the neighborhood.

Inside the building runs a 45-meter high atrium that divides it into north and south sections. This open core of space brings daylight deep into the center and gives the structure its distinctive internal character.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Architects: Melchiorre Bega

Official opening: 1965

Floors above the ground: 19

GPS coordinates: 52.50750,13.39750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23