Elise-Tilse-Park

Elise-Tilse-Park is a green space in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg that spans two distinct levels with elevated and lower areas linked by various pathways and bicycle ramps. The layout offers multiple entry points and seating areas, with direct connections to nearby cultural attractions.

Built between 2006 and 2007, this park rises on the former grounds of Anhalter Railway Station and was created as compensation for natural areas lost to rail construction. The transformation of an old railway site into public green space reshaped this area of the city.

The park honors Elise Tilse, who shaped Kreuzberg's cultural life through her work directing the district's Art Office and fostering local creative initiatives. Her legacy remains present in how residents and visitors engage with this green space today.

The park is accessible through multiple entrances and offers seating spread across both levels for rest and observation. Bicycle ramps throughout the space allow safe passage for cyclists navigating between the different elevations.

Original railway platforms from the old station remain visible on the upper level, serving as reminders of the area's transportation past. These preserved structures tell the story of the district's industrial heritage.