Rathaus Kreuzberg

Rathaus Kreuzberg is a ten-story administrative building with a plain facade located at the corner of Yorckstrasse. The structure houses multiple district administration departments across its floors, serving as a central hub for local government operations.

Architect Willy Kreuer designed this building, which was constructed between 1950 and 1951 during Berlin's reconstruction after World War II. It emerged during a period when the city was rebuilding its infrastructure following the wartime devastation.

The building takes its name from the Kreuzberg district, named after a nearby hill that gave the area its identity. This connection between name, geography, and neighborhood remains visible in how locals refer to this corner of the city.

The building houses essential administrative services including health departments, social services, employment assistance, and housing management for district residents. Visitors should know that access is limited to business hours, and certain areas are only open for specific official purposes.

The top floor houses a cafeteria that serves breakfast and lunch to both government employees and the public. Visitors can grab a meal there and see how the building operates from the inside.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Architects: Willy Kreuer

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Yorckstraße 4–11

Website: http://berlin.de/ba-friedrichshain-kreuzberg/verwaltung/org/buergeramt/buergeramt1.html

GPS coordinates: 52.49379,13.38507

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04