Excelsiorhaus

Excelsiorhaus is a residential tower in Kreuzberg featuring 18 floors with over 500 apartments and commercial spaces distributed throughout the building. The structure rises prominently above the surrounding neighborhood and has served as a recognizable landmark since its completion.

The building was constructed between 1966 and 1968, replacing the former Hotel Excelsior that previously occupied the site. Architects Franz-Heinrich Sobotka and Gustav Müller designed this structure for Excelsior Tankstellen GmbH during the post-war period.

The documentary film 'Berlin Excelsior' captures daily life within the building, following residents from different backgrounds who share this vertical neighborhood.

The building is easily visible from street level and serves as a clear landmark for navigation in the area. You can explore the surroundings and view the structure from different angles to appreciate its scale.

During the Cold War, intelligence services reportedly used the building's height for surveillance purposes due to its proximity to the Berlin Wall. This strategic location made the structure relevant for various monitoring activities during that period.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Inception: 1960s

Architects: Franz-Heinrich Sobotka, Gustav Müller

Floors above the ground: 18

Height: 59.7 m

Address: Stresemannstraße 68-78

GPS coordinates: 52.50384,13.38418

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01