Wasserstadt Oberhavel, Urban development district in Hakenfelde, Spandau, Germany

Wasserstadt Oberhavel is a modern residential district in Spandau that stretches along the Havel River, integrating apartment buildings, parks, and water features. The area includes diverse housing styles from multi-family buildings to row houses, with continuous green zones and water access for residents throughout.

The area was long dominated by industry and port operations before transforming into a residential quarter starting in the 1990s. This change of use created space for thousands of new homes and opened the riverbanks to the public.

Water shapes daily life here: people stroll along the riverbanks, linger in waterfront areas, and gather in the many green spaces throughout the district. The neighborhood functions as a meeting point for residents from different backgrounds who regularly use communal spaces and parks.

The district is well served by public transport and features wide pedestrian paths along the Havel for easy navigation. Visitors can access the waterfront areas at any time and use the green spaces freely without additional restrictions.

Maselakepark features a terraced waterfront promenade that connects different levels with seating areas, offering unusual viewing angles of the Havel. The southern section with its villas and row houses directly on the water represents a rare blend of urban density and residential architecture.