Hohenstaufenplatz

Hohenstaufenplatz is a public square and park in Kreuzberg featuring distinct functional areas for different activities. The space includes a central sandbox for children, paved walkways, green areas, and two courts for ball games.

The square was established in 1857 as public land and paved in 1875 to make it more usable for community activities. It received its name in 1889, taken from Hohenstaufen Castle, the ancestral home of the medieval Staufer dynasty.

The square serves as a gathering place where local residents and visitors come together regularly throughout the week. The twice-weekly organic market on Tuesdays and Saturdays brings neighbors and vendors into direct contact, shaping how people use and experience this open space.

The square is easily accessible via the Schönleinstraße U-Bahn station, and parking spaces are available in the surrounding area. The parking area is managed under zone 63 regulations, so be aware of any restrictions when planning your visit.

The space was once nicknamed Zickenplatz because goats grazed there in the past and the land served as pasture. Today a protected historic building stands on the site, originally constructed as a public restroom but now repurposed for other uses.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

GPS coordinates: 52.49131,13.42177

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02