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Key Streets & Landmarks

Did you know?

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   Mauerpark, a former no man's land between East and West Berlin, hosts a flea market and open-air karaoke every Sunday attracting up to 2,000 spectators.

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   Prenzlauer Berg has the highest concentration of Altbau buildings (pre-1949) in Berlin, with over 80% of buildings dating from the 19th century.

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   Kollwitzplatz, named after artist Kathe Kollwitz who lived there, is the neighborhood center and hosts an organic market on Saturdays, one of Berlin's most popular.

Neighborhood Vibe

Prenzlauer Berg's plan is a classic Berlin grid, but with a softness the rest of the city lacks: broad avenues lined with century-old lime trees, round squares like Kollwitzplatz that create natural meeting points, and Mauerpark tracing the former Wall border. Schonhauser Allee cuts diagonally through the neighborhood, reminding that even Berlin's most peaceful quarters keep a touch of rebellion in their layout.

Discover on foot

Start at Mauerpark on a Sunday for the flea market and legendary karaoke. Walk down Kastanienallee, nicknamed 'Casting Allee' for its trendy shops and cafes. Reach Kollwitzplatz and its Saturday organic market, surrounded by restaurants and terraces. Explore side streets with their restored Altbau facades and inner courtyards (Hinterhofe). Continue to Schonhauser Allee and its covered passages. End at the Wasserturm (1877 water tower), Berlin's oldest, surrounded by a peaceful park. Prenzlauer Berg is the family-friendly, bohemian Berlin.