Neighborhoods - A Guide to Berlin's Kieze

In the African Quarter, modern housing estates alternate with detached houses and allotment gardens. And right next door, the Plötzensee glistens in the sun.  more

Schöneberg's Akazienkiez is lively and popular thanks to its many cafés, restaurants and small shops. But it is not painfully hip.  more

The Bergmannkiez in Kreuzberg is perhaps the most famous of all Berlin neighborhoods. There are several reasons for this.  more

The Bötzowviertel, also known as Bötzowkiez, is a residential neighborhood in Prenzlauer Berg with beautiful Wilhelminian-style architecture and the oldest park in Berlin right next door.  more

In addition to its weekly market, the Crellekiez neighbourhood in Schöneberg is also known for its pretty old buildings and good infrastructure.  more

Pankow's Florakiez neighborhood is close to Prenzlauer Berg, both geographically and architecturally, in terms of infrastructure and people - and yet very different.  more

The Gleimviertel in Prenzlauer Berg is comparatively quiet. It is characterized by renovated old buildings, cosy cafés and restaurants, and the Mauerpark.  more

Beautiful old buildings, lots of greenery, restaurants with international cuisine and outdoor seating: Kreuzberg's Graefekiez is a popular residential and nightlife district.  more

In the Helmholtzkiez in Prenzlauer Berg, you can stroll between beautifully renovated old buildings, nice cafés and small shops. And the Helmi is actually quite nice too.  more

In the Kaskelkiez, also known as Victoriastadt, one renovated Wilhelminian-style building stands next to another - a tranquil, urban idyll directly behind Ostkreuz.  more

Kollwitzplatz forms the heart of the Kollwitzkiez in Prenzlauer Berg. Other focal points are the Dicke Hermann, an old brewery and the diverse restaurant scene.  more

Schöneberg's Nollendorfkiez is also called Regenbogenkiez or Motzstraßenkiez. It is known for its upmarket flats and queer community.  more

Reuterkiez, also known as Reuterquartier or Kreuzkölln, is located in the north of Neukölln. The Gründerzeit neighbourhood is poor and rich, hip and rough at the same time.  more

The Samariterviertel, often referred to as the Samariterkiez or Nordkiez, is located in Friedrichshain. The old buildings from the Wilhelminian era are not only popular with families.  more

Neukölln's Schillerkiez borders Berlin's largest park. It is also popular for its beautiful old flats and the variety of restaurants.  more

The Soldiner Kiez is located in Berlin-Wedding. It is a very international neighborhood with good social cohesion - and beautiful walks along the Panke river.  more

The Sprengelkiez is particularly diverse, combining the hustle and bustle of the city with proximity to the water and plenty of greenery. And for the residents too, it's the mix that makes the difference.  more

The Stephankiez is a Wilhelminian-style neighborhood in the north-east of Moabit. In the center is Stephanplatz with a playground, benches and Café Achteck. Where the Kiez ends is controversial.  more

The Weitlingkiez in Lichtenberg is characterised in many places by apartment blocks from the Neues Bauen era. Young families are now discovering the neighborhood as a place to call home.  more

The Winsviertel is located in Prenzlauer Berg. To the north are Wilhelminian-style buildings, while the south is dominated by large panel system-buildings.  more

Wilhelminian-style buildings, green courtyards and small shops are typical of the Wrangelkiez in Kreuzberg. In between, there are more and more bars and trendy pubs.  more