Bergmannkiez

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  Kopischstraße in the Bergmannkiez

• Kopischstraße in the Bergmannkiez

• Tourists in front of a shop in the busy Bergmannstraße.

• View into the Marheineke market hall

• Market on Chamissoplatz

• Musicians and audience at the Bergmannstraßenfest.

• Rocks at the waterfall in Viktoriapark in Kreuzberg - a popular meeting place

• The National Monument to the Wars of Liberation in Viktoriapark in Kreuzberg.

• Churchyards in Kreuzberg's Bergmannstraße.

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

The Bergmannkiez neighborhood with its renovated Wilhelminian-style buildings, cobbled streets, gas lanterns, restaurants and cafés, small shops, historic market hall, flea markets and weekly markets is one of the most beautiful and lively in Berlin.

Location of the Bergmann in Kreuzberg

The Kiez is located in the south of Kreuzberg. It is bordered by Mehringdamm and Gneisenaustraße, the cemeteries on Bergmannstraße and Fidicinstraße. The neighborhood is named after the aforementioned Bergmannstraße, which in turn takes its name from Marie Luise Bergmann. The landowner owned most of the properties in the neighborhood.

Living and Going Out in the Bergmannkiez

The residential buildings in the Bergmannkiez that are so popular with tenants, buyers and investors today mostly date from the end of the 19th century. The buildings with their beautiful stucco façades have long since been renovated and the balconies nicely furnished. In the courtyards, there is space for bicycles and cargo bikes, a bit of greenery and sandboxes for the children to play in. The main artery of the Kiez is undoubtedly Bergmannstraße with its many restaurants serving international cuisine, cafés and small shops. It is also home to the Marheineke Market Hall, which covers around 3,000 square metres and offers fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, delicatessen, international cuisine and flowers. Flea markets are held regularly on Marheinekeplatz right next door. Fresh food is also available at the organic market on Chamissoplatz.

Urban Greenery and Parks Nearby

The fact that the Bergmannkiez itself has no large green spaces to offer is not a drawback for either residents or visitors due to its proximity to three of Berlin's best parks and a large cemetery. The Dreifaltigkeitskirchhof, Friedrichswerdersche Kirchhof, Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche churchyard and Luisenstädtischer Kirchhof form a coherent area with old trees, but also many open spaces between the graves. The Viktoriapark with its large waterfall and great views lies to the west of the Bergmannkiez neighborhood. The extensive Tempelhofer Feld and the Park am Gleisdreieck are also within walking distance.

Things to See in the Bergmannkiez

Most people who come to the Bergmannkiez from out of town come for the old Berlin flair, the good food and the small shops. The neighborhood has no real sights - it has become a sight in itself. The Bergmannstraße is of course famous beyond the region and a center of attraction for strollers. Many people use the local market hall to fill their bellies, broaden their culinary horizons and get a feel for the neighborhood and its residents. They stop at the beautiful Chamissoplatz to take a deep breath and take photos of the beautiful neighboring houses.

The Passionskirche on Marheinekeplatz and the old water tower on the corner of Fidicinstraße and Kopischstraße are also landmarks of the Bergmannkiez. Rock concerts are sometimes held in the church and it gets a bit noisy, while a youth club resides in the water tower. The Bergmannkiez has become chic. But you can still tell that you're in Kreuzberg.

Night-time Peace also applies in the Bergmannkiez

Whether it's Bergmannstraße, Chamissoplatz or on the terrace in front of a restaurant: In the Bergmannkiez, as in the rest of Berlin, please be considerate of residents after 10 pm and adjust your noise level accordingly.