Gleimviertel

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  Numerous people enjoy the beautiful weather in Mauerpark.

• Residential building on Schwedter Strasse in Prenzlauer Berg.

• View into Korsörer Straße

• People visiting the flea market in Mauerpark.

• Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark

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

Like the other parts of Prenzlauer Berg, the Gleimviertel has undergone a process of gentrification since reunification. Most of the old buildings have now been renovated. However, the Kiez is also worth living in thanks to the well-developed infrastructure and the green spaces in the south-west.

Location of the Gleimviertel in Prenzlauer Berg

The Gleimviertel is located on the west side of the Berlin district of Prenzlauer Berg. To the north is the Nordisches Viertel, to the east the Helmholtzkiez and to the south the Kollwitzkiez. The Gleimviertel, which is sometimes also called Gleimkiez, is bordered by the Ringbahn railway line, Schönhauser Allee, Eberswalder Straße and the Brunnenviertel in Berlin-Wedding. The Gleimviertel takes its name from Gleimstraße, which in turn was named after the poet Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim.

Living in the Gleimviertel

The Gleimviertel is a neighborhood with a lot of renovated old buildings and good infrastructure. It is popular with both tenants and owners. The Kiez is particularly attractive for families as, just like the other neighborhoods in Prenzlauer Berg, there are many offers tailored to families and children. There are numerous daycare centers and playgrounds in the Kiez, spacious flats, leafy courtyards and green spaces. The preserved cobblestone streets add charm, while the street trees provide fresh air and shade. Five-storey buildings dominate the neighborhood.

Going out and Infrastructure

Gleimkiez is more of a residential neighborhood than a nightlife district. Nevertheless, there are numerous cafés, restaurants and bars. Supermarkets, late-night shops and bakeries provide local supplies. The Schönhauser Allee Arcaden and the shops on Schönhauser Allee are ideal for a shopping spree. There are also shops on the ground floors of the residential buildings in the centre of the neighborhood, as well as many service providers, from guitar makers to hairdressers and yoga studios. The flea market in Mauerpark makes people who like second-hand things happy. The Gleimviertel is also well connected. The Schönhauser Alle S-Bahn and U-Bahn station and the Eberswalder Straße U-Bahn station are both on the east side of the Kiez.

Urban Greenery and Places of Interest

The Gleimviertel is quite green. The Mauerpark with the Mauergarten and the Moritzhof farm is located on the west side of the neighborhood. This is followed by Falkplatz with its old trees, lawns, playground and water feature as well as Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark with the Max-Schmeling-Halle.