Large parts of Prenzlauer Berg have been redeveloped. The district forms the largest contiguous area of Wilhelminian style buildings in Germany: 67 percent of all apartments here were built between the years 1871 and 1914.
The central part of Prenzlauer Berg above and below Danziger Straße is particularly popular, especially between Schönhauser and Prenzlauer Allee. The area south of Danziger Straße is mainly made up of old buildings, as is the northwest of Prenzlauer Berg. The eastern part of the district, meanwhile, consists mainly of new buildings. The area north of the Ringbahn is mostly residential, featuring concrete housing estates and single-family homes.
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Prenzlauer Berg: Residential Areas & Infrastructure
The popular district of Prenzlauer Berg is characterized by high rents, a high quality of life, and excellent transport connections.
Residential Areas
Location
Prenzlauer Berg is located in the immediate vicinity of the eastern center of Berlin. In the west and southwest, the district borders on Mitte, in the south on Friedrichshain. The largest elevation is on a former rubble hill in the middle of Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg.
Public Transport
The district has a good infrastructure and is served by the S-Bahn and the subway, numerous tram lines, and a few buses. It is easy to get to Mitte or the northern districts of Berlin.
Traffic Axes
The main traffic axes in Prenzlauer Berg are Prenzlauer Alle, Schönhauser Allee, and Greifswalder Straße in north-south direction, as well as Danziger Straße and Wisbyer Straße/Ostseestraße from west to east.