Environmental Atlas

Our life is literally grounded on soil. Beyond that, soils are a record of our natural and cultural heritage. Visit our topic “Soil” to discover what Berlin’s soils reveal about the development of the city and find out what’s beneath your feet. SoilMore information

How many species of fish live in the Havel? Which areas are prone to flooding? What pollutants are lurking in the Landwehrkanal? And where does Berlin’s drinking water come from? Quench your thirst for knowledge here and learn more about water and groundwater in Berlin. WaterMore information

Vibrant Berlin: bustling neighbourhoods are interspersed with green parks and traffic flows right through the middle. Vibrant life often goes hand in hand with “bad air”. Like other large cities, Berlin has been committed to reducing air pollutants for a long time. AirMore information

The climate in urban areas depends on a variety of aspects, such as air temperature, humidity, location, buildings and green spaces. Dive into Berlin’s climate here and discover key aspects that influence our climate and how their impact on us can be changed for the better. ClimateMore information

Green, Green Grass of Home … – take a look at our topic “Biotopes” to discover how Berlin’s green spaces are doing. You can also read up on which factors have a positive or a negative impact on the habitats of plants and animals – and how we can protect the biotopes in Berlin. BiotopesMore information

The urban structure of Berlin is as diverse as life in its neighbourhoods. The density of buildings may be high or low; there might be many inhabitants per hectare or just a few. Land UseMore information

Nowadays, you can travel ever more speedily and comfortably to get from A to B, be it on a plane, a train, a bus or in your own car. Travel generates noise and emissions, however, which can damage your health and the environment. Traffic / NoiseMore information

In Berlin, electricity and heating are largely generated using fossil fuels. Discover here, for example, which parts of the city house the plants with the highest CO2 emissions or which areas are supplied with district heating. EnergyMore information

From Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg to Marzahn-Hellersdorf: visit the topic “The Human” to discover the quality of life of Berlin’s boroughs and which aspects impact upon it the most. HumanMore information