Prenzlauer Berg

Prenzlauer Berg is located in the former "East Berlin", and was originally created during the Industrial Revolution when the population of Berlin doubled and workers needed to have accommodation. Over 80% of all housing in this area was constructed before 1948, with the oldest building still standing being from 1848 at 77 Kastanienallee.  Most buildings here survived the war, so you will still find the charm of the "Altbau" of the 19th Century. Most of them are five-story, multiple dwelling units in closed blocks.

In the time between the WWII and the reunification in 1990, Prenzlauer Berg was part of the Soviet Bloc. Most of the buildings were state owned at the time, and as East Germany struggles financially at the time, the facades were missing paint for decades, and the buildings were in a bad condition altogether. This attracted squatters and many young bohemians after Germany’s reunification because living here was cheap, and so this area became an artist hub and a scene for many clubs and bars. In the following years, many buildings were sold to private investors, who renovated them, and eventually Prenzlauer Berg became what it is today: One of the most family friendly areas of Berlin, known for its organic markets, parks and hip alternative coffee shops.

Prenzlauer Berg offers a well matched balance of high class chic with a touch of the boheme - many people’s first choice to raise a family if they want to stay within central Berlin.