Prenzlauer Berg
Germany’s largest Wilhelminian quarter was an artists’ quarter in GDR times. Today, “Prenzlberg” is a paradise for lovers of beautifully renovated old buildings and high-quality modern residential architecture. Gastronomic diversity, cosy spaces with beautiful shops and a family-friendly infrastructure make the district extremely desirable.
Cosmopolitan and relaxed
Prenzlauer Berg’s past as a trendy neighbourhood and home to East Berlin artists and intellectuals is still evident – even though a lot has happened in the meantime. The once dreary facades of the Wilhelminian style buildings now shine in light powder shades; the spacious, well-cut flats have been renovated to a high standard. In between: cafés, restaurants, boutiques, playgrounds, organic markets and the Mauerpark as a large, green recreation area and again modern residential architecture. The northern district, often chided for its new bourgeoisie, has become a showcase for beautiful, safe and family-friendly urban living in the decades since reunification. Prenzlauer Berg has become international and equally attractive to working singles and young families. It is a feel-good neighbourhood with a high proportion of academics and a high income structure. Living in Prenzlauer Berg is desirable for many – the demand for old and new buildings is constantly high.
Highlights & Tips
Kollwitzkiez
The picture-book neighbourhood of Prenzlauer Berg stretches between Danziger Strasse and Metzer Strasse, with its historic Wilhelminian-style facades and wide, tree-lined cobblestone streets. Here you will discover many good addresses for a Sunday brunch. With the farmers’ market on Saturdays and the eco-market on Thursdays, Kollwitzplatz has two of the best weekly markets in the city. And “MDC Cosmetic”, the most exclusive beauty store in Berlin.
Café Frieda
This is what Prenzlauer Berg was missing: a cosy café-restaurant where you can spend a whole day. In the morning, Café Frieda on Helmholtzplatz serves a great breakfast with homemade sourdough bread, and at lunchtime a varied lunch menu. In the evening, this place, which reminds you a little of Copenhagen with its bright interior and open kitchen, transforms into a restaurant with extremely exciting cuisine. If you want to try more: the owners also run “Mrs Robinson’s” on Pappelallee, one of the most interesting restaurants in Berlin.
Krom Bar
A bar with its own creations in Winskiez: In Winsstraße, the small bar with a Scandinavian-inspired interior invites you to linger. Since 2017, the Krom Bar has been run by two longtime bartenders from Watergate. Know-how flows into the self-created drinks, of which the house schnapps Kromling and the tonic water made in-house are particularly noteworthy. The furnishings are tasteful and implemented with great attention to detail – selected, modern and Scandinavian interior with cozy atmosphere.
Bricole Restaurant
In 2022, the restaurant was awarded a MICHELIN STERN for the first time, making it one of the best restaurants in Germany and Berlin. A harmonious composition of honest basic products, which are implemented with craftsmanship, taking into account innovative further development of regional and global cuisine. “Who likes it culinary modern, who appreciates uncomplicated atmosphere, who has a high demand for quality, comes in the “Bricole” fully at his expense.” Guide MICHELIN 2022.