Life in a central location with direct access to water and green spaces: Berlin’s northern district of Friedrichshain also fulfills this desire. When people hear this name, they often think of the wild and colorful hustle and bustle of the capital. Known for its lively atmosphere—especially in trendy neighborhoods like Boxhagener, Rudolf, and Samariter—the district primarily attracts students and young people.
Revaler Straße offers a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere, while Warschauer Straße and Frankfurter Allee exude an urban vibe. The Simon-Dach neighborhood, with its numerous bars, clubs, and restaurants, is the heart of the district. Art lovers will find a significant work of art at the Eastside Gallery along Stralauer Allee. The Stralauer neighborhood around Corinthstraße has plenty of snack bars, shops, and doctors’ offices.
Rummelsburger Bucht is a great spot for water sports and events. You can quickly reach Alt-Treptow via the Oberbaumbrücke, where you’ll find Treptower Hafen and the large Treptower Park.
S-Bahn stations such as Ostkreuz and Treptower Park are just a 10-minute walk away. Thanks to the extensive rail network—with six S-Bahn lines serving the capital’s major transportation hubs—all parts of the district, as well as the neighboring districts of Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Alt-Treptow, and Plänterwald, and the city center, are easily accessible.