Berlin-Treptow: development and life in the borough

Treptow - a wallflower in two senses. Formerly divided by the Iron Curtain, this district was severely underestimated until just a few years ago. Today, the former industrial site is a green jewel. In addition to Treptow Park and the Isle of Youth, several smaller green spaces and the fantastic location on the Spree River provide a real sense of well-being. Despite many modernization activities, the district has not lost its quaint and down-to-earth charm. The following chapters will show you how the real estate market in Treptow is shaping up and what future developments can be expected.

Real Estate Market in Berlin Treptow

In contrast to other price developments in the capital, the increase in Treptow is currently proceeding in a comparatively calm manner. The streetscape is captivating in its diversity: family homes, renovated old buildings, modern new buildings, Wilhelminian villas and large estates that are often reminiscent of garden cities. The conversion of Adlershof, steeped in history, into one of Germany's most modern technology centers and the largest media location in Berlin is making the district increasingly attractive, especially for employees. As a relatively new university location, it is also becoming increasingly popular with students. And more and more people are being drawn to Treptow in other ways as well. In addition to its location, Treptow has an extremely favorable social structure that is attractive to owners and investors

Existing buildings

Average rental prices

14

EUR / m²

+32.98%

Average purchase prices

4,443

EUR / m²

+4.32%

Rental offers

447

-10.69%

Purchase offers

610

+68.95%

New builds

Average rental prices

19.95

EUR / m²

+34.61%

Average purchase prices

7,185

EUR / m²

+12.80%

Rental offers

315

+40.27%

Purchase offers

158

+47.43%

Average rental prices

14

EUR / m²

+32.98%

Average purchase prices

4,443

EUR / m²

+4.32%

Rental offers

447

-10.69%

Purchase offers

610

+68.95%

Treptow: Real estate supply and development

The range of real estate on offer in Treptow is currently being expanded extensively. Former commercial spaces are being converted into exclusive new apartments, and rental and owner-occupied apartments, townhouses and several hundred student apartments are being built at the Adlershof technology site. Apartments from the existing stock have been successively renovated and upgraded for several years. In addition, the supply of commercial space, which is almost completely exhausted in the city center, is attracting companies and investors.

Offer of properties for rent and sale in Treptow-Köpenick

Rental offers
Purchase offers

How are real estate prices developing in Treptow?

Treptow is in particularly high demand as a home for families. The market for family homes has been comparatively large recently. While prices for property - as in all of Berlin - have risen significantly within a few years, a rather moderately positive price trend has recently emerged. The many new residents and the growing interest in Treptow as a place to live suggest that this trend in values will continue.

Purchase price (m²) in Treptow-Köpenick

Existing building

Average purchase prices

4,443

EUR / m²

+4.32%

New builds

Average purchase prices

7,185

EUR / m²

+12.80%

Average purchase price Treptow-Köpenick

New build
Existing building

Current rents and development

While rents in the capital seem to be exploding, both the price and the increase in Treptow are developing rather moderately. However, the increasing popularity as a residential and commercial location could put an end to this trend and act as a catalyst for price development.

Average rental prices in Treptow-Köpenick

Existing building

Average purchase prices

4,443

EUR / m²

+4.32%

New builds

Average purchase prices

7,185

EUR / m²

+12.80%

The population of Treptow

Treptow is home to about 120,000 people living in an area of 40 square kilometers. Most residents are between the ages of 25 and 45, and many earn above-average wages with a net household income of over 3,200 euros. The people of Treptow are wonderfully diverse. Depending on the district, you will find middle-class families as well as creative free thinkers.

Residents Treptow-Köpenick
The five largest international populations in Treptow-Köpenick

Migration in Treptow-Köpenick

Moves in

12,788

Persons

-16.66 %

Moves out

11,798

Persons

+7.77 %

In the year 2021, development compared to the previous year

Life in Berlin-Treptow

What do Berliners think of first when you ask them about Treptow? Clearly: a lot of green and even more water. Older Berliners remember the Berlin Wall, which ran through Treptow and divided the right and left sides of Heidelberger Strasse into West and East. Incidentally, the longest section of the inner-city Wall, 17 kilometers, ran in the old district of Treptow. The Wall is history, but the recreational effect Treptow has on people is not. In the very, very past, by the way, where Treptow is today was a swampy forest area. That still influences the landscape today, and that's why the people of Treptow can enjoy such beautiful parks, forests and lots of water. Treptow is also sometimes called the "green lung of Berlin".

The fact that we have talked so much about the greenery in the district does not mean, however, that the urban is neglected here. On the contrary: Treptow used to be an industrial location, which is why there are still corresponding commercial properties and facilities. These hold great potential, which has already been recognized by some. Some of these old factory buildings have been turned into desirable, loft-like apartments. Or meeting places for art and culture are being created. Here you can really say that the district is undergoing change and is far from having reached the end of the road.

By the way, music also comes from Treptow: The Berlin band "Treptow" makes wonderfully melodic, rocky, partly punk music and their lyrics are sometimes about their home. "In my eyes you're beautiful, I wish you could see yourself that way," one lyric says. Did they perhaps mean their district with that? We don't know, but it would fit a little. Treptow is imperfectly perfect, perhaps still somewhat underestimated, but with a lot of potential that is being recognized by more and more young people, creative people and families.

Treptow is located in the southeast of Berlin and borders Friedrichshain and Lichtenberg to the north, Kreuzberg to the northwest, Neukölln to the west, and Köpenick to the east and southeast. The districts are Alt-Treptow, Plänterwald, Baumschulenweg, Niederschöneweide, Johannisthal, Adlershof, Altglienicke and Bohnsdorf. Architecturally, the districts offer a mix of Berlin 20s old buildings over apartment buildings from the 60s to modern town houses and thus real estate for every taste. Treptow also has its neighborhoods, but they are by far not as well known or numerous as in some other parts of the capital. Therefore, we would like to take a closer look at the different districts and their special characteristics.

The Plänterwald district is a particularly beautiful place to live. Here, stately villas and apartment buildings dominate, and several allotment garden associations that have settled in Plänterwald also make it very green.

The district Baumschulenweg got its name from the former largest tree nursery in the world, the Späth'schen Baumschule. The area with buildings is still present and has a very special charm, but one is transported by a manor house and the garden in an earlier time. Overall, there is a nice mix of single-family houses, old buildings and more modern buildings in the district.

On the one hand, Alt-Treptow stands out because of its proximity to Kreuzberg and Neukölln, which makes it very attractive as a residential location. Then, Treptow residents here enjoy the Badeschiff (bathing ship) on the Spree, a floating bathing facility with wooden walkways around it for sunbathing and an artificial sandy beach. And, of course, a part of the famous Treptow Park also belongs to the district, which we will introduce to you in more detail under the point Sights.

Attractive mix of industry, idyll and science

The former industrial site of Niederschönweide could be particularly interesting for investors. Many industrial buildings are still standing and waiting to be given a new purpose in the form of residential or commercial space. There is a lot going on here: construction, conversion and redevelopment are underway. The direct location on the Spree River is also attractive.

Fans of aviation should take a look around Johannisthal - here lies the site of the former Johannisthal airfield, which played an important role in German aviation history. In the meantime, apartments and a landscape park, among other things, have been built here. Characteristic for this district is a loose development with a lot of green and recreational character.

The district of Adlershof radiates a special dynamism: It is a science, business and media location. This attracts an incredible number of people - especially young people - to this district. Residential development is often modern and new housing is constantly being built.

Altglienicke is a nice and quiet place to live, mostly in single-family and row houses. There is an old village center with a parish church and the landmark of the village is an old water tower. The neighboring village of Bohnsdorf is similarly quiet, and there is an absolute must-see here: the Tuschkastensiedlung (inkbox housing estate) from 1913, which we will introduce under Sights.

The former industrial site has, above all, a lot of space and also highly interesting real estate ready to be transformed and used differently. Due to its excellent location, the district is also increasingly becoming a desirable place to live, for example for young people and families.

The concentrated power of science and business can be found in the district of Adlershof. Here, a huge research, technology and media center has developed with 22,000 employees and over 6,000 students. This naturally holds enormous potential for attractive business relationships and professional contacts.

The most famous place in Treptow is definitely Treptow Park with the Soviet Memorial and the Archenhold Observatory. The 19th-century park covers more than 80 hectares and, with its river landscape, meadows and gastronomic offerings, provides an oasis of relaxation in the middle of the city. Not to be overlooked in the center of the park is a 30-meter high statue: the Soviet Memorial. This statue and the military cemetery commemorate the soldiers who died in the battle for Berlin during World War II. The site was completed in 1949.

The Archenhold Observatory is the oldest public observatory in Germany, which also has the longest telescope - 21 meters.

Fancy a boat trip? Then you're in the right place at Treptow Harbor, because from here you can book excursions, for example, to downtown Berlin. In addition, you can wonderfully relax at the harbor itself and let your eyes wander over the water.

If you want to experience the special magic of a historic garden site and what was once the largest tree nursery in the world, you should pay a visit to Späth's Arboretum from the 19th century. The grounds were used as a horticultural farm as early as 1720. Today, this tree and plant paradise with its ivy-covered manor house and outbuildings belongs to Humboldt University, and students from the biology department can let off steam scientifically there.

If you want to marvel at a real world heritage site, you have to go to Bohnsdorf. There is the Tuschkastensiedlung, built in 1913 for working-class families. Beautifully designed, small homes in bright colors, with gardens and garden fences. A true idyll, what architecture and history fans alike should visit.

As far as the gastronomic offerings are concerned, Treptow cannot, of course, keep up with its hip neighboring districts, such as Mitte or Friedrichshain. But the district is "on the rise," as they say. There are a few clubs and good restaurants that are considered insider tips by some Berliners. One example is the Treptower Klause. It sounds like a bourgeois and boring place - but it's not. Here you get modern German cuisine with Mediterranean or Asian influences served at gourmet level for the normal purse. Also great is a visit to the Klipper, the restaurant on and in the ship directly on the Spree. There you can enjoy your breakfast with a view of the water or bite into the pork knuckle in the evening. But no matter what Treptow has to offer or not to offer gastronomically, one thing is for sure: There is a pedestrian bridge that connects Treptow with Kreuzberg and there is really everything to satisfy your craving for pleasure.

Treptow is not known for its shopping opportunities. But if you want to have short distances from one store to the next and are looking for the usual big retail brands, you can store for shoes, clothes or decoration in the Parkcenter am Treptower Park. Or you can stroll along one of the shopping streets in Alt-Treptow, where there are also some well-known brands and also smaller stores. There is another shopping mall in Schöneweide, where you can find shoes, jewelry, clothes and also a furniture supplier. But even when it comes to shopping, it's not far to Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain if you're looking for a little more shopping variety.

The infrastructure is well developed, schools, doctors, supermarkets and other stores for daily needs are available, although the offer is of course not as varied as in the middle districts. Nevertheless, it is possible to live well in all districts, even in the quieter parts such as Altglienicke or Bohnsdorf. Here you also have a wide selection of supermarkets and discounters.

Public transportation can be described as relatively good. The Görlitzer Bahn runs through the middle of Treptow. This refers to a railroad line that runs from Cottbus via Berlin to Görlitz. There are several S-Bahn lines that run on this route, including the Berlin S-Bahn, which covers the area in and around Berlin. There are also numerous bus lines. For motorists, there are several main arterial roads that can quickly take them to other parts of Berlin.

Is the Federal Criminal Police Office headquartered in Treptow? No, the headquarters are in Wiesbaden. There is a special department at Treptower Park that is specifically responsible for the protection of German and foreign politicians.

What does Milieuschutz mean? And does it exist in Treptow? Milieuschutz means that a certain type of development and also a certain social composition may not be changed and is thus to be protected. In this way, the displacement of people with normal incomes, for example, by high rents in luxury properties can be counteracted. In Treptow, parts of Alt-Treptow and Niederschönweide are under milieu protection.

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