Hardly any district in Berlin is more diverse, colorful and multicultural than this one. We are talking about the district of Neukölln, the cult district of the same name. Cinemagoers, skaters, animal lovers, joggers, pub crawlers and soul food lovers - all these groups get their money's worth here. It is above all the neighborhoods that give the district its unique character. One of them is the so-called Reuterkiez, also known as "Kreuzkölln" - the location of our old apartment building on Lucy-Lameck-Strasse. The Gründerzeit neighborhood to the north is lively and hip. It is a place for the young and those who still want to stay. A place for those who are looking for the raw, authentic and exciting Berlin.
The neighborhood is bordered by Maybachufer, Kottbusser Damm, Sonnenallee, Wildenbruchstraße and Kiehlufer. Small stores and workshops in houses and courtyards can be found here then as now, as well as everything that major stores fail to offer: Vintage fashion, all kinds of fabrics, yarns or natural cosmetics. Those who love to stroll will feel very much at home at the weekly markets in the area. From fruit to vegetables to oriental specialties, you can find everything your heart desires. For those who like it a bit more commercial, the GALERIA Markthalle at Hermannplatz offers deli items along with shopping opportunities.
Falafel, salami or seitan: The area around Lucy-Lameck-Strasse is a delight for the palate, with countless international restaurants as well as bars and cafés in the direction of Hasenheide, Maybachufer or in the Schillerkiez district to the south. Fancy something a little more moderate? The surrounding area is also ideal for leisurely walks. In the neighboring Volkspark Hasenheide, there are plenty of meadows, jogging trails, and sun-protected picnic areas for sports lovers or idlers.
It is above all the central location that makes the neighborhood and the location of Lucy-Lameck-Strasse so outstanding. Various bus and subway stations are within walking distance and lead directly to the center of the Berlin capital, just as medical facilities or schools perfectly round off the offer. And if you need to run a last-minute errand or two, there are all kinds of late-night shops (the so-called „Spätkaufs“) in the area.