A decade ago, Neukölln was a neighbourhood “at the end of Berlin”. In fact, it was only included in the city area of Berlin in 1920. There are two lively, bustling avenues, that serve quiet cobblestone streets where life is sweet and quiet. Most of the buildings are from the turn of the century, but there are also some modern estates like the Trabantenstadt, designed by architect Walter Gropius in the early 1970s.
It is perfect for families and young creatives alike. With many affordables places to eat and shop, as well as local art galleries and music venues, it makes for a vibrant neighbourhood in Berlin. It also hosts many markets, like the Turkish market on Maybachufer on Tuesdays and Fridays, and is home to Berlin’s oldest public baths.
Neukölln is famous for its Tempelhofer Feld park: a former airport which was reconverted into an immense green space, complete with vast grassy areas, community gardens, dog parks, and of course long tarmac strips perfect for biking and skating in the summer days. The neighbourhood is also one of the most diverse in Berlin, which almost a third of its inhabitants from non-German backgrounds. The legend says that you can cross the Kiez and hear every single language of the world being spoken there…
