There is much beauty to discover in the northeast of the capital, especially in Hohenschönhausen and the surrounding area – a neighborhood tour
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Highlights and sights at a glance
Children's Pony Farm Wartenberg
Grüne Trift 197
The greatest happiness on earth is found on the back of a horse – even the youngest children know that! At the cozy, family-run children's pony farm in Wartenberg, children as young as three can enjoy individually tailored riding lessons and many other great activities: guided pony rides, trail rides in the countryside, birthday parties with ponies, archery, participation in the pony club, riding and holiday camps, as well as opportunities to share riding and grooming ponies. A visit here is definitely worthwhile. Important: Please register in advance! www.kinderponyhof-wartenberg.de
Berlin Animal Shelter
Hausvaterweg 39
Viewed from above, the Berlin Animal Shelter, with its circular concrete buildings, looks like a gigantic structure from the future: The many round pavilions that characterize Europe's largest animal shelter house hundreds of cats, dogs, birds, exotic animals, and farm animals. Spanning 16 hectares, it's the size of 22 football fields. Its main task is to find loving new homes for the animals. The facility was designed by architect Dietrich Bangert, who broke new ground in construction on the site of a former pig farm. The animals can be cared for in an on-site veterinary clinic, and the Berlin and surrounding area animal welfare association, active since 1841, is also located here. www.tierschutz-berlin.de/tierheim
Wartenberger/ Falkenberger Luch
Between the villages of Wartenberg and Falkenberg lies the fen of the same name, which was declared a nature reserve in 1995 due to its exceptional importance for nature and species conservation. A multitude of endangered and threatened animal and plant species live here, including the reed warbler, nightingale, cuckoo, and golden oriole, as well as the great crested newt, common toad, and moor frog. Long walks, even with a (leashed) dog, are highly recommended in this beautiful landscape, offering a chance to unwind and enjoy nature.
Café Lehmsofa
Village Street 4
Chocolate peach and wild berry cake, Canadian carrot cake, or meringue with plum sauce and cream: the selection of homemade cakes and tarts at the cozy Café Lehmsofa is outstanding, making it hard to choose. This lovingly restored café, surrounded by green meadows, also offers seasonally changing Canadian dishes that Lynn Densmore brought with her from her homeland to Berlin. Settling down here after a long walk through the marshland, warming up in the cozy atmosphere, browsing the small shop, and enjoying something truly delicious will surely get you in the mood for winter! Café Lehmsofa is also available for private events of up to 40 people. Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm. https://cafelehmsofa.wixsite.com/falkenberg
Linden Center
Wustrower Straße 1
Anyone looking for a truly extensive shopping and strolling experience will find exactly what they're looking for at the Linden-Center on Prerower Platz. Spanning over 25,000 square meters, the shopping center offers its customers a wide range of goods and services, including 90 shops, cafes, and restaurants, and is one of the most important shopping centers in East Berlin. Opened in 1995, it is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Beyond the shopping experience, the center also offers events such as Halloween activities and concerts.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. https://www.linden-center-berlin.de/
Orankesee beach
Gertrudstraße 7
The lido has a long history. It first opened its doors in 1929 and continued operating even during the Second World War. However, it was temporarily closed after the war because Soviet commanders were living there. It reopened in 1957 and is a popular spot for swimming, not just in summer. There's plenty going on here in winter too: the "Berlin Seals" have been using the Orankesee lido for winter swimming and their "Ice Carnival" since 1979. So, if you'd like to take a dip in the Orankesee in costume in freezing temperatures, now's the place to do it! In summer, the long sandy beach, the grassy sunbathing lawn, a 52-meter-long water slide, a small children's slide, the soccer arena, the beach volleyball court, and the table tennis area are all enticing visitors.
www.strandbad-orankesee.de
Mies van der Rohe House
Oberseestraße 60
On the shore of Lake Constance stands a house designed by one of the most important architects of 20th-century modernism: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built his last residence in Germany on this plot in 1933, shortly before emigrating to the USA. The printer Karl Lemke and his wife Martha commissioned the single-story, flat-roofed building from Mies van der Rohe. The couple was only able to live in the house, constructed of red-multicolored bricks, for a few years, as it was located in a Soviet restricted zone after the war. The Ministry for State Security (Stasi) acquired the building in 1962 and made several alterations. It wasn't until 1990 that the Hohenschönhausen district took it over and officially named it the Mies van der Rohe House. Following renovations from 2000 to 2002, it now houses an exhibition of modern art. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., https://www.miesvanderrohehaus.de
Hohenschönhausen Stasi Prison Memorial
Genslerstraße 66
The Berlin-Hohenschönhausen prison was the central Stasi remand prison of the GDR. After the construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, people attempting to flee or emigrate from the GDR were imprisoned here, but the majority were critics of the regime and political prisoners. The inmates were subjected to physical and psychological torture, isolation, and months of inhumane interrogation to force incriminating confessions. By 1989, approximately 11,000 people had been imprisoned within its walls. Today, the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial stands on the grounds of the former prison. Guided tours led by former political prisoners and historians offer visitors a powerful insight into the history of the site and the fates of the prisoners. Opening hours: daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.stiftung-hsh.de/
Sportforum Hohenschönhausen
Weißenseer Weg 53
On your skates, ready, go! With three ice rinks, the Sportforum Hohenschönhausen is a popular meeting place for young and old in the neighborhood during the colder months. Also located on the grounds are two gymnasiums, a football stadium, and halls for athletics, handball, volleyball, judo, fencing, archery, beach volleyball, and football. Officially known as Sportforum Berlin, it is the second-largest sports and training center in the capital after the Olympic Park. Established in 1954, the 50-hectare complex now houses 35 sports facilities in Alt-Hohenschönhausen. It is primarily used by the Berlin Olympic Training Center, and therefore, its support services are geared primarily towards competitive athletes.