Prenzlauer Berg Tours

From working-class roots to Berlin’s most prominent example of gentrification—explore the picturesque streets of Prenzlauer Berg and discover its lively neighborhood life and rich Jewish heritage

Duration
4-6 hours

Average distance
2.5-4 km | 1.5-2.5 mi
Public transport optional

Hidden corners
Off the beaten path

Farmers’ market on Thu & Sat
And Berlin’s most famous flea market Sun

Chic boutiques and cafes
As well as second-hand stores

Prenzlauer Berg ● Highlights Tour

Discover one of Berlin’s most desirable districts, beloved by young families, creatives, and expatriates. Remarkably, much of its charming pre-war architecture survived the destruction of WWII.

Learn about notable residents like Käthe Kollwitz, Germany’s most prominent female artist of the 20th century. Visit landmarks such as the historic water tower, the Kulturbrauerei—a former 19th-century brewery turned cultural hub—and the charming Kastanienallee, along with other hidden gems.

We’ll trace the district’s transformation from a working-class neighborhood to a neglected corner of East Berlin, a haven for squatters in the 1990s, and eventually into a lively yet gentrified neighborhood that blends historic charm with modern appeal.

On weekends, enjoy one of Berlin’s best farmers’ markets on Saturdays and a popular flea market on Sundays.

Popular Sites ● Prenzlauer Berg Highlights Tour

  • Kollwitzplatz
  • Kulturbrauerei
  • Kastanienallee
  • Oderberger Strasse
  • Prater Beer Garden
  • …and more!
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Prenzlauer Berg ● Jewish Heritage

The district of Prenzlauer Berg was once home to a small community of Eastern European Jews involved in the textile trade. We’ll explore the residences of historic Jewish figures, and uncover hidden memorials to former Jewish institutions, including an orphanage and an old-age home. 

We'll also stop at the serene Jewish Cemetery on Schönhauser Allee, where prominent figures such as Gerson von Bleichröder, Bismarck’s influential banker, and artist Max Liebermann are buried. And we’ll see the exterior of the Rykestraße Synagogue, the largest in Germany and the only synagogue active in East Berlin during the Cold War.

Today, Prenzlauer Berg attracts many Israeli expatriates and Jewish families, drawn by its vibrant café culture and creative scene.

Popular Sites ● Prenzlauer Berg Highlights Tour

  • Ernst Lubitsch Plaque
  • Jewish Cemetery on Schönhauser Allee
  • Rykestrasse Synagogue - Exterior
  • Jewish Orphanage Memorial
  • Former Jewish Retirement Home
  • …and more!
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Street view of red café facade in Prenzlauer Berg
Tour guide chatting with guests at the Prater Beergarden during a Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood walk
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Small group discussing at Prater Beergarden during a Prenzlauer Berg tour
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Group photo in front of the historic Jewish orphanage in Prenzlauer Berg
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Historic plaque on a brick building along the Jewish Prenzlauer Berg route
Guide presenting at the Heinrich Heine statue during the Jewish Prenzlauer Berg tour
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Star-of-David detail at the Jewish cemetary on Schönhauser Allee
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