Blankenburg

Blankenburg is a district on the northeastern edge of Berlin with residential areas, allotment gardens and semi-rural structures. At Blankenburg, the local character comes from lower building density, detached homes, private gardens and comparatively little through traffic. The everyday rhythm of Blankenburg is shaped by larger plots, mature planting and a slower rhythm than in Berlin’s inner-city blocks. Blankenburg lies in the borough of Pankow, about 9.1 km northeast of central Berlin. The transitions from Blankenburg toward Eddastraße and Blankenburger Süden are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. The immediate streets and open spaces give Blankenburg a recognisable local identity of its own. The character of Blankenburg is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. This gives Blankenburg a distinctive quality: the sense of privacy and local continuity found at the metropolitan edge.