Gatow: Alt-Gatow

Alt-Gatow reflects the historic village core of Gatow in the southwest of Berlin. Traditional structures, detached houses and proximity to the Havel shape the area. The everyday rhythm of Alt-Gatow is shaped by the overlap of historic fabric with present-day housing, shops and local institutions. Alt-Gatow lies in the borough of Spandau, about 17 km west of central Berlin. The transitions from Alt-Gatow toward Jägerallee and Kladower Damm are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. The immediate streets and open spaces give Alt-Gatow a recognisable local identity of its own. The character of Alt-Gatow is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. Around Alt-Gatow, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. This gives Alt-Gatow a distinctive quality: the continuity of the original settlement within modern Berlin.