Marzahn: Ahrensfelder Berge

Ahrensfelder Berge form one of Berlin’s notable elevated landscape areas on the northeastern edge of the city. Open views, green spaces and recreational paths define the area. How Ahrensfelder Berge is used over the course of the day depends on seasonal change, longer sightlines and a noticeably quieter rhythm than on nearby built-up streets. Ahrensfelder Berge lies in the borough of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, about 12 km east of central Berlin. The transitions from Ahrensfelder Berge toward Landsberger Tor and Lea-Grundig-Straße are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. Around Ahrensfelder Berge, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. The immediate streets and open spaces give Ahrensfelder Berge a recognisable local identity of its own. Together, these elements make the everyday value of a green space that is more than a visual backdrop central to the identity of Ahrensfelder Berge.