Marzahn: Landsberger Tor

Landsberger Tor is a major intersection area, defined by heavy traffic flow and surrounding residential and commercial buildings. At Landsberger Tor, the local character comes from the concentration of shops, services, public space and pedestrian routes around a recognizable local focal point. The everyday rhythm of Landsberger Tor is shaped by the higher level of everyday activity near the centre and the quick shift toward quieter residential streets. Landsberger Tor lies in the borough of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, about 12 km east of central Berlin. The transitions from Landsberger Tor toward Buckower Ring and Bärenstein are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. Around Landsberger Tor, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. This gives Landsberger Tor a distinctive quality: its role as a compact local hub serving a much wider part of the surrounding district.