Neukölln: Weichselplatz

Weichselplatz in Neukölln is a lively square with cafés, restaurants and strong neighborhood life. At Weichselplatz, the local character comes from the relationship between the open square, its surrounding façades, paths and the streets that feed into it. The everyday rhythm of Weichselplatz is shaped by changes in seating, greenery, pedestrian movement and the uses at the edges of the space. Weichselplatz lies in the borough of Neukölln, about 4.3 km southeast of central Berlin. Weichselplatz merges gradually into Donaustraße and Bouchéstraße; building scale, street activity and open space change before any clear boundary is felt. The immediate streets and open spaces give Weichselplatz a recognisable local identity of its own. The character of Weichselplatz is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. This gives Weichselplatz a distinctive quality: a clear public focus for the surrounding streets.