Prenzlauer Berg: Arnimplatz

Arnimplatz is a residential area in Prenzlauer Berg known for its green square, historic buildings and neighborhood atmosphere. The defining local feature of Arnimplatz is the relationship between the open square, its surrounding façades, paths and the streets that feed into it. How Arnimplatz is used over the course of the day depends on changes in seating, greenery, pedestrian movement and the uses at the edges of the space. Arnimplatz lies in the borough of Pankow, about 3.6 km north of central Berlin. The transitions from Arnimplatz toward Falkplatz and Norweger Viertel are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. Around Arnimplatz, 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 Arnimplatz a recognisable local identity of its own. Together, these elements make a clear public focus for the surrounding streets central to the identity of Arnimplatz.