Koppenplatz: A Tranquil Park with a Tumultuous Past
Reflect on Berlin's layered history in this tranquil park, once a cemetery and deportation site, now a place of remembrance and peace.
Koppenplatz is a small park in Berlin's Mitte district with a rich and often somber history. Once a cemetery for the city's poor, it later became a focal point of Jewish life before the Holocaust. Today, it offers a quiet space for reflection amidst the bustling city.
A brief summary to Koppenplatz
- Berlin, Mitte, 10115, DE
Local tips
- Take time to read the Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) in the surrounding streets, small brass plaques commemorating Jewish residents who were deported and murdered during the Holocaust.
- Visit the nearby Neue Synagoge, a stunning example of Moorish Revival architecture and a testament to Berlin's pre-war Jewish community.
- Explore the surrounding Spandauer Vorstadt neighborhood, known for its art galleries, boutiques, and cafes.
Getting There
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Walking
Koppenplatz is easily accessible on foot from many nearby attractions and transport hubs. From Rosenthaler Platz U-Bahn station, walk west along Torstraße, then turn left onto Grosse Hamburger Strasse. The park will be on your right. The walk is approximately 5 minutes. No costs are involved.
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Public Transport
The U Rosenthaler Platz is the nearest bus station to Koppenplatz in Berlin Mitte. It's a 5 min walk away. You can reach Koppenplatz via U-Bahn (U6, U8) , bus (100, 142, 165, 245, 247) , train (S1, S2, S25, S9) or light rail (M6). A single ticket within Berlin AB zone costs €3.80 , a short trip ticket is €2.60.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available throughout Berlin. A short taxi ride from Alexanderplatz to Koppenplatz will typically cost around €10, depending on traffic and the specific service.
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