Cosmonaut Mural: A Berlin Street Art Icon
Iconic Berlin street art: A monumental mural of a floating astronaut in Kreuzberg, reflecting history, culture, and the desire to escape.
The Cosmonaut Mural, created by French artist Victor Ash in 2007, is a prominent piece of street art in Berlin's Kreuzberg district. The large-scale mural depicts a floating astronaut and has become a symbol of the city's vibrant street art scene and its history.
A brief summary to Cosmonaut Mural
- Berlin, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, DE
Local tips
- Visit at night to see the mural in a different light, as the shadows and surrounding urban environment create a unique atmosphere.
- Explore the surrounding Kreuzberg neighborhood for more street art and a taste of Berlin's alternative culture.
- Take photos from across the street to capture the full scale of the mural.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Cosmonaut Mural is located between the Kottbusser Tor and Görlitzer Bahnhof U-Bahn stations. From either station, walk along Skalitzer Straße until you reach the intersection with Mariannenstraße. The mural is visible on the side of a building at Oranienstraße 195. A single fare for a short trip (Kurzstrecke) on the U-Bahn is around €2.00 [https://www.bvg.de/en].
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Walking
From Kottbusser Tor, walk east along Skalitzer Straße for about 5 minutes. Turn right onto Mariannenstraße, and you'll see the mural on your left. From Görlitzer Bahnhof, walk west along Skalitzer Straße for about 5 minutes. Turn left onto Mariannenstraße, and the mural will be on your left.
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