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Park am Wasserturm: A Green Oasis with a Storied Past

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Discover Berlin's oldest water tower and a peaceful park with a poignant history in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg.

Park am Wasserturm, nestled in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district, offers a tranquil escape with historical depth. Built around Berlin's oldest water tower, the park features green spaces and a poignant memorial to a dark chapter in its history when the site was used as a Nazi concentration camp.

A brief summary to Park am Wasserturm

  • Diedenhofer Str. 9, Berlin, Pankow, 10405, DE
  • Monday 12 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 12 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 12 am-12 am
  • Thursday 12 am-12 am
  • Friday 12 am-12 am
  • Saturday 12 am-12 am
  • Sunday 12 am-12 am
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  • Take a moment to reflect at the memorial wall, commemorating the site's history as a Nazi concentration camp.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Berlin from the elevated park.
  • Explore the surrounding Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood, known for its cafes, restaurants, and shops.

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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Alexanderplatz, take the U2 U-Bahn line towards Pankow. Get off at Eberswalder Straße. From there, walk east on Danziger Straße, then turn left onto Kollwitzstraße. Continue onto Knaackstraße. The park will be on your right. A single AB ticket costs €3.80.

  • Walking

    From Kollwitzplatz, walk north on Kollwitzstraße, which turns into Knaackstraße. The park will be on your right. The walk is approximately 5 minutes.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Berlin. A taxi from Alexanderplatz to Park am Wasserturm will cost approximately €14, depending on traffic. Taxi fares start at €4.30, with a per-kilometer rate of €2.80 for the first 3km.

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Park am Wasserturm, located in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, is more than just a green space; it's a place where history and recreation intertwine. The park's centerpiece is Berlin's oldest water tower, completed in 1877, affectionately known as "Dicker Hermann" (Fat Herman) by locals. The tower supplied water to the rapidly growing city until 1952. The park offers a peaceful retreat with lawns, benches, a playground, and even table tennis. Visitors can enjoy views of the Berlin cityscape, including the iconic TV Tower. However, the park's history has a dark side. In 1933, the Nazis converted the water tower's machine rooms into a concentration camp, where political prisoners were tortured. A memorial wall stands as a reminder of this tragic period. By 1937, the area was converted into a public park. Today, the Wasserturm itself contains apartments, and the park is a beloved community space. Visitors can explore the park, reflect on its history, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the surrounding Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood.

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