Can anyone tell me what the area around Humboldthain Park in Berlin is like? Would it compare to Prenzlauer Berg?
Thanks!
Posted by
Lexington, KY (formerly Southeast US)
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Here is a description of the area from a real estate relocater: https://the-red-relocators.com/relocation-guides-germany/real-estate-germany/berlin-district-profiles/berlin-gesundbrunnen/
You can also take advantage of the Google Maps street-level views of the area and "walk around."
I think the park itself is great. As mentioned above, Prenzlauer Berg is a pretty diverse area of Berlin. The Humboldthain Park area didn't strike me at all like the crazy gentrified Kollwitzplatz area of Prenzlauer Berg -- maybe a bit like the area around Mauer Park but more international/ethnic.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Rick recommends staying in Prenzlauer Berg, but of course there are hotels all over the city. I was wondering if the neighborhood on the north side of Humboldthain Park would be a good option. Not far from the Gesundbrunnen station.
Posted by
Lexington, KY (formerly Southeast US)
4744 posts
It is not a typical place the people on this forum report staying. The two I see the most are Prenzlauer Berg and Savigny Platz. I stay in a B&B in a flat in a 1905 building off Ku'damm close to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The area is pretty commercial, but I love that place... and the owner.
Hey... you could stay in this area and report back. Maybe start a trend...
Posted by
OP
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Thank you Dave. This helps. If we decide to stay in the area, I will report back.