Berlin - Lichtenberg

Lichtenberg

Lichtenberg is situated in the heart of the former east Berlin. It pleases residents with the advantages of both, its geographical position close to the city centre and the spacious atmosphere of a suburban area. The zoological park Friedrichsfelde with its 160 hectare ranks among Germany’s biggest; the neighbouring castle is designed in the style of a Dutch mansion. The park area was originally designed by Lenné in 1816 and is home to the Tierpark since 1955. To the northwest of the Tierpark the Zentralfriedhof (central cemetery) Friedrichsfelde is situated, on which Käthe Kollwitz rests in peace. On this cemetery there are many interesting and sometimes pompous graves, that remind of well-to-do Berliners of the past.