Friedrichshain, Berlin

Name: Friedrichshain
Address: Berlin, Germany

#498 among attractions in Berlin

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Friedrichshain is a quarter of the borough of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg in Berlin, Germany. From its creation in 1920 until 2001, it was a freestanding city borough. Formerly part of East Berlin, it is adjacent to Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Lichtenberg. ()

Local name: Berlin-Friedrichshain Area: 3.78 mi²Coordinates: 52°30'44"N, 13°27'1"E

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Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Friedrichshain)Berlin Germany

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Friedrichshain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berghain, East Side Gallery, Badeschiff, Ramones Museum.

~1660 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Berghain, Berlin
8 min walk • Berghain, a fortress of techno music nestled in the heart of Berlin, stands as an iconic nightclub known for its intense energy and exclusive atmosphere. Once a power plant, the building was transformed into a club in 2004 and has since become a mecca for electronic...
0.7 miSW
Section of Berlin Wall for street art
East Side Gallery, Berlin
17 min walk • The East Side Gallery stands as a powerful testament to freedom and the resilience of art in the face of political adversity. Located in Berlin, Germany, this open-air gallery is one of the city's most significant historical landmarks and a must-visit museum for anyone...
1 miS
Floating swimming pool and beach bar
Badeschiff, Berlin
26 min walk • Badeschiff, a unique and innovative sports venue, stands as an urban oasis in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This floating public swimming pool, situated along the River Spree in the East Harbor section of the city, offers a refreshing escape from the urban hustle...
0.8 miS
Museum
Ramones Museum, Berlin
21 min walk • The Ramones Museum in Berlin, Germany, stands as a tribute to the influential American punk rock band, the Ramones. Nestled in the vibrant Kreuzberg district, this unique museum is a must-visit for music enthusiasts and fans of the band.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin
13 min walk • The Mercedes-Benz Arena, a modern spectacle in the heart of Berlin, Germany, stands as a premier destination for entertainment and sports enthusiasts alike. This multifunctional arena, with a seating capacity of up to 17,000 people, has become a focal point for...
0.7 miS
Bridge, View point
Oberbaum Bridge, Berlin
20 min walk • The Oberbaum Bridge stands as a striking architectural marvel and a historical symbol in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This double-decker bridge spans the Spree River, connecting the districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, which were once divided between East...
1.1 miNW
Tree-shaded park, the city's oldest
Volkspark Friedrichshain, Berlin
29 min walk • Volkspark Friedrichshain is a verdant oasis in the bustling city of Berlin, Germany, offering residents and tourists alike a tranquil escape from urban life. Established in 1846, it holds the distinction of being Berlin's oldest public park and has since evolved into a...
1 miNW
Square
Strausberger Platz, Berlin
27 min walk • Strausberger Platz, with its grand fountain and distinctive architecture, is a notable landmark situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This urban square, nestled in the Friedrichshain district, forms part of the grand socialist boulevard known as Karl-Marx-Allee...
1.1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Club der Visionäre, Berlin
28 min walk • The Club der Visionaere is a nightclub in Treptow-Köpenick, the biggest borough in Berlin. Situated at a distributary channel for flood water in a former boathouse and opposing the border of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, it came to fame for its focus mainly on Minimal music and dj-sets by Ricardo Villalobos and Richie Hawtin.
1.1 miS
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Molecule Man Sculpture, Berlin
29 min walk • Molecule Man is a series of aluminium sculptures, designed by American artist Jonathan Borofsky, installed at various locations around the world, including Germany and the United States. Borofsky made the first Molecule Man sculptures for locations in Los Angeles in 1977 and 1978. They were installed later in 1981 and 1983.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Computerspielemuseum, Berlin
14 min walk • The Computerspielemuseum is a video game museum founded in 1997. From 1997 to 2000, it had a permanent exhibition in Berlin. Afterwards, it became an online only museum. In 2011 the museum reopened its permanent exhibition in Berlin's neighborhood of Friedrichshain, on Karl-Marx-Allee.

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Which popular attractions are close to Friedrichshain?

Nearby attractions include Warschauer Straße, Berlin (8 min walk), Frankfurter Tor, Berlin (8 min walk), Hochhaus an der Weberwiese, Berlin (9 min walk), Bersarinplatz, Berlin (12 min walk).

How to get to Friedrichshain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Friedrichshain:

Tram

Grünberger Straße/Warschauer Straße • Lines: M10 (3 min walk)
Kopernikusstraße/Warschauer Straße • Lines: M13 (4 min walk)

Metro

U Frankfurter Tor • Lines: U5 (8 min walk)
U Weberwiese • Lines: U5 (11 min walk)

Train

Berlin Ostbahnhof (17 min walk)
Berlin Ostkreuz (27 min walk)

Bus

S Ostkreuz • Lines: 240, N40 (27 min walk)