The Old Rental Buildings of Berlin: Prenzlauer Berg (Guided Walk)

*** This might be the last tour before the winter pause, it's getting cold. So, dress warm and join in! ***

Ever wondered about the history of Berlin's old houses? Would you like to learn how to distinguish them? Then, you might enjoy coming to this walk in a small group guided by an architect.

We will explore the general features of the old Berlin rental buildings at their peak epoch, from 1870 to 1910. We will do it in an introductory way, covering architecture and urban design. Prenzlauer Berg is a great place for this exploration because it displays many beautiful “specimens” and both typical and particular cases. First, a small historical contextualization is made, and then we will go house-watching, looking at the features of the rental buildings and seeing what they mean. You'll get an idea of why the houses were built the way they did, and how the older ones are different from the “newer” ones. You will also learn about what happened to these houses until today.

This walk is more about understanding the everyday surroundings than quick-paced sightseeing, and it was conceived having curious (new) Berliners in mind. It is part of an expanding set of walks about the Berlin rental buildings. For a more personalized experience, the group has a limited size (typically 8 participants max), and any questions or discussions are very welcome. Hope you come soon! : )

Organization:

The meeting point is on the higher part of the Park am Wasserturm (important: see "how to find us" for details, and plan some time). If you arrive a few minutes earlier, there is the chance to chat a little before starting on time. We leave the park after a 10-min introduction. We end not far away, near Prenzlauer Allee, after walking 2.5 km. The duration is about 2h30, depending on the number of discussions. The language is English, though German is possible upon group request. The price is decided by you at the end of the walk, between 15 and 20 EUR (cash, bank card or PayPal, receipts are available). If you prefer, pay at the beginning (arrive early and ask me), or in advance to the PayPal jose@urbancontents.berlin. If there are less than 3 guests or persistent rain, I'll cancel 2-3 hours in advance, so stay tuned to meetup messages. Because of no-shows, I may write you asking to confirm your presence. Please only book if you plan to come, thanks!