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In the heart of Berlin, the Döberitzer Grünzug is creating a new public space that combines urban nature, neighbourhood life and urban development across some 4.5 hectares. Between Lehrter Straße, Europacity and MuseumsMeileMitte, a formerly derelict site has been gradually transformed since December 2024 into a versatile green space – serving as a green corridor and a vibrant place for people to linger, exercise and socialise in a changing urban neighbourhood.

The Berlin-Spandauer-Schifffahrtskanal connects the rivers Spree and Havel over a distance of twelve kilometres. Originally known as the Spandau Canal, the waterway was constructed between 1848 and 1859 based on plans by Peter Joseph Lenné.

 The canal begins at Humboldthafen, runs along Europacity to Nordhafen and finally flows into the Havel in Spandau.

The Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof was established in 1762 and is the final resting place of many well-known figures. Since 2015, the grounds have been home to the chapel designed by artist James Turrell, a place for light art, tranquillity and reflection.

The Südpanke is a historic tributary of the River Panke, which lies hidden right next to Invalidenstraße and flows into the River Spree. You can walk along its course to Südpankepark and discover a slice of Berlin’s original river landscape.

The memorial is situated in a former watchtower of the GDR border fortifications by the canal and is open to visitors. On 24 August 1961, Günter Litfin became the first refugee to be shot dead at the Berlin Wall whilst attempting to flee to West Berlin.

The Invalidenstraße border crossing was located between 1961 and 1990 at the Sandkrugbrücke bridge over the Berlin-Spandau shipping canal and was an important checkpoint between East and West Berlin. Today, the Sandkrugbrücke bridge once again connects both sides of the neighbourhood.

The Charité was founded in 1710 and is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe. The extensive grounds can be explored via paths and walkways and connect various locations in the neighbourhood.

Otto-Weidt-Platz is the largest public square on the MuseumsMeileMitte and lies directly on the Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal. Benches, steps by the water, as well as restaurants and cafés invite visitors to linger, and a footbridge spans the canal.

The Invalidenfriedhof was established in 1748 and is one of Berlin’s oldest cemeteries. Parts of the cemetery lay within the so-called ‘death strip’, the strictly guarded border zone of the Berlin Wall. Today, it is a peaceful garden and a memorial site right in the heart of Berlin.

Invalidenpark is a public green space situated on the site of the former Berlin Wall border fortifications. Since 1998, the centre of the park has been home to the ‘Sinking Wall’ fountain by landscape architect Christophe Girot, which commemorates the division of the city.

The historic harbour basin was constructed between 1850 and 1857 and is now a listed building. From here, there is a direct view of the government district, Berlin Central Station and the Charité.