() is a quarter in the borough of in Berlin, Germany, that takes its name from the small lake (literally 'White Lake') within it. Before Berlin's 2001 administrative reform, was a borough in its own right, consisting of the quarters of: , , , , and . A fictional German-language TV series by the same name is set in the borough, between 1980 and 1990, during the Bolshevik era.
History was first mentioned in 1313 as . The first settlers subsisted on fishing and established themselves on the eastern shore of the lake, where an old trade route connected Berlin with () and the Baltic Sea – today the federal highway.
1920s vs. 2020
From 1914 onwards, the Weissensee Studios produced a number of silent films including works by Fritz Lang and the expressionist film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Weißensee has historically been overshadowed by its neighboring Ortsteile (localities) and , however its popularity is increasing due to its proximity to the hip but more expensive . Its trams make reaching Berlin Mitte very convenient.
Education in Weißensee
Kindergarten Kindergarten EinStein, Klax-Kinder, Kita St.Josef, Kindergarten Staustraße, others
Primary School Schule am Hamburgerplatz, Grundschule am Weißensee, Schule am Wasserturm, others
High School Heinz-Brand-Schule, Hagenback-Oberschule, others
Gymnasium Primo-Levi-Gymnasium, Robert-Havemann-Gymnasium, others
Technical college Max-Bill-Schule
University/College Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee
Overview Weißensee is one of the most peaceful districts of Berlin. The immediate area around the lake is characterized by its historic architecture, numerous places of interest, parks, lakes, and activities. The Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin () is of national rank. The cycling track has also hosted popular music concerts. The largest concert ever held here was a Bruce Springsteen concert on July 19, 1988, attended by an estimated 160,000 people. At Weißensee Cemetery, one of Europe's largest Jewish cemeteries, notable people such as painter Lesser Ury and publishers Samuel Fischer and Rudolf Mosse are buried.
The lake is almost circular in shape with a diameter of up to and is up to deep. With an area of , Weißer See has a water volume of .
Public transport Public transportation in Germany is widespread, especially in its capital city, Berlin. The BVG is the main transport company in Berlin. Both buses and trams service Weißensee.
Bus 255 in the directions of Schwarzelfenweg and U Osloer Str.
259 in the directions of Aubertstr. and Stadion Buschallee/Hansastr.
Tram M4 in the directions of Falkenberg or Zingster Str. and S Hackescher Markt
References
External links
tic-berlin: tourist & historical information about Weißensee Gustav-Adolf Street Article from Exberliner magazine