Berlin-Weißensee

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Weißensee is an area in the borough of Pankow in Berlin, Germany, named for a small lake within it. Before Berlin's 2001 administrative reform, Weißensee was a borough in its own right, consisting of the localities of Weißensee, Heinersdorf, Blankenburg, Karow, and Stadtrandsiedlung Malchow.

As Berlin's smallest district (by inhabitants) is has historically been slightly in the shadow of its neighbours Prenzlauer Berg and Pankow. However its popularity is increasing due to its proximity to the cool (and expensive) Prenlauer Berg. With excellent tram connections is also has easy access to central Berlin.

Weißensee is an excellent choice for people seeking for a balance between urban life and seclusion in a peaceful district of Berlin. The immediate area around the Weiße See (White Lake), is just magical. Thanks to its historical architecture, numerous places of interest, parks, lakes and actvities. The art school is of nationwide rank.

Weißensee was first mentioned in the 13th century. Weißensee Cemetery, Europe's largest Jewish cemetery is located in Weißensee. Prominents like the painter Lesser Ury and the publishers Samuel Fischer and Rudolf Mosse are buried here.

Coordinates: 52°33′N 13°28′E