Kreuzberg

For other uses, see Kreuzberg (disambiguation).

Kreuzberg
Quarter of Berlin
Aerial photo
Aerial photo
Coat of arms of Kreuzberg
Coat of arms
Location of Kreuzberg in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Berlin
Kreuzberg is located in Germany
Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg is located in Berlin
Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg
Coordinates: 52°29′15″N 13°23′00″E / 52.48750°N 13.38333°E / 52.48750; 13.38333
CountryGermany
StateBerlin
CityBerlin
BoroughFriedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Founded1920
Subdivisions2 zones
Area
 • Total
10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[1]
 • Total
152,216
 • Density15,000/km2 (38,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
10961, 10963, 10965, 10967, 10997, 10999, 10969
Vehicle registrationB

Kreuzberg (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁɔʏtsbɛʁk] ⓘ) is a district of Berlin, Germany. It is part of the Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg borough located south of Mitte.[2] During the Cold War era, it was one of the poorest areas of West Berlin, but since German reunification in 1990, it has become more gentrified and is known for its arts scene.[3][4][5]

The borough is known for its large percentage of immigrants and descendants of immigrants, many of whom are of Turkish ancestry. As of 2006, 31.6% of Kreuzberg's inhabitants does not have German citizenship.[6] Kreuzberg is known for its diverse cultural life and experimental alternative lifestyles,[7] and is an attractive area for many. However, some parts of the district are still characterized by higher levels of unemployment.

  1. ^ "Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner im Land Berlin am 31. Dezember 2023". Amt für Statistik Berlin-Brandenburg. February 2024.
  2. ^ Wosnitza, Regine (13 April 2003). "Berlin on its wild site". Time. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  3. ^ "Kreuzberg". Archived from the original on 6 February 2008.
  4. ^ "Berlin's culture club". CNN. 30 June 2007.
  5. ^ "Kreuzbergs Retter : Textarchiv : Berliner Zeitung Archiv". Archived from the original on 3 May 2009.
  6. ^ "Verband Berlin-Brandenburgischer Wohnungsunternehmen e.V". Web1.bbu.de. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg". www.visitberlin.de. Retrieved 27 November 2019.