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Weißensee (Berlin)

() 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 communist 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.<small>https://berlingeschichte.de/bms/bmstxt99/9901gesb.htm</small>

<small>1810 vs 2020</small>

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

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