“Exclusive living with luxurious jetties.” That’s how one might describe the Humboldtinsel today. This long narrow island sits in the Tegeler Hafen in northern Berlin. It is named in honor of Alexander von Humboldt. Have you heard of him?
The Humboldtinsel stretches 616 meters. At its widest, it measures 58 meters. However much of it is only 17 meters across. It reaches to the Tegeler Hafenbrücke.
Interestingly the Humboldtinsel is not the only island here. The Tegeler Insel lies just 50 meters away. Some maps mistakenly call it Humboldtinsel. Since 2013 the Tegeler Insel has been developed. Seven townhouses with 49 apartments now stand there. Both island projects are part of a plan. This plan aims to develop the area around Tegeler Hafen.
Let’s go back to the early 20th century. The Humboldtinsel was artificially created. This happened during the construction of the Tegel industrial port. The port opened in 1908. The Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn used the island. It was part of the Industriebahn Tegel–Friedrichsfelde. This railway served to develop the port. A locomotive shed remained from this era. It was torn down in 2014.
Later employees of the Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn had allotments on the Humboldtinsel. After the railway closed, more small gardens appeared in the 1980s. In 2006, 47 allotment holders tried to buy the island. They had to vacate their plots but were unsuccessful.
In 2007, Martrade Immobilien purchased the land. This Düsseldorf company planned a large building project. After several years of approvals, construction began in June 2014. The plan included 78 residential units. These feature five different house types. Among them are four floating houses. These are also known as Floating Homes. Houses on the southern shore have their own boat moorings. The project cost about 40 million euros. It was scheduled for completion in 2018.
Despite Berlin’s many waterways, the Humboldtinsel stands out. It is the only island where residents have direct water access. Here you find apartments and floating houses. There are also townhouses with water terraces. Private boat docks complete the picture.
Living on the Humboldtinsel means blending nature and city life. This private park-like area offers natural beauty. Specialists maintain blooming shrubs and flowers. They incorporate Japanese garden elements. These mix with large lawns.
The Humboldtinsel’s location is special. It lies in Tegel. This area in northern Berlin is popular for recreation and water sports. The Tegeler Forst surrounds the island. The Humboldt-Schloss and Tegel’s old town center add to the appeal.
The Tegeler Fließ and Tegeler Hafen frame the island. They flow into the Tegeler See at its southern tip. The Humboldtinsel provides a private watersport location. This combines with exclusive living along nearly 600 meters.
The Humboldtinsel maintains a connection to Alexander von Humboldt. Its address and landscape design honor his achievements. Here on Humboldtinsel, urban life meets nature. The Tegel district with its lakes and forest, is a true nature paradise. Water sports enthusiasts can travel from here to the Elbe, North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Rhine. Extensive forests invite hiking, jogging, and cycling. You will also find sailing harbors and tennis courts.
A good infrastructure supports families. There are many daycare centers and schools nearby. Tegel’s old town center offers cafes and shops. Living here means a home with a water view. The Humboldt-Insel offers luxurious living. Terraces extend over the water. Spacious rooftop terraces add to the appeal. The connection between water and land is seamless. Townhouses feature terraces over the water. Large windows enhance the connection to nature. The design brings together the stream and the town of Tegel. An innovative energy concept with its own heating plant meets modern needs. So remember Humboldtinsel. It is where water meets luxurious living in Berlin.