Nestled on Mierendorff-Insel, the Gottfried-Keller-Gymnasium has witnessed the ebb and flow of Berlin’s history. The Gottfried-Keller-Gymnasium stands as a testament to resilience and adaptation. Established in 1919 as a Realschule, the Gottfried-Keller-Gymnasium transitioned to a Gymnasium in 1931. This allowed students to pursue the Abitur, the German equivalent of a high school diploma. During World War II, the school was evacuated to East Prussia to escape the bombing raids devastating Berlin. Upon returning, the damaged building slowly underwent reconstruction. In 1948, it adopted its current name, honoring the Swiss writer Gottfried Keller, who spent formative years in Berlin. Today, the Gottfried-Keller-Gymnasium is the only full-day Gymnasium in the district. It offers specialized programs in foreign languages, music, and sports. The “blowing class,” introduced in 2015, provides focused music instruction. The school’s sports program collaborates with the German Handball Federation and the German Basketball Federation. The Gottfried-Keller-Gymnasium continues its tradition of academic excellence while embracing a modern, full-day learning approach.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in