Can you imagine a fishing village nestled beside Berlin’s largest lake? Rahnsdorf, the easternmost district of Berlin, retains that village charm. It’s a place where time seems to slow down. Rahnsdorf whispers stories of a simpler life. Originally, the residents of Rahnsdorf lived off fishing and small-scale farming. A devastating fire in 1872 reshaped the village. The reconstruction with single-story houses gave Rahnsdorf its present-day character. The village church, built in 1887, and the village school formed the heart of this horseshoe-shaped Angerdorf. Today, the entire Dorfstraße and the Dorfanger are protected historical monuments. Rahnsdorf wasn’t always part of Berlin. In 1920, it merged with Berlin, along with the villa colony of Neu Rahnsdorf (Wilhelmshagen since 1902) and Hessenwinkel. These areas, characterized by beautiful villas and charming country houses, contribute to Rahnsdorf’s unique character. Today, Rahnsdorf offers a blend of old and new. The protected historical monuments, including the Rahnsdorf S-Bahn station and the Muggelsee lido, stand as testaments to its past. The Muggelsee and Dameritzsee lakes flank the area. Between them, the Muggelspree River branches into five smaller canals, giving rise to the charming area known as New Venice. This unique location, combined with its rich history, makes Rahnsdorf a hidden gem in Berlin, waiting to be explored.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in