The Berlin borough of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is an attractive area that offers great business opportunities. Thanks to a unique mixture of startups and traditional companies, a buzzing creative scene, and cultural diversity business owners should not overlook this district when moving to Berlin.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, located on the Spree river and linked by a castle-like Oberbaum Bridge, is considered a very historic district. Once separated by the Berlin Wall, its two towns carry an atmosphere of cultural diversity, creative energy, and constant transformation. Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is also known as the smallest and youngest district in the capital, with residents from over 120 countries. Many of the buildings originate from the 1860s and now accommodate an urban mix of uses: residences, shops, cinemas, bars, crafts and trades, markets, internationally renowned museums, and theaters.
The borough offers an excellent transport connection and attractive serviced and coworking office locations.
Kreuzberg
Since the late 1960s, increasing numbers of students, artists, and internationals began moving to Kreuzberg shaping the district into a buzzing art scene and bringing diversity into its cultural life.
It has been noted that Kreuzberg’s population is one of the youngest in Europe and is considered one of the most hipster and artistic areas of Berlin. The graffiti-covered streets are home to bars, restaurants, and food stalls. For those looking for a place to relax, Park am Gleisdreieck, Viktoriapark, Urbanhafen, and Theodor-Wolff-Park are some of the best and most beautiful places to admire local nature.
Here are some of the top serviced and coworking offices located in and around Kreuzberg:
Techspace Kreuzberg
LOBECKSTRASSE 36, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
Techspace Kreuzberg is conveniently situated in an area bustling with personality and creativity. The old industrial building has been converted into a charming high ceiling office space full of natural light, with a private courtyard and balcony for its members to enjoy.
The venue is located just a 3 min walk from the nearest bus stop (Alexandrinenstraße) and a 5 min walk from the Subway station (U Moritzplatz).
UFER
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 41, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
Located in a loft-style office space and artist studios, this typical Berlin Gewerbehof building (converted from an old weaving mill) houses an eclectic mix of tenants. There are music studios in the basement, artist studios throughout, architects and IT companies, a carpenter’s wood workshop, and two gastronomy spots. Ufer offers private offices and a number of individual desks within its bright and well-designed venue. The private offices seat between 4 – 24 people and are always exclusive to one company.
The venue is only a 3 min walk from the nearest bus stop (Kottbusser Brücke), 6 min walk from the subway station (U Schönleinstr), and 31 min walk from the nearest tram stop.
St. Oberholz Ufer
Paul-Lincke-Uer 41, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
St.Ufer offers numerous amenities for working, meeting, and collaborating in the heart of the so-called “Silicon backyard.” Young and established local and international companies alike can find their perfect flex office within the 1,000 square meters of St. Ufer venue located right by the Paul-Lincke-Ufer canal. The workspaces are bright and very comfortable.
City transport such as bus and subway are found within 10min walking distance. Paid parking is only a 7 min walk from St. Oberholz Ufer.
Mindspace Skalitzer
Skalitzer Straße 104, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
Mindspace Skalitzer offers comfortable workspaces, lounges, and open kitchens within its beautifully designed venue, decorated with a mix of experimental and local art.
The offices are available fully furnished with desks and chairs. There are also meeting rooms available with a fully functioning media system for up to 20 people. The guest reception provides mail, package handling, and free address registration, while the kitchen offers free coffee, tea, sparkling water, flavored soda, and filtered water. Mindspace Skalitzer offers exclusive benefits for its members; discounts at restaurants, service providers, gyms, car sharing, cloud services, and more.
Scaling Spaces at Cuvry Campus
Cuvrystraße 53, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
Located by the river Spree and completed in 2021, the “Cuvry Campus” is designed as an office and commercial building. Inside you will find an impressive entrance hall made of glass walls and a well-integrated reception desk. The view from the offices presents a spectacular sight of the famous bridge Oberbaumbrücke and other significant historical buildings nearby.
Scaling Spaces provides a choice of private offices for teams of any size, community spaces, kitchens and lounge areas, numerous meeting rooms, and a centrally located reception desk where all guests are welcomed by a professional service team.
Friedrichshain
In recent times Friedrichshain has been experiencing substantial growth in its community of young professionals. Its southern area of Stralau has undergone redevelopment and now offers numerous condominiums and apartment buildings. On the northern part of Friedrichshain is a beautiful park – Volkspark Friedrichshain, a landscaped green space with ponds, a winter toboggan run, 50m swimming pool & sports facilities.
This young and lively district of Berlin is gradually attracting global attention. The online marketplace giant Amazon plans to move into its new office located in a square between Berlin Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg by 2024. Amazon’s new home will be a 35-floor (140m) high-rise “smart building with a tech infrastructure that helps ensure energy-efficiency and sustainability.” Business owners should note this news as a signal of possible growth and development in the area of tech in this neighborhood.
Here are some of our top coworking and serviced offices in and around Friedrichshain:
Design Offices Berlin Ostbahnhof
Koppenstraße 93, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
The Ostbahnhof neighborhood is one of Berlin’s key hotspots. It provides its clients with an impressive 8,600 sq m of workspace with a full range of options – from coworking to flexible offices through to conference rooms.
The beautifully built glass roof dome, five courtyards, and the light-flooded atrium give this venue a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, while the rooftop terrace provides a sensational view of the city. The clients and guests get to meet for occasional get-togethers in DO Café found within the venue.
The excellent infrastructure of this location guarantees rapid accessibility from all directions, whether via car, public transport, or bicycle. For its fitness-minded clients, Design Offices has bikes to loan.
WeWork Warschauer Platz
Warschauer Platz 11-13, Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin
Warschauer Platz is a stylish and modern coworking space that was converted from an old warehouse. The renovated space is now ideal for networking and meeting new clients. The venue contains many art-filled lounges, while modern conference rooms and sleek private offices help fuel focus. Walking through the neighborhood, you can explore the area’s vibrant dining scene or host a networking happy hour in the venue’s dedicated event space.
Commuting to and from this venue is particularly easy. The nearest bus stop is only a 6 min walk, while Subway and Tram stops are only a 2 min walk away.
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