
The Hohenschönhausen Memorial is located in the former central Stasi prison of the GDR.
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Hohenschönhausen, in the north-east of Berlin, is best known for the former Stasi prison, now a powerful memorial. Beyond this key site of GDR history, hohenschönhausen is a residential district with lakes, parks and a quiet, local feel.
This overview gathers Berlin locations in hohenschönhausen, from the Stasi Memorial and its guided tours to parks, lakes and everyday spots. Some focus on GDR history, others on nature and neighbourhood life.
Browse the places below to find the best of hohenschönhausen in Berlin, compare options and opening hours, and plan your visit.

The Hohenschönhausen Memorial is located in the former central Stasi prison of the GDR.

My Linh Beauty, nail, massager in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen combines eyelash extensions, nail design, and massage under one roof. The studio stands for careful treatments, friendly advice, and fair prices in northeast Berlin.



A very special location for your birthday party is the Bar im Wasserturm, located directly on Hohenschönhausen's Obersee lake.







A cycle tour through Lichtenberg and Hohenschönhausen combines lots of nature and history.

The Wellblechpalast in Berlin Lichtenberg was built in 1963 and is officially an ice hockey arena.

Trapeze, juggling, and ball walking instead of boredom: At CABUWAZI, children transform into real artists during the summer holidays. The children's and youth circus is active at six locations in Berlin, including Tempelhof, Treptow, and Kreuzberg.


The speed skating rink at the Sportforum Berlin in Hohenschönhausen offers a comprehensive platform for ice sports enthusiasts. It is one of the fastest lowland tracks in the world and provides attractive opportunities for both recreational and professional ice skaters.



Hohenschönhausen's jogging route runs past Orankesee, Faulensee and Obersee.




Motocross is an extreme sport that cannot be practiced without prior preparation. Motocross Ranch Berlin offers beginner courses on rental bikes.







The former beer garden at Lake Orankesee in Hohenschönhausen reopened in early July 2017 as Orankesee Terrassen as a Restaurant and Café with beer garden.

The Hohenschönhausen Memorial is located in the former central Stasi prison of the GDR.

Argentine steak in Berlin, right in Hohenschönhausen: Silverado Steakhouse stands for juicy cuts directly from Argentina, homemade sauces, and an atmosphere that brings South American hospitality to East Berlin.



If you can't do without amenities like changing rooms, restrooms and snack bars, you should go for a swim at Strandbad Orankesee.


Berlin's North-East is the location of Strandbad Orankesee.