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Berliner Balkon

Discover Berlin's natural elevation contrast

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At Berlin's Balcony, you can witness the unique elevation difference between the Barnim Plateau and the Berlin Urstromtal. The contrast is striking, with the eastern slope in Mahlsdorf at 57 meters and the western slope in Kaulsdorf at 42 meters. Visit on a clear day to fully appreciate the expansive views over Berlin's landscape.

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Offering an unparalleled view unique in Berlin, the Berliner Balkon showcases the rare elevation difference between the Barnim Plateau and the Berlin Urstromtal.

Quick Facts

Elevation: 42 m
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Imagine standing on the edge of a giant bowl. You're on the Barnim Plateau, and in front of you stretches the Berlin Urstromtal. Look to your right, and you'll see the gentle hills of Mahlsdorf rising to 57 meters on the horizon. To your left, on the Kaulsdorf side, the slope drops to 42 meters. Turn around, and you might spot the distant outline of the Alte Pfarrkirche Mahlsdorf. Legend has it that early settlers marked this spot as the boundary between farmland and pasture. Visit on a clear morning when the light casts a golden glow over everything.