Wedding has a history of finding solutions amidst struggle. This persevering neighbourhood was the site of one of the first secret tunnels aiding East Berlin refugees during WWII, and later survived being razed in the name of urban renewal. Now, Wedding is a mix of UNESCO protected flat blocks that recall the toil of the working class, graffiti-clad factory buildings, and a growing population of young artists attracted by Wedding’s hard-knock roots and unwavering resiliency.
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The community says:
On the Map
Wedding is bordered by Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Tegel, Reinickendorf, Moabit, Niederschönhausen, Charlottenburg-Nord, and Pankow
A Marriage of Cultures
Wedding celebrates the diversity amongst its array of locally-owned shops and authentic food-stops.
Colourful, diverse, and unfiltered, many of Wedding's niche city blocks feel little-removed from their ancestral roots.
Wedding's family-run businesses are beginning to share their sidewalks with incoming new businesses.
A Western Refuge
Often quiet, Wedding's residential areas comprise a comforting neighbourhood where you're encouraged to let go of the stress of your day.
Take a stroll and let off some steam.
Rooted in the firm infrastructure of 19th century architecture, many of Wedding's buildings stand in stark contrast to its later-built no-nonsense facades.
Despite the buildings' disparity in appearances, many locals express deep affection for both of the neighbourhood's styles.
Secret Wedding
Wedding's lake and the surrounding park offer a quiet retreat for locals.
You won't have to wade through tourists here.
Photography
Airbnb works with local photographers to capture the spirit of neighbourhoods all around the world. The photography on this page includes work by:
Christoph Neumann
Christoph Neumann lives and works in Berlin. He studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Dortmund. He is the 2012 winner of the Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Award. His work seeks to capture lifestyle, fashion, portraits, reportage and feelings. Chris has photographed all over the world, and was delighted to shoot his hometown of Berlin for Airbnb.