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Hidden treasures: discover Berlin’s fascinating lost places!
Discover the mysterious Lost Places in Berlin: Abandoned places full of history and mystical atmosphere.
Hidden treasures: discover Berlin’s fascinating lost places!
Discover the dark secrets of Berlin! The capital is home to numerous mysterious lost places that have been forgotten and stimulate the imagination with their eerie beauty.
Among these mysterious places, the former children's hospital in Weißensee, which opened on July 8, 1911, stands out. With around 100 beds for the little ones, it was an important focal point until it closed in 1997. Today the building, hidden by trees and bushes, is a shadow of its former self. Forbidden visits repeatedly attract the fire department, as fires and vandalism characterize the dreary reality. Graffiti adorns the walls and bears witness to the transience of this once important place.
Hidden treasures and dark stories
Another fascinating relic is the GDR government hospital in Berlin-Buch. Access here was only permitted to the highest management levels. After reunification, it continued to operate as a private hospital until the doors finally closed in 2007. The building was largely spared from graffiti and even served as a backdrop for the horror series “Hausen”. But be careful: entering is strictly prohibited and there is a risk of demolition to make room for new commercial space.
The South Terrain Nature Park, once a marshalling yard, is another example of the exciting connection between nature and history. Here, plants grow on old tracks, while an empty water tower and a discarded steam locomotive characterize the scenery. In contrast to this is the former GDR Iraqi embassy in Niederschönhausen, which was suspected of being a refuge for terrorists from 1974 to 1991. Vandalism has plagued the building since 1991 and there are no plans for a new use in sight.
The list of lost places is rounded off by the ruins of the former animal feed factory in Rüdersdorf, which had been in operation since 1900. Production ceased after reunification, but the impressive ruins continue to attract filmmakers who shoot scenes for major productions such as “Inglourious Basterds.”