Classic old-building charm with unobstructed panoramic views

This is one of the capital’s most sought-after neighborhoods: Wrangelkiez. “Markthalle 9” embodies everything that makes the area so vibrant and appealing: a magnificent historic building where young people and the young at heart enjoy life free from the pressures of haste. A charmingly old-fashioned flower shop stands right beside stylish cafés—surely there are places like this in New York, too. Between them, you hear your neighbors and passersby speaking plenty of German and English. Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, and Persian can also be heard everywhere. And if you are short a few coins when paying for your Turkish pastries, simply come back tomorrow. Those who do not know the area would hardly expect this here: farther down the street, you will find world-famous restaurants such as “Long March Canteen” and “Spindler & Klatt.” You are already by the Spree, surrounded by water and mature trees. It is only a few minutes to the “Badeschiff”: an open-air swimming pool in a former freighter that has inspired imitators worldwide. All of this is crowned by the new skyline. By now, at the latest, you will once again realize that you live in a city of global importance.