Heiligensee

Berlin

Heiligensee Nord showing signage and a city

Explore this northern medieval village on the shores of the Havel River and go swimming in the forest-fringed lake after which the district was named.

Heiligensee Nord is a tree-lined locality on Berlin’s northwestern border with Brandenburg. Framed by the pretty Havel River and the Tegel Forest, Heiligensee Nord is a popular vacation-house neighborhood for Berliners and has leafy streets full of cozy cottages. Canoe along the Havel River, explore the densely forested Brandenburg border and visit Alt-Heiligensee to explore a quaint medieval village on the banks of Lake Heiligensee.

Stroll around Heiligensee Nord’s main shopping strip and purchase ingredients for a picnic. Make your way west to reach the banks of the Havel River. You can rent a canoe and paddle your way down the river until you find a scenic spot to enjoy lunch. Much of Heiligensee Nord’s riverfront is private, but on the opposing banks in Brandenburg you can enjoy the protected shores of the Schwimmhafenwiesen nature reserve. As evening falls, be sure to save some time to experience the cozy atmosphere of a traditional German beer garden.

Heiligensee Nord is a great jumping-off point for exploring the historic streets of Alt-Heiligensee, the 13th-century village that sits between Lake Heiligensee and the Nieder-Neuendorfer See section of the Havel River. Visit the historic site of the Havel Crossing, which was used by pilgrims in the Middle Ages on their journey between St. Mary’s Church in Berlin to St. Nikolai in Wilsnack.

Walk amid magnificent old beech trees in the Tegel Forest and find the mysterious Baumberge, an inland sand dune in the middle of the forest.

Reach Heiligensee Nord by catching the suburban rail from central Berlin to Heiligensee train station, which is in the heart of Heiligensee Nord. Stop at a supermarket near the station to purchase a snack or drink. The journey from Berlin takes approximately 40 minutes. Catch the local bus from Heiligensee Nord and reach Alt-Heiligensee in 15 minutes. With beautiful river shores, pretty woodlands, a cozy atmosphere and medieval history at your fingertips, Heiligesee Nord offers a scenic getaway from busy Berlin.


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Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is P5,936 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
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Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is P6,066 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,632 reviews)
"I fear that the two skyscrapers currently under construction nextdoor will diminish this lovely hotel’s uniqueness. That said it is still a convenient location steeped in DDR history."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

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Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Gabriele Tergit Promenade 19, Berlin, BE
The price is P5,478 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
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TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
Chaussee Str 30, Berlin
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Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Friedrichstrasse 151, Berlin, BE
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TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
Elisabeth-Mara-Strasse 4, Berlin
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The price is P4,877 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
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Comfortable and central hotel in Berlin.
"The rooms were slightly small but still very comfortable and great decoration. The rooms towards the inner patio have better views and it’s quieter. The breakfast was very good, with lots of variety! The hotel is only 5 minute walk from the subway and is very close to Alexanderplatz."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
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You might take some time to check out the lively bars in Pankow. Spend some time visiting top spots like Schonhauser Allee Arkaden, and catch the metro at Rosenthaler Straße Tram Stop or Blankenfelder Straße Tram Stop to see more of the area.

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