Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
General information and locational advantages
A location for the future
- Attractive location on the Spree river with high density of commercial space
- Unique mixture of startups and traditional companies
- Pronounced, yet diverse creative scene
- Site of companies like MTV, Universal Music, BASF and Coca-Cola
- Mercedes-Benz Arena – Europe’s most modern multi-purpose venue along the East Side Gallery
- Geographically the smallest district with a high level of population growth
- Youngest district: two thirds of the residents younger than 45
- Culturally diverse district with internationally renowned museums and theaters
- District with characteristic neighborhood structures and the typical “Berlin mixture”
- Melting pot for people from more than 120 countries
Business development in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
The district economic development has the following targets:
- First contact and coordinating office for local companies in the district and those interested in moving to Berlin
- Consulting and assistance for entrepreneurs and SMEs
- Initiation and assistance with projects for improving the economic location
- Part of a network of players in business and involved in projects – especially on a local level
- Support of city-friendly tourism
- Retention of skilled professionals
- Promotion for the cooperation of business and school
- Commercial premises security
Your contact at the local authority in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Marina Nowak
Head of Economic Development
+49 30 90298-2273
Fax: +49 30 90298-718505
www.berlin.de/ba-friedrichshain-kreuzberg
Your contact at Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
Jens Lauterbach
Project Manager Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
+49 30 46302-339
Jens.Lauterbach(at)berlin-partner.de
