Lichtenrade
Lichtenrade is a SUB AREA in Berlin, State of Berlin.
Lichtenrade, a southern district of Berlin, offers a peaceful escape from the city's bustling centre. This leafy suburb is known for its charming single-family homes, quiet streets, and the expansive Lichtenrade Park, perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic. The historic Dorfkirche Lichtenrade, a medieval fieldstone church, stands as a serene landmark. While not a major tourist hub, Lichtenrade provides an authentic glimpse into local Berlin life, with small shops, bakeries, and traditional German restaurants. Its proximity to the Berlin-Brandenburg border and the scenic Teltow Canal makes it ideal for cycling and nature walks. Visitors can enjoy a slower pace, explore local markets, and experience the warmth of a tight-knit community, all while being just a short S-Bahn ride from central Berlin's attractions.
Best time to visit Lichtenrade
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and beautiful foliage. Summer (July-August) is warm but can be busy. Winter is cold but charming with Christmas markets in nearby Berlin.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 7-13°C
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Autumn colours, fewer tourists.
Know before you go
Getting there
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
International
20 km away
Berlin Schönefeld Airport
International
15 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Berlin airports from $10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very safe residential area; petty crime is rare.
Night safety
8/10Very safe residential area; petty crime is rare.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
7/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 23:04
More facts
Population
52,110
Type
Suburb
Nearby areas in Berlin
Adlershof
Altglienicke
Alt-Hohenschönhausen
Alt-Treptow
Baumschulenweg
Berlin Köpenick
Biesdorf
Blankenburg
Blankenfelde
Bohnsdorf
Britz
Buch
Buckow
Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg-Nord
Dahlem
Falkenberg
Falkenhagener Feld
Fennpfuhl
Französisch Buchholz
Friedenau
Friedrichsfelde
Friedrichshagen
Friedrichshain
Frohnau
Gatow
Gesundbrunnen
Gropiusstadt
Grünau
Grunewald
Hakenfelde
Halensee
Hansaviertel
Haselhorst
Heiligensee
Heinersdorf
Hellersdorf
Hermsdorf
Johannisthal
Karlshorst
Karow
Kaulsdorf
Kladow
Konradshöhe
Köpenick
Kreuzberg
Lankwitz
Lichtenberg
Lichterfelde
Lübars
Mahlsdorf
Malchow
Mariendorf
Marienfelde
Märkisches Viertel
Marzahn
Mitte
Moabit
Müggelheim
Neu-Hohenschönhausen
Neukölln
Niederschöneweide
Niederschönhausen
Nikolassee
Oberschöneweide
Pankow
Plänterwald
Prenzlauer Berg
Rahnsdorf
Reinickendorf
Rosenthal
Rudow
Rummelsburg
Schmargendorf
Schmöckwitz
Schöneberg
Siemensstadt
Spandau
Staaken
Stadtrandsiedlung Malchow
Steglitz
Tegel
Tempelhof
Tiergarten
Treptow
Waidmannslust
Wannsee
Wartenberg
Wedding
Weißensee
Westend
Wilhelmsruh
Wilhelmstadt
Wilmersdorf
Wittenau
Zehlendorf
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Berlin-Lichtenrade, Likhtenrade, Лихтенраде

