Pankow
Pankow is a SUB AREA in Berlin, State of Berlin.
Pankow, Berlin's northernmost district, blends leafy suburbs with vibrant city life. Stroll through the sprawling Schönholzer Heide park, explore the historic Pankow Manor, or discover the charming Alt-Pankow village core with its cobblestone streets and traditional breweries. The district offers a peaceful retreat from central Berlin's hustle, yet remains well-connected by S-Bahn and tram. Art lovers will enjoy the independent galleries and street art scattered around the Mühlenstraße area. Local markets, cozy cafés, and the famous Bürgerpark provide ample opportunities for relaxation. Pankow's mix of Gründerzeit architecture, Soviet-era monuments, and modern developments creates a unique, authentic Berlin experience away from tourist crowds.
Best time to visit Pankow
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer mild weather, blooming parks, and fewer crowds. Summer (July-August) is warm and lively with outdoor festivals, but accommodation prices rise. Winter (December-February) is cold but magical with Christmas markets.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 7-13°C, colorful leaves
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Great for walks and photography
Know before you go
Getting there
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
International
25 km away
Berlin Tegel Airport (closed)
International
12 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafés, hotels, and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Berlin airports from $10
Stay safe
Overall
8/10Generally very safe; standard urban precautions apply.
Night safety
7/10Generally very safe; standard urban precautions apply.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
6/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 20:23
More facts
Population
65,375
Type
Suburb
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Alt-Hohenschönhausen
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Blankenfelde
Bohnsdorf
Britz
Buch
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Charlottenburg-Nord
Dahlem
Falkenberg
Falkenhagener Feld
Fennpfuhl
Französisch Buchholz
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Friedrichsfelde
Friedrichshagen
Friedrichshain
Frohnau
Gatow
Gesundbrunnen
Gropiusstadt
Grünau
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Hakenfelde
Halensee
Hansaviertel
Haselhorst
Heiligensee
Heinersdorf
Hellersdorf
Hermsdorf
Johannisthal
Karlshorst
Karow
Kaulsdorf
Kladow
Konradshöhe
Köpenick
Kreuzberg
Lankwitz
Lichtenberg
Lichtenrade
Lichterfelde
Lübars
Mahlsdorf
Malchow
Mariendorf
Marienfelde
Märkisches Viertel
Marzahn
Mitte
Moabit
Müggelheim
Neu-Hohenschönhausen
Neukölln
Niederschöneweide
Niederschönhausen
Nikolassee
Oberschöneweide
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Prenzlauer Berg
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Reinickendorf
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Rudow
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Schmargendorf
Schmöckwitz
Schöneberg
Siemensstadt
Spandau
Staaken
Stadtrandsiedlung Malchow
Steglitz
Tegel
Tempelhof
Tiergarten
Treptow
Waidmannslust
Wannsee
Wartenberg
Wedding
Weißensee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Pankov, Pankow, pankw, pnqw, Панков, פנקו, پانکو

