Wittenau
Wittenau is a SUB AREA in Berlin, State of Berlin.
Wittenau, a tranquil district in Berlin's Reinickendorf borough, offers a refreshing escape from the city's frenetic core. Here, leafy streets and early 20th-century housing estates create a serene, village-like atmosphere. The area is a haven for nature lovers, with the expansive Tegeler Fließ valley and the idyllic Lübars village nearby, perfect for cycling and hiking. History buffs can explore the Wittenau cemetery, a beautiful park-like site with notable graves, or the nearby Museum Reinickendorf. While lacking major tourist attractions, Wittenau charms with its authentic local life, weekly farmers' markets, and cozy cafes. It's an ideal base for travelers seeking a peaceful stay with easy access to central Berlin via the S-Bahn and U-Bahn, offering a genuine glimpse into suburban Berlin life.
Best time to visit Wittenau
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the best weather with mild temperatures and fewer crowds. Summer (July-August) is warm and lively, perfect for outdoor activities, but can be busy. Winter is cold but charming with Christmas markets in nearby Berlin.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 7-13°C, leaves change
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
Autumn colors, fewer crowds
Know before you go
Getting there
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
International
25 km away
Berlin Tegel Airport (closed)
International
8 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes, hotels, and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Berlin airports from €10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very safe district; standard vigilance recommended.
Night safety
8/10Very safe district; standard vigilance recommended.
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 20:23
More facts
Population
24,726
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
Lichtenrade
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
Zehlendorf
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Berlin-Wittenau, Виттенау

