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Green wave for the Graefekiez: Car-free Schönleinstrasse is taking shape!
From August 2025, the transformation of Schönleinstrasse in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg into a vehicle-free area will begin to improve traffic safety and quality of stay.
Green wave for the Graefekiez: Car-free Schönleinstrasse is taking shape!
The construction work to redesign the vehicle area on Schönleinstrasse at Hohenstaufenplatz began at the beginning of August 2025. The project area includes the section between Dieffenbachstrasse and Lachmannstrasse, which will be redesigned to around 50 meters. The aim of the measures is to improve the crossing relationships and to implement curb lowering, particularly at the intersection of Dieffenbachstrasse/Schönleinstrasse. These changes are intended to increase safety and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists and significantly improve the quality of life in the district.
In order to prevent through traffic for vehicles, the section will be closed with bollards, while bicycle traffic will still be possible. Barriers ensure accessibility to the backyards for residents and emergency vehicles. A car-free interior design is also part of the project. This includes, among other things, unsealing, installing new benches and bicycle racks and creating possible areas for catering. Berlin.de reports that delivery and loading traffic is made possible on adjacent areas, which is why this is also important for businesses in the neighborhood.
Improvements for pedestrians and cyclists
The measure aims to protect pedestrians and cyclists, increase the quality of stay and make school routes safer. This is particularly important for the residents and the children who go to school in the Graefekiez. The last measure of the Graefekiez concept was decided on July 30, 2024 and is based on legal principles and planning considerations by the State of Berlin.
The advantages of the closure are primarily evident in the improvement of traffic safety, school route safety and better crossing options. The planned changes will also have a positive impact on the air and noise situation, which will help to increase cycling. Traffic counts and considerations accompanied the planning in order to take all relevant aspects into account. In addition, the planning was carried out with the participation of the public and relevant authorities such as the fire department, police, BSR, BVG as well as monument protection and the Senate administration.
The road law confiscation procedure was carried out and the measure was announced in the Official Gazette. The structural implementation takes place in several phases: First, the sides are lowered, followed by the installation of the barrier and then the design of the area. Construction work is expected to last until autumn 2025.
With these changes, through traffic in the Graefekiez will be completely prevented, which will lead to widespread traffic calming in the neighborhood. This initiative represents a significant step towards sustainable transport and quality of life in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. Berlin.de has informed about these developments and underlines the importance of participatory planning, which takes into account the The needs of residents and road users have been met.