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Karlshorst: Engineer talks about family, living space and security feelings
An engineer from Karlshorst reports on his everyday life, living space situation and family life in Berlin.
Karlshorst: Engineer talks about family, living space and security feelings
In the heart of Karlshorst, Berlin, you often meet special personalities in the so-called “Spätis”, the small kiosks that are open almost around the clock. Today, August 15, 2025, an editor met a 48-year-old engineer who described his everyday life while shopping here. At 10:26 a.m., he purchased lottery tickets and children's pajamas while discussing the virtues and challenges of his district. The engineer has lived in Karlshorst for five years, having previously lived in Friedrichshain.
His apartment comprises 100 square meters and offers his family enough space. He finds Karlshorst as family -friendly and less hectic than his previous place of residence. He appreciates the prospect of a more riveted ambience, even if he sometimes misses Friedrichshain's "wild". He is also aware of the number of shops and leisure opportunities in downtown Berlin, and so he occasionally drives into the city.
Challenges of the housing market
A critical topic during the conversation was the housing situation in Berlin. The engineer expressed the desire for more affordable living space and sharply criticized the current market situation. “Bans on furnished apartments and Airbnb could help improve the situation,” he suggested.
The search for daycare and school places is also close to his heart. He found a suitable facility within two months, which is not overcrowded. He criticized the regulation for assigning daycare centers, since they are sometimes up to half an hour away from the place of residence.
Security and attitude to life
One aspect that the engineer emphasizes is the feeling of security in his residential area. He likes to let his children go on a discovery tour alone, while he has a queasy feeling in other districts in Berlin. "I don't want to do too much advertising for Karlshorst so as not to promote too many moves," he emphasizes with a smile when he explains the advantages of his place of residence.
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