Himmelbeet Berlin
Berlin, Germany · Operator: Himmelbeet e.V.
Overview
Intercultural community garden in Berlin's Wedding district. On 6,000 m² space, citizens gather to garden, cook, and participate in workshops on environmental education and nutrition, using recycled building materials.
Citizen participation
All ages welcome to garden together, build with recycled materials, cook, and participate in environmental education workshops
Operating model
Non-profit community initiative with revenue from garden café and cultural events
Impact
Promotes social cohesion among neighbors, offers opportunities for intercultural understanding, increases urban biodiversity, and provides meeting space for community interaction and education.
Land tenure
Licensed use from City of Berlin
Crops
- herbs
- vegetables
- ornamental plants
Scale
6,000 m² — Public community garden in Berlin Wedding district
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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