The “Gendarmenmarkt” neighborhood is located in the Mitte district and is bordered by Leipziger Strasse, Spittelmarkt, Friedrichstrasse, Französische Strasse and the Spree Canal. The eponymous Gendarmenmarkt is home to the French Cathedral, the German Cathedral and the Konzerthaus Berlin. The neighborhood is connected to the subway network via the Hausvogteiplatz and Stadtmitte subway stations. The Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of Justice are also located in the neighborhood. This neighborhood is being examined with regard to the need for traffic calming and its suitability as a neighborhood block.
Kiezblocks für Mitte
at a glance
Why does anything have to change at all? What does it mean for you? And where can you have your say? You can find all the important information about the neighbourhood blocks for Mitte at a glance on the homepage.

Completed and next steps at Kiez Gendarmenmarkt
Your neighborhood map:
Measures at Kiez Gendarmenmarkt
In the map you will find the first ideas for measures to turn Kiez Gendarmenmarkt into Kiezblock.
Possible measures are:
- Bicycle lanes
- Modal filter (bollard rows)
- opposing one-way streets
- Constrictions
Want to have your say?
Contribute to the online participation by 07.04.2025:
You can find information on participation opportunities in all Kiezes under Participate.
Want to have your say?
Come for a walk through the Kiez Gendarmenmarkt :
You can find information on participation opportunities in all Kiezes under Participate.
Any questions?
You can find answers in the FAQs.