RIVERSIDE CULTURE Set on Berlin s famous Spree and Dahme

rivers, the historic district of Köpenick has a secluded residential feel, yet is well-connected to central Berlin and its own unique lifestyle offers.

SHOPPING

T˜he Forum am S-Bahnhof Köpenick is southeast Berlin s largest shopping centre. Alongside this are smaller malls in Schöneweide and Treptow and avenues such as Bölschestrasse in Friedrichshagen. The lanes of Köpenick s old quarter have retained a special ambience for retail stores.

TOURISM AND ENTERTAINMENT

T˜he historic landmarks of Köpenick attract tourists and locals alike. The old Köpenick Palace, or Schloss Kopenick, is a classic Baroque castle currently used as an exhibition space showcasing artefacts and artworks from the 16th to 18th centuries.

The historic stadium, Stadion An der Alten Försterei, hosts FC Union Berlin football matches, while the Kindl-Bühne theatre stages open-air concerts with well- known musicians and celebrities, drawing large crowds.