Historic building with Gothic architecture, surrounded by modern buildings and sculptures on the river promenade in sepia tones, in the evening, covered terraces of the Rotisserie Weingrün.
Logo of the Weingrün Rotisserie, Berlin.

Gertraudenstraße 10-12
Berlin‑Mitte

The building at Gertraudenstraße 10-12 in Berlin's Mitte district is a remarkable testament to urban architecture and history. This is due both to its design and its varied uses. Built at the turn of the century and preserved despite the difficult circumstances surrounding the war and urban development, it now marks a milestone in the historic district around Gertraudenbrücke and the former site of the medieval town of Cölln.

Architecture & Building History

  • The building was constructed between 1894 and 1898 by architects Max Jacob and Georg Roensch in the Neo-Gothic style. Berlin history

  • It was originally planned for gold and jewelry dealer Wilhelm Müller. The ground floor would house shops, while the upper floors would contain offices and living quarters.

  • The vertically structured façade design with sandstone, ornamented gables, and a corner facing the Gertraudenbrücke bridge is striking, giving the building a special urban presence.

Historic Gothic-style building at Gertraudenstraße 10-12 in Berlin's Mitte district, featuring elaborate decorations and sculptures, located on a paved street in a city.

Historical uses

  • During the imperial era, the building housed a toy and doll factory, a glove shop, and an instrument store, among other businesses.

  • During the GDR era, the building served as an office building, among other things. The ground floor housed shops selling jewelry and arts and crafts.

  • The building survived World War II relatively unscathed, which is rare in this part of the city.

Monument status & district reference

  • The building is located in the "Gertraudenstraße / Friedrichsgracht" heritage area. It is considered to be the last remaining large commercial building of its kind on Gertraudenstraße.

  • The street itself was named after Saint Gertrude of Nivelles around 1750.

  • Due to its location near the original town center of Cölln and the Gertraudenbrücke ("Berlin's oldest bridge"), the building still conveys elements of the city's origins and development.

Historic building on Gertraudenstraße / Friedrichsgracht with a sculpture of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, lonely person walking down the street

Today & significance for your home

This building offers a unique combination of historic vaulted ceilings, a magnificent façade, and a central location in Berlin-Mitte for today's use. It tells a story of representation, change, renunciation, and preservation, while also providing the setting for Rotisserie Weingrün, which combines a historic ambience with contemporary gastronomy.