Berlin-Kaulsdorf

Kaulsdorf is a locality within the borough Marzahn-Hellersdorf of Berlin. It became a part of Greater Berlin in 1920. Kaulsdorf has, as of 2006, a population of 18,822 and encompasses an area of 8,7 km².

The village was first mentioned as "Caulstorp" in a 1347 deed of gift by margrave Louis I of Brandenburg to the "Kaland" monastic brotherhood in Bernau. During the Thirty Year's War it was completely devastated by armed conflicts and epidemics.

Buildings

The village church dates back to the 14th century, its Romanesque apse may be preserved from a predecessing building. The steeple was attached in 1875 and today houses a small museum.

For the Modern Catholic church "St. Martin" built in 1929-1930, Charles Crodel from 1942 to 1946 created 26 windows and nine round windows as well as a mosaic wall and an enamel work for the altar.

Transportation

Kaulsdorf is served by the S-Bahn train line S5 at the station "Wuhletal" and "Kaulsdorf" as well as by the U-Bahn line U5 at the stations Wuhletal and Kaulsdorf-Nord.

External links

* http://www.kaulsdorf.net – Website for and about Berlin-Kaulsdorf
* http://www.marzahn-hellersdorf.net/