Heiligensee

Heiligensee is a suburban settlement west of the Tegel Forest, on the shores of the Havel. The land was founded on agriculture and fisheries before it became integrated into Berlin. An interesting feature of Heiligensee is the Baumberge dune, a sandy formation formed after the last ice age, unique in Berlin. The barren land is mostly used by the French to conduct military exercises. 
The old village centre of Alt-Heiligensee contains some small churches, schools, local shops, and community centres. Heiligensee is cut off from the rest of Berlin by the river and the Tegel Forest to the east. The houses are spaced widely apart, and it is possible to find traditional stables and farmhouses among the residencies there.
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