Sorgenfrei 7

Kleingartenanlage Verein Sorgenfrei
Parzelle 7 — Berlin-Treptow

Quick answers

WiFi?
Nope.
Water?
Seasonal — mid-April to mid-October. Details
Fire?
Stove and grill only. No open fires or fire bowls. Details
Power?
Yes, 4 kW fuse. If it trips, just flip the lever back up.
Cooking?
Gas stove (propane). Spare bottles on site. Details
Pets?
Sure!
Toilet?
Currently not available — Grube & Abwasser need fixing first.
Quiet hours?
1–3 PM and 10 PM–7 AM.
Parking?
Street parking on Kiefholzstraße. Free but limited spots.
Getting here?
S-Bhf Plänterwald (S8/S9/S45/S46/S47/S85), then 2 min walk. Map

Overview

📍Finding Your Way

Address: Kiefholzstr. 350, 12435 Berlin

Getting here

🌿 The Secret Path

The most beautiful way. From Plänterwald S-Bahn, head towards Karpfenteich (carp pond). Follow the path along the canal, then cross under the train tracks through the tunnel — the garden gate is right there. Green, quiet, magical.

🚶 Via Kiefholzstraße

From Kiefholzstr. 350, the garden entrance is directly accessible from the street. Easier when carrying heavy things or arriving by car.

S-Bahn

Nearest station: S-Bhf Plänterwald (S8, S9, S45, S46, S47, S85)

  1. Exit S-Bhf Plänterwald towards Karpfenteich.
  2. Walk along the canal path for about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Cross under the train tracks — the garden entrance is right after.

Tip: Trains run every 10–20 min. Use the VBB app or Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe website for live schedules. From Ostkreuz it's just 2 stops.

Parking

Where: Street parking on Kiefholzstraße. Usually free and fairly easy to find a spot, especially on weekends.

🔑Getting In (and staying secure)

  • Front door: Turn key all the way left to lock. Give it a firm pull shut.
  • Spare key: Hidden in [LOCATION] — just ask if you can't find it.
  • Garden gate: [Details about gate lock]
  • Please always lock up when you leave — even for a quick stroll.
Keys and lock

📞Important Contacts

O

Owner: [NAME]

+49 XXX XXXXXXX

P

Pächter (Tenant): [NAME]

+49 XXX XXXXXXX

V

Vorstand (Garden Board)

[NAME] — +49 XXX XXXXXXX

💧Water

Water here is a seasonal luxury — here's the deal:

  • Water ON: Usually mid/late April, weather permitting. The Vorstand will announce it.
  • Water OFF: Usually mid/late October. All outdoor pipes get drained for winter.
  • Main valve: In [LOCATION — e.g., under the sink / shed]. Turn clockwise to shut off.
  • Garden tap: [Location]. Disconnect hoses before winter — frozen pipes are no fun.
❄️
Before the first frost: Empty the 250L rainwater collection basket, disconnect all hoses, and never leave water in outdoor pipes when it freezes!
Water valve

🔥The Stove

Nothing beats a real fire on a chilly evening. Here's how to get it going:

  1. Open the air vent fully (the lever at the front/bottom).
  2. Pop some fire starters or kindling in the center.
  3. Light it up! Leave the door cracked open for 2–3 min to get the draft going.
  4. Once it's burning nicely, add bigger pieces of wood.
  5. Close the door and adjust the air vent to your comfort level.
💡
Good to know: No spirit or petrol — ever. And keep the door closed once it's burning.

Fuel: Use only dry wood from [LOCATION]. No treated wood, no trash please.

The stove

🍳Swapping the Gas Bottle

The kitchen stove runs on propane. Swapping the bottle is easier than it sounds:

  1. Close the valve on the current bottle (clockwise, until snug).
  2. Unscrew the regulator — no tools, just hand-tight.
  3. Swap the empty bottle out. Set it aside.
  4. Place a fresh one from [STORAGE LOCATION].
  5. Screw the regulator back on, hand-tight.
  6. Open the valve slowly. Sniff around — if you smell gas, tighten a bit more.
  7. Test by lighting one burner for a moment.
⚠️
If you smell gas: Close the valve, open windows, don't light anything. Spare bottles are in [LOCATION].
Gas bottle

⚡Electricity & Fuses

The fuse box is [LOCATION — e.g., near the entrance / in the hallway].

  • Fuse 1: [Circuit — e.g., Lights]
  • Fuse 2: [Circuit — e.g., Outlets]
  • Fuse 3: [Circuit — e.g., Kitchen]

Power gone? Check the fuse box. A lever down? Push it back up. Trips again right away? Unplug the last thing you connected and retry.

⚡
Please don't: Never swap a fuse for a stronger one. If it keeps tripping, call the owner.
Fuse box

🚿Bathroom & Toilet

  • Type: [Chemical / compost / outhouse / indoor]
  • How it works: [Instructions specific to the toilet type]
  • Don't flush: Anything beyond [toilet paper / nothing]. No wet wipes, no tampons — the plumbing will thank you.
  • Emptying: [When/how to empty, if applicable]
💡
[A handy tip about the toilet system]
Bathroom

♻️Trash & Compost

Germany takes waste separation pretty seriously — here's a quick guide:

🗑️

Restmüll

General waste, diapers, ceramics

🟡

Gelber Sack

Packaging, cans, foil, plastic bottles

📄

Papier

Cardboard, newspapers, paper bags

🫙

Glas

Jars & bottles (by color at the container)

Compost

Toss it in

  • Fruit & veggie scraps
  • Coffee grounds & tea
  • Eggshells
  • Small garden waste
  • Leaves & grass

Keep it out

  • Meat, fish, bones
  • Dairy
  • Cooked leftovers
  • Pet waste
  • Sick plants
  • Citrus fruits
Pickup

When: [DAY — e.g., Wednesday morning]

Where: [LOCATION] the evening before.

Don't forget to bring the bins back after they've been emptied.

🌱Garden Tools

  • Found in: [SHED / TOOL BOX — LOCATION]
  • What's there: Spade, rake, hoe, secateurs, watering can, wheelbarrow [adjust]
  • A quick rinse after use is much appreciated — put them back where you found them.
  • Watering tip: Early morning or evening is best. Not in the blazing midday sun.
Tools

🌳Garden & Planting

What's growing on the plot:

  • Fruit trees: Cherry, plum, and apple.
  • 3 Hochbeete (raised beds) — various fruits, legumes, and vegetables.
  • Beet (row bed) — potatoes and more.
  • Feel free to water, weed, and harvest what's ripe. Just leave some for the next guests.
Plot map
Haus Terrasse 🍒 Cherry 🍑 Plum 🍎 Apple Hochbeet 1 Hochbeet 2 Hochbeet 3 Beet — Kartoffeln u.a. Kompost Schuppen Lawn / Path Gate Water
Trees Hochbeete Beet House Compost

📅Seasonal Calendar

What happens when — tasks & harvest at a glance.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Todo
Prep beds
Water ON · Plant
Plant
Empty tank · Hoses · Water OFF
Winter prep
Ernte
🍒
🍒🍑🍓
🍑🍎🍓🍅
🍎🍅🥔
Todo Ernte

🏡Kleingartenanlage Rules

  • Quiet times: 1–3 PM (lunch) and 10 PM–7 AM (night). Just keep it cozy enough that the neighbors can't hear you.
  • No open fires. This includes fire bowls — not allowed per Kleingarten rules. Only use the grill and check for summer fire bans.
  • Extra guests? Give the owner a heads-up first.
  • Paths: Keep the shared walkways clear — no jungle takeover.
  • Neighbors: A friendly "Hallo!" goes a really long way here.
  • Pets: Only with prior arrangement.
📜
Fun fact: Allotment gardens are protected by federal law (Bundeskleingartengesetz). The gist: garden for joy, not for living here full-time.

👋The Neighbors

These lovely people garden next door — say hi!

Plot [N] — [Name]

[Something friendly about them]

Plot [N] — [Name]

[Something friendly about them]

Plot [N] — [Name]

[Something friendly about them]

Plot [N] — [Name]

[Something friendly about them]

🤫
If a neighbor asks you to keep it down — no worries, just be kind. They're genuinely nice people.

📸 Guestbook

Memories from people who stayed here. Leave yours too!

Scan to add yours

Leave your mark

Snap a photo and add a short message — it'll appear here as a polaroid card.

The analog way: Grab the physical guestbook on the shelf. Write, draw, stick a photo. We'll digitize it later.

Or email us: Send photo + message to [EMAIL]

📋Plans & Projects

Long-term improvements, roughly in priority order:

  1. 9 t Erde aufschütten
  2. Abwasserpumpe reparieren
  3. Grupe vertiefen
  4. Boiler im Bad reparieren
  5. Boden anheben
  6. Terrasse & Tarp Unterstand
  7. Gewächshaus
  8. Haus bunt streichen
  9. ggf. Schornstein abbauen (Pflicht)
  10. Schuppen abreißen (abnehmen lassen und dann neubauen)
  11. Wassereindringung am Schornsteinrand abdichten
  12. Decke im großen Zimmer komplett austrocknen, Schimmel oberflächlich abschleifen, Decke mit Kalkfarbe neu streichen
  13. Türgitter mit Schloss-Öse (wie beim Schuppen)

🍄Random Things to Know

  • The Laube was bought for 1 €. Yes, one euro.
  • Annual Pacht: ~280 €
  • Müllentsorgung: ~100 €/year (excl. Grubenleerung)
  • Electricity and water billed separately.
  • Parzelle size: 2XX m² (tbc)
  • Previous owners were deaf-mute alcoholics. In their last ~10 years they never visited the garden. Their daughter came rarely, only to complain, until 2–3 years before the Enteignung (§ [X] BKleingG).
  • That's why 1 € — the place was a jungle and everything was in bad shape.
  • Neighbor Mike (south side) has been on his plot for ~27 years.

✅Before You Go

A quick once-over before you lock up:

  • Windows all closed and latched
  • Stove fully out — no glowing embers
  • Gas bottle valve shut
  • Water tap off
  • Trash sorted & bins out (if pickup is tomorrow)
  • Dishes done & put away
  • Perishables out of the fridge
  • Lights off
  • All doors locked (house + gate)
  • Key back at [LOCATION / returned]
  • Heating / power off (if leaving for a while)
  • Plants watered (summertime)