Niederschönhausen is one of Berlin's greenest districts in the borough of Pankow: the Schlosspark, Schönholzer Heide, Brosepark and Bürgerpark are all located here. The Volkspark Schönholzer Heide is located in the west of Niederschönhausen. The extensive and slightly hilly forest park is home to the Schönholz Soviet Memorial and other memorials, sports facilities, playgrounds and a nature trail. To the south are the Pankow III cemetery and the Bürgerpark Pankow. Schönhausen Palace Park is a landscaped park with mature trees and the Panke river flowing through it. Schönhausen Palace is now home to a museum displaying furniture and other furnishings from the time of Elisabeth Christine of Prussia. The palace was once the queen's summer residence. The urban area is characterized by old villas and small apartment buildings. Niederschönhausen is also one of the few districts in Pankow that still has a cinema: The "Blaue Stern" on the corner of Hermann-Hesse-/Waldstraße, less than 10 min. from Schlossallee. This district is therefore not only attractive for families with children. Politicians and many artists have settled here, shaping today's face and the colorful hustle and bustle of this district. Artistic and cultural events around Bürgerpark, Schlosspark and Panke attract visitors all year round. Although Pankow Niederschönhausen is a quiet district surrounded by greenery, it is very well connected to public transport. Not only can you quickly reach the city center of Berlin with the S-Bahn and U-Bahn, but you can also quickly reach the surrounding area or the Baltic Sea with the help of the freeway access to the Berliner Ring junction. The M1 streetcar line or bus lines 150 and 250 provide a direct connection to the Berlin Pankow S-Bahn and U-Bahn station.