Schöneberg
Schöneberg
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This pleasant middle-class residential area is also known for its concentration of upscale gay culture.
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Neighbourhood: Schöneberg
In 1963, Schöneberg was the centre of the political west, inspiring John F. Kennedy to choose this area to famously announce, "Ich bin ein Berliner." Times may have changed, but modern-day Schöneberg still pays tribute to its historical legacies. Once the richest city outside of Berlin proper, the area's affluent past is still visible in ornate housing facades dating back to the Gründerzeit of the 19th century, while residents in fur coats walking their dogs or shopping in high-end KaDeWe continue the tradition with a modern flair. Schöneberg was also once the centre of the decadent and burlesque nightlife of the 1920s. It was here that Marlene Dietrich partied with Christopher Isherwood and the first gay bar in Germany was founded. Today, the gay community still revolves around Nollendorfplatz. The overground Ubahn station is even illuminated in rainbow colors, paying tribute to Schöneberg's progressive past.
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- Kleistpark • 1 min walk
- Julius-Leber-Brücke • 6 min walk
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,408 contributions
Feb 2020
Schoneberg is a nice and pretty upscale part of ex west Berlin. It's mostly a residential area, pretty quiet.
I would point out two attractions visitors should see - the KaDeWe iconic German department store, and the outstanding Urban Nation museum gallery (read those reviews).
I would point out two attractions visitors should see - the KaDeWe iconic German department store, and the outstanding Urban Nation museum gallery (read those reviews).
Written 17 April 2020
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Geomeller1104
Berlin, Germany16 contributions
Oct 2011
Part of the former WEST BERLIN, famous for its impressive town hall, from where JFK said : "Ich bin ein Berliner" Schoenberg is a colourful area with some of the best restaurants, art galleries, charming residential squares and streets, just a stone throw from K'udam, KaDeWe, etc. it could be described as the most select residential part of this great City
Written 26 August 2012
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faozanrizal
Berlin, Germany3,531 contributions
schoneberg has hauptstrasse or the main street of Berlin so well its a busy street but the area is nice actually, it has so many good cafe in akazien str. the price was ok here better than in Mitte. its a living people area and in this region also they have a big community for gay and lesbian cafe.
Written 3 January 2012
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Christos
Thessaloniki, Greece6,722 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
A beautiful different district to wander , to drink something or just take some photos.A quality neighborhood.
Written 7 June 2018
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steven g
Cwmbran, UK32 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
We stayed here when in Berlin. Excellent area to stay. bustling by day and night. Good value restaurants/cafes/bars. We will stay in this area again
Written 15 July 2014
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Sean-Joseph Dawson
Wakefield, UK429 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
We had such good nights out!! Everyone was really friendly talking to us and we're really welcoming in all the bars but not in a pervy way!!! And happy hour in the bars soon got us drunk!! We're clearly not used to their measures!!
Written 11 April 2016
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Aumid
Stockholm, Sweden1,331 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Gernerally Berlin is a smart beautiful european city.
So many nice broad streets with shops all around.
Restaurants are the best with the good shopping gallaries and malls.
Transportation is the best and easiest
You need to be in Berlin to feel the taste
So many nice broad streets with shops all around.
Restaurants are the best with the good shopping gallaries and malls.
Transportation is the best and easiest
You need to be in Berlin to feel the taste
Written 27 July 2019
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S M
London, UK119 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
A short walk from Nollendorf Plaz station we visited winterfeldtplatz market on a Saturday. An eclectic mix of stalls and few tourists. Charming, affluent area with some interesting houses, we checked out Christopher Isherwood's place on Nollendorfstrasse which features in some walking tours.
Written 5 October 2018
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,678 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Schoneberg is one of my favourite areas of Berlin,it's a cool and happening district,it's certainly not as touristic as Alexanderplatz or the Mitte district but it does have a great vibe to it.
The area has a great mix of modern and old architecture, if your into your retail therapy it's a place you should visit,some really good shopping outlets here but to me I love the nightlife .
Lots of cool pubs,bars,cafes and restaurants, it has a proper local feel to it with a vibrant atmosphere all of its own,it's an area I always enjoy visiting.
It's very easy to get to,jumping the Sbahn down to stop Berlin Schoneberg puts you right in the heart of this great district of Berlin.
Well worth checking out.
The area has a great mix of modern and old architecture, if your into your retail therapy it's a place you should visit,some really good shopping outlets here but to me I love the nightlife .
Lots of cool pubs,bars,cafes and restaurants, it has a proper local feel to it with a vibrant atmosphere all of its own,it's an area I always enjoy visiting.
It's very easy to get to,jumping the Sbahn down to stop Berlin Schoneberg puts you right in the heart of this great district of Berlin.
Well worth checking out.
Written 17 August 2018
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,506 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
On a warm day there are lots of people outside in cafes. Lots of places to eat and drink. Some pleasant squares, lots of tree-lined streets. Very West Berlin.
Written 11 March 2018
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Mi vuelo sale del aeropuerto de schnoberg muy temprano y me quedo dos dias en Berlín, donde me recomiendan alojarme cerca al aeropuerto en esa zona o en Berlín centro? Rentar coche
Written 10 August 2018
How safe is this area I during the day and night? I would be walking around alone.
Written 24 May 2016
We found the area very busy during the day and quiet at night. I walked from my hotel to the local shops alone during the day, several times. At night I went out to eat with my husband and adult daughter. We always walked about 15 minutes to local restaurants using side streets. At no time did I feel unsafe. We saw very few people on the street in December. I hope this helps. I believe this area has a large Turkish population.
Written 25 May 2016
Ciao, dove trovo una chiesa evangelica a Schoneberg?
Grazie
Written 10 June 2015
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