Charlottenburg, Berlin

Name: Charlottenburg
Address: Berlin, Germany

#556 among attractions in Berlin

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Charlottenburg is a locality of Berlin within the borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Established as a town in 1705 and named after Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, Queen consort of Prussia, it is best known for Charlottenburg Palace, the largest surviving royal palace in Berlin, and the adjacent museums. ()

Local name: Berlin-Charlottenburg Area: 4.09 mi²Coordinates: 52°30'57"N, 13°18'35"E

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Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Charlottenburg)Berlin Germany

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Charlottenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kurfürstendamm, A-Trane, Quasimodo, Charlottenburg Palace.

1 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Kurfürstendamm, Berlin
27 min walk • Kurfürstendamm, often affectionately called "Ku'damm," stands as one of Berlin's most prestigious boulevards and a bustling shopping district that beckons both locals and tourists alike. Stretching over 3.5 kilometers through the heart of the city's Charlottenburg...
0.7 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
A-Trane, Berlin
19 min walk • A-Trane is a renowned jazz club nestled in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Established in 1992, this intimate venue has become a cornerstone of the city's thriving jazz scene, offering music aficionados a dynamic roster of performances ranging from up-and-coming...
1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Quasimodo, Berlin
27 min walk • Quasimodo is a renowned music venue nestled in the vibrant heart of Berlin, Germany. Established in 1969, it has earned a reputation as one of the city's most iconic spots for live music, attracting both local and international audiences.
0.7 miNW
Riverside 17th century castle and gardens
Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin
19 min walk • Charlottenburg Palace, an exquisite example of baroque and rococo architecture, stands as a cultural highlight in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Constructed at the end of the 17th century, the palace was originally commissioned by Queen Sophie Charlotte, the wife...
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection, Berlin
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection is a treasure trove for aficionados of Surrealist and Symbolist art. This museum, situated across from the Charlottenburg Palace, offers a unique journey through the fantastical and the enigmatic realms...
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
Museum Berggruen, Berlin
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin's cultural landscape, the Museum Berggruen is a treasure trove of modern art, offering a unique collection that features some of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Located opposite Charlottenburg Palace, this art gallery is...
0.7 miNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Friedrich Wilhelm I, Berlin
18 min walk • The equestrian statue of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg is a bronze equestrian statue installed outside Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, Germany.
0.7 miN
Square
Mierendorffplatz, Berlin
19 min walk • Mierendorffplatz is located in Berlin's Charlottenburg district at the intersection of Keplerstraße and Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee.
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Kant-Garage, Berlin
16 min walk • Kant-Garage, also known in German as Kant-Garagen-Palast, is a multi-storey car park on Kantstrasse in the Charlottenburg area of Berlin that opened in 1930.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum für Fotografie, Berlin
28 min walk • The Museum of Photography in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, Germany, is one of the Berlin State Museums administered by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.
~1350 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Deutsche Oper Berlin, Berlin
7 min walk • The Deutsche Oper Berlin is a German opera company located in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. The resident building is the country's second largest opera house and also home to the Berlin State Ballet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charlottenburg?

Nearby attractions include Charlottenburg Town Hall, Berlin (4 min walk), Richard Wagner Platz, Berlin (5 min walk), Deutsche Oper Berlin, Berlin (7 min walk), Keramik-Museum Berlin, Berlin (7 min walk).

How to get to Charlottenburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Charlottenburg:

Metro

U Richard-Wagner-Platz • Lines: U7 (5 min walk)
U Deutsche Oper • Lines: U2 (7 min walk)

Train

Berlin-Charlottenburg (22 min walk)
Berlin Jungfernheide (28 min walk)

Bus

Jebensstraße • Lines: 245, M45 (28 min walk)
Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten/Fernbus • Lines: N44, N70 (29 min walk)