City West, Berlin

Name: City West
Address: Berlin, Germany

#743 among attractions in Berlin

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City West is an area in the western part of central Berlin. It is one of Berlin's main commercial areas, and was the commercial centre of former West Berlin when the city was divided by the Berlin Wall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°30'17"N, 13°20'7"E

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Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Charlottenburg)Berlin Germany

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City West – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tauentzienstraße, Zoo Berlin, KaDeWe, Quasimodo.

~1520 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Tauentzienstraße, Berlin
8 min walk • Tauentzienstraße is a bustling shopping boulevard located in the heart of Berlin, Germany. Known for its vibrant retail atmosphere and an array of department stores, boutiques, and international flagship stores, this street serves as a retail paradise for both locals...
~1510 ftNE
Huge, leafy zoo with modern aviary
Zoo Berlin, Berlin
8 min walk • Zoo Berlin, located in the heart of Germany's bustling capital, stands as one of the most prestigious and historic zoological gardens in the world. Established in 1844, it is not only the oldest zoo in Germany but also boasts one of the most comprehensive collections...
~1700 ftSE
Shopping, Department store
KaDeWe, Berlin
9 min walk • In the heart of Berlin, Germany, stands a beacon of luxury shopping and gourmet experiences: the Kaufhaus des Westens, better known as KaDeWe. This prestigious department store, established in 1907, has become an iconic landmark in the city, not just for its retail...
~1610 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Quasimodo, Berlin
8 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.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, Berlin
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum (Gas Lamp Open Air Museum) offers a unique glimpse into the city's illuminating past. This open-air museum, situated in the verdant Tiergarten park, is dedicated to the history and design of gas lighting...
~870 ftSE
Modern rebuild of 19th-century church
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Berlin
5 min walk • The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, located in the heart of Berlin, stands as a poignant reminder of the city's turbulent history and a symbol of peace and reconciliation. This Protestant church, originally built in the late 19th century, was severely damaged during...
~70 ftN
Square
Breitscheidplatz, Berlin
1 min walk • Breitscheidplatz is a central square in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin, Germany, steeped in history and surrounded by notable landmarks. It is located in the Charlottenburg district, near the western part of the city center.
~1330 ftE
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Berlin Aquarium, Berlin
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Berlin Aquarium is an underwater oasis that offers a captivating glimpse into the aquatic world. Established as part of the Berlin Zoological Garden in 1913, this historic aquarium is a celebrated institution that continues...
~560 ftNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Zoo Palast, Berlin
3 min walk • The Ufa-Palast am Zoo, located near Berlin Zoological Garden in the New West area of Charlottenburg, was a major Berlin cinema owned by Universum Film AG, or Ufa.
~1430 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum für Fotografie, Berlin
7 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.
0.5 miSW
Theater
Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Berlin
14 min walk • The Haus der Berliner Festspiele is a theater in Berlin. It was opened on 1 May 1963 as the "Theater der Freien Volksbühne". Previously, the West Berlin part of the former Volksbühne Berlin, the Freie Volksbühne Berlin, which was founded in 1948, had used the Theater am Kurfürstendamm as its venue from 1949 to 1963.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City West?

Nearby attractions include Breitscheidplatz, Berlin (1 min walk), Weltkugelbrunnen, Berlin (2 min walk), Europa-Center, Berlin (4 min walk), Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Berlin (5 min walk).

How to get to City West by public transport?

The nearest stations to City West:

Metro

U Zoologischer Garten • Lines: U2, U9 (4 min walk)
U Kurfürstendamm • Lines: U1, U9 (5 min walk)

Train

Berlin Zoologischer Garten (6 min walk)

Bus

Jebensstraße • Lines: 245, M45 (6 min walk)
Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten/Fernbus • Lines: N44, N70 (7 min walk)