Wittenbergplatz
Plaza Major Berlin square featuring KaDeWe and U-Bahn station
Wittenbergplatz anchors Berlin’s western shopping district and hosts the KaDeWe department store; visitors arrive for upscale retail, cafés and the square’s U‑bahn access.
Wittenbergplatz is a public square in the Schöneberg district of Berlin that functions as a major shopping and transport node. It is closely associated with the large department store KaDeWe and a prominent U-Bahn station.
The square is a focal point for retail activity along Kurfürstendamm and Tauentzienstraße and is frequently used by shoppers and commuters. Architectural highlights include the early 20th-century U-Bahn entrance and the façades of surrounding commercial buildings.
The area developed as part of Berlin’s westward urban expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; the U-Bahn station opened in the early 1900s and KaDeWe began trading in 1907. The square has retained its role as a commercial centre through the 20th and 21st centuries.
Wittenbergplatz sits in central-west Berlin within the borough of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, a short distance from central locations such as Nollendorfplatz and the Kurfürstendamm shopping boulevard. It is easily reached by multiple U-Bahn lines and local buses.
- Central shopping hub: The square sits adjacent to Kurfürstendamm and Tauentzienstraße, making it a central shopping and transit hub in Berlin's western district of Schöneberg.
What to See #
- Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe): One of Europe's largest department stores, founded in 1907 and occupying several floors along the square; it is known for its food halls and wide range of luxury goods.
- Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn station: A historic U-Bahn station serving Berlin's U-Bahn lines, with a notable glazed entrance hall designed by Alfred Grenander and opened in the early 20th century.
How to Get to Wittenbergplatz #
Wittenbergplatz is served directly by the Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn station (U1, U2, U3 lines) in Berlin’s Schöneberg district. The square is a short walk from Kudamm (Kurfürstendamm) and easily reached by bus and S‑Bahn connections to the nearby Zoologischer Garten station.
Tips for Visiting Wittenbergplatz #
- Enter via the Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn station to immediately feel the place's early‑20th‑century character.
- Pair a visit with a stop at KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens) for a coffee on the upper food floor - the contrast between department store bustle and the square's calm is delicious.
- Photograph the square in late afternoon when the cast‑iron lamp posts and plane trees throw long shadows across the paving stones.
Best Time to Visit Wittenbergplatz #
Accessible year‑round; spring and autumn offer comfortable walking weather and fewer tourists than midsummer.
Weather & Climate near Wittenbergplatz #
Wittenbergplatz's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (575 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
