Schöneberg: Wittenbergplatz

Wittenbergplatz is a major square near Kurfürstendamm, known for KaDeWe, retail and high pedestrian traffic. At Wittenbergplatz, the local character comes from the relationship between the open square, its surrounding façades, paths and the streets that feed into it. The everyday rhythm of Wittenbergplatz is shaped by changes in seating, greenery, pedestrian movement and the uses at the edges of the space. Wittenbergplatz lies in the borough of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, about 4.8 km southwest of central Berlin. The transitions from Wittenbergplatz toward Kalckreuthstraße and Schaperstraße are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. Around Wittenbergplatz, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. The immediate streets and open spaces give Wittenbergplatz a recognisable local identity of its own. This gives Wittenbergplatz a distinctive quality: a clear public focus for the surrounding streets.