Museums and Memorials

Wittenbergplatz U-Bahnhof – Underground Station –

From Wikipedia

Wittenbergplatz is a Berlin U-Bahn station on lines U1, U2, and U3. The station is located at the Wittenbergplatz square in Berlin’s City West area, in the northwestern corner of the Schöneberg neighbourhood. It is the only U-Bahn station in the city with five adjacent tracks and three platforms. The station building, erected in 1911–1913 according to plans designed by Alfred Grenander, is listed as an architectural monument.

Address: Wittenbergplatz U-Bahnhof
10178 Berlin, Germany


The station serves three U-Bahn lines:

U3: Warschauer Straße to Krumme Lanke
U1: Nollendorfplatz to Uhlandstraße
U2: Pankow to Ruhleben

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access: The station is fully accessible, with elevators and ramps available for passengers with mobility needs.
  • Platform Information: The station has two island platforms and one side platform, serving five tracks.

Opening Hours

  • Service Hours: The station operates 24/7, providing continuous service throughout the day and night.

Ticket Service

  • Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines and counters within the station. You can also use contactless payment methods like the BVG ticket app.
  • Ticket Validation: Tickets must be validated before boarding the train,
    which can be done using the stamping machines located on platforms.

Nearby Points of Interest

  • KaDeWe: The Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe), one of the largest department stores in Europe, is located across the street from the station.
  • Tauentzienstraße: A major shopping street in Berlin, located adjacent to the station.

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