Schöneberg is located in the central south of Berlin, bordering Charlottenburg and Mitte to the north, Kreuzberg and Tempelhof to the east, Steglitz to the south, and Wilmersdorf to the west. Schöneberg is divided into the districts of Schöneberg and Friedenau, and of course there are neighborhoods that have very special and endearing characteristics.

In Schöneberg itself, life is more or less lively, depending on the neighborhood, but overall the residential areas are rather well-kept and quiet with lots of greenery. Basically, beautiful old buildings dominate here, which come along elegantly and are very much in demand. In northern Schöneberg around Tauentzienstrasse or Wittenbergplatz, the metropolitan life is raging, here you go shopping and partying. In the east of Schöneberg around Nollendorfplatz, Akazienkiez and Winterfeldplatz there is a varied gastro scene and smaller stores. The further south you go in Schöneberg, the greener and quieter it gets.

History buffs should pay a visit to Schöneberg City Hall. This is where John F. Kennedy gave his famous speech in 1991, in which he said "I am a Berliner." The square where the town hall stands is also called John F. Kennedy Square. And for elevator fans there is still a working paternoster from the 50s in the city hall.

Schöneberg is known for its cultural scene, so we would like to recommend two appropriate tips. If you are in the mood for a theater experience far away from large halls, then visit the Little Theater in Friedenau on Südwestkorso. Here you can enjoy the plays up close and without frills in a chamber play with a small stage and a small auditorium. And if you want to get a glimpse of Friedenau's diverse studio and gallery life, take part in the "Kultour" organized by the non-profit association Südwestpassage. On certain days, artists open their spaces and show how varied art is in Friedenau.

And finally, here's a green space tip: The Rudolph Wilde Park in Schöneberg offers seven hectares of wonderful surroundings to relax in the green. From here, you have a good view of the imposing city hall and the impressive Carl Zuckermayer Bridge.

There are plenty of good restaurants and bars in Schöneberg. Here the range goes from upscale gastronomy to good food for the normal wage earner. Schöneberg also offers a very interesting and diverse pub scene. Night owls should look around Nollendorfplatz and Winterfeldplatz, Bayerischer Platz is also worth a visit. Special tip: If you are a Frahling lover, Schöneberg is the place to be. This is because a large number of cafés here indulge the desire for good coffee and a delicious piece of cake.

If we write about shopping in Schöneberg, of course a world-famous department store must not be missing: The KaDeWe. The largest department store in Europe is often mistakenly located on the Kurfürstendamm, but this is not at all correct. KaDeWe is located on Tauentzienstrasse near Wittenbergplatz. The Kaufhaus des Westens - as the store is called in full - has plunged many generations into an absolute frenzy of consumption. And you shouldn't be short of cash, because the most expensive brands and designer labels are waiting here on several floors for a well-heeled public.

There are excellent transport connections in Schöneberg. There are three S-Bahn lines, three U-Bahn lines and several buses. For long-distance travelers, the Südkreuz train station is a good choice; here you can take the ICE train to Munich or Cologne, for example, in just over four hours. Drivers can quickly reach other districts via the excellent road network or the A 100 city highway.