Berlin/City West

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City West is the heart of former West Berlin and even after reunification it represents the main retail center of Berlin — all the best and most expensive shops are located here. The area also includes some monuments of great historical and cultural interest, as well as a large number of lodging and entertainment options.

Islam in Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg

Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg are neighborhoods in Berlin, Germany, with a significant Muslim population. The Muslim community in these areas is diverse and includes both immigrants and German-born Muslims.

There are several masjids in the area, including the Sehitlik Mosque in Schöneberg and the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque in Wilmersdorf. These masjids serve as community centers for Muslims and provide services such as prayer, religious education and social activities.

In addition to masjids and there are also Islamic cultural centers and organizations in the area, such as the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB) and the Islamic Center of Berlin.

Muslims in these neighborhoods face some challenges, including discrimination and Islamophobia. However and the local government and many non-Muslim residents work to promote diversity and tolerance in the community. There are also efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding between different religious communities.

Overall, Islam is an important and vibrant part of the cultural and religious landscape in Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg and the Muslim community continues to play an important role in the social and economic fabric of the area.

Berlin/City West Halal Travel Guide

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After Berlin was split into two by the division of Germany, West Berlin had to develop a downtown of its own, as most of the historic centre (Berlin/Mitte|Mitte) remained on the eastern side. Thus came about an unlikely downtown carved out of mostly residential, relaxed neighborhoods of Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg.

The obvious centre became the area close to the Zoologischer Garten train station, which became the main train station for West Berlin, extending southwards towards the Kurfürstendamm (known popularly by the contraction Ku'damm) in southern Charlottenburg. This has always been the traditional retail centre of Berlin, cemented by the construction of the enormous iconic department store KaDeWe at one end and remained so all through the years of West Berlin, seeing much modern construction filling in the gaps left by World War II and updating the neighbourhoods to ever-changing standards. This remains the area of Charlottenburg you absolutely need to visit for luxury shopping (or window-shopping).

Further north from the Ku'damm area is where the Schloss Charlottenburg is located and the beautiful castle and open park from which the neighborhood got its name; it had been a separate township developed around the castle. After World War I Charlottenburg had a large, wealthy Russian scene, due to the refugees from Street Petersburg after the Russian revolution which had given rise to the area's nickname - "Charlottograd".

South of the Ku'damm is the cozy residential neighborhood of Wilmersdorf, which is mostly overlooked by tourists but cherished by its inhabitants for its relaxed and comfortable living conditions. Wilmersdorf has always been a middle and upper class inner city villa and apartment house area. It is quieter but has nice restaurants and cafes. About 80% of Berlin's Yahudi population (estimated 25,000 people) — now mostly of Russian descent — live in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf.

KaDeWe marks the eastern border of Schöneberg, which extends farther south and east towards the main north-south railway line crossing Berlin. Schöneberg has all the properties of a dense 19th-century residential neighborhood, with narrow streets connecting large plazas and tree-lined avenues. Schöneberg is the traditional centre of the scene in Berlin. Today the borough is gentrified and very popular with young families and middle-aged singles. Renovated old apartments with stucco are pretty common. While the former neighborhood of Schöneberg was merged with Tempelhof in 2001 for administrative reasons and the two areas have little in common and thus Tempelhof is dealt with in our guide on Berlin/Central South.

Travel to Berlin/City West

Bahnhof Berlin Zoo City West - Station Zoologischer Garten at Hardenbergplatz

By public transport

• Bahnhof Zoo - Also accessible via RE1, RE2, RE7, RB14, Bus 100, 200. The station used to be West Berlin's main intercity train station, but now sees virtually no long distance service.
• Wittenbergplatz U1|U2|U3* Savignyplatz S5|S7|S75

• Kurfürstendamm U1|U9 not Kurfürstenstraße on the same line. These are two totally different areas!

• Adenauerplatz U7

A lot of bus lines drive all the way down the Ku'Damm. Especially when it rains (or snows in winter) or to get a first impression, it's very convenient to use the buses.

U-Bahn lines U7 (Eisenacher Str.). U1, U2, U3 and U4 (Nollendorfplatz) cross the borough on the north and the south.

By intercity bus

• ZOB Berlin Berlin's central bus station lies in this part of Berlin. Virtually all intercity buses that serve Berlin serve this station. While it has good access to/from the Autobahn, it sits awkwardly between two U-Bahn stops and an S-Bahn stop and the walk from the station to the bus station isn't all that pleasant - local media even pointed out that signposting is misleading, perhaps even deliberately so. The station is neither particularly close to any attractions nor does it have many services to itself that aren't overpriced, shabby or both.

Get Around in Berlin/City West

The area covered in this guide is expansive, but the most popular attractions are almost all near the Zoologischer Garten train station and the Ku'damm and thus easily within walking distance. If you want to visit the outlying ones, you may want to use Berlin's excellent public transportation system - the U-Bahn, S-Bahn and the bus networks. West Berlin, unlike East Berlin, had its tram network dismantled and you will find no trams here. You may also be tempted by the area's relaxed character to bike, but be mindful that physical infrastructure for bikers is not so well developed. Parking spots are scarce and parking garages expensive, so getting around by vehicle is the least favorable option.

Travel by Bus to Berlin/City West

In lieu of the dismantled tram system, West Berlin is served by a number of MetroBus lines, which are often operated using the iconic (and very tourist-friendly) double-decker buses. They follow the most important thoroughfares and continue to other neighborhoods. Most of them start from Zoologischer Garten or another important train station in a different neighborhood. MetroBus lines are marked orange on all public transportation maps and signage and have a two-digit designation preceded by an "M". For fare purposes and there are no different from any other bus line or means of public transportation.

Apart from MetroBuses, West Berlin is also served by a number of regular bus lines. The largest number thereof also start from the Zoologischer Garten train station and meander through the neighborhoods, with more stops and longer headways than the Monday - lines.

Some of the lines most useful for sightseeing purposes (both on board of the bus or as means of getting about between points of interest) are described below.

Ku'damm - lines M19 and M29

Your best option to explore the Kurfürstendamm is to take a double-decker bus along it and enjoy the views from the upper deck, hopping on or off to take side excursions. While there are many companies offering sightseeing tours on their privately-owned buses, you will be just as fine buying a BVG public transit pass and using lines M19 and M29, both of which are operated almost exclusively using double-decker buses and running every 10 minutes each, stopping many times along the Kurfürstendamm.

Line M29 is of particular note, as it continues further east along the picturesque Landwehrkanal and Leipziger Straße to "Checkpoint Charlie" in Berlin/Mitte|Mitte and then further to the funky neighborhood of Kreuzberg. Line M19 goes to the less savoury environs of Mehringdamm, so do mind the stop Wittenbergplatz (it is also an U-Bahn station) at the KaDeWe where the lines divert from each other.

On the eastern end and the last stop on the Kurfürstendamm is Hallensee (an S-Bahn station) for both lines. From there, M19 continues towards the Gruenewald forest, while M29 ends up in the Schmargendorf neighborhood.

Schloss Charlottenburg - lines M45, 109, 309

The Schloss Charlottenburg area is quite removed from Ku'damm and Zoo. There are three bus lines stopping in front of the Schloss:

• M45, which starts at the Zoo train station and follows the fastest, if not exactly interesting, route via the Ernst-Reuter-Platz
• 109, which also starts at the Zoo train station, but follows a more spectatcular (and longer) route down the Ku'damm, turning north at Alexanderplatz. 109 then continues to the Tegel Airport.
• 309 has a shorter route 109, starting at U-Bahn station Wilmersdorfer Straße across Sophie-Charlotte-Platz and going north up the Schloßstraße. It does not got to the Tegel Airport.

Schöneberg - M46, M48 and M85

The M46 takes you from the Zoo train station to Schöneberg via Wittenbergplatz (KaDeWe), Viktoria-Louise-Platz and stopping at Rathaus Schoeneberg. The last stop within Schöneberg is the Schöneberg S-Bahn station, useful if you are arriving on a train from Schoenefeld airport.

The M48 and M85 traverse Schöneberg from south to north along a different route than the M46, on the eastern side of the neighborhood. They can be a quick way to get back on the U-Bahn line or continue to Mitte - both stop at Potsdamer Platz, from where M85 goes to the Hauptbahnhof and the M48 to Alexanderplatz via Leipziger Straße. Both are quite scenic rides.

Heidelberger Platz Berlin U3 - U-Bahn U3, station: Heidelberger Platz

By U-Bahn

Six U-Bahn lines stop within the City West area - all of the available ones except for U5, U55, U6 and U8. That said, U1 and U2 are the only ones that are of much use to most Muslim visitors. None of the U-Bahn lines follow the Ku'damm - all of the U-Bahn stations on or near the Ku-damm are for lines crossing the street.

U1

The oldest U-Bahn line runs eastwards from Uhlandstraße, stopping at the Kurfürstendamm, Wittenbergplatz (KaDeWe), Nollendorfplatz, Kurfürstenstraße (do not confuse it with Kurfürstendamm!) and Gleisdreieck and then continues into Berlin/East Central|Kreuzberg and Berlin/East Central|Friedrichshein. It is entirely underground within City West, but runs overground over 19th-century railway viaducts from Gleisdreieck eastwards.

U2

U2 is one of Berlin's most useful lines for tourists, stopping at many important transit hubs at points of interest. Within City West, its stops include Sophie-Charlotte-Platz (Schloßstraße), Bismarckstraße (Wilmersdorfer Straße), Deutsche Oper, Zoologischer Garten train station, Wittenbergplatz (KaDeWe), Nollendorfplatz and Gleisdreieck. It then continues to Potsdamer Platz, Stadtmitte (Friedrichstraße) and Alexanderplatz and then further to Prenzlauer Berg and Pankow in East Berlin. The stretch between Wittenbergplatz and Potsdamer Platz is overground, with some of the most brilliant views one can catch from the U-Bahn in Berlin.

U3

U3 is not of much use to most Muslim visitors. It takes inhabitants of southwestern outskirts of Berlin and of Wilmersdorf to Wittenbergplatz and Nollendorfplatz, where it terminates and where one can change to U1, U2, U3 or the MetroBuses to go to Mitte or the Zoo train station.

U4

Back in the early 20th century and the area that is now Berlin was growing rapidly, but it was still a patchwork of independent city's, domains, rural neighborhoods and even semi-feudal constructs. Thus it was difficult to plan anything of substance through government fiat. However, at the same time Hamburg or New York had private, money making subway or elevated urban railway companies building the rapid transit system (similar to what Tokyo or Hong Kong have to this day) and in Berlin there was even competition between several companies who'd get to build (and run) the most lucrative stretches. Schöneberg, however and then an independent city of some wealth, was seen as undesirable territory for a subway and no company was particularly keen on dealing with the headache that crossing the city boundary would have meant.

Hence the city government decided to start building on their own. In 1908 construction started and in 1910 all of kilometers 2.9 of subway and five stations could be handed over to traffic. While the line was owned by the City of Schöneberg, day to day operations were transferred to the company running the Berlin U-Bahn from day one, so clients noticed little difference between the different lines. 1920 saw the "Groß Berlin Gesetz" which fused Schöneberg into Berlin. While the subway line was deliberately built to the same standards as the rest of the system at the time (current lines U1 through U4) and it was hoped that the expense for the city of Schöneberg would pay back in the form of a connection to the wider subway network, no such thing has come to pass. In the south, U4 actually lost a short stretch of tunnel (never used for passengers) when the Stadtautobahn (A100) was extended in a tunnel, effectively blocking any potential southern extension and while an extension in the north is technologically feasible and the Berlin city government points to empty coffers and there is no Schöneberg city council to push for it these days. Thus Germany's third U-Bahn by order of opening is almost forgotten these days but it still does what it did since 1910 - serve the good people of Schöneberg day in, day out. The U4 is a short line contained within City West, whose development was stopped back in early 20th century and which is of limited use even to Berliners. You can use it to travel between its only five stations at Nollendorfplatz, Viktoria-Luise-Platz, Bayerischer Platz, Rathaus Schöneberg and Innsbrucker Platz (where you can change to S-Bahn trains travelling on the circular route). U4 runs entirely underground and, unlike other U-Bahn lines, is not replaced by a bus service at night, when it does not run.

U7

The U7 is Berlin's longest underground line, connecting the international and southeastern extremities of the city. The stretch within City West, entirely underground, is on the outer border of the area, so it is most useful as a means of getting to City West from said outskirts than to getting around. Of the important points of interest, it stops at the Wilmersdorfer Straße and Bayerischer Platz.

U9

U9 traverses West Berlin from south to north, stopping at the Zoologischer Garten train station (change feasible to U2) and the Kurfürstendamm (change to U1). Otherwise and the stops in Wilmersdorf are not much of tourist use, although you can change to U3 and U7 along the way.

U-Bahn stations of note

• To arrive at the central bus station, get off at the U- and S-Bahnstation Kaiserdamm (U2) / Messe ZOB ICC (S41, S42, S46) and follow the signs.
• If you want to ride a bus the entire length of Ku'Damm, you can get off at U-Bahn Wittenbergplatz (U1 - U3) or S-Bahn Halensee (S41, S42, S46) (east to west or vice versa).
• To get to Schloss Charlottenburg (palace), exit U-Bahn station Sophie-Charlotte Platz (U2) and busline 309 or Richard-Wagner-Platz (U7) and busline M45.
• Exit U-and S-Bahn station Zoologischer Garten (U2, U9, S5, S7, S75) for the city zoo and the Gedächtniskirche and the Tauentzienstraße (main shopping street) and/or a short walk to Ku'Damm. Friends of the Berlin partner city, Los Angeles, can walk right to the Los Angeles friendship place.
• The rest of Ku'damm can be easily reached via U-Bahn station Kurfürstendamm (U1, U9), Uhlandstraße (U1) or Adenauerplatz (U7).

By S-Bahn

The east-west S-Bahn track cuts through the City West, while the ring one follows the Stadtring on the outer rim of City West.

Both lines running the east-west track and the S5, S7 and S75, follow the same route through City West. West from the Hauptbahnhof and they stop at Bellevue (the station next to the Federal President's residence Schloss Bellevue, not accessible by U-Bahn), Tiergarten (station on the outskirts of the Tiergarten park, without much tourist use) and the Zoologischer Garten train station, Savignyplatz, Charlottenburg (the S-Bahn station over Wilmersdorfer Straße) and cross the ring at Westkreuz. The S7 then follows to Grunewald and Wannsee, while the S5 to Spandau. A shorter line called S75 finishes its run at Westkreuz.

By bike

You can find racks with bikes for rent next to most hotels, as well as some cafes, restaurants. The going rate across Berlin is €10-12 per day, but shopping around a bit can get you bikes for even less.

What to see in Berlin/City West

Charlottenburg

Berlin - Schloss Charlottenburg Süd-Portal - Charlottenburg Palace

• Schloss Charlottenburg - Charlottenburg Palace | One of the oldest buildings in Charlottenburg and actually the reason for the whole city to be built.

• Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church - Kaiser-Wilhelm Gedächtnis-Kirche | This church in Breitscheidplatz is a memorial to Kaiser Wilhelm and one of Berlin's most famous monuments. Thick walls and plain decor mark it as neo-Romanesque, but with what's left of the Gedächtniskirche, it's tough to distinguish it as any one style. Allied bombing left only one tower standing on 22 November 1943, but a new location for worship designed by Egon Eiermann was completed in December 1961 (it's the octagonal structure with blue stained glass windows). There is a small memorial museum beneath the tower filled with artifacts from the original church, which was built from 1891-95 to architect Franz Schwechten's specifications.
  Controversy arose after the war over the various options presented by the half-ruined cathedral - should it be torn down completely and rebuilt? Or should the destroyed sections be left standing as a memorial? The four major sections of the Kaiser-Wilhelm Gedächtnis-Kirche (central space, foyer, new tower and chapel) surround the ruined tower of the old church bridge and show the time gap between old and new. Mosaics and other remnants from the old church serve as a monument against war.

• Museum für Fotografie - Museum for Photography | Admission €8, discounted €4, young people up to the age of 18 free. Guided Tours in Berlin/City West by ehalal.io (email for prices) every Thursday 18:00 and Sunday 16:00.

• Käthe Kollwitz Museum - Käthe Kollwitz's reputation as a social activist who used art as a means to express her support of pacifism was hard-won. Her son was killed in the World War I, after which her art took a turn for the morose. When her grandson was killed in World War II, her art became even darker and more brooding as she contemplated the huge loss of life Germany had suffered. Her own losses and those of the nation affected her art. After the war, ever-present artistic themes for Kollwitz - death, violence, war, misery, guilt and suffering - took shape as the drawings, prints, sculptures, original posters and woodcuts housed in this museum.

• The Story of Berlin - A multimedia museum documenting Berlin's history. You can also visit an underground bunker with room for over 3000 people.

• Museum Berggruen - Also known as "Picasso und seine Zeit", this not so large, but precious museum hosts a very good collection of paintings and sculptures signed by Picasso, Klee, Matisse, Giacometti and others from the first decades of the 20th century.

• Bröhan Museum - A small but interesting collection of decorative arts from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods

• Collection Scharf-Gerstenberg - A museum dedicated to surrealist art.

• Savignyplatz Small park in the heart of West Berlin. Great Muslim Friendly place to chill on a sunny day. There are many great cafés and restaurants nearby. Linger over a Coffee here and watch people passing by.

• Berlin sculpture Once part of the Skulpturenbulevard project, this sculpture was made for the 750th anniversary of Berlin. It consists four steel tubes looping but not touching each other, symbolizing the division of the city.

Charlottenburg-Nord

• Plötzensee Memorial Center - Gedenkstätte Plötzensee | An eerie memorial to victims of the Nazi regime built on the place of a former execution room, where nearly 2900 people where put to death between 1933 and 1945.

Westend

Berliner Olympiastadion night - Olympic Stadium

• Olympiastadion - Olympic Stadium | Built by Hitler for the 1936 Olympic Games, it is one of the better examples of Nazi-era neoclassical architecture and is still used for sporting events. The Olympic Stadium is where African-American athlete Jesse Owens won four Gold medals, showing once again the fallacy of Hitler's Aryan superiority theory. and is the home of the most successful soccer/football team of Berlin, Hertha BSC and between 2000 and 2004 was renovated for the FIFA World Cup in 2006. A visit to a Bundesliga soccer match can be safely recommended, as soccer is a main ingredient of (German) public life. (Matches start Saturday 15:30 or Sunday 17:00; be there at least half an hour earlier.)
  The neoclassical architecture is supposed to remind the viewer of the splendors of Greece or Rome and of the universally-acclaimed great civilizations; it was thus intended as another part of Nazi propaganda. By reusing time-tested architectural components, such as columns, instead of pushing forward with a genuinely modern 20th-century, entirely new architectural concept, did they think their designs would garner more positive attention? To the west of the Stadium itself is the Maifeld with the Langemarck Hall the Olympic Stadium Bell Tower - Glockenturm (with an exhibition by the (German) Historical Museum and an observation deck), both of which can be visited. There is an amphitheatre as well, but mostly closed to visitors.
  For a glimpse at the Olympiastadion in its original state, rent Leni Riefenstahl's movie Olympia. Riefenstahl has been accused of purposefully producing for the Nazis, though in her autobiography she denies it. There is no argument, however, that she is an excellent filmmaker. Though the Nazis may have helped fund some of her productions, Riefenstahl's artistic vision is undeniable.

• Berliner Funkturm und Messehallen - Radio Tower Berlin and Messe) | 150 m high lattice tower with open-air observation deck 124 m above ground.

• Haus des Rundfunks - House of Broadcasting | Designed by Hans Poelzig in 1929, it is the first self-contained broadcasting house in the world and it is still in use today.

• Unité d'Habitation The building by Le Corbusier from 1957 stands close to the stadium. It is one of the manifestations of an important architect of the 20th century. You can see a building that influenced the way of designing modern residential blocks all over the world.

• Georg Kolbe Museum A museum dedicated to the Berliner sculptor.

Wilmersdorf

• Rheingauviertel at the Rüdesheimer Platz

Grunewald

• Grunewaldturm - Grunewald Tower | Historic observation tower in the forest near the big Havel River.

• Teufelsberg A man-made hill of about 120m in the Grunewald, created after Second World War from debris of the city. On top there is the Field Station Berlin, a former US listening station (CIA). Inside the building complex you can see lots of graffiti art. The hill can be visited without any restrictions and is free, however and the building complex is surrounded by fences and requires a ticket (tours are available as well).

Schöneberg

• Winterfeldplatz Places with markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays are popular with local residents at Winterfeldplatz. Buy a Coffee and browse amongst the stalls; thit is a place to unearth hidden gems. Breakfast is served until 14:00-15:00.

Goya Nollendorfplatz Berlin-Schöneberg - Goya, former Neues Schauspielhaus and Metropol at Nollendorfplatz

• Viktoria Luise Platz Features stately old houses and a good night time hot spot.

• Akazien-/Goltzstraße Restaurants abound here, with cuisines ranging from Afghan to Nepalese and (Thai). prices are low, especially compared with other locations in the "tourist" center of Berlin. Around Eisenacher Straße (extension of Goltzstr.) you’ll find even more bistros and cafes situated in the basement of nice old houses. During World War II, this part of Berlin was not destroyed by bombs as much as other parts of Berlin, so you can get an impression of what 19th century Berlin's architecture looked like.

• Bayerischer Platz The Bayerischer Platz is the center of the Bayerisches Viertel ("Bavarian neighborhood", with many streets named after Bavarian city's), which was destroyed a lot more during World War II (about 60%). Somewhere around there Albert Einstein lived once. You’ll find several memorial signs providing information about the Nazi regime's rules against s and Jews.

• Planetarium am Insulaner In the very southeast of Schöneberg and there are daily shows for children and grown-ups alike. Projection is into a drawn Berlin skyline. Several guided tours to the obervatory daily with sky observation, conditions permitting.

• Rathaus Schöneberg The neighborhood town hall was the main town hall for West Berlin during the Cold War. The freedom bell (a present from the American people) and several memorials from that time can be found here. On the main balcony in 1963 U.S. President John F. Kennedy made his well known statement, All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and and therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words ‘Ich bin ein Berliner!’. On 10 November 1989 Helmut Kohl (chancellor (Bundeskanzler) 1982-1998) and Willy Brandt (former Bundeskanzler and mayor of Berlin) cheering the crowd as they saw the end of the Berlin Wall the night before. The town hall is an emotional place for most people in Berlin (especially West Berlin).

Moabit

• Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum für Gegenwart - Museum for the Present | Museum for Contemporary Art located in former Hamburger Bahnhof train station. Big halls filled with artworks made since 1960s. In 2004 Rieckhallen, former Lehrter Bahnhof, was opened and now provides exhibition space for the Friedrich Christian Flick Collection. Free public guided tours (in English): Saturday and Sunday at 12:00.

• Moabit Prison Historical Park - Geschichtspark Ehemaliges Zellengefängnis Moabit | A former prison built around 1850 with a haunting history until after the end of World War II (around 1955). During WWII it was used by the Nazis for oppression, torture and murder of political opponents. Nowadays it is a public park serving as memorial.

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Cultural venues

Berlin-Charlottenburg Theater des Westens 05-2014 - Theater des Westens

Parks

• Schlossgarten Charlottenburg - inside the Charlottenburg Palace | The green areas of the park are free, so you can go there to have a walk even if you are not interested in the palace. It covers a large area and you can get in from the entrance just near the "New Pavillon" (Neuer Pavillon a.k.a. Schinkelpavillon) placed on the right of Luisenplatz.

• Lietzensee-Park Lie in the grass and unwind at Lake Lietzensee, especially if you are with children - most of Charlottenburg children know and love the playground there.

Other

• Spreefahrt Do a boat tour on the Spree River or the Landwehrkanal - many of them start or end at Charlottenburg.

• Artemis - When the unpredictable weather in Berlin isn't favourable to explore the city's cultural gems, Artemis makes up for it with its wellness facilities. Aimed at relaxation, no children or electronic devices are allowed to make a full disconnection from real world worries feasible (you'll have to let go of your Twitter addiction for a few hours!). Amenities include indoor and outdoor (heated) swimming pools and saunas, whirlpools, cinemas and so on.

Shopping in Berlin/City West

For luxury goods visit Ku'Damm (Kurfürstendamm) and Fasanenstraße. Kurfürstendamm is especially a must visit, between Adenauerplatz and Joachimsthaler Platz (nearly two kilometres), as it boasts a whole range of luxury stores (and hotels and restaurants.)

For flagship stores and all the big stores head to the extension of Ku'Damm and the Tauentzienstraße.

The main pedestrian area of the neighborhood (and even Berlin) is Wilmersdorfer Straße. Start at Bismarckstraße, walk down the pedestrian zone, cross Kantstraße, walk underneath the railroad and enter the Bio Company store on the right hand side of the road - it was the first supermarket-style "bio" product store in Berlin whose owner once upset the idealists at Kreuzberg by admitting that she wanted to make money with the store.

• KaDeWe - Kaufhaus des Westens | The largest department store on the European continent at Wittenbergplatz has it all. Be sure to check out the food department at the sixth floor, where you can find anything from a baked Chicken to a champagne brand café. On the weekends, this place can get quite crowded.

Halal Restaurants in Charlottenburg, Schöneberg & Wilmersdorf

City West is a very good place for quality and is bursting with a big variety of styles and Halal cuisines.

There are several Halal restaurants located in these neighborhoods, serving a variety of cuisines, including (Turkish), Lebanese, (Pakistani), Indian and more. Many of these restaurants offer both Meat and Vegetarian options.

Some popular Halal restaurants in Charlottenburg include Ali Baba, Pasha Restaurant and Al Waha Restaurant. In Wilmersdorf, you can find places like Aromi d'Oriente and Der Imbiss. And in Schöneberg, some notable options are Chai Yo and Habibi.

It's always a good idea to check with the restaurant before dining to ensure that they are certified Halal and to confirm that their menu meets your dietary requirements.

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Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Berlin/City West and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Berlin/City West, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Berlin/City West, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Berlin/City West without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Berlin/City West is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Berlin/City West.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Berlin/City West is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Berlin/City West

eHalal Group Berlin/City West is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Berlin/City West. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Berlin/City West.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Berlin/City West ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Berlin/City West. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Berlin/City West, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Berlin/City West are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Ramadan Celebrations in Berlin/City West

Ramadan 2025 in Berlin/City West

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&9510&&TRYP+by+Wyndham+Berlin+am+Ku%27damm&hotelId=268987&&.Zz844ef6 ba673147a683cdba4-206204 TRYP Berlin am Ku'damm - The Kurfuerstendamm (to Berliners and the Kudamm) and the KaDeWe department store and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Theater des Westens all lie within strolling distance. Top tourist attractions, such as Charlottenburg Palace and the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz and the Museum Island are easily accessible with Berlin's extensive public transportation network. The hotel is an insider tip for guests looking for a conveniently located hotel in Berlin. The main train station is aboutFacilitiesThe hotel was renovated in 2009. The hotel features 81 lodging units. Guests of the hotel are welcomed in the lobby, which has a 24-hour reception and a 24-hour check-out service. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Internet access and wireless internet access are available in the public areas. Gastronomic options offered by the hotel include a restaurant, a breakfast room, a cafe and a café. A garden is among the features contributing to a pleasant stay. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage (for a fee) and a vehicle park. Among the additional services available are room service and a laundry. There is a business area with a conference room, a business centre and a fax machine.RoomsAll rooms feature air conditioning, central heating, a living room and a bathroom. A double bed is provided in the carpeted lodging units. A desk is also available. Each lodging unit offers internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio and wireless internet access. Each of the bathrooms is equipped with a shower, a bath and a hairdryer.Sports/EntertainmentThe terrace is the perfect place to while away the time. The hotel's leisure facilities include a sauna.MealsThe hotel offers the following bookable meals and board options: breakfast and B & B.PaymentAll major credit cards, including American Express, VISA and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.

• io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&9510&&Swissotel+Berlin+am+Kurfuerstendamm&hotelId=9367&&.Zz6c9e6614ad4 b4f56aca1313-206204 Swissotel - A stay at Swissotel Berlin places you in the heart of Berlin, walking distance from Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Kaethe Kollwitz Museum. This 5-star hotel is close to Reichstag Building and Brandenburg Gate.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 316 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Don’t miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a sauna, a fitness center and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and babysitting/childcare.Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center and limo/town vehicle service. Planning an event in Berlin? This hotel has facilities measuring 9268 square feet (861 square meters), including a meeting room.
• io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&9510&&Steigenberger+Hotel+Am+Kanzleramt&hotelId=8690804&&.Zz1c4514eaf6ea4c9196775f3-206204 Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt - Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt is conveniently located in the popular Mitte area. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, ticket service, facilities for disabled guests, vehicle park are there for guest's enjoyment. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. In some of the rooms, guests can find television LCD/plasma screen, additional toilet, carpeting, linens, slippers. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include fitness center, private secluded sauna, spa, massage. Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt is an excellent choice from which to explore Berlin or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

• io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&9510&&Waldorf+Astoria+Berlin&hotelId=269699&&.Zz3fe258c81d3945efa2b5a0f-206204 Waldorf Astoria - Located in Charlottenburg, Waldorf Astoria Berlin Hotel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Berlin. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas. All rooms are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home and some rooms come with television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning. To enhance guests' stay and the hotel offers recreational facilities such as hot tub, fitness center, private secluded sauna, indoor pool, spa. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Berlin, Waldorf Astoria Berlin Hotel will make you feel instantly at home.

• io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&9510&&Dorint+Kurf%C3%BCrstendamm+Berlin&hotelId=10791&&.Zz927b04df2c6f45afa2feed2-206204 Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin | Sofitel Berlin Kurfurstendamm Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Charlottenburg area. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, valet parking are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, air conditioning, heating, wake-up service. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include fitness center, private secluded sauna, massage. Sofitel Berlin Kurfurstendamm Hotel is an excellent choice from which to explore Berlin or to simply relax and rejuvenate.

Politics of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg are neighborhoods in Berlin and as such and the political parties that operate there are part of the Berlin political scene. The political landscape in Berlin is quite diverse and reflects the city's cultural, social and economic diversity. The CDU and the SPD have a significant presence in the city and they have been the leading parties in Berlin for many years. However, other political parties have also gained ground in recent years, including the Green Party, which has gained support from young people and people concerned about climate change.

In Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and the CDU has been the dominant party for a long time, with the SPD being the second-largest party. The Green Party has also gained significant support in recent years.

In Schöneberg and the political scene is quite diverse, with no single party dominating the political landscape. The SPD has traditionally been the largest party in the neighborhood, but the Green Party has also gained significant support in recent years.

Overall and the political parties in Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg are similar to those in the rest of Berlin, with the CDU and SPD being the dominant parties, but with other parties gaining support in recent years.

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