Europa-Center

Europa-Center is a building complex in Charlottenburg with shops, offices, and entertainment areas spread across multiple floors. The structure covers a wide footprint near Breitscheidplatz and connects different levels through escalators and elevators.

The complex was built between 1963 and 1965 on the site of the former Romanisches Café and became part of the post-war reconstruction effort. The architecture reflects the style of German modernism from the 1960s and mirrors the economic growth of that period.

The rotating Mercedes-Benz star on top serves as a well-known orientation point for visitors arriving at the nearby station. People often use the clock inside the ground floor as a meeting spot before heading into the surrounding shops or theaters.

The center sits directly at the Zoologischer Garten U-Bahn and S-Bahn station and is accessible through several entrances. Most shops are located on the lower floors, while the upper areas mainly house offices.

A water clock inside displays time through flowing liquid and draws visitors who watch the mechanism work. The rotating star sculpture on top moves slowly and stays illuminated even at night.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Location: West Berlin

Inception: 1965

Architects: Helmut Hentrich, Hubert Petschnigg, Fritz Eller, Erich Moser, Robert Walter

Official opening: April 2, 1965

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 22

Height: 86 m

GPS coordinates: 52.50444,13.33889

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28