Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium

The Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium is a school building in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf area designed by Heinrich Strack in a classical style. The structure stretches along Bundesallee and displays typical features of 19th-century Berlin architecture with functional classrooms and corridors.

The institution was founded in 1607 to educate sons of nobility. The present building was completed in 1880 following reconstruction and has shaped the neighborhood since then.

The building carries the Latin motto "Non scholae sed vitae discimus" and shapes the character of its neighborhood with architectural presence. The spaces reflect a long tradition of education that remains visible today through its use by the University of the Arts.

The building is located at Bundesallee 1-12 with another entrance on Schaperstraße 26 in the Wilmersdorf district. The location is easily accessible and the facade is clearly visible from the street.

The building serves both as a school and as a teaching facility for the University of the Arts. This dual use makes it a place where artistic education and academic tradition intersect.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: October 22, 1880

Architects: Heinrich Strack

Part of: Berlin University of the Arts

Address: Bundesallee

Website: https://udk-berlin.de/service/standorte-der-udk-berlin/bundesallee-1-12

GPS coordinates: 52.49860,13.33000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42