Steinplatz

Steinplatz is a square in Berlin's Charlottenburg district with a central green space crossed by three streets: Goethestraße, Uhlandstraße, and Carmerstraße. These thoroughfares divide the area and link it to surrounding neighborhoods.

The square was established in 1885 and named after the Prussian statesman Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein, a key reformer. His influence shaped the development of Prussia during an important period.

The University of the Arts draws students and artists to the northern side, who gather between classes and projects. This presence gives the square the character of a natural meeting place for creative people.

The square is accessible year-round, though warmer months offer the most comfortable time to spend here. Renovations completed in 2018 added gravel paths around the lawn and new seating, making it convenient for brief stops.

Two memorial stones from a destroyed synagogue stand on the square, commemorating victims of Nazi persecution and Stalinism since 1951. These stones quietly tell stories of Berlin's difficult past that visitors often pass by without noticing.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1885

GPS coordinates: 52.50890,13.32580

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41