Zehlendorf, Residential district in southwestern Berlin, Germany
Zehlendorf is a locality in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough of southwestern Berlin, with residential streets next to forested areas and several lakes. The area covers land that includes both densely built neighborhoods and large green spaces.
A settlement called Cedelendorp was first mentioned in 1245 through a contract between the Brandenburg margraves and Lehnin Abbey. Over the centuries the village became part of Berlin and was later shaped by the political and urban changes of the 20th century.
In the streets you can see many single-family houses with gardens, a style of living that has been common in southwestern Berlin for a long time. Many residents use the nearby lakes for swimming or walking, especially on warm weekends when families come here.
The area is connected to the city center by several S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations, with a journey time usually between 20 and 30 minutes. Visitors heading to Krumme Lanke or Schlachtensee lakes can reach them by public transport or on foot from the surrounding residential areas.
During World War II this locality contained a subcamp of Sachsenhausen concentration camp where Polish women were held under harsh conditions. This fact is now made visible in the area through memorial plaques and historical documentation.
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