Oberschöneweide, Industrial district in Treptow-Köpenick, Germany.
Oberschöneweide is a district in Treptow-Köpenick situated along the Spree River in eastern Berlin. The area combines residential neighborhoods, industrial structures, and green spaces that define its character.
The area became an industrial center in the late 1800s when electrical engineering companies built factories there. Following its incorporation into Berlin in 1920, residential neighborhoods developed alongside these manufacturing facilities.
The former AEG factory buildings now host exhibitions and workshops through HTW Berlin, blending industrial heritage with contemporary learning spaces. Visitors can experience how the old industrial structures serve as active venues for education and creative work today.
The S3 S-Bahn line and multiple tram and bus routes connect the district to central Berlin and surrounding areas. Visitors can navigate the neighborhood using various transport options depending on which sites they want to explore.
Between 1942 and 1944, residents organized resistance groups against the Nazi regime despite facing severe repression. This hidden chapter of local history often goes unnoticed by visitors exploring the area today.
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