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Schmargendorf, Residential district in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany.

The neighborhood contains numerous tree-lined streets, small parks, and a combination of traditional German houses and modern residential buildings spanning 3.59 square kilometers.

Originally established around 1220 by German settlers during the Ostsiedlung period, Schmargendorf received municipal rights in 1899 and joined Greater Berlin in 1920.

The Neo-Gothic town hall from 1902 stands as a central architectural landmark, while German poet Rainer Maria Rilke resided here from 1898 to 1900.

The district connects to Berlin's transportation network through the Ringbahn stations at Heidelberger Platz and Hohenzollerndamm, serving over 24,000 residents.

The district maintains an elevation of 47 meters above sea level, featuring the Berlinisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster established in 1954.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Elevation above the sea: 47 m

Shares border with: Grunewald, Wilmersdorf, Dahlem, Halensee

GPS coordinates: 52.47720,13.28810

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:50

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