Berlin-Lichterfelde West station, Railway station in Lichterfelde district, Berlin, Germany.
Berlin-Lichterfelde West is a railway station in the Lichterfelde district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, served by S-Bahn and regional trains. The building has two platforms and a main entrance decorated with pilasters and architectural ornaments in a villa-like style.
The station opened in 1872 under the name Groß-Lichterfelde, and went through several name changes before receiving its current name in 1936. It was built as part of the growth of a wealthy suburban neighborhood that took shape in the late 1800s.
The station building looks like a Tuscan villa, with pilasters and ornamental details on the facade that stand out from most suburban railway buildings. This style reflects the taste of the wealthy families who settled in Lichterfelde when the neighborhood was first developed.
The station is easy to reach by both S-Bahn and regional trains, and the surrounding residential streets are comfortable to explore on foot. Several bus lines stop just outside the entrance, making it straightforward to continue toward other parts of the city.
From 1946 to 1993, this station served as the terminus for the Duty-Train, a special service run exclusively for US military personnel stationed in Berlin. The train was one of the most visible signs of the Allied presence in the divided city during and after the Cold War.
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