Reichsbahnausbesserungswerk Schöneweide

The Reichsbahnausbesserungswerk Schöneweide is a railway workshop in the Treptow-Köpenick district built to maintain and repair trains. The site consists of several brick halls with large window rows, storage tracks, and workshop buildings that made up the operations of a major repair facility.

The workshop was founded in 1927 and played a key role in electrifying Berlin's commuter and suburban railway networks. It grew to become one of Berlin's major repair operations and shaped the region's industrial development.

The industrial design of the workshop shows how railway technology shaped urban work life. The red brick buildings with their large windows still define the character of this part of Schöneweide.

The site can be visited on guided tours that explain the working processes and railway technology. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as there are multiple halls and outdoor areas to explore.

The workshop supported the construction of specialized facilities for the Berlin Pioneer Railway in Wuhlheide, which taught young people railway technology. This connection between professional repair operations and youth training was unusual for industrial plants of that era.

Location: Treptow-Köpenick

GPS coordinates: 52.44500,13.53110

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02