Mexikoplatz

Mexikoplatz is a square and garden monument in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, defined by two fountains, mature trees, and symmetrical green spaces. The surrounding residences display detailed country house facades that reflect the era of its development.

The square was created in 1905 and grew alongside the Wannseebahn railway line from 1874, which transformed Zehlendorf from a village into a suburb. The rail connection allowed wealthy citizens and nobility to establish themselves in the area.

The square takes its name from a Mexican diplomatic mission that settled nearby in the early 1900s. Street names in the surrounding area still reference this international connection and shape the character of the neighborhood.

The Mexikoplatz U-Bahn station sits directly by the square and runs trains several times per hour to central Berlin. Access to the station is level and well-marked, making it easy to visit any day of the week.

The railway bridge at the Wannseebahn station still displays 'KPEV' lettering, a remnant of the Royal Prussian Railway Administration. This small marking recalls the era when steam locomotives operated the route.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Inception: 1905

GPS coordinates: 52.43770,13.23236

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48