Did you know that Bautzener Platz is named after a battle? It’s a place with a story etched in its very name. We are standing at Bautzener Platz in Berlin. This place carries more history than you might think.
Bautzener Platz is located in the district of Schöneberg. Its postcode is 10829. The name comes from the Battle of Bautzen. The battle is also known as the Battle of Wurschen. You can even see it depicted on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
The area around Bautzener Platz is well-connected. The M19 bus stops here. The Yorckstraße U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations are close. You can easily reach Bautzener Straße and Hochkirchstraße from here.
Bautzener Platz itself has house numbers 1 to 4. The area was formerly part of the Schöneberg district. The name Bautzener Platz has been around since 1912.
The city of Bautzen is in Saxony. It was founded by Slavs. In 1213, it gained city rights. Bautzen was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia and later became part of Saxony. It’s known as the cultural center of the Sorbs.
Around Bautzener Platz, you will find a Rewe supermarket. There is also the Brot & Wein bakery nearby. If you need a quick bite, Manhattan Pizza Kreuzberg is an option. For families, there’s a Kita on Hochkirchstraße. Waldorf Campus Berlin is not far for older children.
Close to Bautzener Platz there is the Goeben-Apotheke. You can mail letters at Hochkirchstr. 21. If you need medical assistance, Dr. med. Till Brand is nearby.
A newly built residential area is located on Bautzener Straße. It includes about 300 apartments and commercial spaces. There is even a fitness studio and another Kita. The design focuses on social and energy aspects. It aims to blend with the existing buildings. The buildings are designed to connect with the park area on the other side of the railway line.
The residential area uses an innovative system. It heats the entire area using wastewater heat and solar power. Gas is only used during very cold weather. Controlled ventilation helps save energy. It also provides noise protection. The area has received awards for its sustainable design.
So, as you stand here, remember the history. Bautzener Platz connects you to a battle. It connects you to the city of Bautzen and a modern approach to city living.