What if squares could talk? Waldowplatz in Berlin-Oberschöneweide might tell tales of Wilhelm von Waldow. The square is named after him.
Waldowplatz is a public square. It sits in the district of Treptow-Köpenick. More precisely, it’s in Oberschöneweide. You might also see it written as Waldow Platz or Waldow-Platz.
Wilhelm Hans August von Waldow was born in 1856. He was a Corpsstudent in the 19th century. Waldowplatz carries his name today.
The area around Waldowplatz has changed. A new business building was recently completed. The domoplan team finished it for the GWG “Berliner Bär” eG. Wernecke+Jahn, a Berlin architectural office, designed it. Its rounded corners give it character. The building has about 1,030 square meters of usable space.
Walking around Waldowplatz, you will notice different street types. Some sections are Anliegerstraße. These are access roads. Others are Zufahrtsweg. These are also access roads. The speed limit is 30 km/h. Some parts are one-way streets.
Under your feet, the surface varies. Some areas have cobblestones. Others have a compacted surface. On the left side, there is no sidewalk. On the right, a separate sidewalk exists. Streetlights illuminate Waldowplatz at night. The lights operate on a schedule. Brightness may also activate them.
Around Waldowplatz, you’ll find essential amenities. The Ostendstr. bus stop is 220 meters away. Oberspree train station is 1 km away. For your needs, Wilhelminenhof Apotheke is 540 meters away. If you need to mail something, the Scharnweberstr. 2 mailbox is 420 meters away. Edeka supermarket is 680 meters away for groceries. Hischer bakery is 320 meters away.
If you’re hungry, Call a Pizza delivers 1.1 km away. Rissan offers fast food 880 meters away. For families, Plönzwerge kindergarten is nearby. It is 350 meters away. Freie Waldorfschule Berlin-Südost is 690 meters away. If you need fuel, the 1. FC Union Zapfstelle is 1.5 km away. Dr. med. T. Peterhansl is a doctor 530 meters away. Kinder- u. Jugendambulanz is a children’s hospital 1.2 km away.
Waldowplatz connects you to Oberschöneweide. Streets like Gaußstraße, Treskowstraße, Keplerstraße, and Steffelbauerstraße are nearby.
So, remember Wilhelm von Waldow. Remember the changes around this public square. Waldowplatz is more than just a name. It’s a part of Berlin’s ongoing story.