In 1866, the areas surrounding Charlottenburg palace were developed into a residential neighborhood for the Berlin bourgeoisie, and as a result it was named ‘Westend’ after the similarly affluent area of London. It was originally planned to be the city’s artists’ colony, with the intention to build only traditional style villas, ensuring ample living space for the wealthy, established residents to roam around in. Today, Berlin Westend still has a reputation of being one of the best neighbourhoods to live in. It’s a leafy district with diverse nature, which is reflected in its street names – Cherry Avenue and Sycamore Avenue to name a few.
Westend is home to a host of attractions and activities: the Olympic stadium that also holds many football and athletic events, the Waldbühne concert hall, the renowned Messe exhibition ground at the nearby TV Tower, and high-brow cultural institutions such as the German Opera, the Renaissance Theatre and the Charlottenburg Palace.