Mariendorf
Encyclopedia
Mariendorf is a locality in the southern Tempelhof-Schöneberg
borough of Berlin
.
in the north and Marienfelde and Lichtenrade
in the south. To the west it shares a border with the Lankwitz
locality of Steglitz-Zehlendorf
, to the east with Britz
and Buckow
, parts of the borough of Neukölln
.
From 1872 on a Villenkolonie ("mansion's colony") was developed in the south end of Mariendorf and in 1900 the village had 5,764 inhabitants. In 1913 the Trabrennbahn (harness racing
track) opened and in 1920 Mariendorf became formally amalgamated into the greater city of Berlin. The Volkspark Mariendorf
was developed in 1924.
At the end of Second World War
Mariendorf became a part of the American zone of occupation. In 1946 Mariendorf's Eisenacher Straße was the site of a displaced persons camp which housed roughly 3,250 persons until 1948.
In 1966 an U-Bahn underground station was constructed to serve the district on line U6
.
stations Ullsteinstraße
, Westphalweg
and Alt-Mariendorf
, the southern terminus of the U6
line. S-Bahn
train service by the S2
line is available at the station Attilastraße.
Tempelhof-Schöneberg
Tempelhof-Schöneberg is the seventh borough of Berlin, formed in 2001 by merging the former boroughs of Tempelhof and Schöneberg.-Geography:...
borough of Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
.
Geography
Mariendorf is situated between the localities of TempelhofTempelhof
Tempelhof is a locality of Berlin within the borough of Tempelhof-Schöneberg. It is the location of the former Tempelhof Airport, one of the earliest commercial airports in the world. It is now deserted and shows as a blank spot on maps of Berlin. Attempts are being made to save the still-existing...
in the north and Marienfelde and Lichtenrade
Lichtenrade
Lichtenrade is a German locality within the borough of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Berlin. Until 2001 it was part of the former borough of Tempelhof.-History:The locality was first mentioned in 1375, named Lichtenrode...
in the south. To the west it shares a border with the Lankwitz
Lankwitz
Lankwitz is a German locality within the borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Berlin. Until 2001 it was part of the former borough of Steglitz.-History:The locality was first mentioned in 1239 with the name of Lankowice...
locality of Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Steglitz-Zehlendorf is the sixth borough of Berlin, formed in Berlin's 2001 administrative reform by merging the former boroughs of Steglitz and Zehlendorf.-Demographics:...
, to the east with Britz
Britz
Britz is a German locality within the Berlin borough of Neukölln.-History:The village of Britzig was first mentioned in 1273. It was incorporated by the 1920 Greater Berlin Act...
and Buckow
Buckow (Berlin)
Buckow is a locality within the Berlin borough of Neukölln.-History:The village was founded in 1373 by German settlers probably at the place of an earlier Wends' village of the name Buk spelled along with its patronymic suffix -ow...
, parts of the borough of Neukölln
Neukölln
Neukölln is the eighth borough of Berlin, located in the southeastern part of the city and was part of the former American sector under the Four-Power occupation of the city...
.
History
Mariendorf was mentioned for the first time in a 1348 document and sold together with Tempelhof and Marienfelde to the city of Berlin and Coelln in 1435. In 1800 Mariendorf had 162 inhabitants.From 1872 on a Villenkolonie ("mansion's colony") was developed in the south end of Mariendorf and in 1900 the village had 5,764 inhabitants. In 1913 the Trabrennbahn (harness racing
Harness racing
Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait . They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, although racing under saddle is also conducted in Europe.-Breeds:...
track) opened and in 1920 Mariendorf became formally amalgamated into the greater city of Berlin. The Volkspark Mariendorf
Volkspark Mariendorf
The Volkspark Mariendorf is a park located in the Mariendorf part of Berlin's borough Tempelhof-Schöneberg, and was built in 1924. It covers approximately 13 hectares. The landscape architect was Ernst A. Harrich.-Overview:...
was developed in 1924.
At the end of Second World War
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Mariendorf became a part of the American zone of occupation. In 1946 Mariendorf's Eisenacher Straße was the site of a displaced persons camp which housed roughly 3,250 persons until 1948.
In 1966 an U-Bahn underground station was constructed to serve the district on line U6
U6 (Berlin U-Bahn)
U6 is a 19.9 km-long line on the Berlin U-Bahn with 29 stations. It belongs to the Großprofilnetz, that is larger profile rail vehicles run through its larger tunnels...
.
Main sights
- Trabrennbahn
- Monopoly-routes settlement
- Ullsteinhaus
- Volkspark MariendorfVolkspark MariendorfThe Volkspark Mariendorf is a park located in the Mariendorf part of Berlin's borough Tempelhof-Schöneberg, and was built in 1924. It covers approximately 13 hectares. The landscape architect was Ernst A. Harrich.-Overview:...
- Adlermühle windmillWindmillA windmill is a machine which converts the energy of wind into rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades. Originally windmills were developed for milling grain for food production. In the course of history the windmill was adapted to many other industrial uses. An important...
from 1889 - Local history Tempelhof Museum
- Grave of Ulrike MeinhofUlrike MeinhofUlrike Marie Meinhof was a German left-wing militant. She co-founded the Red Army Faction in 1970 after having previously worked as a journalist for the monthly left-wing magazine Konkret. She was arrested in 1972, and eventually charged with numerous murders and the formation of a criminal...
, militantMilitantThe word militant, which is both an adjective and a noun, usually is used to mean vigorously active, combative and aggressive, especially in support of a cause, as in 'militant reformers'. It comes from the 15th century Latin "militare" meaning "to serve as a soldier"...
of the Red Army Fraction at the Dreifaltigkeit cemetery - Village church from the 13th century
Transportation
Mariendorf is served by the U-BahnBerlin U-Bahn
The Berlin is a rapid transit railway in Berlin, the capital city of Germany, and is a major part of the public transport system of that city. Opened in 1902, the serves 173 stations spread across ten lines, with a total track length of , about 80% of which is underground...
stations Ullsteinstraße
Ullsteinstraße (Berlin U-Bahn)
Ullsteinstraße is a Berlin U-Bahn station located on the . The station was designed by R. G. Rümmler and opened in 1966.The station is located below B96, where it crosses the Teltow Canal via the Stubenrauch Bridge. The U6 crosses the canal on the eastern bridge, which carries the northbound...
, Westphalweg
Westphalweg (Berlin U-Bahn)
Westphalweg is a Berlin U-Bahn station located on the .Designed by Rümmler, the station was opened in 1966. In this station in 1969, the first ticket machines were set up.-References:...
and Alt-Mariendorf
Alt-Mariendorf (Berlin U-Bahn)
Alt-Mariendorf is a Berlin U-Bahn station located on the line. It serves as the current southern terminus of the line. It was opened in 1966....
, the southern terminus of the U6
U6 (Berlin U-Bahn)
U6 is a 19.9 km-long line on the Berlin U-Bahn with 29 stations. It belongs to the Großprofilnetz, that is larger profile rail vehicles run through its larger tunnels...
line. S-Bahn
Berlin S-Bahn
The Berlin S-Bahn is a rapid transit system in and around Berlin, the capital city of Germany. It consists of 15 lines and is integrated with the mostly underground U-Bahn to form the backbone of Berlin's rapid transport system...
train service by the S2
S2 (Berlin)
S2 is a line on the Berlin S-Bahn. It operates from Bernau to Blankenfelde over:*the Berlin-Szczecin railway, opened on 1 August 1842 and electrified on 8 August 1924,...
line is available at the station Attilastraße.