Kurfürstendamm, often shortened to Ku’Damm, is a major shopping boulevard in Berlin’s Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, with U Kurfürstendamm station at its center. Browse shops ranging from fast-fashion brands to luxury boutiques, then choose from the restaurants, bars and supermarkets nearby. The station connects you to the U1 and U9, with bus routes and S-Bahn connections at Zoologischer Garten, a short walk away. Go beyond the main street if you want to look for smaller shops, and consider a weekday visit for a quieter shopping trip.
A boulevard shaped for shopping
Kurfürstendamm was laid out with a wide road, trees and buildings on both sides. It was conceived as a German answer to Paris’s Champs-Élysées and became the heart of former West Berlin. Today, its long shopping stretch includes both luxury boutiques and fast-fashion stores.
Getting around Ku’Damm
U Kurfürstendamm station serves the U1 and U9. The station is in the shopping area, while Zoologischer Garten is a short walk away for S-Bahn connections. Bus routes also serve the neighborhood. The station has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
FAQ
Which U-Bahn lines stop at Kurfürstendamm station?
The U1 and U9 stop at U Kurfürstendamm station.
Where can you connect to the S-Bahn?
Walk a short distance to Zoologischer Garten for S-Bahn connections.
Is Kurfürstendamm station wheelchair accessible?
The station has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
