Treskowallee

Treskowallee is a major thoroughfare in the Berlin districts of Lichtenberg and Treptow-Köpenick and serves as the central artery of the Karlshorst neighborhood. Its history goes back to the 18th century, when it was a road leading to Köpenick; in the 19th century it was known as Kreis-Chaussee. The present name, honoring Carl von Treskow, the former owner of Friedrichsfelde Palace, was introduced in 1900. After Berlin was divided in 1961, the street was temporarily renamed Hermann-Duncker-Straße before regaining its original name in 1992. Today it runs from the railway bridge in the north to the border with Oberschöneweide in the south, and it is characterized by a mix of historic buildings and modern development.

Along the street, you'll find numerous architectural and cultural highlights. The northern section is dominated by the University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics (HTW), whose building complex dates from 1914 and also houses a main auditorium and a memorial to the Greek freedom fighter Nikos Beloyannis. During the postwar period, the middle section was a restricted zone of the Soviet army, a legacy still visible today in traces such as the former embassy building and the landmarked station building at Karlshorst station. This is also where you'll find the Kulturhaus Karlshorst, as well as a striking yellow building once used by several embassies.

The southern section offers further insight into local history. The landmarked reception building of the former Karlshorst racecourse station, now home to an organic supermarket, stands near the equestrian statue at the harness racing track. The racetrack, with its grandstand and other facilities, is a protected historic monument. At the end of the street, you'll reach Volkspark Wuhlheide, a recreation area with sports fields, a sunbathing lawn, and the Sommerbad Wuhlheide outdoor pool. The entire route is well connected to public transportation: the S-Bahn stops at Karlshorst station, and several tram lines run along the street.