Zehlendorf and its neighboring communities Nikolassee and Wannsee, as well as the island of Schwanenwerder, developed into a popular residence for famous personalities since the expansion of the railway line between Berlin and Potsdam in the late 19th century. Artists and actors, politicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, and bankers settled in this area, which later became part of Berlin, either temporarily or permanently. Gerhard Drexel takes an exciting journey through the history of today's Berlin districts and shares interesting stories about the cultural and intellectual life in the southwest of the city, featuring the lives of nearly 150 prominent figures. The book includes numerous illustrations, seven tours of the former addresses of famous residents, and information on the graves of notable individuals in Zehlendorf. Stories about Willy Brandt, Rudi Dutschke, Ingeborg Drewitz, Götz George, Johannes Heesters, Harald Juhnke, Hildegard Knef, Loriot, Marika Rökk, Heinz Rühmann, and many others.