A major construction project in Berlin is making local businesses worried, including the well-known Artemis club. The government-run company Deges is planning to update the Funkturm motorway interchange, which will cause major traffic problems. One big change is closing Halenseestraße, an important road for many businesses.
During construction, cars will not be allowed on some roads. Only BVG buses can pass, and highway entrance ramps will also be shut down. This has left many people wondering how employees and visitors to Artemis and other businesses will be able to get there.
The district council is discussing the issue
The Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district council (BVV) is discussing the issue. The CDU and the Greens are asking for a solution, while the Left Party decided not to vote. Most council members agree that something needs to be done soon.
One idea is to build a temporary road that people can use while construction is happening. The BVV is expected to officially ask for a solution soon. However, the district council does not have the power to stop the project. The final decision belongs to the Senate’s traffic department and Deges.
This roadwork will not only affect Artemis but also other businesses on Halenseestraße. Some residents have raised concerns about Artemis, but business owners are more focused on keeping their customers. People are now waiting to see how the traffic situation around the Funkturm will be handled.
Previously we wrote about Artemis brothel
Artemis has been at the center of legal battles in recent years. In 2016, a large-scale police raid targeted the brothel, with authorities alleging links to organized crime. Nearly 950 officers were involved in the operation, and the operators were taken into custody. The Berlin public prosecutor’s office accused them of serious crimes, including tax evasion and illegal activities.
However, after a long legal process, these accusations were dismissed. The courts ruled that the claims were baseless, and no charges were pursued. In response, the operators sued the state of Berlin for defamation and wrongful detention. The courts sided with them, awarding compensation for damages. Initially, the state of Berlin was ordered to pay €100,000, but after further negotiations, this amount was increased to €250,000. The Justice Department also issued a formal apology, acknowledging that the 2016 raid and subsequent legal actions were unjustified.