Water tower, Berlin

Name: Water tower
Address: Prenzlauer Allee 227, Berlin, Germany

#396 among attractions in Berlin

Tower, Historical place

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The Wasserturm Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's oldest water tower, completed in 1877 and in use until 1952. The structure was designed by Henry Gill and built by the English Waterworks Company. It is situated between Knaackstraße and Belforter Straße in Kollwitzkiez, in the Prenzlauer Berg locality of Berlin and worked on the principle of using piped water to supply the rapidly growing population of workers. ()

Local name: Wasserturm Coordinates: 52°32'3"N, 13°25'7"E

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Prenzlauer Allee 227Pankow (Prenzlauer Berg)Berlin Germany

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Water tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alexanderplatz, Schönhauser Allee, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark, B-flat.

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Pedestrianized square with iconic tower
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Water tower?

Nearby attractions include Synagoge Rykestraße, Berlin (1 min walk), Kollwitzplatz, Berlin (5 min walk), Kulturbrauerei, Berlin (10 min walk), Museum for Architectural Drawing, Berlin (10 min walk).

How to get to Water tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Water tower:

Tram

Knaackstraße • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)
Marienburger Straße • Lines: M2 (6 min walk)

Metro

U Senefelderplatz • Lines: U2 (8 min walk)
U Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz • Lines: U2 (15 min walk)

Bus

Alexanderplatz • Lines: 002, 057, 065, 070, 125, 1385, 170, 270, 370, N13, N1385, N232, N44, N70 (20 min walk)

Train

Berlin Alexanderplatz (24 min walk)