Grunewaldturm, Berlin

Name: Grunewaldturm
Address: Havelchaussee 61, Berlin, 14193, Germany
Telephone: +49 30 3000730

#243 among attractions in Berlin

Memorial, View point, Historical place

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The Grunewald Tower or Grunewaldturm is a historical tower in the Grunewald forest of southwestern Berlin, Germany, built in 1897-99 according to plans designed by Franz Heinrich Schwechten. The viewing platform offers a view over the Havel at a height of 36 metres. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 52°28'42"N, 13°11'48"E

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Havelchaussee 61Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Grunewald)Berlin 14193 Germany

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+49 30 3000730

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Nearby attractions include: Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr, Jagdschloss Grunewald, Olympiastadion, Teufelsberg.

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