Haus des Rundfunks, Berlin

Name: Haus des Rundfunks
Address: Berlin, Germany

#531 among attractions in Berlin

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The Haus des Rundfunks, located in the Westend district of Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is the world's oldest self-contained broadcasting centre. Designed by Hans Poelzig in 1929 after he won an architectural competition, the building contains three large centrally located broadcasting spaces, which are shielded from street noise by the surrounding office wings. It is used today by local ARD broadcaster Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg to make programmes carried by its Inforadio, Kulturradio, and Radio Berlin 88,8 channels. The building's large broadcasting spaces are occasionally also used to host concerts. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 52°30'29"N, 13°16'36"E

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Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf (Westend)Berlin Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Berlin Radio Tower, Charlottenburg Palace, Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection, Museum Berggruen.

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Broadcasting tower with a viewing deck
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1.1 miNE
Riverside 17th century castle and gardens
Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection, Berlin
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1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Museum Berggruen, Berlin
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1.2 miNE
Monuments and statues
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Square
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Church
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1.2 miW
Cemetery
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1.3 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Bröhan-Museum, Berlin
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1.3 miNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Frederick the Great, Berlin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Haus des Rundfunks?

Nearby attractions include Theodor-Heuss-Platz, Berlin (6 min walk), Berlin Radio Tower, Berlin (6 min walk), Internationales Congress Centrum Berlin, Berlin (8 min walk), Messe Berlin, Berlin (9 min walk).

How to get to Haus des Rundfunks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Haus des Rundfunks:

Bus

Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof Berlin (4 min walk)

Metro

U Theodor-Heuss-Platz • Lines: U2 (6 min walk)
U Kaiserdamm • Lines: U2 (8 min walk)

Train

Berlin-Charlottenburg (29 min walk)