Gatow, Berlin

Name: Gatow
Address: Berlin, Germany

#691 among attractions in Berlin

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Gatow, a district of south-western Berlin is located west of the Havelsee lake and has forested areas within its boundaries. It is within the borough of Spandau. On 31 December 2002, it had 5,532 inhabitants. ()

Local name: Berlin-Gatow Area: 3.9 mi²Coordinates: 52°29'6"N, 13°10'2"E

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Spandau (Gatow)Berlin Germany

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Gatow – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr, Olympiastadion, Teufelsberg, Waldbühne.

1.5 miSW
Historic military aircraft collection
Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr, Berlin
38 min walk • The Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr is a testament to Germany's aviation history and a treasure trove for military enthusiasts. Located in Berlin, this museum is dedicated to the history of the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe, from its inception to the present day.
3.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Nazi architecture
Olympiastadion, Berlin
94 min walk • The Olympiastadion is an emblematic sports venue located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, steeped in history and modern-day prestige. Originally constructed for the 1936 Summer Olympics, this stadium has been the stage for numerous significant events in the world of...
3.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Teufelsberg, Berlin
84 min walk • Teufelsberg, translating to "Devil's Mountain," is a man-made hill in the Grunewald locality of Berlin, Germany. It stands as a unique testament to the city's turbulent history, rising approximately 120 meters above the surrounding Brandenburg plain.
3.3 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Nazi architecture
Waldbühne, Berlin
86 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Berlin's Olympic Park, the Waldbühne stands as one of the city's premier event venues, offering an idyllic setting for a wide array of performances. Built for the 1936 Olympic Games, this open-air amphitheater has a rich history...
3.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
Athletics at the 1936 Summer Olympics
92 min walk • The 1936 Summer Olympics, held in Berlin, Germany, were a monumental event, not least for the athletics competitions that captured the world's attention. These Games were steeped in political undertones, with the Nazi regime seeking to use the event to demonstrate...
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Krumme Lanke, Berlin
93 min walk • Krumme Lanke is a lake in the south west of Berlin, in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough of the city and on the edge of the Grunewald forest. After Nikolassee and the neighbouring Schlachtensee, it is the southernmost of the Grunewald chain of lakes.
1.3 miE
Memorial, View point, Historical place
Grunewaldturm, Berlin
34 min walk • The Grunewald Tower or 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.
2.7 miNE
Cemetery
Berlin 1939–1945 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Berlin
70 min walk • The Berlin 1939–1945 War Cemetery is one of two Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in Berlin, the other being the World War I Berlin South-Western Cemetery in Stahnsdorf, Brandenburg.
2.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Groß Glienicker See, Berlin
69 min walk • Groß Glienicker See is a lake in the states of Brandenburg and Berlin, Germany. At an elevation of 31.6 m, its surface area is 0.66 km².
2.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Teufelssee, Berlin
72 min walk • Teufelssee is a glacial lake in the Grunewald forest in the Berlin borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. The European bitterling, classified as "very vulnerable" in Germany can be found in the lake; fishing is prohibited by law.
3.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schlachtensee, Berlin
91 min walk • Schlachtensee is a lake in the south west of Berlin, in the Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough, on the edge of the Grunewald forest. The lake lends its name to the surrounding area and to the nearby Studentendorf Schlachtensee, a student residence. The area has been part of Berlin since 1920.