Landwehr Canal, Berlin

Name: Landwehr Canal
Address: from Chartottenburg to Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany

#209 among attractions in Berlin

Canal, Historic walking areas

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The Landwehr Canal, or Landwehrkanal in German, is a 10.7-kilometre long canal parallel to the Spree river in Berlin, Germany, built between 1845 and 1850 according to plans by Peter Joseph Lenné. It connects the upper part of the Spree at the Osthafen in Friedrichshain with its lower part in Charlottenburg, flowing through Kreuzberg and Tiergarten. ()

Local name: Landwehrkanal Length: 6.65 miCoordinates: 52°29'52"N, 13°23'33"E

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from Chartottenburg to KreuzbergFriedrichshain-Kreuzberg (Kreuzberg)Berlin Germany

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Landwehr Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: German Museum of Technology, Topography of Terror, Jewish Museum, Checkpoint Charlie Museum.

0.7 miW
Museum of vehicles, science and technology
German Museum of Technology, Berlin
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the German Museum of Technology (Deutsches Technikmuseum) stands as a testament to the nation's rich heritage in engineering and innovation. This sprawling museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1982, is dedicated to preserving...
0.7 miNW
Center documenting Nazi atrocities
Topography of Terror, Berlin
18 min walk • In the heart of Berlin, the Topography of Terror stands as a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. Situated on the site of the former headquarters of the Gestapo and SS, the museum is dedicated to documenting the mechanisms of repression...
~1700 ftNE
German-Jewish history and culture
Jewish Museum, Berlin
9 min walk • The Jewish Museum in Berlin stands as a poignant testament to the rich and tumultuous history of Jews in Germany. Opened to the public in 2001, this striking museum is not only a place of remembrance but also an architectural masterpiece designed by Daniel Libeskind.
0.7 miN
Displays on history of the Berlin Wall
Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Berlin
18 min walk • The Checkpoint Charlie Museum, known as the Mauermuseum, stands as a poignant reminder of Berlin's turbulent history during the Cold War. Located at the infamous crossing point in the Berlin Wall that once divided the city, it is a site steeped in history and emotion.
0.8 miNW
Exhibition hall and cultural venue
Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Martin-Gropius-Bau is a museum that stands as a testament to cultural history and architectural grandeur. This majestic building, with its Renaissance-inspired façade, invites visitors to explore a diverse array of exhibitions that...
0.4 miSW
Theater
Mehringhof Theater, Berlin
12 min walk • Mehringhof is a socialized building complex in Kreuzberg, Berlin, designed as a center for alternative activities. As of 1991, it hosted 38 projects, including a theater, an electronics collective, a printing collective, and a school for adults.
0.5 miNE
Berlin art displayed in former warehouse
Berlinische Galerie, Berlin
13 min walk • The Berlinische Galerie is a museum of modern art, photography and architecture in Berlin. It is located in Kreuzberg, on Alte Jakobstraße, not far from the Jewish Museum.
0.5 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tempodrom, Berlin
14 min walk • The Tempodrom is a multi-purpose event venue in Berlin. Founded by Irene Moessinger, it opened in 1980 next to the Berlin Wall on the west side of Potsdamer Platz, housed in a large circus tent.
0.6 miS
52°29'21"N • 13°23'41"E
Markthalle Tegel, Berlin
16 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Farmer's market
~1400 ftN
Park
Theodor Wolff Park, Berlin
7 min walk • Theodor Wolff Park is a public park in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Anhalter Steg, Berlin
15 min walk • The Anhalter Steg is a footbridge over the Landwehr Canal between the Möckern and Schoneberg Bridges, in Kreuzberg, on the southern side of Berlin city centre. Opened in February 2001, it links the German Museum of Technology with the Hallesches Ufer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Landwehr Canal?

Nearby attractions include Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek, Berlin (2 min walk), Berlin Central and Regional Library, Berlin (3 min walk), Mehringplatz, Berlin (4 min walk), Theodor Wolff Park, Berlin (7 min walk).

How to get to Landwehr Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Landwehr Canal:

Metro

U Hallesches Tor • Lines: U1, U3, U6 (3 min walk)
U Mehringdamm • Lines: U6, U7 (8 min walk)

Train

U Möckernbrücke (11 min walk)
Berlin Potsdamer Platz (27 min walk)