Walter-Gropius-Haus, Berlin

Name: Walter-Gropius-Haus
Address: Berlin, Germany

#347 among attractions in Berlin

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The Walter Gropius House is a residential building with nine floors and 66 apartments at the Händelallee 1-9 in Berlin Hansaviertel, bordering its central Grosser Tiergarten park. It was designed by Walter Gropius / The Architects' Collaborative - TAC in collaboration with Wils Ebert, Berlin, on the occasion of the first International Building Exhibition 1957. It is regarded as an important modernist landmark and was declared listed monument in 1980. The actress Marlene Dietrich was instrumental in funding the Interbau project. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°30'57"N, 13°20'24"E

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Mitte (Hansaviertel)Berlin Germany

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Walter-Gropius-Haus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoo Berlin, Tiergarten Park, Berlin Victory Column, Bellevue Palace.

0.5 miS
Huge, leafy zoo with modern aviary
Zoo Berlin, Berlin
14 min walk • Zoo Berlin, located in the heart of Germany's bustling capital, stands as one of the most prestigious and historic zoological gardens in the world. Established in 1844, it is not only the oldest zoo in Germany but also boasts one of the most comprehensive collections...
0.7 miE
Public park on an old hunting reserve
Tiergarten Park, Berlin
19 min walk • Tiergarten Park is an oasis in the heart of Berlin, Germany, offering a serene escape from the bustling cityscape. This sprawling urban park, renowned for its meticulously manicured landscapes and winding pathways, spans an impressive 520 acres, making it one of the...
0.4 miE
City-wide views from landmark column
Berlin Victory Column, Berlin
12 min walk • The Berlin Victory Column is an iconic monument situated in the heart of Berlin, Germany, commemorating Prussian military triumphs in the 19th century. Standing majestically at 67 meters, this grand column was inaugurated in 1873 and has since been a testament to the...
0.6 miE
Grand, classical presidential residence
Bellevue Palace, Berlin
15 min walk • Bellevue Palace, situated in the heart of Berlin, serves as the official residence of the President of Germany. This grandiose palace, with its neoclassical architecture, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and political heritage.
~1340 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, Berlin
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum (Gas Lamp Open Air Museum) offers a unique glimpse into the city's illuminating past. This open-air museum, situated in the verdant Tiergarten park, is dedicated to the history and design of gas lighting...
0.7 miS
Zoo, Aquarium, Park
Berlin Aquarium, Berlin
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Berlin, the Berlin Aquarium is an underwater oasis that offers a captivating glimpse into the aquatic world. Established as part of the Berlin Zoological Garden in 1913, this historic aquarium is a celebrated institution that continues...
0.7 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Zoo Palast, Berlin
18 min walk • The Ufa-Palast am Zoo, located near Berlin Zoological Garden in the New West area of Charlottenburg, was a major Berlin cinema owned by Universum Film AG, or Ufa.
0.4 miE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Bismarck Memorial, Berlin
11 min walk • The Bismarck Memorial is a prominent statue located in the city of Berlin, Germany, serving as a testament to one of the country's most influential statesmen, Otto von Bismarck. Sculpted by the renowned artist Reinhold Begas, the monument is not only a piece of art but...
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum für Fotografie, Berlin
16 min walk • The Museum of Photography in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin, Germany, is one of the Berlin State Museums administered by the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.
0.4 miSW
Bridge, Historical place
Charlottenburg Gate, Berlin
11 min walk • Charlottenburg Gate with Charlottenburg Bridge is a Neo-Baroque structure in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. Erected in 1907 at the behest of the then independent City of Charlottenburg, it was meant as a counterpart to Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
~600 ftE
Church
Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche, Berlin
3 min walk • The Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche is a German Protestant church owned and used by a congregation within the Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia. The church building is situated in Händelallee in Hansaviertel near Großer Tiergarten.

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Which popular attractions are close to Walter-Gropius-Haus?

Nearby attractions include Kaiser-Friedrich-Gedächtniskirche, Berlin (3 min walk), Grips Theater, Berlin (6 min walk), Hansaviertel, Berlin (7 min walk), Gaslaternen-Freilichtmuseum, Berlin (7 min walk).

How to get to Walter-Gropius-Haus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walter-Gropius-Haus:

Metro

U Hansaplatz • Lines: U9 (5 min walk)
U Zoologischer Garten • Lines: U2, U9 (18 min walk)

Bus

Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten/Fernbus • Lines: N44, N70 (15 min walk)
Jebensstraße • Lines: 245, M45 (19 min walk)

Train

Berlin Zoologischer Garten (17 min walk)

Tram

Lüneburger Straße • Lines: M10, M5, M8 (27 min walk)
Lesser-Ury-Weg • Lines: M10, M5, M8 (29 min walk)