Focke's wind tunnel, Bremen

Name: Focke's wind tunnel
Address: Emil-Waldmann-Straße 4, Bremen, 28195, Germany
Telephone: +49 421 234832

#49 among attractions in Bremen

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Focke's wind tunnel is a fully operational wind tunnel in the former private laboratory of the aviation pioneer Henrich Focke, co-founder of Focke-Wulf and designer of the first fully controllable helicopter, the Focke-Wulf Fw 61. Henrich Focke built the laboratory in 1960 at the age of 70 in the city of Bremen. Until shortly before his death, in 1979, Focke continued aerodynamic studies in slow flight characteristics and the stability problem of helicopters. The rediscovery of his aerodynamic laboratory, together with its wind tunnel was regarded as a sensation for science and technology. Since 2004, the technical monument Focke Flight Laboratory is protected by law. ()

Local name: Focke-Windkanal Coordinates: 53°4'49"N, 8°48'57"E

Address

Emil-Waldmann-Straße 4Mitte (Bahnhofsvorstadt)Bremen 28195 Germany

Contact

+49 421 234832

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Focke's wind tunnel open?

Focke's wind tunnel is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Focke's wind tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Fragment, Bremen (5 min walk), Bahnhofsplatz, Bremen (5 min walk), Friedenstunnel, Bremen (6 min walk), Überseemuseum, Bremen (7 min walk).

How to get to Focke's wind tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Focke's wind tunnel:

Tram

Rembertistraße • Lines: 1, 10, 4, N1, N10, N4 (3 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof • Lines: 1, 10, 4, 5, 6, 8, N1, N10, N4 (6 min walk)

Bus

G • Lines: 630, 670, N7 (4 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof/ZOB N • Lines: 27, 63 (4 min walk)

Train

Bremen Hauptbahnhof (6 min walk)