Unraveling History at Flakturm Humboldthain
Explore the historical Flakturm Humboldthain in Berlin, a monumental flak tower reflecting the city's resilience during WWII.
Discover the remarkable Flakturm Humboldthain, a historic landmark in Berlin that offers a unique glimpse into the past. This towering structure is a testament to the city's turbulent history during World War II and invites visitors to explore its fascinating features.
A brief summary to Flakturm Humboldthain
- Hochstraße 5, Berlin, Mitte, 13357, DE
- +493049910517
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Book a guided tour in advance to fully appreciate the historical significance of the tower.
- Visit the surrounding Humboldthain Park for a relaxing break after your exploration.
- Bring comfortable shoes, as the tour includes some stair climbing within the tower.
- Check the weather before your visit, as certain areas may be outdoors and subject to climatic conditions.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Potsdam central station (Potsdam Hauptbahnhof), take the S7 train towards Ahrensfelde. Once you arrive at the Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station), transfer to the U-Bahn. Take the U55 line towards Brandenburger Tor. After 2 stops, get off at the station 'Berlin Hauptbahnhof' and transfer to the U6 line. Take the U6 towards Alt-Tegel and get off at 'Friedrichstraße' station. From there, switch to the S-Bahn and take the S3, S5, S7, or S9 towards Spandau. Get off at 'Oranienburger Str.' station. Walk north on Oranienburger Str. until you reach the intersection with Hochstraße. Turn left onto Hochstraße and continue walking until you reach Flakturm Humboldthain at Hochstraße 5.
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Walking
If you are near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, you can walk to Flakturm Humboldthain. From Brandenburg Gate, head north on Ebertstraße towards Tiergarten. Continue walking straight until you reach the intersection with Straße des 17. Juni. Cross the street and continue straight onto the main road. After about 1.5 kilometers, you will reach the intersection with Hochstraße. Turn left onto Hochstraße and walk until you arrive at Flakturm Humboldthain located at Hochstraße 5.
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Bus
From Potsdam, take the bus line 695 from the Potsdam central bus station (ZOB Potsdam) towards Berlin. Get off at the stop 'S+U Gesundbrunnen' (approximately 40 minutes). From there, walk to the U-Bahn station 'Gesundbrunnen' and take the U8 line towards Wittenau. Get off at 'Wittenau' and transfer to the S-Bahn S41 or S42. Ride for one stop to 'Humboldthain' and from the station, it's a short walk to Flakturm Humboldthain at Hochstraße 5.
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