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Oranienburg

Brandenburg, Germany · Europe

About Oranienburg

Oranienburg works well as a base: 10 minutes from Leegebruch, 26km from Berlin Wall Memorial.

Oranienburg is a town located in Brandenburg, Germany. With a population of 40,793, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oranienburg sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oranienburg to your route.

About Oranienburg

Oranienburg (German: [oˈʁaːniənˌbʊʁk] ) is a town in Brandenburg, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Oberhavel.

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Where is Oranienburg located?

Oranienburg is located in Brandenburg, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7558 latitude, 13.2420 longitude.

What is the population of Oranienburg?

Oranienburg has a population of approximately 40,793 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
40,793
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Brandenburg
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.7558, 13.2420

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Oranienburg

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Berlin Wall Memorial

Open-air memorial preserving a section of the Berlin Wall with watchtower remains and documentation centre on Bernauer Strasse.

26 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Neues Museum

Beautifully restored museum housing the iconic bust of Nefertiti and outstanding Egyptian and prehistoric collections.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm)

Iconic 368-metre television tower at Alexanderplatz, the tallest structure in Germany and a symbol of Berlin.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Reichstag Building

Historic seat of the German parliament topped with Norman Foster's striking modern glass dome offering panoramic city views.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Classic Remise Berlin

A stunning classic car centre in a former tram depot housing specialist dealers, workshops, and a permanent exhibition of automotive art.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Brandenburg Gate

18th-century neoclassical triumphal arch that became the symbol of German reunification after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

28 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Pergamon Museum

Berlin's most visited museum, famous for monumental archaeological reconstructions including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Berlin Zoological Garden

Germany's oldest zoo and one of the most species-rich in the world, located in the heart of Berlin.

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Oranienburg

  • 28 kmAVUSThe world's first limited-access motor road (1921), a Berlin autobahn stretch that doubled as a terrifyingly fast race circuit with a 43-degree brick banking until 1998.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Oranienburg.

Leegebruch

🇩🇪 Germany

5 km awayPop. 6,541

Birkenwerder

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 7,122

Velten

🇩🇪 Germany

8 km awayPop. 11,498

Hohen Neuendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

9 km awayPop. 21,893

Hennigsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 26,122

Frohnau

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 16,689

Kremmen

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 7,567

Wandlitz

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 19,888

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