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East Side Gallery
The longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall, transformed into a 1.3-km open-air gallery of over 100 murals by international artists.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Germany · Europe
Weißensee works well as a base: 5 minutes from Wartenberg, 6km from Berlin Cathedral.
Weißensee is a town located in Germany. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Weißensee sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Weißensee to your route.
Weißer See (German pronunciation: [ˈvaɪsɐ ˈzeː]; literally "White Lake") is a lake in the Weissensee district of Berlin, Germany. Its surface area is 8.3011ha (84,000m2) and volume 360,606m3. With a depth of 10.64m (average depth 4.34m) it is one of the deepest areas of water in Berlin. Its dimensions are approx. 300mRead more
East-West by 350m North-South.
The lake and its surrounding landscape were shaped by the Weichsel ice age. It is embedded in the ground moraines of Niederbarnimer. During the melting of the ice a huge block of ice remained; when it subsequently thawed it created what is known as a kettle hole. This was the origin of today's Weisser See. Over the centuries settlements developed around the lake, mainly based on agriculture; the oldest known settlement dates from the 13th century.
During the past 150 years, through development of the near shore, the water balance and catchment area have been increasingly disturbed.
As a reminder of the cultural heritage of the Sterneckerschen establishment (Weissensee Castle), there still exists the Strandbad Weissensee (Weissensee bathing beach), dating from 1912. In addition to its role as a bathing and recreation area, the Weisser See also functions as an overflow lake for the Weissensee storm sewers. The water level in the lake is regulated by the Berlin water company and measured at the bathing place. During times of low rainfall water from nearby sources can be pumped into the lake underneath the observation deck. Since the expense of the pumping is met by the surrounding district of Pankow, this additional water supply is limited by financial considerations. Notable in the Weisser See is a centre fountain of considerable height, which with the help of the Young Pioneers Diving Club is put into operation each year.
The Weissensee Park surrounds the lake. On the banks of the lake there is a boat rental station and the historic Milchhäuschen (small milk house), a café that was well known in GDR days.
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Weißensee is located in Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.5563 latitude, 13.4665 longitude.
Weißensee has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall, transformed into a 1.3-km open-air gallery of over 100 murals by international artists.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
A UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of five world-class museums on an island in the Spree, housing treasures from antiquity to the 19th century.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Beautifully restored museum housing the iconic bust of Nefertiti and outstanding Egyptian and prehistoric collections.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Iconic 368-metre television tower at Alexanderplatz, the tallest structure in Germany and a symbol of Berlin.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Open-air memorial preserving a section of the Berlin Wall with watchtower remains and documentation centre on Bernauer Strasse.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Berlin's most visited museum, famous for monumental archaeological reconstructions including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon.
6 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
A monumental neo-baroque domed cathedral on Museum Island, with a crypt of Prussian royals and a climbable cupola.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, now a museum and memorial site.
7 km · about 15 min drive
April to October
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