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Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage ensemble of five world-class museums on an island in the Spree, housing treasures from antiquity to the 19th century.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Berlin
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Berlin
Berlin works well as a base: 10 minutes from Treptow, 1km from Museum Island.
Berlin is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 3.4 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Treptow, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Berlin?
Within an hour or so of Berlin: Museum Island (1 km), Neues Museum (1 km), Pergamon Museum (1 km), German Spy Museum Berlin (2 km).
Are there any good drives near Berlin?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
How long does it take to drive to Berlin?
Berlin to Amsterdam is about 6 hr 58 min (657 km). Berlin to Hamburg is about 2 hr 58 min (289 km). Berlin to Munich is about 5 hr 54 min (585 km).
Where is Berlin?
Berlin is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Treptow.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,426,354
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.5244, 13.4105
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Germany
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 Berlin
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Neues Museum
Beautifully restored museum housing the iconic bust of Nefertiti and outstanding Egyptian and prehistoric collections.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Pergamon Museum
Berlin's most visited museum, famous for monumental archaeological reconstructions including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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German Spy Museum Berlin
An interactive museum exploring the world of espionage from ancient times through the Cold War to modern cyber surveillance.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, now a museum and memorial site.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Reichstag Building
Historic seat of the German parliament topped with Norman Foster's striking modern glass dome offering panoramic city views.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Brandenburg Gate
18th-century neoclassical triumphal arch that became the symbol of German reunification after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near Berlin
- Right hereAVUSThe 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
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