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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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Britz
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Britz
Britz works well as a base: 5 minutes from Mariendorf, 7km from East Side Gallery.
Britz is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 43,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mariendorf, about 4 km away.
Britz (German: [bʁɪts] ) is a German locality (Ortsteil) within the Berlin borough (Bezirk) of Neukölln.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Britz?
Within an hour or so of Britz: East Side Gallery (7 km), Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin (7 km), German Spy Museum Berlin (8 km), Checkpoint Charlie (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Britz?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Britz?
Britz is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Mariendorf.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,846
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.4429, 13.4339
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 Britz
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Berlin's sprawling technology museum with outstanding automotive and motorcycle collections alongside aviation and rail exhibits.
7 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Neues Museum
Beautifully restored museum housing the iconic bust of Nefertiti and outstanding Egyptian and prehistoric collections.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm)
Iconic 368-metre television tower at Alexanderplatz, the tallest structure in Germany and a symbol of Berlin.
9 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Britz
- 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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