historic highway
AVUS
The 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Kleinmachnow
Brandenburg, Germany · Europe
About Kleinmachnow
Kleinmachnow works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wannsee, 13km from Sanssouci Palace.
Kleinmachnow is in Brandenburg, Germany, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Wannsee, about 5 km away.
Kleinmachnow (German pronunciation: [klaɪnˈmaxno] ) is a municipality in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district, in Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated south-west of the borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf and east of Potsdam.
First mentioned in the Landbuch of Karl IV in 1375, the Kleinmachnow played an important role at theRead more
Bäke beek / creek crossing, secured by multiple medieval castles. The last of these castles (none of which are preserved today) belonged to the Knights of Hake, a family who shaped the local history until the 20th century. The replacement of the Bäke (beek / creek) with the Teltow Canal in 1906 brought the village the now listed historic Kleinmachnow flood-gate.
In the first half of the 20th century, Kleinmachnow grew from a rural village to a suburban municipality of the Berlin metropolitan area. The construction of the Berlin Wall cut Kleinmachnow off from West Berlin. The community's location near the border meant it was relatively isolated in the GDR. Since the German reunification, Kleinmachnow has been part of the growth of the countryside areas outside of Berlin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kleinmachnow?
Within an hour or so of Kleinmachnow: AVUS (11 km), Sanssouci Palace (13 km), Berlin Zoological Garden (13 km), Classic Remise Berlin (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Kleinmachnow?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Kleinmachnow?
Kleinmachnow is in Brandenburg, Germany, about 5 km from Wannsee.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,892
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Brandenburg
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.4079, 13.2251
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 Kleinmachnow
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Sanssouci Palace
Frederick the Great's Rococo summer palace in Potsdam, set amid terraced vineyards and expansive royal gardens.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Berlin's sprawling technology museum with outstanding automotive and motorcycle collections alongside aviation and rail exhibits.
15 km · about 25 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, now a museum and memorial site.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Reichstag Building
Historic seat of the German parliament topped with Norman Foster's striking modern glass dome offering panoramic city views.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Kleinmachnow
- 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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