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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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Köpenick
Germany · Europe
About Köpenick
Köpenick works well as a base: 10 minutes from Oberschöneweide, 14km from Berlin Cathedral.
Köpenick is in Germany. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oberschöneweide, about 4 km away.
Köpenick (German pronunciation: [ˈkøːpənɪk] ) is a historic locality (Ortsteil) in Berlin, situated at the confluence of the rivers Dahme and Spree in the southeast of the German capital. It was formerly known as Copanic and then Cöpenick, only officially adopting the current spelling in 1931.
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incorporation into Berlin in 1920, Köpenick had been an independent town. It then became a borough of Berlin, and with an area of 128 km2 (49 sq mi), Berlin's largest. As a result of Berlin's 2001 administrative reform, the borough of Köpenick was merged with that of Treptow to create the current borough of Treptow-Köpenick.
Köpenick is home to the Bundesliga football club 1. FC Union Berlin, who play at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Mellowpark, the largest outdoor skatepark in Europe, is located in the town. Köpenick is also known for the imposter Hauptmann von Köpenick.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Köpenick?
Within an hour or so of Köpenick: East Side Gallery (11 km), Checkpoint Charlie (14 km), Museum Island (14 km), Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm) (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Köpenick?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Köpenick?
Köpenick is in Germany, about 4 km from Oberschöneweide.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Timezone
- Coordinates
- 52.4455, 13.5746
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 Köpenick
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, now a museum and memorial site.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Berlin TV Tower (Fernsehturm)
Iconic 368-metre television tower at Alexanderplatz, the tallest structure in Germany and a symbol of Berlin.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Berlin's sprawling technology museum with outstanding automotive and motorcycle collections alongside aviation and rail exhibits.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Berlin Cathedral
A monumental neo-baroque domed cathedral on Museum Island, with a crypt of Prussian royals and a climbable cupola.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
German Spy Museum Berlin
An interactive museum exploring the world of espionage from ancient times through the Cold War to modern cyber surveillance.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Neues Museum
Beautifully restored museum housing the iconic bust of Nefertiti and outstanding Egyptian and prehistoric collections.
15 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Köpenick
- 21 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
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