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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
EuropeGermanyState of Berlin
Spandau
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Spandau
Spandau works well as a base: 5 minutes from Staaken, 7km from AVUS.
Spandau is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 40,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Staaken, about 4 km away.
Spandau (German: [ˈʃpandaʊ] ) is the westernmost of the 12 boroughs (Bezirke) of Berlin, situated at the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers and extending along the western bank of the Havel. It is the smallest borough by population, but the fourth largest by land area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Spandau?
Within an hour or so of Spandau: AVUS (7 km), Classic Remise Berlin (8 km), Berlin Zoological Garden (11 km), Reichstag Building (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Spandau?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Spandau?
Spandau is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Staaken.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 39,653
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.5511, 13.1992
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 Spandau
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Classic Remise Berlin
A stunning classic car centre in a former tram depot housing specialist dealers, workshops, and a permanent exhibition of automotive art.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Berlin Zoological Garden
Germany's oldest zoo and one of the most species-rich in the world, located in the heart of Berlin.
11 km · about 20 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.
12 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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Berlin Wall Memorial
Open-air memorial preserving a section of the Berlin Wall with watchtower remains and documentation centre on Bernauer Strasse.
13 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Spandau
- 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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