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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Staaken
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Staaken
Staaken works well as a base: 5 minutes from Spandau, 9km from AVUS.
Staaken is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 46,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Spandau, about 4 km away.
Staaken (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaːkŋ̍] ) is a locality at the western rim of Berlin within the borough of Spandau.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Staaken?
Within an hour or so of Staaken: AVUS (9 km), Classic Remise Berlin (11 km), Berlin Zoological Garden (13 km), Reichstag Building (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Staaken?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Staaken?
Staaken is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Spandau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 46,369
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.5366, 13.1506
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 Staaken
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.
11 km · about 20 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
15 km · about 30 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 20 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Berlin's sprawling technology museum with outstanding automotive and motorcycle collections alongside aviation and rail exhibits.
16 km · about 20 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Staaken
- 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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