castle
Sanssouci Palace
Frederick the Great's Rococo summer palace in Potsdam, set amid terraced vineyards and expansive royal gardens.
8 km · about 15 min drive
EuropeGermanyState of Berlin
Wannsee
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Wannsee
Wannsee works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kladow, 8km from Sanssouci Palace.
Wannsee is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kladow, about 4 km away.
Wannsee (German pronunciation: [ˈvanˌzeː] ) is a locality in the southwestern Berlin borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Germany. It is the westernmost locality of Berlin. In the quarter there are two lakes, the larger Großer Wannsee (Greater Wannsee) and the Kleiner Wannsee (Little Wannsee), located on the Havel andRead more
separated by the Wannsee Bridge. The larger of the two lakes covers an area of 2.7 km2 (1.0 mi2) and has a maximum depth of 9 m (30 ft).
Where to Stay in Wannsee
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Wannsee.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Wannsee.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Wannsee?
Within an hour or so of Wannsee: Sanssouci Palace (8 km), AVUS (12 km), Berlin Zoological Garden (16 km), Classic Remise Berlin (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Wannsee?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Wannsee?
Wannsee is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Kladow.
Road trip
Drive to Wannsee
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Wannsee. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 10,126
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.4192, 13.1553
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.
Full driving guide for GermanyTags
Worth the detour from Wannsee
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
12 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.
16 km · about 30 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.
17 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
Berlin's sprawling technology museum with outstanding automotive and motorcycle collections alongside aviation and rail exhibits.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin, now a museum and memorial site.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Reichstag Building
Historic seat of the German parliament topped with Norman Foster's striking modern glass dome offering panoramic city views.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Wannsee
- 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
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Wannsee.
Plan a trip around Wannsee
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Wannsee.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.