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.
1 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeGermanyState of Berlin
Westend
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Westend
Westend works well as a base: 5 minutes from Grunewald, 1km from AVUS.
Westend is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Grunewald, about 4 km away.
Westend (German: [ˈvɛstʔˈɛnt] ) is a locality of the Berlin borough Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in Germany. It emerged in the course of Berlin's 2001 administrative reform on the grounds of the former Charlottenburg borough. Originally a mansion colony, it is today a quite densely settled, still affluent territoryRead more
adjacent to Berlin's inner city in the east.
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What is there to see near Westend?
Within an hour or so of Westend: AVUS (1 km), Classic Remise Berlin (3 km), Berlin Zoological Garden (4 km), German Spy Museum Berlin (7 km).
Where is Westend?
Westend is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Grunewald.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 41,328
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.5171, 13.2764
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 Westend
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.
3 km · about 5 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.
4 km · about 10 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.
7 km · about 15 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.
7 km · about 15 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.
7 km · about 15 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.
7 km · about 15 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Westend
- 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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