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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Wilmersdorf
State of Berlin, Germany · Europe
About Wilmersdorf
Wilmersdorf works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hansaviertel, 4km from AVUS.
Wilmersdorf is in State of Berlin, Germany, with about 100,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Hansaviertel, about 4 km away.
Wilmersdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlmɐsdɔʁf] ) is an inner-city locality of Berlin which lies south-west of the central city. Formerly a borough by itself, Wilmersdorf became part of the new borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf following Berlin's 2001 administrative reform.
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What is there to see near Wilmersdorf?
Within an hour or so of Wilmersdorf: Berlin Zoological Garden (3 km), AVUS (4 km), German Spy Museum Berlin (5 km), Classic Remise Berlin (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Wilmersdorf?
The nearest famous roads are AVUS.
Where is Wilmersdorf?
Wilmersdorf is in State of Berlin, Germany, about 4 km from Hansaviertel.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 101,877
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- State of Berlin
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates
- 52.4833, 13.3167
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 Wilmersdorf
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
4 km · about 5 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.
5 km · about 10 min 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.
5 km · about 10 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.
5 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Driving roads near Wilmersdorf
- 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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