BERLIN · GERMANY
Schwerbelastungskörper
Stop 06 of 18 on Travelhour's Berlin walking day
About Schwerbelastungskörper
The Schwerbelastungskörper is a large concrete cylinder located at the intersection of Dudenstraße, General-Pape-Straße, and Loewenhardtdamm in the northwestern part of the borough of Tempelhof in Berlin, Germany. It was built by Adolf Hitler's chief architect Albert Speer to determine the feasibility of constructing large buildings on the area's marshy, sandy ground. Erected between 1941 and 1942 it was meant to test the ground for a massive triumphal arch on a nearby plot. The arch, in the style of the Nazi architectural movement, was to be about three times as large as the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. It was one component of a plan to redesign the center of Berlin as an imposing, monumental capital reflecting the spirit of Nazi Germany as envisioned by Hitler.
Frequently asked
Schwerbelastungskörper — questions travellers ask
- How much are Schwerbelastungskörper tickets?
- Schwerbelastungskörper ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Schwerbelastungskörper opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Schwerbelastungskörper website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Schwerbelastungskörper?
- Schwerbelastungskörper is centrally located in Berlin, Germany. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Schwerbelastungskörper worth visiting?
- Yes — The Schwerbelastungskörper is a large concrete cylinder located at the intersection of Dudenstraße, General-Pape-Straße, and Loewenhardtdamm in the northwestern part of the borough of Tempelhof in Berlin, Germany.
- How long do you need at Schwerbelastungskörper?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Schwerbelastungskörper, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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Schwerbelastungskörper