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Observation tower · Berlin · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Grunewaldturm in Berlin

Grunewaldturm is an observation tower in Berlin, Germany. This place has a story in the app. Within 950 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench and a water point.

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The story

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Story · Grunewaldturm

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You're standing at the Grunewald Tower, deep in the Grunewald forest in southwest Berlin. It sits on the Karlsberg, a hill seventy-nine metres high on the eastern shore of the Havel river. Look up. That's fifty-five metres of red brick in Gothic Revival style, designed by Franz Schwechten and built between 1897 and 1899.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Oct-Apr 11:00-18:00; Nov-Mar 10:00-22:00
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Not accessible

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Grunewaldturm in Berlin: a lookout tower in the forest

The Grunewaldturm in Berlin is a lookout tower in the middle of the forest. You climb the stairs to a platform with views over the Havel and the woods. Downstairs stands a memorial hall with a statue of Wilhelm de Eerste. The tower opened in 1899. After your climb, you can rest in the restaurant or the beer garden. You will find the tower in the Grunewald, in the south-west of Berlin. It stands on the Karlsberg, a hill on the eastern bank of the Havel.

What you see: facade, eagles and memorial hall

The tower is 55 metres high and built of red brick in neo-Gothic style. A decorative band runs around the facade. On both sides there is an inscription with a coat of arms above it. On the edge of the forest, you can read that the tower was built in memory of Wilhelm de Eerste. On the riverside, the tower itself states that the Kreis Teltow built it. The red eagle of Brandenburg looks towards the water, and the black eagle of Pruisen looks towards the forest. Inside, there is a memorial hall with a dome. The marble statue is by Ludwig Manzel. Around the statue hang iron reliefs of Bismarck, Moltke, Roon and Friedrich Karl. Look up at the ceiling too, which has mosaics in Byzantijnse stijl by August Oetken. Afterwards, climb 204 steps to the platform at 36 metres.

Toilets, drinking water and benches near Grunewaldturm

A public toilet is close to the Grunewaldturm in Berlin. The nearest one is at Grunewald, 39 metres away, and there are 2 public toilets within 500 metres. If you want to sit down for a moment, there are also benches near the Grunewaldturm in Berlin. The nearest bench is 85 metres away, also at Grunewald, and there are 10 benches within 500 metres. Drinking water is a different story. There is no water tap within 500 metres. The nearest one is 951 metres away, at Grunewald. You can fill a bottle there, and the spot is wheelchair accessible. Fill your bottle before you set off.

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is the Grunewaldturm in Berlin?

The Grunewaldturm is 55 metres tall and built of red brick. The observation platform is at 36 metres, with views over the Havel and the forest.

How many steps are there up the Grunewaldturm in Berlin?

You climb 204 steps to the observation platform. Take your time on the stairs, because at the top you have views over the Havel and the forest.

Is there a toilet at the Grunewaldturm in Berlin?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 39 metres from the Grunewaldturm. There are 2 public toilets within 500 metres.

Are there benches at the Grunewaldturm in Berlin?

Yes, the nearest bench is 85 metres from the Grunewaldturm. There are 10 benches within 500 metres.

Is there drinking water at the Grunewaldturm in Berlin?

The nearest water point is 951 metres from the Grunewaldturm, so there is no tap within 500 metres. You can fill a bottle there, and it is wheelchair accessible.

When was the Grunewaldturm in Berlin built, and by whom?

The Grunewaldturm was built between 1897 and 1899 to a design by Franz Schwechten. The tower, in neo-Gothic style, opened on 9 June 1899 as the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Turm.

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