Teufelsberg
Teufelsberg
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Teufelsberg ('Devils mountain') is a hill (120,1m) in the Grunewald Forest in Berlin and is made out of debris of World War II. During cold war a listening post which was used by NSA and GCHQ was built on top of the hill. Since 2011 Teufelsberg can be visited daily during guided walks and tours.
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- Navigate18917624304Waimes, Belgium7 contributionsStill lots of potentialThe place: To see how things evolve, change of ownership, they have cleaned well, they are investing but there is still work to be done. Street art: always as good 👍 beautiful fresco by “seboh creation”… I hope this doesn't become too commercial. This place is a myst for Berlin culture and its historyVisited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 29, 2024
- J BApeldoorn, The Netherlands10 contributionsInteresting experienceVisiting Teufelsberg in Berlin was an interesting experience. The remains of the former listening station and the many graffiti give the place a unique atmosphere and make it a fascinating destination for photographers and history buffs. The site is characterized by rusty remains, which gives the site a certain charm but also highlights its condition. While the view from the top is impressive, the appeal of the site is somewhat diminished by the neglect. The entrance fee of €10 per person seems a bit high considering the condition of the site. Although it is a historically and culturally significant site, more reasonable pricing could be justified, especially considering the deficiencies in maintenance. The hiking trails around Teufelsberg offer the opportunity to explore the surrounding nature and provide a welcome break from hectic city life.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 18, 2024
- Lieuwe RGroningen Province, The Netherlands578 contributionsBeautiful graffiti, neglected siteI was here once about eight years ago. The balls were not as damaged then as they are now, much of the canvas was destroyed and the wind did the rest. The site is still as messy as it was back then. But the graffiti is mouth-watering, especially the large murals are of enormous beauty. In the main building there is a kind of exhibition of graffiti art. There are also a few gems there. That alone is a reason to visit the place. Just like the view, by the way. The entrance fee is 10 euros, can be ordered online or on site at the box office.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 4, 2024
- Diana JRadebeul, Germany337 contributionsThe graffiti is worth seeing street art.If you want to look at graffiti and really in very good quality, you should go there. It's worth it for 5 euros. A guided tour for 15 euros can be saved. Everything the guide tells about the story is nothing exciting. You already know everything. So better explore for yourself and Google in between...Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 28, 2024
- Lars LLynge, Denmark55 contributionsA hidden gem in BerlinThe Teufelsberg in Berlin is a unique art experience that you must not miss. Located on an old Cold War surveillance station, the area is now transformed into a giant outdoor art exhibition. The streets and buildings are filled with colorful and impressive graffiti showcasing the talent and creativity of artists from all over the world. Each wall and every corner tells a story, and the urban landscape combines beautiful history with contemporary art. Walking around here is like entering another world where the boundaries of traditional art are broken down. The raw environment gives a very special expression, which only reinforces the alternative atmosphere. The view from the top is also stunning, giving you a panorama of all over Berlin. Teufelsberg is a must-see for those who love street art and alternative culture – an artistic treasure hidden in a historical context.Visited September 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 12, 2024
- Christian AGeorge Green, United Kingdom52 contributionsA hidden gemOk it’s not the easiest place to get to in Berlin but it’s worth a visit. The graffiti is really good and it’s more akin to a gallery than street art. There’s a little bar inside everyone is extremely helpful and welcoming.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 12, 2024
- Desiré H37 contributionsMust see if you are a lover of street art!We find the street art at East Side Gallary very disappointing. We really liked the street art on the Teufelsberg. By public transport we found the location a bit difficult to find From the bus stop it would be about 25 minutes walk. It was quite a steep hill, so quite a climb through very narrow paths in the forest (without signs). We walked through navigation on our phone because the path was not clear. The entrance fee is 10 euros pp. If you love street art, this is really worth it. Beautiful artwork on the walls outside and in a dilapidated building. Gives a special atmosphere. This location is a bit further away from the center of Berlin.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 21, 2024
- Andy BOssett, United Kingdom108 contributionsWell worth a visitSpent a couple of hours here and wish I’d had more time. Didn’t realise that food and drink was available. The artwork is absolutely stunning and so are the views over Berlin. Was lucky to be there on a sunny autumn day and had a glorious walk through the woods from Grunewald station. So much to see and do. A photographers dream. I will revisitVisited November 2024Traveled soloWritten November 12, 2024
- gluecksfee49Ulm, Germany407 contributionsBack to the Cold War...The Teufelsberg in Berlin is definitely worth a visit, especially for history buffs, nature lovers and art lovers. The artificially mounded hill in Grunewald offers exciting insights into the Cold War era, when a US listening station was operated there to monitor the communications of the Eastern Bloc states. Today, the abandoned buildings with their striking architecture and radomes are an impressive testimony to this era. The exhibition is basically fine. Unfortunately, some of the statements contradict each other in content. Illuminating the documents is sometimes quite moderate or qualitatively challenging (Stasi documents). The facility is also a center for street art, with over 400 works by international artists that are constantly expanding. Visitors can take guided tours that convey historical details and extraordinary insights, or enjoy nature and panoramic views over Berlin. There are also changing exhibitions that bring the history of the place to life with multimedia elements. The ascent up the mountain is exhausting for Fusslamme. It is recommended to bring good footwear and come in clear weather to experience the best views. Admission is charged, but many visitors find the experience rewarding.Visited November 2024Traveled soloWritten November 16, 2024
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extrabag
Paris, France50 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We recommend taking the one hour guided tour in English; tickets for admission and the tour can be purchased on site. What made our visit memorable was that our tour guide was a former US Army intelligence officer who worked at the listening station in the 1970s. His stories gave us a sense of how a listening station works and also conveyed the sense of mission felt by military personnel at the time and how they were perceived by the residents of West Berlin. He threw in a few good spy stories, and gave us ample time to visit the street art that now occupies the site. If you arrive by taxi, the driver can drop you off at the entrance, and you won't need to climb the hill. It would be a good idea to bring mosquito repellent if you are visiting in August, as it can be a little buggy (in the insect sense of the word)!
Written August 17, 2023
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Heather N
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Jul 2022
Teufelsberg was hands down my favourite experience of my whole time in Berlin. It may be a bit out of the city centre (1 hour total journey or so, including train and a bit of a walk) but it was actually quite nice to get out into the open of the forest and escape the city for a bit and it is DEFINITELY WORTH IT! There is a lot of interesting graffiti art in the abandoned spy base, and the views from the roof are just incredible. We went late in the evening in summer as we wanted to see the sunset (apparently it's one of the best spots in Berlin to see it). My friend wanted to leave before the sun had set but I liked it so much I shall definitely be going back :) They change the closing time depending on when the sunset is, with last entry being around 1 hour before sunset. You will need to take cash as they don't accept card but there is no need to book in advance. Also be prepared to smell at least some weed as a lot of people seem to be smoking it up there, but it's not too much of a problem!
Written July 29, 2022
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KBNZ666
Perth, Australia230 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Urban exploration photography of derelict places is my passion and although this is now a pay to enter site, I loved having the chance to explore it and see all the artwork. It's a good entry level explore for those who like to do things legally.
Such an awesome place which I could have spent much more time exploring, but we ran out of daylight.
The walk back to the train station was long, especially in the cold, wet weather, so be prepared if you don't have a vehicle.
Such an awesome place which I could have spent much more time exploring, but we ran out of daylight.
The walk back to the train station was long, especially in the cold, wet weather, so be prepared if you don't have a vehicle.
Written January 5, 2023
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nat linhart
Prague, Czech Republic77 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This was sooo great!! We had booked the tickets last minute on-line, went by the subway to the Grunewald station and then we walked. Beautiful autumn walk, very few people, took us about half an hour to get there. Got there, we had bought the tickets that were without a guide, which we later found sufficient. We were just so mesmerized, I don’t think we’d remember anything. The balance between the beautiful nature and the sprayed and destroyed remnants of the Cold War is simply implacable. The art was everything, very realistic, some with deeper meaning, some just for the joke. True masterpieces.
Written October 28, 2023
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7Narnas
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May 2022 • Couples
We took the S-Bahn to Heerstraße and walked through the Grunewald forest to Devil's Mountain on a lovely spring morning. Luckily we had water and a snack... its quite a walk up the hill but breathtaking views of Berlin once you reach the top. Great little museum of information, vehicles and artefacts relating to Teufelsberg's time as an NSA listening post in the Cold War. The domes and surrounding land are now graffiti galleries and we saw some of the best graffiti art in the world (IMHO). And what a location! Atmospheric, cool, edgy.
Only let down is the lack of toilet facilities (2 portaloos, didn't dare!).
Well worth the 8 euro entrance fee for a memorable experience and some incredible photos.
Not for the faint hearted... the steps up to the domes are HIGH! If you can't face them there is still plenty to see and enjoy at lower levels. We spent a good couple of hours up at Teufelsberg before taking a different path through the Grunewald forest to the Grunewald S-Bahn for our return trip into Berlin centre. Beautiful forest with nice wide solid paths if you're unsteady on your feet.
Only let down is the lack of toilet facilities (2 portaloos, didn't dare!).
Well worth the 8 euro entrance fee for a memorable experience and some incredible photos.
Not for the faint hearted... the steps up to the domes are HIGH! If you can't face them there is still plenty to see and enjoy at lower levels. We spent a good couple of hours up at Teufelsberg before taking a different path through the Grunewald forest to the Grunewald S-Bahn for our return trip into Berlin centre. Beautiful forest with nice wide solid paths if you're unsteady on your feet.
Written May 8, 2022
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Thais
Sao Paulo, SP308 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Far from downtown,inside a local park and not so easy to be reached once you are in the park,but the experience is totally worth if you like street art.
Many graffiti of very good artists in a large space,distributed in many buildings.
Important tip: bring your own snacks and beverages,cause there's no cafeteria or something like this there.
Many graffiti of very good artists in a large space,distributed in many buildings.
Important tip: bring your own snacks and beverages,cause there's no cafeteria or something like this there.
Written January 10, 2023
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iowacityia
iowa city, ia2,781 contributions
May 2022
We arrived to the Teufelsberg site around 3pm, after taking the S Bahn to the Olympiastadion area, then backtracking to the Heerstrasse station. From there we hiked along the road for a short distance, crossed into the first parking lot at the Drachenberg, then took trails to the Teufelsberg entry gate. Our hike up was not the most direct, as we had some very steep sections at the end, on what looked like mainly downhill mountain bike trails. Ooops! But we had a wonderful hike up. We walked around the fenced perimeter of the site, then stopped fo a photo op at the janky front gate shack. We did not pay the 8 Euros to get in and tour. Next time…. We hiked down a different route, passing by the Kletterturm Teufelsberg. I could see some monstrosity through the woods and had to make a short uphill trip to check it out. Cool. We had a wonderful hike, on a beautiful day. I would hike it again, then I would pay to get inside and check it out.
Written June 5, 2022
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Sandra Artist
London, UK464 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Take the S tube, walk in a beautiful forest with paths, and reach the top of a hill where the old remains of radars house now strong wall art.
You pay 8€ to get in,too much!
But you have access to towers which dominate the plains and have fabulous panoramic views of Berlin and surrounding green landscapes.
For good walkers, a wonderful change to museums and a busy city.
There are places to have drinks and food near the SBahn station.
You pay 8€ to get in,too much!
But you have access to towers which dominate the plains and have fabulous panoramic views of Berlin and surrounding green landscapes.
For good walkers, a wonderful change to museums and a busy city.
There are places to have drinks and food near the SBahn station.
Written August 14, 2021
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Kmiotek C
Bridel, Luxembourg568 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
A major disappointment. Fair enough, an interesting Lost place from the Cold War era. But the entrance price is too high to see unexplained and unmaintained vestiges. Of the 3 explanation billboards, 2 were unreadable due to darkness, more space is given to graffiti art than to the historic perspective. If you dare go on top, you will experience a fantastic view onto Berlin. The place is unsuitable for the physically disabled and the walking impaired (not a single bench to rest on the whole site). Can you imagine: we bought a guided tour online and had to buy entrance tickets on top at the gate. To me a money-making rip-off.
Written April 8, 2024
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Gerlinde
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very good activity especially with teenagers. They were very impressed. They were fantastic graffiti works of art. Take mosquito spray with you because you will be eaten by mosquitoes there. And also bring enough cash because you cannot pay by card.

Written August 22, 2023
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Marco G
Brescia, Italy
Ciao! Io sarò a Berlino dall'1 al 4 Marzo e vorrei visitare Teufelsberg. Tuttavia ho visto che le date non sono disponibili per acquistare i biglietti. Senza biglietto è possibile visitare alcune parti dell'attrazione? Grazie
Written February 23, 2020
Do I need to buy a ticket or they sell them on the site as well when you get there?
Written March 7, 2019
Actually you do not need to. Just the open hours, you gotto check on it. I remembered when I went there, it's not open too early as I expected.
Written March 7, 2019
Bonjour
Est-ce que c’est ouvert au mois de janvier?
Written January 20, 2019
Bonjour, d'après leur site c'est ouvert du 18 au 20 et du 24 au 27 janvier 2019 de 11h à 16h. Éventuellement d'autres jours s il fait beau.Renseignements au 0049 177 3855703. Cordialement
Written January 21, 2019
Ich habe gelesen, dass es in Teufelsberg viele Obdachlose gibt, die Touristen angreifen. Ist das so oder eine gefälschte Information?
Written November 13, 2018
Keine Ahnung wo du den Unfug gelesen hast. Diese Information ist falsch und wie gesagt, keine Ahnung wo du das her hast, denn selbst im Internet finde ich nichts davon. Denn wenn es so wäre, würde es in der Berliner Morgenpost, oder RBB oder BZ-Berlin stehen.
Written December 3, 2018
Ich habe gelesen, dass es in Teufelsberg viele Obdachlose gibt, die Touristen angreifen. Ist das so oder eine gefälschte Information?
Written November 13, 2018
Is devils mountain opens at wednesday (tomorrow) because we will be leaving day after tomorrow.
And can we buy the tickets at the door.
Thank you
Written August 14, 2018
Yes. It’s open all week, from around10am
You can only buy tickets as you arrive & it’s a cash only thing. It’s €5 each.
Written August 15, 2018
Hi, I was planning on visiting Teufelsberg in July with my teenage son - mainly for views and to see the graffiti - given that the tower is now closed, would you say it's still worth a visit? Thanks :-)
Written June 10, 2018
It depends a little bit on how much of the site is closed. If it's just the upper floors of the tower that are now shut, you will still get some great views; if the whole higher section is shut - that is you can't go up any stairs at all - then it is not worth visiting, unless you are a fan of The Same Sky [Netflix] in which it features a lot.
Written June 11, 2018
Please guys, do you know for how long is the tower currently closed? I would like to visit this place on Thursday :-) and do I have to pay the entry? cheers
Written May 22, 2018
Even this ist to late, but a question have to be answered! :)
No, the tower isn‘t open so far. And the tower might be closed, cause of the security.
You have to pay for Entry, visit the website for more details.
Written August 14, 2018
Tom S
Duluth, Georgia
So, this area is open to the public, but there are entrance fees? I served at this site in West Berlin in 1971-72. I am returning to Berlin in September, being sponsored by a City of Berlin scholarship program for US service people who served in Berlin during the Cold War. I would be interested in leading a tour of our sponsors and veterans around the site and contributing my reminiscences about my time in service there to the other members of our group. Is there a management office for Teufelsberg which I can contact to arrange this?
Written February 27, 2018
I'd be surprised if it is organised enough to have an office! It looks a lot more laid back than that! You pay in to the site, but the surrounding forest park is open to all.
Written March 14, 2018
Hi - I am interested in taking 9 people to visit Teufelsberg and one of our friends uses a cane to walk. Is there a clear/easy path to get there? Are there a lot of stairs? He is keen to walk but I want to make sure the walk there isn't too challenging. Thanks!
Written January 23, 2018
The path up from the road is about 750m - not too steep but can be muddy and not kept that clear [at least in winter]. The site itself does not put a premium on safety but as long as someone is with him your friend should be ok.
Written January 24, 2018
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