Humboldthöhe

Humboldthöhe is a hill in Volkspark Humboldthain in Berlin reaching about 85 meters above sea level. Two concrete flak towers from World War II stand atop it, providing vantage points for views across the city.

The hill was created after World War II from rubble and debris piled up following the city's destruction. While most of Berlin's flak towers were demolished afterward, these two towers remained because removing them was considered too dangerous.

The park's name honors Alexander von Humboldt, the Prussian explorer and naturalist, to whom it was dedicated in 1870. Visitors experience this green space as a tribute to scientific discovery and inquiry.

A winding path leads visitors about 100 meters to the hill's summit. Guided tours are available from April to October and are important for protecting bats that inhabit the towers.

The hill consists of about 1.4 million cubic meters of post-war rubble now supporting dense plant growth and diverse wildlife habitats. This transformation of war debris into a green space represents an act of renewal.

GPS coordinates: 52.54733,13.38478

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07